Ft. Myers Fishing Charters
Fishing Charters & Tours
Enjoy a full or half day of fishing, shelling, dolphin watching, sunset cruises and more.
About Captain Pat
Captain Pat has dedicated his life to helping others catch a thrill.
KingFisher Charters Offers the Best Fishing Experiences in Ft. Myers, Sanibel Island, & Captiva.
Enjoy a full or half day of fishing, shelling, dolphin watching, sunset cruises and more.
January is the heart of winter fishing in Fort Myers. The water is usually at its coolest, cold fronts can roll through fast, and fish behavior becomes simpler and more predictable if you lean into the season instead of fighting it. That means less random searching, more targeted fishing around structure, deeper edges, and the warmest water you can find inside the system.
Winter in Fort Myers is not an off season for fishing. It is a shift in how and where fish feed. Cooler but still mild Gulf temperatures concentrate bait and gamefish in predictable places, from the mangrove edges of Pine Island Sound to the nearshore reefs and wrecks off Sanibel, Captiva, and Fort Myers Beach.
Each year, as Gulf waters around Sanibel and Captiva begin to cool, an extraordinary transformation takes place. The milky turbidity of summer tides fades, and suddenly the water clears to a glasslike sheen. Inshore, seagrass meadows and sandy potholes become visible again, while nearshore reefs take on the teal vibrancy found in postcards. This marks what many experienced fishermen know as the clear water season, a time when sight fishing becomes not only possible but deeply rewarding.