Fishing Reports by Capt. Chris McCubbin

December Fishing Report - The fishing the last two weeks has felt more like Spring rather than Winter. Water temps are in the low 70's and the bait is thick. It can be found on the beaches, markers and wrecks. Snook fishing has been great in the bushes and on the docks. more...
Capt. Chris McCubbin - Naples

Great December Fishing - The weather in Naples is perfect right now for fishing. Nice cool mornings and mild days have kept the Winter fishing above average. Bait is still holding strong on the wrecks and on the markers. I have been fishing both bait and jigs this mont more...
Capt. Chris McCubbin - Naples

Mixed Bag Winter Fishing - I think its safe to say Winter is upon us down here in Naples. The waters have cooled and the air is cold and crisp in the morning. The fishing has remained steady both inshore and off the beaches. In the back the trout, bluefish and pompano are the more...
Capt. Chris McCubbin - Naples

Fall Fishing In Naples - I fished everyday from October 9th till the 20th and enjoyed every bit of it. Most mornings started at 4:30am netting mullet and ladyfish. I picked up my clients at 6:15 and were off to get on an excellent tarpon bite. The early morning outgoing tid more...
Capt. Chris McCubbin - Naples

Mullet Run and Tarpon - The last 10 days has been absolutely amazing in the Naples area. It all started with the big schools of glass minnows in the Clams Pass area. Tarpon, sharks, and mackeral were all going absolutely nuts on the bait. I was throwing mainly DOA Baitbus more...
Capt. Chris McCubbin - Naples

Excellent Naples Fishing - I am happy to say that the Fall fishing has really heated up the last two weeks. The pilchards in the 3-5in range are all over from the beaches to the wrecks. Look for the birds and you will have no problem finding the bait. I have mainly been f more...
Capt. Chris McCubbin - Naples

Night Time Snook and Tarpon - I can honestly say that I have not been fishing a whole lot the last month. The weather has been bad and hurricanes are really putting tourism down in the area. The water is still very stained and fresh from Fay and all the extra rain isnt helping. more...
Capt. Chris McCubbin - Naples

Naples Fishing Report - What can be said about the fishing this month, other than excellent. It seems everything has played out perfect the last few weeks. Fish are in the passes, over the wrecks and on the beaches. I have been fishing a lot of six hour trips starting wi more...
Capt. Chris McCubbin - Naples

Great Summer Fishing - The last month fishing has been great in the Naples area. Summer rains have really turned on the tarpon and snook. I have been fishing both the early mornings and late afternoons. The bait has been the only tough part of fishing. Finding good more...
Capt. Chris McCubbin - Naples

Excellent Spring Fishing - I have been staying very busy the last three weeks. Fishing here in Naples is really getting good in the backwaters. Bait of choice is still pilchards which I've been getting every morning before the sun comes up in 12-24ft of water. Get on them befo more...
Capt. Chris McCubbin - Naples