Captain Will Geraghty "The Grand Slam"

Southwest Florida Fishing Report: Snapper, redfish on the rise

This week’s Naples Daily News fishing report is up and live. Check it out to stay dialed into the bites both shallow and deep. Tough conditions the weekend but next week looks fantastic!

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https://www.naplesnews.com/story/sports/outdoors/fishing/2021/10/27/fishing-report-snapper-redfish-rise-southwest-florida/8564665002/

Southwest Florida Fishing Report: Snapper, redfish on the rise Fishing report for Naples, Estero, Ten Thousand Islands, Southwest Florida

Southwest Florida Fishing Report: Lane snapper closing; goliath grouper opening?

My weekly Naples Daily News fishing column is back online Thursdays. Check it out to stay in touch with all the inshore/offshore action.

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Southwest Florida Fishing Report: Lane snapper closing; goliath grouper opening? Spectacular would best describe the conditions for anglers wetting a line both shallow and deep.

Great trips both AM/PM today! Always nice when the bonito show up while casting jigs for pompano. Rounded out the AM half with a handful of nice snook. PM run, full boat of kids lots of action and a few tangles!

Fun bite this AM with Joe catching his first snook followed up by several others along with a fast limit of pompano. Afternoon family trip had plenty of action casting jigs and shrimp.

Action packed the last few days! Gamefish, food value fish, plenty of wind and sights aboard the Grand Slam!

Fun morning with new clients picking away at the pompano and speckled trout. Good hook and cook outing with plenty of wildlife throughout the inshore from Naples to Marco Island.

Beautiful and fishy out on the nearshore Gulf waters today. Solid action to include, Bonito/mackerels on fly and a surprise smooth back puffer fooled on a jig. Spectacular sunrise complimented our commute to the grounds.

Another successful sunset celebration cruise is in the books! Thanks Georgette Varady! Availability this coming week @545/6PM departure

Southwest Florida sunsets are truly spectacular! However, the beaches are closed limiting access to celebrating the end of another great day to be alive.

I am offering sunsets excursions to 6 passengers maximum with a 2 hour minimum booking. Bottled water, ice and great vibes included-just bring your favorite drinks and snacks.

The waters are clear and beautiful with eagles, ospreys, dolphins and manatees adding to the experience.

Call, email or message to schedule your trip today.

Captain Will Geraghty
239-571-2878
[email protected]

Fishing was active on today’s half day. Big Spanish mackerel, kingfish and other sea beasts hooked but not landed. Tomorrow, the bite will be good as well with many species available to target using live bait, spoons and jigs.

The waters are spectacular to fish, sightsee, anchor up and swim or just cruise while enjoying the refreshing salt air, dolphins and manatees.

Custom tailored trips now available for individual and same household family anglers.

Support your local guides, charters and outfitters!

Come Fish The Grand Slam!

Captain Will

Guides/skippers/mates/outfitters-ALL HANDS ON DECK FOR THIS-We have all already been negatively impacted by fear mongering and subsequent mandates that may or may not be supported by science and data.

Take the time to voice your opinion-For ease you can copy/paste one general editorial to each provided email.

Hope to see a good outcome and each of you out on the water plying our trade to local and visiting anglers alike.

Cheers!

Capt. Will Geraghty
The Grand Slam

Trips available to fish, sightsee, sunset or just cruise the inshore/nearshore Gulf waters to decompress and enjoy the fresh salt air. Custom tailored outings to suit your individual needs for the avid angler to the fishing family.

For now, the beaches are off limits but not our SWFL coastal environment and fishery.

Let’s Go Catching!

Captain Will Geraghty
-Private Captain
-Guide
-FL Certified Master Naturalist Coastal Program Graduate
-Columnist Naples Daily News

As one would expect, the Grand Slam has incurred a flurry of CV related cancellations from anglers traveling to SWFL. While the schedule is not completely wiped out, there is availability to venture out onto the local coastal waters and enjoy fishing, wildlife, birding, swimming and shelling all within the safe confines of a clean vessel, the therapy of salt air and calm trade winds.

Trips can be custom tailored to anyone’s specific time/date, needs and budget.

We are closed today to spend the day with friends and family. Happy Thanksgiving 🍁 everyone! Back on the grind again tomorrow.

Picked away at some nearshore cudas and snapper. No bait, no birds and mediocre tide-but we got the job done. All our hookups came on ballyhoo slow trolled using 12# class spinning gear-fun light tackle battles.

COME FISHING we have a scattering of openings this week!

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Some barracuda mayhem on this morning’s trip with some great clients who have been fishing with me since 1998. Doubled back to the inside for some pompano, snapper and snook as well. Fun 4th Of July Trip’

Half-day Gulf bottom fishing has been tricky. However, we have enough species within the nearshore and inshore waters to keep the lines tight and bring home a fresh fish catch.

So far this spring the pompano bite has been outstanding. Today, these feisty/tasty members of the jack family did not disappoint. As many if not more were released than put in the fish box. 8-pound light tackle jig fishing.

The various springtime bites have been solid both shallow and out on the nearshore arena. Still have a few 1/2-day openings for April and May. Let’s go catching!

Give the gift of the outdoors this season. Message me or email through the website. Fish The Grand Slam!!!

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Have a rare Thanksgiving AM spot available. Inshore/nearshore, shelling, sightseeing or sampler. Message, call or email to book!

We are now catching plenty of pompano along with gamefish and seasonal species. Yesterday’s group traveled from Vancouver Canada to enjoy our Southwest Florida waters and sights. Call or message now to book for the great fall action!

Great morning bite with plenty of pompano, redfish, sharks, mangs and early arrival sheepshead coming over the rail for my crew. Come fish The Grand Slam.

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Southwest Florida Fishing Report: Redfish, Spanish mackerel, red grouper action strong

School is in, it's a great time to go catching. Check out this week's NDN fishing report-then give a local skipper or guide a call.

http://www.naplesnews.com/story/sports/outdoors/fishing/2017/08/16/southwest-florida-fishing-report-redfish-spanish-mackerel-red-grouper-action-strong/572528001/

Southwest Florida Fishing Report: Redfish, Spanish mackerel, red grouper action strong School bells across the region will ring this week as the summer break comes to a close.

Southwest Florida Fishing Report: Humidity, weather affect anglers

This week's report is up. Book a trip-lets go catching!!!!!

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http://www.naplesnews.com/story/sports/outdoors/fishing/2017/07/26/southwest-florida-fishing-report-humidity-weather-affect-anglers/512151001/

Southwest Florida Fishing Report: Humidity, weather affect anglers Heat and humidity are taking their toll

Southwest Florida Fishing Report: Heat rising for anglers

This week's report is up and the fish are chewing. Let's go catching!'

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http://www.naplesnews.com/story/sports/outdoors/fishing/2017/07/12/southwest-florida-fishing-report-heat-rising-anglers/471526001/

Southwest Florida Fishing Report: Heat rising for anglers The heat is on here in Southwest Florida for deep and shallow water anglers alike. Typical summertime conditions of light winds, high humidity, heat and the ever-present chance of potent afternoon thunderstorms has forced most of the effort to both early and late in fishing day.

Southwest Florida Fishing Report: Anglers have festive Fourth

This week's report is up! Now let's go catching!

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http://www.naplesnews.com/story/sports/outdoors/fishing/2017/07/05/southwest-florida-fishing-report-anglers-have-festive-fourth/451358001/

Southwest Florida Fishing Report: Anglers have festive Fourth Several exciting species provided fireworks for Southwest Florida's Fourth of July holiday anglers. From the middle bays, passes, beaches, piers and beyond, the fish were indeed in a festive mood, taking the bait and testing both heavy and light tackle.

Southwest Florida Fishing Report: Near-record snook caught near Naples

New NDN Weekly Fishing Report Is Up! Check It, Then Let's Go Catching!

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http://www.naplesnews.com/story/sports/outdoors/fishing/2017/06/14/southwest-florida-fishing-report-near-record-snook-caught-near-naples/396559001/

Southwest Florida Fishing Report: Near-record snook caught near Naples Reports are confirmed accounts of angling accomplishments complete with details, including baits used, hook sizes, lures and a general description of location. Synonymous with reports are naturally forecasts of what conditions to expect the next time one embarks on a catching adventure.

Southwest Florida Fishing Report: Short snapper season a success

This week's report is up and the weather is improving. Let's go catching!

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http://www.naplesnews.com/story/sports/outdoors/fishing/2017/06/07/southwest-florida-fishing-report-short-snapper-season-success/377647001/

Southwest Florida Fishing Report: Short snapper season a success Ideal weather graced the narrow opportunity to tap into what has become the Gulf of Mexico’s most politically divisive and valued fishery.

Southwest Florida Fishing Report: Snook action strong among great variety

This week's report is up....now go catching!

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http://www.naplesnews.com/story/sports/outdoors/fishing/2017/03/15/southwest-florida-fishing-report-snook-action-strong-among-great-variety/99209792/

Southwest Florida Fishing Report: Snook action strong among great variety While Spring Break is peaking here in Southwest Florida, the spring bites are just beginning to materialize both shallow and deep.

Southwest Florida Fishing Report: Cold snap affects anglers' strategies

This week's report is live. Check it and let's go fishing!

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http://www.naplesnews.com/story/sports/outdoors/fishing/2017/02/01/southwest-florida-fishing-report-cold-snap-affects-anglers-strategies/97346616/

Southwest Florida Fishing Report: Cold snap affects anglers' strategies With Gulf of Mexico water temperatures holding fast at 66-degrees and recorded temperatures throughout the local backcountry bay systems dropping to the upper 50s, it is safe to say we are officially fishing through the teeth of winter.

Southwest Florida Fishing Report: Anglers dodging weather patterns

This week's NDN weekly fishing report is up-check it and go catching!

http://www.naplesnews.com/story/sports/outdoors/fishing/2017/01/25/southwest-florida-fishing-report-anglers-dodging-weather-patterns/97038992/

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Southwest Florida Fishing Report: Anglers dodging weather patterns It is mid-January and Mother Nature is pitching curves balls to those wishing to wet a line and bend a rod.