FishCondishNaples, FL Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Naples, FL fishing report
Naples fishes the passes and nearshore reefs of southwest Florida's Gulf coast, a sheltered, productive fishery year-round. Snook hold around the passes, beaches, and mangrove structure through the warm months, redfish school on the grass flats and oyster bars, and speckled trout fill the deeper grass and potholes. The nearshore reefs and wrecks give up snapper, grouper, and sheepshead, and tarpon roll through the passes and along the beaches in the warmer season.
Work the passes, beaches, and mangrove edges with live bait, swimbaits, and topwater for snook on the moving tide. Fish the grass flats and oyster bars with soft plastics and live shrimp for redfish and trout, focusing on the potholes and bar edges. Drop bait and jigs to the nearshore reefs for snapper and grouper. The passes and flats key on current — snook feed hardest on the moving water at low light, while reds and trout track the tide across the flats.
Naples, FL tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Naples, FL is Naples, Naples Bay, north end (station 8725114), about 0.5 miles away. The mean tide range at this station is 2 ft. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Mon, Jul 27 | ▲ High 1:07 AM 2.2 ft▼ Low 6:10 AM 1.5 ft▲ High 12:03 PM 2.9 ft▼ Low 7:07 PM -0.1 ft |
| Tue, Jul 28 | ▲ High 1:37 AM 2.3 ft▼ Low 6:51 AM 1.5 ft▲ High 12:39 PM 3 ft▼ Low 7:45 PM -0.1 ft |
| Wed, Jul 29 | ▲ High 2:08 AM 2.4 ft▼ Low 7:30 AM 1.4 ft▲ High 1:11 PM 3.1 ft▼ Low 8:21 PM -0.1 ft |
| Thu, Jul 30 | ▲ High 2:41 AM 2.5 ft▼ Low 8:09 AM 1.3 ft▲ High 1:43 PM 3.1 ft▼ Low 8:55 PM 0 ft |
| Fri, Jul 31 | ▲ High 3:12 AM 2.5 ft▼ Low 8:48 AM 1.1 ft▲ High 2:17 PM 3.1 ft▼ Low 9:27 PM 0.1 ft |
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▲ High 3:41 AM 2.6 ft▼ Low 9:28 AM 1 ft▲ High 2:56 PM 3 ft▼ Low 9:58 PM 0.3 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▲ High 4:06 AM 2.6 ft▼ Low 10:10 AM 0.9 ft▲ High 3:43 PM 2.9 ft▼ Low 10:27 PM 0.6 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▲ High 4:25 AM 2.7 ft▼ Low 10:57 AM 0.8 ft▲ High 4:39 PM 2.6 ft▼ Low 10:54 PM 0.9 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▲ High 4:43 AM 2.7 ft▼ Low 11:55 AM 0.6 ft▲ High 5:49 PM 2.4 ft▼ Low 11:22 PM 1.2 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▲ High 5:08 AM 2.8 ft▼ Low 1:08 PM 0.5 ft▲ High 7:18 PM 2.2 ft▼ Low 11:56 PM 1.5 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Naples, FL dashboard.
What's biting near Naples, FL
The species most likely to be feeding the passes and nearshore reefs: striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Naples, FL and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Naples, FL fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Naples, FL?
The species bite forecast for Naples, FL covers what's likely feeding there, including striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish — and updates with the live conditions.
What's the best time of day to fish Naples, FL?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Naples, FL, especially when they line up with moving water around a tide change. FishCondish grades every hour of the day so you can pick the best one.
When is the best season to fish Naples, FL?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along the passes and nearshore reefs as fish migrate and feed heavily, with summer steady for warm-water species. It varies year to year, so check the live score before you head out.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish Naples, FL?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Naples, FL, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Naples, FL
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: