Fly Fishing Everglades Snook

Those in the know understand why fly fishing for Snook in the Everglades is so special.

Everglades Fly Fishing: Snook

Those in the know understand the appeal of a Snook. Snook don’t get the hype that the “Big-3” (tarpon, permit, and bonefish) receive, but those who have spent time in Southwest Florida chasing big Snook with a fly rod will attest that catching a big Everglades Snook on fly is a fly fishing accomplishment on par with or greater than a Key West permit.

Snook fly fishing experience in the Everglades.

Snook are found all over the waters of the Everglades, Marco Island, and Naples, and tend to move from the beaches to the backcountry as the weather cools. Snook will inhabit deeper water, but will use the shallow mangrove shorelines, flats and bays to hunt and regulate body temperature. They are ambush predators and can be seen laying motionless in the shallowest of places or sliding across a mud flat looking for its next meal.

Snook have some of the most explosive eats in the saltwater world and will eagerly smash an assortment of flies. Once hooked, they will try to destroy your gear, often heading for the mangroves in an attempt to break you off.

Fly fish for snook in the Everglades.

When should I come to the Everglades to fly fish for snook?

Fly fishing for a big Everglades Snook is a test of patience, stealth, accuracy, and determination that occurs year-round with most snook anglers agreeing that the months of November-April are the best time of the year to sight fish a good one on fly.

Everglades Snook Fly Fishing Trips:

Capt. Colin fishes a vast area of Southwest Florida to give his anglers the best opportunities as fly fishing for snook in the Everglades, 10,000 Islands, Marco Island, and Naples is very conditional and the fish move around frequently.

We fly fish the waters near:
Chokoloskee, FL
Everglades City, FL
Goodland, FL
Marco Island, FL
Naples, FL

Capt. Colin will supply your fishing license and can supply all tackle upon request. His boat will have a cooler with ice.

What to bring:

  • Lunch

  • Drinks

  • Lightweight Moisture Wicking Clothing

  • Polarized Sunglasses

  • Hat

  • Sunscreen/Bug Repellent

  • Rain Gear

Other Target Everglades Gamefish

Fly fish for tarpon in Marco Island, FL.

Tarpon

Every spring, when water temperatures rise into the mid-seventies, one of the greatest natural occurrences on planet earth takes place in our backyard - the tarpon migration. Tarpon are the main attraction for fly anglers in the Everglades as catching one on fly is certain to be one of the most exciting moments of your life.

Fly fish for redfish in Marco Island, FL.

Redfish

We aren’t going to lie...fly anglers looking for a giant trophy redfish don’t come to the Everglades to catch one. There just aren’t many around. What the Everglades, Marco Island, and Naples have to offer is a healthy population of slot sized redfish (18-27 inches) that are a staple to our fishery and make for some great experiences on the water.