Welcome to our Marco Island, FL Fishing Home Page
Marco Island is the largest of Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands. This island is a very popular tourist attraction. There are miles of uninhabited islands, tons of wildlife and excellent fishing to go along with the white beaches and beautiful sunsets. Marco Island is not very large, but it is easily one of the top vacation destinations in all of Florida.
For the people who like to fish, Marco Island is one of those places that you have to visit at least once. The fishing is excellent inshore and offshore. The backwaters of some of the 10,000 islands will seem endless and you can catch snook, redfish, tarpon, trout and many other species of fish in the calm, protected waters.
The Fish of Marco Island
Learn more about the different fish and how to catch them on our Fish of Marco Island page.
Marco Island Fishing Calendar
Take a look at our Marco Island Fishing Calendar to see the average temperatures by month and what species are throughout the different fishing seasons.
Marco Island Boat Launches
Take a look at our Marco Island Boat Launches page to find a place to get your boat on the water.
Marco Island Inshore Fishing
The inshore fishing is incredible in the Marco Island area. Some of the popular fish to catch inshore are snook, redfish, sea trout and tarpon. However, there are so many more fish that you can catch here. With all of the docks, canals, bays and mangroves, there are so many awesome fishing spots that you can fish here. Some of the other fish that you may catch inshore are sheepshead, ladyfish, pompano and jack crevalle. The tides play a huge role in whether or not you will catch fish inshore. Moving water is key for most species of fish and the slack tide usually provides the worst fishing conditions for most fish.
Learn more on our Marco Island Inshore Fishing page.
Marco Island Nearshore Fishing
Many boaters will run the beaches just off of Marco Island in search of many different species of fish. Some of the fish targeted are cobia, tarpon, sharks, jacks, mackerel and more. You can also get out there and fish some of the nearshore reefs and wrecks for grouper, snapper and other fish species too.
Learn more on our Marco Island Nearshore Fishing page.
Marco Island Deep Sea / Offshore Fishing
Marco Island has plenty of structure to fish offshore and there are plenty of fishing charters that fish this area. The target species will vary depending on the seasons, but this area will provide plenty of action year-round. The most popular species of fish that anglers will target here are grouper, snapper, cobia, king mackerel, permit, amberjack and goliath grouper. Some other fish that are targeted offshore are barracuda, bonito, sharksand others.
Learn more on our Marco Island Deep Sea Fishing page.
Marco Island Shore Fishing
Surf Fishing Fishing from the surf is popular on the beaches of Marco Island. Anglers target a variety of fish from the surf. Some of the popular species of fish to catch from the surf in this area are snook, whiting, pompano and redfish, but depending on the season, you may also be able to catch spanish mackerel, black drum, flounder, sheepshead, sharks and other species of fish. If you are looking to fish from a pier, you may want to head north to Naples, Florida.
Learn about the best spots to fish Marco Island from shore.
