About this fishery
Captiva sits between the Gulf and Pine Island Sound, with Redfish Pass on its north end — a productive cut for snook, jacks, mackerel, and the occasional cobia.
Target species
Snook Redfish Spanish Mackerel Tarpon Permit
Seasonal patterns
Strong outgoing tide through Redfish Pass produces snook and ladyfish. Tarpon roll along the Captiva beaches early summer.
Launch points
South Seas Marina · Tween Waters · Jensen's
Captain's Interpretation · WM DAN Premium
Know what the forecast means.
NOAA says: S–SSW winds 10–15 kt, seas 2–3 ft, scattered afternoon storms.
WM DAN's Captain says: Get the Go / No-Go call, best bite window, and species-specific outlook for inshore, nearshore and offshore — written by working SWFL captains.