FORT MYERS, FL FLY FISHING GUIDES

Fort Myers, Florida and Pine Island Sound Aquatic Preserve

With its headwaters about 60 miles east of the coast, the Caloosahatchee River is a major drainage for the northern Everglades that flows into the Gulf of Mexico in one of Southwest Florida’s most unique tidal estuaries. Pine Island Sound Aquatic Preserve sits at the outflow of the Caloosahatchee River and is located by the towns of Fort Myers and Cape Coral (to the east), and the barrier islands of Sanibel, Captiva, and Cayo Costa (to the west), while Pine Island sits in the center of it all. Known mainly as a tourist destination for those who like mild winters on the beach or the golf course, the Fort Myers area of Florida has a deep history in fishing. The flats, shoals, and basins of Pine Island Sound provide a great place for fly anglers of all abilities to spend quality time on the water.

Fly Fishing Trips in Fort Myers, FL

Fly fishing around Fort Myers, FL, Pine Island Sound, and the nearshore water of the Gulf of Mexico is a year-round activity. The area is coastal shallow water tidal estuary where fresh water from the Everglades flows into the salt water of the Gulf of Mexico. Mangrove shorelines surround the bays, flats, rivers, and creeks, that comprise the area and are home to many species of saltwater fish, including our primary targets: snook, redfish, and tarpon.

Fort Myers, FL and Pine Island Sound offer fly anglers protection from wind in all directions where calm water creates comfortable fly fishing. The water clarity in the area can vary from chocolate milk, to iced tea, to gin clear and the conditions dictate the fishing. We fly fish from technical poling skiffs. Most days are spent in water less than three feet deep, poling areas while either sight fishing or blind casting.

Lee Guide Co. offers guided fly fishing trips in Fort Myers, FL and Pine Island Sound year-round. Contact Us for our current fly fishing packages, rates, and availability.

Fort Myers, FL Fly Fishing Guides

Lee Guide Co. is Southwest Florida’s premiere fishing guide service and is comprised of brothers Capt. Derill Lee and Capt. Casey Lee. Derill and Casey are native Floridians, 2nd generation guides, and have been fishing Southwest Florida and the Everglades their entire lives. These brothers live to fish and promise to make your fishing charter with them a memorable one.