Cape Coral, FL Fish Species

Common Questions


What kind of fish do you catch in Cape Coral canals?

In the Cape Coral canals, anglers can catch a variety of fish species, including Snook, Redfish, Trout, Tarpon, and Snapper, among others. These canals provide excellent opportunities for inshore fishing, with many species thriving in the brackish waters. When you book a charter with Sea Shift Charters, Captain Brian will take you to the best spots in the canals to target these fish, ensuring a productive and memorable fishing experience.


What sharks are near Cape Coral?

Near Cape Coral, you can encounter a variety of shark species, including blacktip sharks, bull sharks, lemon sharks, and nurse sharks. While these sharks are present in the area, they are generally not the primary target for anglers on fishing charters. When you book a charter with Sea Shift Charters, Captain Brian will guide you to the best spots for catching the fish you're after, whether it's sharks or other species, ensuring a thrilling and safe fishing experience.


What is the best bait for Cape Coral?

The best bait for fishing in Cape Coral depends on the target species and the time of year. Live bait such as shrimp, mullet, and pinfish are popular choices. When you book a charter with Sea Shift Charters, Captain Brian will provide expert advice on the best bait to use based on current conditions and the fish you're targeting, ensuring a successful and enjoyable fishing experience.


A Sea Shift Charters Fishing Charter targets the top Cape Coral, FL Fish species including Crevalle Jack (Also Called Horse Crevalle, Jack ), Gag Grouper (Also Called Charcoal Belly, Velvet Rockfish, Grouper ), Grey Snapper (Also Called Mangrove Snapper, Gray Snapper ), Redfish (Also Called Red Drum, Channel Bass, Spottail Bass), Sea Trout (Also Called Speckled Trout, Spotted Sea Trout), Snook (Also Called Common Snook, Sergeant Fish, Thin Snook), Tarpon (Also Called Silver King, Silverfish, Sábalo ), Goliath Grouper (Also Called Atlantic Goliath Grouper, Guasa, Mero, Grouper, Itajara). We primarily Fish the Gulf of Mexico, Cape Coral, Sanibel Island, Captiva island, .