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Fishing in Estero, FL

Florida, United States

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Spotted seatrout

Collier County Coast

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Gag grouper

Collier County Coast

17 in · 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

Caloosahatchee River

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Gafftopsail sea catfish

Henley Canal

14 in · 1 lb

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Channel catfish

Henley Canal

12 in · 1 lb

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Hardhead sea catfish

Henley Canal

13 in · 1 lb

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Pinfish

Collier County Coast

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Spotted seatrout

Lee County Coast

16 in · 2 lb

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Bonnethead shark

Lee County Coast

36 in · 10 lb

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Ladyfish

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About Estero fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Estero, Florida. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 16,414 catches for Largemouth bass, 5,470 catches for Common snook, and 2,396 catches for Mangrove snapper.

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Fishing regulations in Estero

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 22, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Anglers in Estero, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Estero Bay, Fort Myers Fishing Pier, Cocohatchee River, Big Carlos Pass, and Matanzas Pass.
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