🐟 What fish can you catch in Estero?

Most commonly caught species around Estero , FL : Largemouth bass - 17,451 reported catches Common snook - 5,816 reported catches Mangrove snapper - 2,750 reported catches Red drum - 1,964 reported catches Mayan cichlid - 1,962 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Estero fishing reports?

The latest Estero , FL fishing reports are: @kylecoldsnow reported a nice Nile tilapia at Lakes Regional Park (Lakes Park) . @marty.james reported a nice Channel catfish at Orange River . @kylecoldsnow reported a nice Ladyfish at Lee County Coast . @kylecoldsnow reported a nice Northern searobin at Lee County Coast . @Youngtarzan239 reported a nice Sheepshead at Estero Bay . .

Fishing in Estero, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Estero, Florida?

Anglers in Estero , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Lee County Coast , Collier County Coast , Caloosahatchee River , San Carlos Bay , Estero Bay .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Estero?

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species in Estero

Latest Estero fishing reports

Nile tilapia

Lakes Regional Park (Lakes Park)

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Channel catfish

Orange River

10 in · 1 lb

Ladyfish

Lee County Coast

length · weight

Northern searobin

Lee County Coast

length · weight

Sheepshead

Estero Bay

length · weight

Striped mojarra

Imperial River

length · weight

Mangrove snapper

Imperial River

length · weight

Ladyfish

Lee County Coast

11 in · 5 oz

Mangrove snapper

Lee County Coast

6 in · 2 oz

Southern puffer

Lee County Coast

5 in · 2 oz

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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.

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FAQ about Estero fishing

Anglers in Estero, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Lee County Coast, Collier County Coast, Caloosahatchee River, San Carlos Bay, and Estero Bay.

Most commonly caught species around Estero, FL:

Largemouth bass - 17,451 reported catches
Common snook - 5,816 reported catches
Mangrove snapper - 2,750 reported catches
Red drum - 1,964 reported catches
Mayan cichlid - 1,962 reported catches

The latest Estero, FL fishing reports are:

@kylecoldsnow reported a nice Nile tilapia at Lakes Regional Park (Lakes Park).
@marty.james reported a nice Channel catfish at Orange River.
@kylecoldsnow reported a nice Ladyfish at Lee County Coast.
@kylecoldsnow reported a nice Northern searobin at Lee County Coast.
@Youngtarzan239 reported a nice Sheepshead at Estero Bay.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Estero, FL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: