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Estero River

Florida, United States

4.8Β·125 catches

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Hardhead sea catfish

16 in Β· 2 lb

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Mangrove snapper

11 in Β· 1 lb

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Blue crab

5 in Β· 1 lb

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Hardhead sea catfish

14 in Β· 1 lb

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Hardhead sea catfish

13 in Β· 1 lb

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Southern stingray

17 in Β· 5 lb

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General info

Estero River is a stream located in Lee County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Common snook, and Crevalle jack.

Location

26Β°25β€²49.8β€³N 81Β°47β€²34.4β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Estero River, FL

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 May 10, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Estero

0.2 miles away

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3.6 miles away

Bonita Springs

5.2 miles away

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9.5 miles away

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11.9 miles away

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13.3 miles away

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15.7 miles away

Golden Gate

17.9 miles away

Naples

19.3 miles away

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19.4 miles away

North Fort Myers

20.6 miles away

Immokalee

22.8 miles away

LaBelle

29.2 miles away

Marco Island

34.9 miles away

Punta Gorda

35.7 miles away

Port Charlotte

43.5 miles away

North Port

50.0 miles away

Englewood

50.4 miles away

Arcadia

54.8 miles away

South Venice

57.2 miles away

Clewiston

57.2 miles away

Venice

60.9 miles away

Lake Placid

65.3 miles away

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FAQ about Estero River fishing

the Estero River is a stream located in Lee County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
26Β°25β€²49.8β€³N 81Β°47β€²34.4β€³W
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