Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
78°
Inshore Temp:
85
Offshore Temp:
84
Capt. Ken Chambers 's Tip of the Week
Focus around the outside islands for tarpon and snook. Baitfish are washing around and the fish are close by.
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Tide data
![Tidal Conditions](http://tidespy.org/webcharts/marcoisland_2j8e.png)
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
Backcountry Guide Service5-Day Outlook as of 7/23/24
Standard summer fishing. Early starts and afternoon storms.
Techniques & Tips as of 7/23/24
Find a quiet backcountry cove and focus on redfish and snook in the shallows and away from boat traffic.
Current Conditions as of 7/23/24
Solid when storms hold off. Winds have been mild from the E/SE. Gulf waters are clean and there are plenty of baitfish in the water.Local Species Available Year round
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Snook
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Redfish
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Tarpon
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Seatrout
Capt. Ken Chambers 's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Lefty's Deceiver | White | 1/0 |
Puglisi Peanut Butter Fly | Black/Purple | 2/0 |
Tarpon Toad | Chartreuse | 3/0 |
Grassett's Snook Minnow | White | 1/0 |
Clouser Minnow | Chartreuse/White | 1/0-2/0 |
Capt. Ken Chambers 's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Mirage Big Game Leaders
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Best Tippet:
Mirage Pure Fluorocarbon Tippet
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
9-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Redfish WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Clear Sink Tip Fly Line