Everglades Fly Fishing Guide: Capt. Colin McMullen
Everglades - 10,000 Islands - Marco Island - Naples
Everglades Fly Fishing
Located South of Naples, Marco Island is the gateway to the 10,000 Islands National Wildlife Refuge, the Everglades National Park, and some of the best fly fishing in the world.
The third largest wilderness area in the Unites States, the Everglades lives up to its reputation as one of the country’s wildest places. The Everglades, when accessed via water, reveals itself to be one of the greatest shallow water fisheries in the world as well as one of the most accommodating places for anglers of all abilities to chase the fish of their dreams with a fly rod.
Tarpon
Every spring, when water temperatures rise into the mid-seventies, one of the greatest natural occurrences on planet earth takes place in our backyard - the tarpon migration. Tarpon are the main attraction for fly anglers in the Everglades as catching one on fly is certain to be one of the most exciting moments of your life.
Snook
Those in the know understand the appeal of a snook. Snook don’t get the hype that the “Big-3” (tarpon, permit, and bonefish) receive, but those who have spent time in Southwest Florida chasing big snook with a fly rod will attest that catching a big Everglades snook on fly is a fly fishing accomplishment on par with or greater than a Key West permit.
Redfish
We aren’t going to lie...fly anglers looking for a giant trophy redfish don’t come to the Everglades to catch one. There just aren’t many around. What the Everglades, Marco Island, and Naples have to offer is a healthy population of slot sized redfish (18-27 inches) that are a staple to our fishery and make for some great experiences on the water.
Everglades Fly Fishing Guide
Capt. Colin McMullen is a Marco Island, FL local who guides fly and light tackle anglers to tarpon, snook, and redfish in the Everglades.