Everglades Fly Fishing Guide: Capt. Colin McMullen

Fly fish the Everglades, 10,000 Islands, Marco Island, and 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.

Fly fish for tarpon in Marco Island, FL.

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.

Fly fish for snook in Marco Island, FL.

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.

Fly fish for redfish in Marco Island, FL.

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 Trips:

Capt. Colin McMullen fishes a vast area of Southwest Florida to give his anglers the best opportunities as fly fishing in the Everglades, 10,000 Islands, Marco Island, and Naples is very conditional and the fish move around frequently.

We fly fish the waters near:
Chokoloskee, FL
Everglades City, FL
Goodland, FL
Marco Island, FL
Naples, FL

Capt. Colin will supply your fishing license and can supply all tackle upon request. His boat will have a cooler with ice.

What to bring:

  • Lunch

  • Drinks

  • Lightweight Moisture Wicking Clothing

  • Polarized Sunglasses

  • Hat

  • Sunscreen/Bug Repellent

  • Rain Gear

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.