Fish The Everglades
Fly - Spin - Plug
Everglades Fly Fishing Guide
Capt. Jeff Legutki
Come and take an adventure with a Naples, FL native through the mystical 10,000 Islands and the Everglades for some the greatest shallow water game fish in the world. Travel through the tannic waters of the Everglades and see the wild side of South Florida. Whether you prefer to fly-fish or use light tackle spinning outfits, jump in the boat and sight fish for snook, tarpon, and redfish in mere inches of water.
Southwest Florida has a diverse inshore fishery, and at different times of the year certain areas fish better than others. Being based out of Naples, FL allows for easy access to the best fishing at the moment in either the fishery to the South (the Everglades and 10,000 Islands) or to the North (Estero Bay and Pine Island Sound).
The fishing near Naples is great year-round. Spend some time with Jeff and let him show you his home waters from a perspective only he can provide. Bring a family member, a good friend, a business colleague, or come by yourself. Group trips can be arranged. Anglers of all skill levels are welcome.
The Cities We Fish Out Of:
Chokoloskee, FL
Everglades City, FL
Goodland, FL
Marco Island, FL
Naples, FL
Bonita Springs, FL
Fort Myers, FL
The Areas We Fish:
Everglades National Park
10,000 Islands NWR
Naples Backcountry
Estero Bay
Pine Island Sound
Everglades Fly Fishing
Tarpon - Snook - Redfish
Fly Fishing In The Everglades
The Everglades is a vast area in South Florida that begins South of Naples and extends all the way to the Florida Keys. As the third largest wilderness in the contiguous United States, The Everglades National Park is accessible by car from two locations, Flamingo to the South and Everglades City/Chokoloskee to the North. The journey by land is short lived as there are no roads throughout any other areas of the park. In fact, the only way to truly see the Everglades is by boat.
Once on the water, the Everglades starts to reveal itself. Sawgrass prairies turn into a maze of mangrove creeks and ponds that lead to tidal bays and rivers that ultimately dump into the open water of the Gulf of Mexico. It is in these estuaries that our hunt for tarpon, snook, and redfish begins.
Everglades Tarpon Fishing
Tarpon are the showboat of the Everglades. Their massive size, willingness to eat flies, and acrobatic nature make them a fan favorite and the reason why South Florida fishing guides are so busy between the months of March and June.
Everglades Snook Fishing
Sight fishing a big Everglades snook with a fly rod in shallow water is without a doubt one of the greatest hunts in North America. Snook inhabit almost every corner of the Everglades, yet their wariness and tendency to allude anglers adds to their appeal.
Everglades Redfish Fishing
Do not underestimate the awesomeness of the redfish. They are one of the heartiest species of fish that inhabit the waters of the Gulf coast and Southeastern United States. The Everglades is their Sothernmost range and a great place to spend time chasing them.
Capt. Jeff Legutki
Everglades Fly Fishing Guide
Born and raised in Naples, Florida, Capt. Jeff Legutki has had the luxury and pleasure to fish Southwest Florida his entire life. He discovered fly fishing when he was a teenager and lives to sight fish. As an angler, hunting down his quarry, making the perfect cast, and watching the fish eat his offering is his obsession. As a guide, watching someone catch their biggest fish or a child catch their first fish is passion. He loves to teach and share tips and information to help others become better anglers.