Specializing in live bait, light tackle fishing, Captain Steve Nagy has been fishing the west coat of Florida since 1989. Growing up in Massachusetts Captain Steve fished the Merrimack River and Plum Island regions before migrating south to Bonita Springs. Captain Steve has fished the inshore Grass Flats and Mangrove Islands of the Bonita Springs and Estero Bay areas of Southwest Florida for Snook, Redfish, Trout and Shark. Capt Steve is a licensed and insured U.S.C.G. Captain and is also a member of the Captains for Clean Water, National Association of Charterboat Operators and the Florida Guides Assoc. Estero Bay offers year Round Fishing, Snook, Redfish and Trout make their homes among the Mangroves and Grass Flats. Shark, Grouper, Snapper, Jack Cravelle can be found in the passes leading in and out of Estero Bay.
Along with the year round Snook, Redfish, Trout and Shark fishing, there is an endless array of fish species that migrate up and down the west coast of Florida and find their way into Estero Bay. Do not be surprised to hook-up to a large Jack Cravelle, Barracuda, Tarpon, as well as Snapper and occasional Grouper. Home to some of the best Snook, Redfish, Trout, Tarpon and Shark fishing Southwest Florida has to offer. Located in Southwest Florida, bordered by Ft. Myers Beach to the north and Bonita Springs to the south, Estero Bay is 15 square miles of shallow mostly brackish water.
The estuary is bordered on the west by a chain of barrier islands, which include: Estero Island, Long Key, Lovers Key, Black Island, Big Hickory Island, and Little Hickory Island. These barrier islands separate the bay from the Gulf of Mexico. The principal freshwater inflows come from a number of small rivers and creeks including the Estero River, Spring Creek and the Imperial River.
Estero Bay contains several natural community types, the most dominant being mangrove forests. Salt Marshes, Sea Grasses, Oyster Bars and Tidal Flats are also common. The estuary also serves as a nursery area for Snook, Redfish, Trout, and Snapper. It is also home to brown pelicans, frigate birds, herons, egrets, cormorants and ibis colonies and a valuable stopover area for migrating birds.
Captain Steve also fishes and schedules charters in Pine Island, Naples, Marco Island, 10,000 Islands, and The Florida Keys. He is very flexible and enjoys fishing a variety of areas with customers. He welcomes all anglers on the boat from beginner to professional and works diligently to make each trip the best possible for all anglers on board.
Inshore fishing trips in Southwest Florida consist of fishing the back country, mangrove islands, oyster bars, grass flats, rivers, creeks and residential docks for Snook, Redfish, Spotted Sea Trout, Jack Crevalle, Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper and Tarpon. Targeted Species depends on time of year and weather conditions. Inshore trips are great for clients who want to experience calmer waters and have the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife up close.
Offshore fishing trips in Southwest Florida consist of fishing the Gulf of Mexico trolling for Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel and Bonita. We can run crap trap buoys and sight fish for Tripletail. We also do fishing of near shore reefs for Mangrove Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, Permit, Sharks, Barracuda, Spanish and King Mackerel. Offshore fishing trips are based on season and weather conditions. They offer clients an opportunity to catch an array of species. Reef Fishing can be a mixed bag and sometimes you are surprised on what can show up to the boat.
Use the following code to receive 20% Off you entire order with Dexter.
captsteve20
At Dexter Outdoors we know fishing, with over 200 years of experience making the world’s highest quality fishing knives. We know the passion, the hard work and dedication it takes to master this sport. Our company of 250 employees have the same dedication and passion for designing and manufacturing the highest quality knives so you can have the best fillets possible.
