Capt. George's Fishing Center is devoted to educating anglers in backcountry fishing here in Southwest Florida . As numbers of new anglers arrive with the population growth, also comes the need for knowledge of fishing our unique environment. Many are long time anglers used to fishing freshwater lakes and rivers, while others spent most of their days on oceans much different than our shallow flats. Plenty of new residents are quickly introduced to fishing altogether, realizing what great opportunities exist here. "How To" information, videos, and articles written by Capt. George will be updated regularly. Please don't hesitate to contact Capt. George directly if you have any questions or comments about fishing or Capt. George's Fishing Center.

Where are the fish?

Having trouble finding fish in unfamiliar waters? Southwest Florida has endless miles of mangroves, grass beds, beaches and man made structures that can be over whelming to any fisherman. Don't worry, understanding transition zones will have you catching any type of fish hours, days, even months sooner. (more)