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Gafftopsail Catfish fishing in Lee County

3 rated shore spots in Lee County hold gafftopsail catfish — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

Gafftopsail Catfish forecast map for Lee County

Every spot colored by how it fishes for gafftopsail catfish right now. Scrub the timeline, tap a pin for its forecast, or go full screen.

When to go

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Size, bag and season rules in Lee County

No size, bag or season rule for gafftopsail catfish is on record here. Check with FWC before you keep one.

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Best gafftopsail catfish spots in Lee County

1Matlacha BridgeGood · 78Worth a tryCommon on bottom baits in summer; handle the spines carefully.2Tarpon Street PierFair · 61Worth a tryAnglers on the nearby Riverside Pier count sail catfish among their usual catch; cut bait or shrimp on the bottom, and use a towel for the slime.3North Shore Park, North Fort MyersFair · 60Worth a trySummer fish on cut bait; slimy and spiny, so handle with a towel.
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Tactics for gafftopsail catfish

Top baits, best first

  1. Cut Mullet
  2. Dead Shrimp
  3. Menhaden (Pogy)
  4. Live Shrimp

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Carolina Rig
  2. Fish-Finder Rig
  3. Double-Drop Bottom Rig