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Ladyfish fishing in Lee County

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

Ladyfish forecast map for Lee County

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

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Size, bag and season rules in Lee County

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

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Best ladyfish spots in Lee County

1Lovers Key State ParkGood · 71ReliablePlentiful around the passes and in the surf in warm months.2Sanibel Causeway IslandsGood · 68ReliableSchools in the channels in warm months; small jigs.3Bowman's Beach ParkGood · 75ReliableWarm months, often in big schools; small jigs, and good cut bait for reds and sharks.4Sanibel Lighthouse BeachGood · 77ReliableSummer schools in the current; small jigs.5Bowditch Point Park, Fort Myers BeachGood · 79ReliableSummer schools in the current; small jigs.6North Shore Park, North Fort MyersFair · 60ReliableCommon in the channel in the warm months; small jigs.7Crescent Beach Family ParkExcellent · 80ReliableWarm-month schools along the beach; small jigs.8Gasparilla Island State ParkFair · 63Worth a tryWarm-month schools that hit small jigs; good cut bait.9Blind Pass, Sanibel–CaptivaGood · 73Worth a trySummer schools in the current; small jigs.10J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife RefugeGood · 65Worth a tryCommon in the warm months; small jigs and spoons.11Alison Hagerup Beach ParkFair · 62Worth a tryWarm-month schools that hit small jigs; handy cut bait for sharks and reds.12Matanzas Bridge Fishing PierExcellent · 80Worth a tryCommon in the warm months on small jigs.13Bernice Braden ParkFair · 62Worth a tryWarm-month schools; small jigs.14Bunche Beach PreserveGood · 79Worth a tryCommon on the flats edges in summer.15Gulfside City ParkFair · 64Worth a tryWarm-month schools on small jigs.16Punta Rassa Boat RampGood · 68Worth a tryWarm-month schools; small jigs.17Tarpon Bay Road Beach ParkGood · 65Worth a tryWarm-month schools that hit small jigs.18Bonita Beach ParkFair · 62Worth a tryWarm-month schools on small jigs.19Horton Park, Cape CoralFair · 62Worth a tryCommon in the warm months; small jigs.20Imperial River Boat RampFair · 61Worth a tryCommon in the warm months on small jigs.21Tarpon Street PierFair · 61Worth a tryCommon in the warm months on moving water; small jigs worked fast.22Sirenia Vista ParkGood · 78Worth a tryWarm-month schools on small jigs.23Tropical Point ParkGood · 65Worth a trySummer and fall on the moving tide; small jigs and spoons.24Koreshan State ParkFair · 60Worth a tryOccasional on moving water in the warm months; small jigs and spoons.25Rosen Park, Cape CoralFair · 63Worth a tryWarm-month fish on small jigs.
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Tactics for ladyfish

Top baits, best first

  1. Live Shrimp
  2. Paddle Tail Swimbait
  3. Silver Casting Spoon
  4. Soft Plastic Shrimp

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Popping Cork Rig
  2. Jighead
  3. Freeline Live Bait

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