The South Tamiami Trail (below) has several canals that hold Tarpon and Snook, especially in winter. Mornings are best. Sink tip line can be effective.

Bobby Gibson of Miami with a Baby Tarpon

The location above is a canal system in the Everglades. Alligators, Manatees, Snook, and Baby Tarpon are common. Hooking a Baby Tarpon takes as much patience and skill as you can muster and fly selection is important.
  

Naples Area Wade Fly Fishing

Naples has several wade-fishing areas where it is possible to catch Baby Tarpon, Snook, Jacks and Spotted Sea Trout on foot. Often my choice for wade fly fishing in the Naples area when conditions are right...is Clam Pass. 

This tidal estuary (pictured top left) feeds three salt ponds and has boardwalk and beach access, perfect for the vacationers at the Registry Resort near the Pass. Choice of tide is the outgoing to low, however we have caught fish at all tides.

Early morning beach fishing near the Passes is often good for Snook and roaming schools of Jacks. A floating is the choice for this walking-sight-fishing trip.

Jeremy Cameron with a fine Snook caught on the Trail

Creek fishing for Snook can be a rewarding alternative to a cold or windy day.

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