Marco Island is an easygoing Gulf town where genteel marinas open onto rich inshore grounds. Boaters here work the Marco River, Capri Pass, and the northern Ten Thousand Islands, and the fishing runs deep — Snook, Redfish, Tarpon headline the local catch. With 2 public launch points in and around town, getting on the water is rarely the hard part; deciding where to point the bow is.
Top ramps around Marco Island
- Calusa Island Marina & Yacht Club · Salt · Goodland Bay
- Caxambas Park And Boat Ramp · Salt · Caxambas Pass
What's biting & when
Target species:
Best months: Spring tarpon; fall and winter for backcountry reds and snook.
Tides & timing
The nearest NOAA reference station is Naples (Outer Coast). Today's predicted tides:
Full 7-day Naples (Outer Coast) tide chart →
Gear tips for Marco Island
Local boaters here fish the Marco River, Capri Pass, and the northern Ten Thousand Islands. A dependable chartplotter and trolling motor for working the flats and passes go a long way. Start with our reviews of the best fish finders, marine GPS units, and trolling motors.