Where boats run and the grounds that hold fish
Wahoo fishing out of Naples means a run to named offshore structure, anywhere from 14 to 60 miles out. Pull up the Naples port page before leaving the dock, then plot the grounds below.
| Name | Type | Depth | Distance and bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kidd | barge | not listed | 14 miles SSW |
| Naples Spring Black Hole | sinkhole | not listed | 27.5 miles out |
| Baja California | not listed | 114 ft | 60 miles west |
| R Tower | Air Force relay tower | not listed | not listed |
| L Tower | Air Force relay tower | not listed | not listed |
| D Tower | Air Force relay tower | not listed | not listed |
Chart layers are not for navigation.
The Kidd
The Kidd is a barge 14 miles SSW of Naples, according to the Collier County site list. It is the closest of the named grounds.
Naples Spring Black Hole
The Naples Spring Black Hole is a sinkhole 27.5 miles out, per the Collier County list.
Baja California
Baja California sits in 114 ft of water, 60 miles west of Naples, making it the farthest of the named grounds.
The Air Force towers
R Tower, L Tower and D Tower are Air Force relay towers. No distance or bearing is listed for them.
How wahoo are fished from Naples and when
The wahoo species guide covers season, behavior and methods. The Gulf wahoo fishing guide (see also the wider Gulf of Mexico guide) covers the regional picture of Gulf-side pelagics.
- Season, behavior and methods: wahoo species guide
- Gulf-side pelagics and regional context: Gulf wahoo fishing guide
Who fishes for them out of Naples
Off Her Radar Fishing Charters, run by Captain Robby Trammell, lists wahoo among the species on its Naples trips. The same boats run for other coastal and offshore gamefish.
Reading conditions before the run
The nearest NOAA station for wahoo fishing out of Naples is NPSF1, station 8725110, at 26.132 N 81.807 W. Its data is on the NOAA NPSF1 station page.
NPSF1 sits on the coast, so it reports conditions there rather than at a ground 27.5 or 60 miles out. Read wind, wave height and period at the station, then check them against the official marine forecast before the run.
- Station: NPSF1, station 8725110
- Position: 26.132 N 81.807 W
- Read: wind, wave height, period
- Check against: the official marine forecast
FAQ: Wahoo fishing out of Naples
Can you catch wahoo out of Naples?
Off Her Radar Fishing Charters lists wahoo among the species on its Naples trips. The named grounds run from 14 to 60 miles out. Wahoo are never guaranteed, so plan the run carefully.
How far is Baja California from Naples?
Baja California is 60 miles west of Naples, in 114 ft of water.
Where is The Kidd?
The Kidd is a barge 14 miles SSW of Naples, according to the Collier County site list.
What buoy covers Naples?
NPSF1 (station 8725110) at 26.132 N 81.807 W. It reports conditions at the coast, not offshore.
Does a Naples charter target wahoo?
Off Her Radar, with Captain Robby Trammell, lists wahoo among the species on its Naples trips.
Where are the wahoo rules?
FWC sets the state rules. Check them, and the federal dolphin and wahoo rules page, before fishing.
