When greater amberjack are off Naples
Greater amberjack fishing out of Naples peaks from November through March, per Naples Fishing Boats. Ramps, passes and the wider species picture are in our Naples port guide. For the wider coast, see the greater amberjack fishing in the Gulf of Mexico and the wider Gulf of Mexico guide.
Winter peak
Naples Fishing Boats puts the peak at November through March, so a winter stay in Naples covers it.
Migratory and resident fish
Naples Fishing Boats describes both migratory and resident fish. The biology behind that split is in our greater amberjack species guide.
| Fish type | Source |
|---|---|
| Migratory | Naples Fishing Boats |
| Resident | Naples Fishing Boats |
| Winter peak, November through March | Naples Fishing Boats |
Where boats run and the structure that holds them
Boats out of Naples fish deep structure and reefs for amberjack, and Captain Perry reported them on the deeper wrecks. Our reef fish guides cover how this kind of structure fishes across the Gulf.
The named grounds below are listed from nearest to farthest where a distance is given:
| Ground | Type | Distance and bearing from Naples | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kidd | barge | 14 miles SSW | not listed |
| Naples Spring Black Hole | sinkhole | 27.5 miles out, bearing not listed | not listed |
| Baja California | not listed | 60 miles west | 114 ft |
| 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 |
The named structure can be viewed with the Chart Contours layer. Chart layers are not for navigation.
Deep structure and wrecks
Greater amberjack fishing out of Naples is mostly deep-structure work. Boats run to deep structure and reefs, and Captain Perry reported amberjack on the deeper wrecks.
The Kidd
The Kidd is a barge 14 miles SSW of Naples, per the Collier County site list. It is the nearest named ground on that list.
Naples Spring Black Hole
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. It is the farthest and deepest numbered ground here.
The Air Force towers
R Tower, L Tower and D Tower are Air Force relay towers. No distance or bearing is listed for any of them.
Reading conditions at NPSF1
NOAA station NPSF1 (station 8725110) sits at Naples, FL, 26.132 N 81.807 W. Check NOAA station NPSF1 data before the run, and get wind, wave height and period from the official forecast.
How amberjack are fished out of Naples
Two local sources describe the methods used here.
Lures and bait
Naples Fishing Boats says amberjack will take lures and bait.
Flies and artificials
Captain Perry reported flies and artificials on amberjack.
Who fishes for amberjack out of Naples
These Naples charters list greater amberjack:
- Offshore Naples Fishing Charters: 36-foot Contender.
- Naples Fishing Boats
- Off Her Radar Fishing Charters: Captain Robby Trammell.
- On a Mission Fishing Charters: Captain Perry is named as the author of the fishing reports.
FAQ: greater amberjack fishing out of Naples
When is amberjack season in Naples?
November through March is the winter peak, per Naples Fishing Boats.
How far is The Kidd from Naples?
The Kidd is a barge 14 miles SSW of Naples, per the Collier County site list.
How deep is Baja California?
Baja California is 114 ft deep, 60 miles west of Naples.
Do Naples amberjack take artificials?
Captain Perry reported flies and artificials on amberjack. Naples Fishing Boats says they take lures and bait.
Which Naples charters target amberjack?
Offshore Naples Fishing Charters, Naples Fishing Boats, Off Her Radar Fishing Charters (Captain Robby Trammell) and On a Mission Fishing Charters (Captain Perry writes the fishing reports) list greater amberjack.
Where do I check conditions before running offshore?
Use NOAA station NPSF1 (8725110) at 26.132 N 81.807 W. Get wind, wave height and period from the official forecast.
