Florida’s Charlotte Harbor region in the southwest corner of the state features lush sea grasses, pearly white beaches and usually calm sea conditions. At the mouth of the harbor, Boca Grande Pass holds legendary schools of tarpon, but throughout the inshore estuary and along the beaches, snook readily compete for attention. To sample a taste of Charlotte Harbor’s snook action, I asked two local guides — Capt. Philip O’Bannon and Capt. Dave Pecci — to talk about their experiences and recommendations. In fact, this month marks the first time in three years that fishery managers have allowed retention of snook since a severe cold snap in 2010. Why should an angler come to Charlotte Harbor to target snook? O’Bannon: The Charlotte Harbor estuary system is one of the last remaining healthy systems in the country. Some of our backwater ...![Sport Fishing Mag]()
