Estero Bay east and west wall question

austjj

I am looking to explore this area and not sure exactly what is meant by east and west wall. I usually fish near Fort Myers and San Carlos Bay but the red tide hurt that area last March and April. I dont want any honey holes just an idea where these walls are located and usual depth in those areas. I am willing to explore just need pointed in the right direction, I do have GPS and map of the area. Thanks for any tips suggestions

Gypsies Call

I can't address Estero, and have not fished east wall ever.  However, I have fished west wall dozens and dozens of times.  West wall is the west side of Charlotte Harbor, from the point about two miles south of the El Jobean Bridge where the Myakka enters the harbor and turns right, for an almost straight line of mangroves all the way down to Cape Haze and you turn toward BG.  Its about 12 miles of nothing but mangrove shoreline.  There are a couple feeder creeks that dump into the bay at points along the way. These areas can be very good at times. West Wall has a sand bar along much of it that starts about 1/4 mile offshore from the mangroves and runs much of the length.  Between the bar and the mangroves is a deeper trough that holds fish. Beware - it can be very shallow, especially this time of year, so a shallow draft boat is a must.  Also, its pretty remote, so you won't find a kayak launch within miles if that is your preference. Last year my Brother in Law got caught at low tide behind the bar and had to wait a couple hours for the tide to come back up... lol.

East wall is similar to west wall in that it is the east side of Charlotte Harbor, from PGI toward Bokellia and BG.  As I indicated above, have never fished it, but hear that its pretty darn good... :-)

Good luck...

GC

austjj

Appreciate the input, guess that area is not where I was seeking.

gruntking

austjj

I understand now, its a much larger area than I thought. I need to explore the mid and southern sections. Thank you

gruntking

Problem is.......there are no fish there. 

austjj

good to know, thank you

csheridan6159

I catch snook and red fish in there all the time...keeper size too. Its not back to how good it use to be but it is coming back.

austjj

Is the area you like near Coconut Point or closer to Lovers Key area. I am coming from Time Square on Fort Myers Beach or near Matanzas  restaurant.. Thanks for any help

gruntking

Try Hell Peckney Bay. 

austjj

I will try that area and a few more areas going south. I usually go towards San Carlos Bay, but red tide spoiled fishing in that area last two years. I will have a month to find a few areas that hold fish before the 6 grand kids arrive.

xsailor

Sounds like you have a boat if so and you don't mind paying a few dollars hire a guide at FIshtale Marina for a half day.  Find a guide that will take you to the back part of the bay 

austjj

When you say a few dollars, what does a guide from Fishtale Marina for a half of day?