Lee County · stream · order 5 river · ~324 cfs typical
Caloosahatchee River
Stocked 6× since 2009 · FWC
Caloosahatchee River is a stream in Lee County, Florida, stocked with Hybrid Striped Bass — most recently on Jul 1, 2024. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from FWC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Drizzle
85°
79°
10 mph
32%
Fri
Drizzle
87°
80°
11 mph
23%
Sat
Drizzle
91°
77°
12 mph
38%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 50,000 | 658/lb | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 50,130 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 50,000 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 15,088 | ||
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 49,968 | 1265/lb | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 15,000 | 750/lb | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- San Carlos Bay2.4 mistocked Jul 1, 2017
- Ladyfinger Lake4.4 mi
- Grassy Pond4.6 mi
- Bimini Basin5.2 mi
- Sanibel Bayou6.4 mi
- Tom Black Lake7.7 mi
- Hardworking Bayou7.4 mi
- Old Blind Pass8.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official FL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Caloosahatchee River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Caloosahatchee River?+
Caloosahatchee River is stocked with Hybrid Striped Bass in Lee County, Florida, most recently on Jul 1, 2024 by FWC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Caloosahatchee River get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2009, stocking at Caloosahatchee River peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Caloosahatchee River?+
Yes — Florida requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Caloosahatchee River?+
Caloosahatchee River is a stream in Lee County, Florida. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: FWC · updated Jul 1, 2024 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.