What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Bonita Springs, Florida for the first time?

Take this charter. The captain would let us bait our hook if wanted too- definitely I did not. He helped us get the fish in if needed. He was very personable. Loved this style of fishing - smooth water

A half day was a good experience, we were on fish about every stop, Capt Fred did a great job. June is rainy, and can be hot. The 1/2 day was good.

The hotter and sunnier it is, the better you can see the peacock bass in the freshwater canals. I was told they spawn in the heat of the summer

Don't forget it can be hot on the water in July! Be sure to go in the morning.

Make sure you have fun with it, their are many great species and lots of sports fish to be caught along with good eating fish.

We didn't catch a lot of fish, but it was fun. The captain made sure we had bait on the hooks and helped when needed.

Didn't know what to expect so I can't rate it fairly. Would ask specifically what you are going to fish for and what the method will be.

Red tide was raging which limited opportunities. Backwater fishing was still fun though.