Wow! That’s a Catch

Writtten by: Jim McCallion

Check out this video of fishing along the Sanibel Causeway Bridge. These guys catch a Goliath Grouper they estimate to be around 300lbs. These incredible fish can grow to 800lbs! Now a protected species, these fish can be found in the waters off Sanibel and Captiva.

About Jim McCallion

Meet the "Marketing Megaphone" and Webmaster behind McCallion & McCallion. After selling his software company, Jim, Susan and kids moved to Sanibel in 2008. With his tech experience, he and Susan bring a fresh approach to island real estate.

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