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One of my customers, "Bo" age 9 landed this 40 inch 20lb snook while fishing with a live sardine.
This page has been built to help you with some questions you may have.
Q: How much does a fishing trip cost?
A: My fishing charter rates are as follows: Rates quoted are for entire boat. Not per angler.
Light Tackle Fishing Rates
(In-Season March 1st - July 30th)
| DESCRIPTION | PRICE | # of ANGLERS |
| 8-10hr full day (backcountry) | $550.00 | 1-2 |
| 4-5hr half day (backcountry) | $400.00 | 1-2 |
| Extended Day 6 hours (TARPON) AM or PM May 1st though September 1st | $600.00 | 1-2 |
| 6hr 3/4 day (backcountry) | $500.00 | 1-2 |
*Add $75 for each extra person up to a max of four. No extra charge for children under 16.
(Off-Season August 1st - February 29th)
| DESCRIPTION | PRICE | # of ANGLERS |
| 8-10hr full day | $550.00 | 1-3 |
| 4-5hr half day | $400.00 | 1-3 |
| 6hr 3/4 day | $450.00 | 1-3 |
| Bass fishing off the airboat in the Everglades (November-April) | $700.00 | 1-3 with a 3 person max. |
| Bass fishing Lake Okeechobee (full-day) | $500.00 | 1-2 |
*Add $50 for each extra person up to a max of four. No extra charge for children under 16.
I do offer customized fishing trips to fit your needs. I fish with a number of qualified fishing guides that can help with corporate groups or when I am not available. Please call me for details. (941-575-2389)
Q: What can we expect to catch?
A: We usually target exciting gamefish such as, tarpon, snook, redfish, jack crevelle or sharks from Boca Grande, Charlotte Harbor area south to the Naples, Marco Island, 10,000 Islands area. I have a number of pick-up locations from Boca Grande, Punta Gorda, Pine Island, Ft Myers, Marco Island and Tampa Bay. The one thing about fishing in Southwest Florida is the multitude of fish species available to target with light tackle. Trout, mackerel, ladyfish, snapper, grouper, pompano, bluefish and flounder. Cobia, triple tail and permit are also available during certain parts of the year.
Q: What do we need to bring?
A: All tackle, rods, and reels are provided unless you want to use your personal equipment. Each person is advised to wear a hat and sunscreen. Good polarized sunglasses are recommended for spotting fish. Bring any food and drinks you want. I keep plenty of ice onboard so you don't need to pack a cooler. Canned alcohol is allowed, but if it gets out of hand the trip is over!
Q: Do we need a fishing license?
A: No. My license covers up to four customers on my boat except for bass fishing trips. All freshwater bass fishing trips require a valid freshwater fishing license.
Q: What months are the best for fly fishing Tarpon?
A: April, May and June.
Q: What is the best time to catch tarpon?
A: March - October. But my personal favorites are mid to late summer in Charlotte Harbor or fall in the 10,000 Islands. These tarpon are somewhat less predictable, but there is much less fishing pressure then and most of my best days of the year come during these times.
Q: Do you offer any package deals for multiple bookings?
A: No, I work just as hard on multiple day trips as I do on single day trips and my overhead doesn't get any less just because you'll book more than one day.
Q: Do we need to book in advance?
A: Yes, the best chance for you to get a day that fits your schedule is to call about two weeks in advance. The months of March, April, May, June, and July are mostly devoted to tarpon fishing and should be booked with as much advanced notice as possible.
Q: What about your Duck hunting trips?
A: I guide duck hunting trips from my house on Lake Okeechobee during the season which runs from November 23 to January 26. Limits are shot on most days. You are responsible for all licenses, a gun and at least two boxes of steel shot shells per hunt. Guided hunts are $100.00 per hunter. We mainly shoot ring necks, teal, whistlers and mottled ducks.
Q: Do you do any bass fishing trips?
A: Yes, I run bass fishing trips off my airboat in the Everglades. I'll also run trips on Lake Okeechobee if I'm not to busy with saltwater bookings. I only use artificial lures on my bass trips. Also, you'll need a freshwater fishing license because Florida doesn't offer a multi-passenger commercial license for freshwater.
Q: Why are the bass fishing trip in the Everglades more expensive than saltwater trips?
A: The Everglades trips have much more overhead costs to me than a saltwater trip. First, its a extended drive towing the boat 70 miles across I-75. Secondly, the airboats runs on high octane aircraft fuel and its a high maintaince piece of equipment in general
To Book a Fishing Trip Call Me at (941)575-2389 or 941-628-4247 (cell)