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trip description for Hook 'em for Lunch in Naples

There’s nothing more rewarding than to catch your own fish and cook it fresh. This 4-hour trip will take you to fish the inshore waters. Its perfect for anyone who is hoping to have a great day on the water and be back in time for lunch. Read More

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trip description for Everglades Super Slam in Chokoloskee

Head out with Captain Ariel (AKA: Captain DJ) to explore the maze of beautiful mangroves, backcountry flats, and shallow-water honey holes that make the Florida Everglades one of the top fishing destinations in the world! On these 4, 6, or 8 hour trips, there are plenty of fish to go after. Your trip with DJ could see you reeling in Redfish, Trout, Snook, Tarpon, Black Drum, Tripletail, and more. With such a variety of species, you will need a mix of quality equipment to get the most out of your day. That’s exactly what you get, with the option to spin, jig, pop, drift fish, bottom fish – you can even bring your fly rod along if you want to! Captain DJ’s 23’ C-Hawk boat was born to dominate these shallow waters. Fresh off the line in 2021, the boat can carry four guests out in comfort and at speed. Captain DJ offers a variety of trip durations to fit any schedule or budget, with four, six, and eight-hour charters at starting times customizable to suit you and your group. Children of all ages are welcome on board, and life vests will be provided for them. All rods, reels, lures, and licenses are included, as is the cleaning and filleting of all your fish. Just bring your food, drinks, sunscreen, and shades. You’ll find plenty of excitement already waiting onboard! Read More

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trip description for Naples Offshore Structure in Naples

Attention fishing fanatics: join Captain Joseph and get out on this offshore fishing adventure in Naples, FL! On this trip you'll cast off and head out into the vast blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, on board a sleek 28' Mako center console. She's equipped with top-of-the-line fishing gear and technology, and provides 360º of exceptional fishing. You'll primarily be targeting offshore reefs, wrecks, and other structure where big fish like to hang out. Amberjack, Barracuda, Red Grouper, Snapper, Goliath Grouper, Kingfish, and more are all on the menu here, so let Captain Joseph know what species you're most interested in catching! He's seasoned expert with years of experience and local knowledge that he's eager to share with you. He knows all the best spots to find the fish, and he'll make sure you're well-equipped and ready to tackle whatever the ocean throws your way. But this trip isn't just about the fishing! The stunning beauty of the Gulf of Mexico is a sight to behold, and Captain Joseph will take you to some of the most breathtaking spots along the coastline, where you'll witness firsthand the wonders of nature and the abundant marine life that inhabit these waters. Whether you're an experienced angler or a first-timer, this offshore fishing charter in Naples, Florida, promises to be an unforgettable experience. Book your trip today and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Read More

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trip description for Weekend Getaway Day Trip in Naples

Join Captain Stanley for an exciting fishing trip where you can catch Redfish, Speckled Trout, Snook, Mackerel, Grouper, Snapper, and Triggerfish! He can take you inshore or further out to explore the nearshore and close offshore waters, depending on what you want to catch. If you choose the 4-hour trip, you will have limited time to try different fishing techniques, but Captain Stanley will make sure to get you hooked up with your target species. If you prefer a longer fishing trip, the 8-hour trip will give you an even better fishing experience. Just bring your favorite snacks and drinks, and get ready for a fun day on the water. You will meet Captain Stanley at the Bay View Boat Ramp, where his boat will be fully equipped with everything you need for a successful fishing trip. All you need to bring are your snacks and drinks, and Captain Stanley will take care of the rest. Read More

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Four hour inshore fishing charter in Estero bay, targeting Snook, redfish, spotted sea trout, tarpon, and more. Fish species depends on season and conditions. Read More

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trip description for Fort Myers Inshore Fishing Trip in Fort Myers Beach

On this fishing trip with Captain Rob, you'll fish the inshore waters of Estero Bay, Matanzas Pass, and Southern Pine Island Sound, looking for a variety of species including Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead, Seatrout, Spanish Mackerel, Pompano, and Gag Grouper (when in season). While Captain Rob can accommodate 6 guests having 6 rods going at the same time, making casts to surrounding fish becomes incredibly cumbersome. So Rob likes to fish 4 people at a time while two look on and lounge about the boat. And trade off throughout the trip. There's no shortage of action either so don't let that disaude you! There's a little bit of everything on this trip; you'll get the enjoy the beautiful scenery, catch fun fighting fish, and take home an excellent dinner! You'll mix it up on this trip, using a combination of trolling and light-tackle fishing, changing your baits and lures depending on the weather, season, and target species. Captain Rob will take you out on his 25' SeaQuest center console, powered by a 300HP Suzuki engine. This boat is perfect for navigating the costal waters you'll be fishing. You will need to bring your sun protection, a hat, and some sunglasses and you'll be ready to hit the water. Be sure to pack an ice chest so that you can take home the tasty fish you'll catch! Read More

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Everything to Know About Booking a Fishing Charter in Marco Island

What are the best fishing charters in Marco Island?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 35 trips in Marco Island, and the most popular trips in the area are Marco Island Limits and Trophies guided by Joseph, Backwater Big Boys guided by Chris, and Marco Island Offshore Hook-Up guided by Tanner.

Our guides in Marco Island are rated a 4.98 out of 5 based on 2570 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Other popular cities nearby for booking a charter include Naples, Chokoloskee and Everglades City.

Looking for kid friendly charters / fishing lessons in Marco Island? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in Marco Island.

What types of fishing charters are common in Marco Island?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular in Marco Island as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Marco Island are: 1. mangrove snapper, 2. snook, 3. redfish, and 4. speckled trout.

The most common fishing techniques in Marco Island are live bait fishing, artificial lure fishing, and light tackle fishing but drift fishing and bottom fishing are popular as well.

How much do Marco Island fishing charters cost?

in Marco Island prices can range anywhere from about $543 to $1,850, but the average price for a half day trip in Marco Island is $609. The average price for a full day trip in Marco Island is $1,197.

What month is best for fishing in Marco Island?

The most popular season for fishing in Marco Island is spring, and most anglers book their trips 28 days in advance.

Do I need a Marco Island fishing license and what are the bag limits in Marco Island?

If you’re thinking about a saltwater trip, you’re in luck! Our saltwater fishing tours in Marco Island don’t require you to purchase a fishing license – your group is covered by your boat’s captain. For freshwater trips, you’ll still need to purchase a license. See here for more information on fishing licenses, bag limits, and fishing season regulations in Marco Island. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations.

Marco Island Fishing Overview

Marco Island, a barrier island in Southwest Florida, offers a unique angling experience for those seeking to explore both offshore waters and the stunning backcountry. With access to the Ten Thousand Islands and the Gulf of Mexico, Marco Island provides a variety of angling opportunities that cannot be found elsewhere.

For those interested in inshore fishing, the Ten Thousand Islands and Rookery Bay offer a diverse range of fish species, including Tarpon, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Snook, Jack Crevalle, Ladyfish, Pompano, and Sheepshead. With just a few minutes from the dock, even a half-day trip can yield excellent results.

For those interested in offshore fishing, the Gulf of Mexico offers a variety of fish species, including Tripletail, Goliath Grouper, King Mackerel, Barracuda, Snapper, Grouper, and Sharks. Deep sea fishing trips, which take you 20+ miles from shore, offer the chance to catch Cobia, Amberjack, Permit, and Barracuda, as well as huge Snapper and Grouper. Full or extended full day trips are recommended for the best experience.

Numerous charters depart from popular locations such as Caxambas Park, Rose Marina, and the Calusa Island Marina, with captains offering a variety of trips suited to anglers of all ages and skill levels. Fishing licenses and local rules and regulations will be provided by the charters. Combo trips, which combine fishing with shelling or sightseeing, are also popular.

Marco Island Inshore Fishing

Marco Island is surrounded by mangroves, flats, sandbars, jetties, and piers that harbor an abundance of inshore fish species. These are the perfect spots to target speckled trout, redfish, drum, ladyfish, pompano, snook, tarpon, and sheepshead. Many of these fish have a cult following or are on angler’s bucket lists. If either is true for you then Marco Island is the perfect place for your next trip.

Head to the backwaters and experience some of the best snook, redfish, and seatrout fishing in the state. Although pompano is less of a glamorous fish than tarpon and snook, they provide some of the most exciting fishing you can have on light tackle. This hard-charging fish is a member of the jack family and is exceptionally good to eat. If you love to throw flies, Marco Island is a great place to test your skills and target inshore fish that will give you a run for your money.

In the summer, there is nothing better on the paradise coast of Florida than tarpon fishing. This is what everyone is after and Marco Island is one of the best places to catch one. You'll have a good chance to catch a tarpon over 100 pounds but if the tarpon won’t bite, the snook will. Snook are a fantastic south Florida fish and this area has a ton of them in the mangroves. Both of these powerful fish can grow to giant proportions and are sought-after trophy fish.

Marco Island Nearshore Fishing

Further from shore, various species of grouper and snapper congregate near deep structures, and you can try your luck by dropping baited lines down to their feeding grounds. If you want something more fast-paced, head out and troll near reefs for Spanish mackerel, kingfish, and cobia. These fish explode on lures, fight hard, and grow into giants, all things that make the nearshore fishing in Marco Island second to none.

Popular Types of Fishing In Marco Island

The most common types of fishing charters in Marco Island, Florida are offshore, backwater, and nearshore fishing charters. Offshore fishing charters take you out to the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, where you can catch big game fish like tuna, mahi-mahi, and sailfish. Backwater fishing charters take you through the mangrove-lined waterways of the Ten Thousand Islands, where you can catch snook, redfish, and tarpon. Nearshore fishing charters take you to the reefs and wrecks just off the coast of Marco Island, where you can catch grouper, snapper, and amberjack.

Some of the most common fish to catch in Marco Island include snook, redfish, tarpon, grouper, snapper, amberjack, tuna, mahi-mahi, and sailfish. Marco Island fishing charters often visit landmarks like the Dome House and Cape Romano, which are popular spots for fishing and sightseeing. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a beginner, there's a Marco Island fishing charter that's perfect for you.

The Best Places To Fish In Marco Island

Marco Island, Florida is a prime destination for fishing enthusiasts. With its abundant waterways and diverse marine life, there are plenty of great spots to cast a line. Whether you're looking for a peaceful day of shore fishing or an exciting fishing charter adventure, here are some of the best places to fish in Marco Island:

1. Tigertail Beach - This popular beach offers great shore fishing opportunities for a variety of species, including snook, redfish, and tarpon.

2. Caxambas Pass - Located at the southern tip of Marco Island, this pass is known for its excellent fishing charters and is a prime spot for catching grouper, snapper, and other deep-sea fish.

3. The Ten Thousand Islands - This vast network of mangrove islands and shallow flats is a haven for anglers seeking redfish, snook, and trout.

4. The Marco River - This scenic river is home to a variety of fish species, including snook, tarpon, and sheepshead, and is a popular spot for fishing charters.

5. The Gulf of Mexico - With its crystal-clear waters and abundant marine life, the Gulf of Mexico is a top destination for deep-sea fishing charters targeting species like kingfish, tuna, and mahi-mahi.

Other Things To Do In Marco Island

While Marco Island fishing charters are a popular attraction, there are plenty of other things to do in this beautiful Florida city. Take a scenic boat tour of the Ten Thousand Islands, explore the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, or visit the Marco Island Historical Museum to learn about the area's rich history. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are plenty of opportunities for kayaking, paddleboarding, and hiking in the nearby parks and nature preserves. If you're looking for a more relaxing day, head to the beach and soak up the sun at Tigertail Beach or South Marco Beach. And don't forget to indulge in some delicious seafood at one of the many local restaurants.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    Experienced fisherman. On the water a lot and knows where and what fish you can catch to make sure you have the best day.

    Eric K. with Edwin E. of Marco Island, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    This was exactly the fishing fun we needed for our super spur of the moment trip with a teenaged kid that wanted to catch fish in Florida. Lots of different species, super friendly contain and never a dull moment. It helped that the weather was great and we caught lots of fish.

    Michelle K. with Richard T. of Fort Myers Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great Captain! Friendly, accommodating + got us on fish!!!

    Rich C. with Ariel A. of Chokoloskee, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Ariel is a fantastic fishing guide, captain ariel is very nice and knowledgeable, the kids had fun and caught few nice fish , will definitely come back next year

    Maan B. with Ariel A. of Chokoloskee, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Really enjoyed our fishing with Edwin. He did a great job! I really had fun and caught fish all day long.

    Kurt M. with Edwin E. of Naples, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Edwin was a great guide! He got us on some good fish for my son and it was a fun trip! I would recommend him to everyone!

    Kelby W. with Edwin E. of Naples, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Rod was drip!

    Quinton S. with Rob J. of Fort Myers Beach, Florida

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    Captain Brandon was an awesome fishing guide! We have a 7 & 8 year and they have always wanted to catch a shark when we take fishing excursions. So this time I booked with Captain Brandon just for that reason. We landed some great bull sharks and had a great time. Capt. Brandon was also amazing with our kids. Since there is some waiting involved when fishing for sharks, he made the time enjoyable by being so engaged with our kids which I know they appreciated. I would highly recommend Capt. Brandon as a fishing guide and plan to book with him again.

    Kirk B. with Brandon S. of Naples, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    The fishing charter with Captain Phil was the highlight of our trip to Florida this year! Phil and his first mate were very helpful and friendly throughout our 4 hrs trip. They made sure my 9 year old son had the best spot on the boat and were eager to help him land a few fish. Captain Phil helped us land a couple big fish and filleted our Cobia which gave us some tasty supper. We would definitely use Captain Phil again.

    Craig K. with Phil H. of Naples, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Hello Captain, second day of fishing. Inshore today fishing the mangroves s.w. Florida. Great! Snook, reddish, big tarpon rolling on the surface. Everglades wildlife special bonus!

    John C. with Brandon S. of Naples, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Had a fantastic day of deep sea fishing, offshore, with Captain Joe. Red snapper, grouper, a surprise dolphin encounter. Had a blast! Thanks Captain!! P.s. was great how simple you make it to book a charter online!

    John C. with Joseph F. of Naples, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great captain!

    Doug K. with Brandon S. of Naples, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Edwin was a lot of fun . We had a great time!

    Judith A. with Edwin E. of Naples, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Joe was awesome, super knowledgeable about where different species of fish are. We absolutely loved our day of fishing with him.

    Pavlina S. with Joseph F. of Naples, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We had a terrific time on our fishing trip! Edwin is a wonderful captain and a lot of fun!

    Judith A. with Edwin E. of Naples, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    My Grandson & I went out with Captain Joe on Thursday 2/22. They were very professional We had a great day & my grandson caught a 6’ lemon shark

    Russell A. with Joseph F. of Naples, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Kenny was outstanding. He got us reeling in fish right away. We kept him bust baiting hooks and netting big fish until it was time to call it a day. Great day fishing. Highly recommend, thank you very much. Looking forward to another fishing trip with him next year.

    Samuel W. with Richard T. of Fort Myers Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time!!

    William M. with Phil H. of Naples, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We had so much fun with captain joe on our deep sea fishing trip! We have been on a few different deep sea fishing trips but this was by far the best experience we have had! They took us to a couple different spots that were all very successful and we had a blast catching a 200 lb Goliath grouper. Would definitely go with them again!

    James T. with Joseph F. of Naples, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time on our trip! Kenny was very happy to explain the area to us and very good at getting us in the zone.

    Diane F. with Richard T. of Fort Myers Beach, Florida

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