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Ray Moses

Ray Moses
Sanibel, Florida
Reported: 6 days ago

Fishing has been good the last few weeks
Ray Moses
Ray Moses Sanibel, Florida Reported: 6 days ago
Fishing has been good the last few weeks
Fishing in Captiva, Florida
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Dalton Rybka

Dalton Rybka
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported: 6 days ago

Spring is here!
Dalton Rybka
Dalton Rybka Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported: 6 days ago
Spring is here!
Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
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Logan Hawthorne

Logan Hawthorne
Cape Coral, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

The reds and sheep's have been stealing the show.
Logan Hawthorne
Logan Hawthorne Cape Coral, Florida Reported: 1 week ago
The reds and sheep's have been stealing the show.
Fishing in Matlacha, Florida
Fishing in Matlacha, Florida
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Dalton Rybka

Dalton Rybka
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

The sheepshead and trout fishing has been great after these cold fronts, surprised to see snook still eating with 57 degree water temp
Dalton Rybka
Dalton Rybka Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported: 1 week ago
The sheepshead and trout fishing has been great after these cold fronts, surprised to see snook still eating with 57 degree water temp
Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
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Mike Wagner

Mike Wagner with Reel Blue C Charters
Chicago, Illinois
Reported: 2 weeks ago

The inshore bite has been slow, but it's starting to heat up with the warm weather coming in Offshore the water clarity has affected the conditions for the last couple weeks, but we're now finally getting the water clear that were used to the wind has kicked up so we're...
Mike Wagner
Mike Wagner with Reel Blue C Charters Chicago, Illinois Reported: 2 weeks ago
The inshore bite has been slow, but it's starting to heat up with the warm weather coming in

Offshore the water clarity has affected the conditions for the last couple weeks, but we're now finally getting the water clear that were used to the wind has kicked up so we're
unsure what it'll bring. The Boat will be grounded for offshore for a couple days at least
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
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Christopher LeDrew

Christopher LeDrew
Cape Coral, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

Today's trip
Christopher LeDrew
Christopher LeDrew Cape Coral, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago
Today's trip
Hunting in Cape Coral, Florida
Hunting in Cape Coral, Florida
Hunting in Cape Coral, Florida
Hunting in Cape Coral, Florida
Hunting in Cape Coral, Florida
Hunting in Cape Coral, Florida
Hunting in Cape Coral, Florida
Hunting in Cape Coral, Florida
Hunting in Cape Coral, Florida
Hunting in Cape Coral, Florida
Hunting in Cape Coral, Florida
Hunting in Cape Coral, Florida
Hunting in Cape Coral, Florida
Hunting in Cape Coral, Florida
Hunting in Cape Coral, Florida
Hunting in Cape Coral, Florida
Hunting in Cape Coral, Florida
Hunting in Cape Coral, Florida
Hunting in Cape Coral, Florida
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Jesse Calhoun

Jesse Calhoun
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

Cold snap over, bigger fish starting to eat again
Jesse Calhoun
Jesse Calhoun Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago
Cold snap over, bigger fish starting to eat again
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
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Drew Underwood

Drew Underwood
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

The sheepshead bite has been good using live shrimp on the bottom fishing docks, oyster bars, and deep mangrove shorelines.
Drew Underwood
Drew Underwood Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago
The sheepshead bite has been good using live shrimp on the bottom fishing docks, oyster bars, and deep mangrove shorelines.
Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
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Recent Sanibel Island Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Captain James was very accommodating, helped us with casting, and really knows his stuff! If we visit the area again, we would definitely re-book with him! We had a great experience and we highly recommend!

    Amanda R. | March 10, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Sanibel PineIsland

  • ★★★★★
    Liam was a terrific guide. Got me shots at Snook and Redfish. Got some Sea Trout. Expert, fun and a fine teacher. Knowledgeable about local scene as well. I had a great time with Liam and will book him again. Ernie.

    Ernest A. | March 2, 2026

    Trip: Fly Fish The Flats Of Southwest FL

  • ★★★★★
    While it wasn't my best guided outing, it met all my expectations. Liam, my guide, was prompt, courteous, knowledgeable, and very helpful with me and I definitely recommend him for any future outings. My inexperience with redfish showed as Liam got me into plenty of fish that I missed. I did catch a sea trout as a consolation prize tho! While I had some email issues with my reservation with Captain Experiences, a quick note to their website mail drop took care of it. Their response was quick and effective. Captain Experiences very much made it an easy task to setup this guided trip. Definitely Recommend Liam and Captain Experiences for your next guided trip.

    Stephen T. | March 1, 2026

    Trip: Fly Fish The Flats Of Southwest FL

  • ★★★★★
    Kelly did a great job and put me on lots of fish. Great Captain! Tony C

    Tony C. | February 21, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Back Water Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    A GREAT day fishing with Captain Al! Ended up booking for the COLDEST day possible in January but Cap’n Al found protected spots with great returns. We all three caught a bunch of Reds, snook, snapper and sheepshead. Cap’n Al is super experienced and a great navigator..which is ideal when out in any waters. He is also calm, funny and patient, with a kind manner. Had great equipment and plenty of bait for us to lose while trying to entice the fish! The boat is terrific, clean and very well kept, a comfortable and safe platform to fish from, and took the chop very well. He also kindly filleted our keepers to ensure we had a perfect dinner when we got home! An excellent fishing adventure and we will certainly be going out with him again. Thanks Cap’n Al, for a wonderful day!

    Karen D. | January 22, 2026

    Trip: 4 Hour Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Great fishing with a guide who knows exactly where the fish are. Highly recommend.

    Brett L. | January 8, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Bay / Flats

  • ★★★★★
    Captain is a real professional!! We were on snook minutes from leaving the dock. We caught Red grouper, gag grouper, mangrove snapper and snook. My wife and I highly recommend Captain James.

    Jack L. | November 15, 2025

    Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time catching fish. Billy was patient with us and extremely helpful. 10 out of 10 would recommend!

    Sebastian L. | October 4, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Bay / Flats

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Ray was knowledgable about area and fishing spots. He was a great guy and a well trained captain. However, we paid for 5 people on a charter and only 2 - 3 poles were ever in the water. This was due to high chop but still somewhat disappointing. I would try captain Ray again.

    Marc M. | August 12, 2025

    Trip: Captiva And Sanibel Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    James is the man! He knew right where the fish would be. He was also great with our kids helping them and teaching them the ways, especially with our young daughter who beat us all. Both kids had a blast. Our family had a great time! We will definitely be going out with you againa. Thanks again, James!

    Donald S. | August 11, 2025

    Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip

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