Pine Island Fishing And Shelling

Starting at $550 | 4 - 8 Hours | Flats, Inshore, Nearshore | 4 People | Trip #2538

About Your Trip

Join Captain Dylan for a family style fishing adventure you won’t soon forget! Capt. Dylan has been fishing the local waters for over two decades and is an expert at catching fish, finding shells and sharks teeth, and having a great time on the water!

You’ll be casting off of ... Read More

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Pathfinder 2300 HPS
Year Built
2016
Boat Length
23
Engine Manufacturer
Yamaha
Total Horsepower
250
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
GPS, Fishfinder, Snorkeling Equipment, Live Bait Well, Wireless, Trolling Motor, Spearfishing Equipment, Ice Box

About Your Guide

Captain Dylan is a USCG licensed and insured charter guide based out of Fort Myers, FL.
Captain Dylan has been fishing the Florida waters since he was 8 years old. He got his first boat at 15 and hasn’t lost his passion for angling since! Captain Dylan wears many hats, ... Read More

Start Location

4577 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha, FL 33993, USA

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Location

This trip has multiple pickup locations.

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Species

Gag Grouper, Jack Crevalle, Kingfish, Ladyfish, Mangrove Snapper, Red Grouper, Redfish, Sheepshead, Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Tarpon, Tripletail

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing, Bottom Fishing, Deep Dropping, Drift Fishing, Heavy Tackle Fishing, Jigging, Light Tackle Fishing, Live Bait Fishing, Sight Casting, Trolling

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip
Snacks and Drinks, Weather Appropriate Gear, Sun Protection, Camera, Sunglasses. Fishing License, Snorkeling Equipment, Ice Box, Rods, reels & tackle included.
Where to Buy a Fishing License
No license needed for this trip.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping
We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Cancel for free up to 1 day before the trip.

Pricing & Availability

To check pricing, please select a trip date, duration, group size and start time.

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Date

Cancel for free up to 1 day before the trip.

Reviews

Mike S.

Fishing

Thank you for such an enjoyable trip. Great fishing, beautiful boat and nice company. The fish tasted awesome. I look forward to doing it again.

Sue

Verified Review Fishing

We rented two boats because we had 8 people who wanted to fish. Our captains, Dillion and Logan, were excellent. The 5 teenagers and 3 adults had the best time. Even caught some fish. Highly recommend these two captains.

Robert

Verified Review Fishing

Dylan was great. Very professional, helped with our girls having a great time. I would highly recommend him.

Shannon G.

Fishing

Captain Dylan was great. He took our family on a day cruise to the beach, collected shells, fished and caught snapper that we targeted, and brought us to a great restaurant for lunch. Excellent captain, great with the kids and highly recommended!

Kami S.

Fishing

Dylan is a terrific charter captain. I caught so many fish!! Will definitely be booking again! 5 stars from me!

V M.

Fishing

I always book Dylan when I'm in town. He's very knowledgeable about what we're fishing for and always catch a ton of fish. His boat is very clean and well kept. Can't wait to go fishing with him again!

Ryan B.

Fishing

We came down from Minnesota to fish with Dylan for a surprise 13th birthday fishing trip for my oldest son. Dylan was well prepared with every kind of bait and gear we might need and was very knowledgable about the fish species we were targeting. We caught 6 new species ...Read More

Andrew H.

Fishing

Capt Dylan was fantastic. He knew right where to take us and put us on fish 2 out of 2 times. He even filleted our sheepshead first us. Great trip!

Hunter H.

Fishing

I booked a half day charter with captain Dylan. The boat was very comfy and he was extremely accommodating to our son. We drove around Matlacha and pine island area taking in all of captain Dylan’s info on the area. We stopped for lunch and a local sandbar to let ...Read More

First Time Booking with Us?

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We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.
Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!
In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a full refund. Your safety is our top concern.
Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our location specialists are always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!