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 a 23’ Pathfinder bay boat, powered by a speedy 250 HP Yamaha SHO V8 engine. She’s equipped with top of the line Garmin electronics, a live well, and wireless trolling motor for when you need to slow things down and get stealthy! She can accommodate up to 6 anglers and children are always welcome and encouraged for these trips!
The Pine Island area is one of the best-known fishing destinations in Southwest Florida, owing to its plentiful year-round fishery. Depending on what you’re aiming for, you’ll go after anything from Redfish, Snook, and Trout, to Tarpon and Snapper.
After some rod bending action Captain Dylan will motor back into shore to hit some of his favorite remote beaches to find some exquisite shells and break for lunch/fun under the sun. If you don't know already, ask Captain Dylan about sharks teeth! They can be so much fun to find and are usually thousands and thousands of years old!
Capt. Dylan will supply everything you need for a productive day of fishing, including rods, reels, and tackle. He’ll also provide bottled water, though you’re free to bring any other snacks and refreshments you’d like to enjoy. At the end of the day, he’ll clean and bag your catch for easy transport home.
Have the true Florida inshore experience with a seasoned local guide aboard with Captain Dylan!
**Half-Day** fishing trip for 4 hours. You can target a variety of fish or stick to a particular species if requested. This trip ensures a fun time on the water with some good fishing!
**3/4 day** fishing trip for 6 hours. You can target a variety of different fish or stick to a particular species if requested. This trip ensures a fun time on the water with some good fishing! A quick lunch break at a water-side restaurant is always an option.
**Full-Day** fishing trip for 8 hours. This will maximize the amount of fish we can catch and keep. We will target many different fish or stick to a particular species if requested. This trip ensures a fun time on the water with some good fishing! A quick lunch break at a water-side restaurant is always an option as well!
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 aside from being a licensed charter captain, he’s a full-time firefighter and a licensed paramedic! He loves to take anglers of all skill levels out and especially enjoys seeing how excited the little ones get about catching their first fish. Have the true Florida inshore fishing experience fishing with Captain Dylan out on the beautiful waters around Fort Meyers!
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
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.
Cancel for free up to 1 day before the trip.
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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 ReviewFishing
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 ReviewFishing
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 for us including a good number of redfish and snook. Also seeing the large number of dolphins hanging out near our boat in most of the locations we fished was a lot of fun for us.
Would highly recommend Dylan to anyone looking to have a good day fishing and have no doubt we will have him guide us again for the spring tarpon run at some point in the near future.
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 our son swim. After we had one last request. For our son to touch his first fish. With minutes to spare as our trip was about to be over, The Captain made It happen. He caught a puffer fish at a near by dock. What a great day. Thanks Capt. Dylan. Hope to fish with you again soon
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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.
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