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 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!

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.

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.

Lunch

No meal provided.

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

Gear & Packing

Provided: Fishing License, Snorkeling Equipment, Ice Box, Rods, reels & tackle
At an Additional Rate: No added costs.
Recommended Packing: Snacks and Drinks, Weather Appropriate Gear, Sun Protection, Camera, Sunglasses
Required Items: Nothing additional needed.

Things To Keep In Mind

Payment & Tipping: After paying the deposit, a QR Code will be emailed to you. On the day of the trip, your guide will scan your QR code to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is for a customary tip (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Yes, cancel for free up to 1 day before the trip.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: No license needed for this trip.

Pricing & Availability

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

Free Cancellation

Rest easy with free cancellation up to 1 day before the trip.

100% Weather Protection

Receive a full refund in the event of inclement weather.

Reviews

Sue

Verified Review Fishing

July 14, 2022

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

April 8, 2022

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

Ryan B.

Fishing

January 14, 2021

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

January 24, 2020

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

September 28, 2019

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

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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR code (like a mobile boarding pass). Just show your guide your QR code 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!

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