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Everything to Know About Booking an Estero Bay topwater fishing charter

Why should I book a topwater fishing charter in Estero Bay with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 6 topwater fishing trips in Estero Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Inshore Adventure Starts Here guided by Tim, Pine Island Sound Flats Fishing guided by Michael, and Fishing Thrills In Fort Myers guided by Dalton.

Our guides in Estero Bay are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are 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.

Looking for kid friendly topwater fishing guides / fishing lessons in Estero Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly topwater fishing guides in Estero Bay.

What types of topwater fishing charters are common in Estero Bay?

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for topwater fishing in Estero Bay as well as flats fishing, river fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for topwater fishing in Estero Bay are: 1. blacktip shark, 2. florida pompano, 3. jack crevalle, 4. permit, and 5. redfish.

How much do Estero Bay topwater fishing charters cost?

Prices for topwater fishing in Estero Bay can range anywhere from about $550 to $1,800, but the average price for a half day trip for topwater fishing in Estero Bay is $913. The average price for a full day trip for topwater fishing in Estero Bay is $1,286.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for on a topwater fishing charter in Estero Bay?

The most popular season to go on a topwater fishing charter in Estero Bay is spring, and most anglers book their trips 14 days in advance.

Do I need a Estero Bay fishing license and what are the bag limits in Estero Bay?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Estero Bay, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Estero Bay. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Estero Bay.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Jesse knew where the fish were and just a great captain to hang with very knowledgeable would for sure go out on his boat with him again

    Michael A. | November 9, 2025

    Trip: Fort Myers Beach Local Captain.

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Dalton did a great job and so knowledgeable of the area. His knowledge of the fish, areas to fish, is excellent. His old Florida mantra made the trip top notch. We will be looking for hIm on our next trip to FT. MYERS

    Ronald K. | July 5, 2025

    Trip: Fishing Thrills In Fort Myers

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time with Captain Sean! He is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced! I would highly recommend him for your next charter. When we come back we’ll definitely be calling him again!!

    Rebecca S. | March 29, 2025

    Trip: 4 Hour Naples Inshore/Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    Jesse was a great captain, and took my girls and I to some awesome beaches and caught some fish. thanks captain!

    Jeffrey A. | March 26, 2025

    Trip: Fort Myers Beach Local Captain.

  • ★★★★★
    Wonderful day on the water! Jesse took our family of 6 out for a full day. We did a little bit of everything, inshore & off shore fishing, dolphin watching, even a great lunch recommendation stop. Now back to our VRBO to cook some of the days catch! Jesse gets our 10/10 rating, we had a GREAT day!

    Meggin F. | December 31, 2024

    Trip: Fort Myers Beach Local Captain.

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