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Everything to Know About Booking a Pine Island Sound bottom fishing charter

What are the best bottom fishing charters in the Pine Island Sound?

Why should I book a bottom fishing charter in the Pine Island Sound with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 7 bottom fishing trips in the Pine Island Sound, and the most popular trips in the area are Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip guided by , 4 Hour Naples Inshore/Nearshore guided by , and Inshore Fishing Charter Cape Coral guided by .

Our guides in the Pine Island Sound are rated a 4.94 out of 5 based on 4385 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 bottom fishing guides / fishing lessons in the Pine Island Sound? Check out our beginner and family friendly bottom fishing guides in the Pine Island Sound.

What types of bottom fishing charters are common in the Pine Island Sound?

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bottom fishing in the Pine Island Sound as well as flats fishing, nearshore fishing, and river fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for bottom fishing in the Pine Island Sound are: 1. speckled trout, 2. redfish, 3. snook, 4. tarpon, and 5. mangrove snapper.

How much do Pine Island Sound bottom fishing charters cost?

Prices for bottom fishing in the Pine Island Sound can range anywhere from about $560 to $1,700, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in the Pine Island Sound is $882. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in the Pine Island Sound is $1,178.

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 bottom fishing charter in the Pine Island Sound?

The most popular season to go on a bottom fishing charter in the Pine Island Sound is spring, and most anglers book their trips 13 days in advance.

Do I need a the Pine Island Sound fishing license and what are the bag limits in the Pine Island Sound?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    We recently have an awesome trip with Roland. He was extreamly patient with our Grand kids that were along. I would highly recommend this excursion to anyone. Jane

    Jane N. | March 27, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter Cape Coral

  • ★★★★★
    Top notch trip. Very clear and precise communication and the fishing was great. Very knowledgeable guide. My son and I will for sure return.

    Joe C. | March 24, 2025

    Trip: 4 - 8 Hour Trips with Capt. Logan

  • ★★★★★
    Great time with Billy today (3/24/25). He went out of his way to make the kids smile! Much appreciated sir

    Brent T. | March 24, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Bay/flats

  • ★★★★★
    James was great and put us on the fish right away. Knowledgeable and friendly, our family had a great time.

    Brandon C. | March 21, 2025

    Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great day on the water!! James was very kind and very helpful. We enjoyed it so much we were glad we booked 2 fishing days with him! Thank you so much! Your a part of our families memories here in Fort Meyer The Roers

    Beth R. | March 12, 2025

    Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing 2 days of fishing with Captain James! He is pleasant, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. He worked hard for us both days! I would highly recommend fishing with him! Thanks James. All the best to you our new friend! The Roers family

    Beth R. | March 12, 2025

    Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Roland was fantastic! He put us into several different areas, targeting several species and delivered our goal of taking home fresh catch for dinner. We caught snook, snapper, convict fish and sea trout. An altogether great experience for the four of us. We highly recommend and will be back next season for another outing!!

    Scott M. | March 10, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter Cape Coral

  • ★★★★★
    James was GREAT! We had a wonderful time! He is very knowledgeable about the water and fishing and taught us a ton. He was very patient with my two boys and really catered to them! Would recommend!!!

    Amber M. | February 16, 2025

    Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Billy was great! He put us on fish multiple times. He helped my 12 year old son catch almost 20 fish.

    Isaac H. | February 16, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Bay/flats

  • ★★★★★
    James is one incredible individual above the captain title, with that said he moved us around on top of fish all day. Incredibly easy going and ask us exactly what we wanted and man did he deliver. Equipment was fantastic, boat is very nice and has tons of live bait. We couldn’t be happier with this charter and will absolutely take this trip again. I highly recommend as this was above and beyond an incredible experience!!!

    Lance M. | February 13, 2025

    Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip!

    Amy S. | February 1, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Bay/flats

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time. Experiences we will never forget. We will for sure be booking with Roland again.

    Cody T. | January 26, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter Cape Coral

  • ★★★★★
    Dalton did a great job and highly recommend anyone looking at fishing. He’s super knowledgeable, puts bait on, takes fish off, will cast for if needed, filet your fish up, etc. Very personable and easy to talk to and hang out with. He got us on a ton of fish and took extra time with our 13 year old.

    Darold W. | December 28, 2024

    Trip: Fishing Thrills in Fort Myers

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome Captain. Great boat and equipment. Got us on fish quickly and we caught fish the whole trip! He has a great attitude and is very personable. He tries to cater your trip to your level of fishing experience and what species you are targeting to get the best results for you. Highly recommend booking a charter with him! We will book another charter with him if we are in the area again.

    Paula H. | December 21, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter Cape Coral

  • ★★★★★
    James is as good as it gets.

    Tom D. | June 17, 2024

    Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    My wife and I had a great day on the water with James. He was personable and informative (marine science degree I believe).He obviously knows his way around the Ft Myers waters. Put us on snook, redfish, trout, and even some grouper and mackerel. He even got my wife to fish and we got to watch her fight a big red. Love his preference to catch and release.Highly recommend. Tons of fun. Thanks James

    Glenn K. | June 3, 2024

    Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great guide and person. Fishing was great will be back again someday.

    Nathan G. | May 6, 2024

    Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Capt. James’ excellent customer care and service was only exceeded by his fishing and boating knowledge. We felt safe and well cared for on a two day trip where both days exceeded our expectations! We experienced great numbers of fish caught, which was exactly what we asked him to provide us! Kudos to a genuinely nice young man who damn sure knows how to help you catch fish and have fun! Good boat and equipment as well. 5 stars easy!

    Patrick M. | April 16, 2024

    Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    James was excellent. Very knowledgeable and personable. Put us on fish all morning. I would highly recommended him.

    Mike S. | April 7, 2024

    Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip

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