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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Fish the productive inshore waters of Southwest Florida with Captain Paul out of St. James City, targeting some of the region’s most popular shallow water gamefish. These trips focus primarily on Redfish, Snook, and Speckled Trout, with seasonal opportunities to target species like Tripletail, Grouper, Tarpon, and Sharks depending on conditions and time of year.

Fishing takes place throughout the backwaters, mangroves, flats, and inshore structure that make SWFL one of the top fisheries in the state. The trip is designed to stay flexible and adapt throughout the day based on tides, weather, and what species are biting best.

You’ll fish aboard a 22’ Aquasport, a solid inshore platform well-suited for navigating Southwest Florida waters while comfortably accommodating your group.

Captain Paul also offers flexible pickup locations throughout Southwest Florida, making it easier to coordinate the trip around where you’re staying and the best fishing opportunities for the day.

Your trip includes bait, fish cleaning at the end of the day, and a 4-person Florida fishing license for the boat, so you can show up ready to fish without worrying about additional setup.

Whether you’re looking to sight fish the shallows for Reds and Snook or target seasonal species as conditions change, this is a laid-back Southwest Florida inshore experience focused on good fishing and time on the water.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 1 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	2 hours	4 hours	6 hours
1 Person	$285.00	$710.00	$885.00
2 People	$285.00	$710.00	$885.00
3 People	$285.00	$710.00	$885.00
4 People	$285.00	$710.00	$885.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Paul M.

Independent Guide

Captain Paul owns and operates a guiding service based in Saint James City, Florida, specializing in the inshore waters of Southwest Florida. He fishes the area's shallow flats, rivers, and mangrove backwaters, targeting Redfish, Snook, and Speckled Trout, with seasonal opportunities for Tarpon, Tripletail, Grouper, and Sharks.

In addition to fishing trips, Paul also offers sunset cruises, shelling trips, and custom sightseeing tours.

About Your Guide

Paul M.

Independent Guide

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Saint James City, Florida

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

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Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Aquasport
Boat Length: 22'
Boat Restroom: No

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Aquasport
Boat Length: 22'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 150
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: T Top for shade

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 1 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

View Full Species Seasonality Chart » View Recent Saint James City Fishing Reports »

Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

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%).

Cancel up to 1 day before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 1 review

France

Verified Review

July 14

We had an amazing fishing experience with Captain Paul. We caught fish, and he taught us several fishing techniques. We even saw manatees and a stingray! We had a wonderful time. He also shared a lot of interesting information about the area. He’s super friendly, and we highly recommend him. At the end of our trip, he cleaned and filleted our catch, and we’re looking forward to enjoying it for dinner tonight!

France

Verified Review

July 14

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Captain Experiences is home to thousands of quality, vetted fishing, hunting, and other outdoor sports guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code 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 event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.