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Book your trip with confidence — We only work with the best local guides that know where to put you on fish.

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

Explore the vast and untouched waters of Everglades City, a true angler’s playground made up of winding creeks, mangrove shorelines, and endless backcountry. This is a place where local knowledge makes all the difference—and where every day presents a new challenge.

You’ll be targeting Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and more, depending on the season. The focus is on shallow water sight fishing, where the goal is to locate fish first, then make the right cast to trigger a bite. It’s a method that feels more like hunting than fishing—and one that keeps anglers coming back.

Whether you’re fishing rivers, flats, or backcountry waters, the approach is always tailored to conditions and your experience level. Light tackle, spinning, and fly fishing are all in play, and all rods, reels, bait, lures, and licenses are included.

This is a highly immersive trip designed to give you a real feel for the Everglades—quiet, remote, and full of opportunity for those willing to put in the effort.

** Catch and release mandatory

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

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 7 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	8 hours	12 hours
1 Person	$650.00	$850.00
2 People	$650.00	$850.00

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

About Your Guide

Quinton D.

Independent Guide

About Your Guide

Quinton D.

Independent Guide

Captain Q is a dedicated Everglades guide who has spent the past several years fully immersed in these waters. He specializes in shallow water sight fishing, with a strong preference for fly fishing, though conventional gear is always an option.

For him, fishing is about the hunt—finding the fish, reading the water, and making the right move at the right time. It’s a style that’s technical, rewarding, and deeply engaging. His passion for the Everglades runs deep, and he spends as much time as possible exploring, learning, and refining his approach.

What sets him apart is how much he values the experience. Guiding hasn’t taken away from his love of fishing—it’s enhanced it. Seeing clients succeed, whether it’s their first snook or a hard-earned tarpon, is what drives him.

Laid-back, patient, and focused, he works with anglers of all skill levels and takes pride in creating a trip that’s not just about catching fish, but about the time spent on the water. In a place as vast and complex as the Everglades, having someone who truly knows it makes all the difference—and he’s ready to show you why it’s his favorite place in the world.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Ochopee, Florida

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Everglades - Fly & Light Tackle

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Hell's Bay
Year Built: 2011
Boat Length: 18'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Hell's Bay
Year Built: 2011
Boat Length: 18'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 70
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Bait Tank, GPS

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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.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

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 7 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

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 .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Drift Fishing
Fly Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Sight Casting

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 for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. 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.

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First Time Booking with Us?

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.