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You're in good hands

Book your trip with confidence — We only work with the best local guides that know the area like the back of their hand.

About Your Trip

Type

Dolphin Watching, Birding, Shelling

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

The Ten Thousand Islands are one of Florida's most extraordinary natural treasures, and Tyler knows every corner of them.

Stretching along Florida's southwest Gulf Coast just south of Goodland, the Ten Thousand Islands is a vast, largely untouched wilderness of mangrove islands, shallow bays, and crystal-clear Gulf waters that most people never get the chance to explore properly. Tyler grew up in this corner of Florida and has spent more than 12 years guiding these waters, accumulating the kind of local knowledge that no map can replicate. He knows where the shells are, which islands are worth lingering on, and exactly how to make the most of a day out here.

The focus of the trip is island hopping through some of the most remote and pristine beaches in the state, where exotic shells wash ashore in remarkable variety. Spend as little or as much time on the beach as your group desires, the day is entirely yours to shape. When you're ready to move on, Tyler knows the next spot.

Wildlife is woven into every part of the experience. On the way out or back, Tyler can thread through the mangrove channels where the scenery shifts into something almost primordial. Roseate spoonbills, ospreys, herons, and dozens of other bird species work the shallows throughout, while dolphins appear regularly in the open water. Keep your eyes open and you may also spot sharks cruising the flats, manatees drifting through the channels, or sea turtles surfacing quietly alongside the boat.

This is one of those trips that people talk about long after they've left Florida.

Book your island hopping adventure with Tyler and discover the Ten Thousand Islands the way they were meant to be explored.

Amenities

Type

Dolphin Watching, Birding, Shelling

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

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 3 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

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

	3 hours	4 hours
1 Person	$500.00	$600.00
2 People	$500.00	$600.00
3 People	$500.00	$600.00
4 People	$500.00	$600.00
5 People	$500.00	$600.00
6 People	$500.00	$600.00
7 People (two boats)	$1,000.00	$1,200.00
8 People (two boats)	$1,000.00	$1,200.00
9 People (two boats)	$1,000.00	$1,200.00
10 People (two boats)	$1,000.00	$1,200.00
11 People (two boats)	$1,000.00	$1,200.00
12 People (two boats)	$1,000.00	$1,200.00

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

About Your Guide

Tyler K.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Comfortable

Quantity

Beginner Oriented

About Your Guide

Tyler K.

Independent Guide

Captain Tyler is a Marco Island native who grew up fishing the Ten Thousand Islands and knows these waters like the back of his hand. From chasing Snook in the backcountry to hooking into Redfish and Snapper in the mangroves, he’s been doing it all since he was a kid. Now, he’s sharing the beauty and thrill of fishing in this incredible place with others.

Whether you're brand new to fishing and just want to get a line wet, or you're an experienced angler looking to land a fish of a lifetime, Captain Tyler has the skills and experience to make it happen. He’s easygoing, patient, and just loves being out on the water—especially when he’s helping someone reel in their first catch or biggest yet.

This is a family-owned and operated business built around creating the best possible experience on the water. Whether you’re after action-packed fishing or just looking to relax with family and friends in one of Florida’s most stunning settings, Tyler is here to make sure it’s a day you’ll never forget. From start to finish, it’s all about having fun, making memories, and enjoying everything the Ten Thousand Islands have to offer.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

17 ft sawfish or a 300-400 lb Goliath grouper

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Ribeyes

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

17 ft sawfish or a 300-400 lb Goliath grouper

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Ribeyes

What’s your favorite band?

Country bands

What’s your favorite sports team?

College football

What’s your drink of choice?

Water

How did you get started guiding?

Got my first boat at 11years old and wanted to share similar experiences with others

What makes you different from other guides?

I see everything and I’m very quick with taking fish off and rebaiting hooks to make sure the line spend more time in the water than out

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Goodland, Florida

About Your Boat

1/2

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Nautic Star
Year Built: 2014
Boat Length: 24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Nautic Star
Year Built: 2014
Boat Length: 24'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1

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Trip Details & Amenities

Type

Dolphin Watching, Birding, Shelling

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

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 3 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

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 .

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)

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.

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 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 3 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.

Reviews

5.0

based on 4 reviews

Andrew

Verified Review

June 16

Andrew

Verified Review

June 16

Tyler is a great guide who showed up early with live bait he caught earlier in the morning. He checked to confirm what we were hoping to catch, snook and tarpon. He knew where to go in rookery bay, aptly rebaited the fishing hooks. We caught a snook, several young snapper and jacks, and then several athletic tarpon that put up a good fight. He told us fishing stories and we saw the beautiful Marco island and rookery bay islands where dolphins and sea turtles were swimming. He provided many opportunities for us to catch big fish! It was a great time for the family.

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Trip: Ten Thousand Islands Inshore

Frank

Verified Review

April 15

Tyler is probably the best guide my wife and I have ever had. He was very attentive. He knew where the fish were and he was right there with bait or to get us un snagged or to help us pull in the big one you can’t go wrong with Tyler I promise.

Frank

Verified Review

April 15

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Trip: Ten Thousand Islands Inshore

Jeff

Verified Review

April 6

Great morning of fishing with Tyler. He did a fantastic job keeping up with "trout frenzy" of catching fish! Then he put us some awesome Snook!

Jeff

Verified Review

April 6

Great morning of fishing with Tyler. He did a fantastic job keeping up with "trout frenzy" of catching fish! Then he put us some awesome Snook!

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Trip: Ten Thousand Islands Inshore

Christopher

Verified Review

February 9

Tyler was amazing with our 6 year old. Despite the unusually cold temperatures, Tyler was able to put us on the fish. We caught more game fish on this tour than the three years prior with other guides in more favorable conditions. Tyler did a fantastic job. Thank you for the wonderful memories with our family, Tyler!

Christopher

Verified Review

February 9

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Trip: Ten Thousand Islands Inshore

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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.