Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Hop aboard and get ready for our fun, affordable back bay, inshore, and nearshore private fishing charters located on Fort Myers Beach, Florida! Our operation is family-owned and operated by the native Irishman, himself, Capt Rich! His passion for fishing grew stronger than ever when he moved to Florida and began fishing the Gulf of Mexico. With over 20 years of knowledge and experience on Fort Myers Beach, Capt Rich set out to pursue his dream in sharing a love of fishing with others. Captain Rich prides himself on running fun charters for all ages as he offers a variety of fishing trips for four, six, and eight hour trips targeting Redfish, Snapper, Snook, Trout, Grouper, Shark and more!

On this Fort Myers Beach Back Bay Fishing Charters, Captain Rich will show you how to hook into Redfish, Sheepshead, Snapper, Snook, Trout, Shark, and more! Enjoy the beautiful scenery as you also come across dolphins, manatees, manta rays, turtles, native waterbirds, and other exotic wildlife as you fish the mangroves of Southwest Florida. All charters are tailored for private parties so let Captain Rich know what species your looking to chase, and he will work to make your dreams a reality!

Captain Rich will provide all the poles, bait, and fun! All he asks is that you bring along whatever food and beverages you wish, as well as coolers and ice if you need them. In Fort Myers, FL, it is very important to protect your skin. We encourage all passengers to pack hats, sunglasses, and sun screen (SPF 50+).

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, 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.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 2 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.

Scroll for more

Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$450.00	$750.00	$800.00
2 People	$450.00	$750.00	$800.00
3 People	$500.00	$800.00	$900.00
4 People	$600.00	$900.00	$1,000.00
5 People	$700.00	$1,000.00	$1,150.00
6 People	$800.00	$1,175.00	$1,300.00

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

You're in good hands

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

Reserve Your Trip

Total

100% (9)

Select a date to view pricing. The date you selected is no longer available. Please select another date.

Date

Select a group size to view pricing.

Select a duration to view pricing.

Select a start time to check out.

You won't be charged yet

Total

Browse Similar Trips

You're in good hands

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

About Your Guide

Richard T.

Independent Guide 26 years of exp.

Talkative

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Quality

Laid-back

Comfortable

Captain Rich was born in Tullamore, Ireland in 1979, but did not make his way to the States until 2001. It did not take him long to discover that his new home was in Southwest Florida, where he could pursue his deepest passion—fishing! The only thing Captain Rich enjoys more than pulling in a big Red is helping his clients experience the same excitement! He has made quite the life for himself over the last...

About Your Guide

Richard T.

Independent Guide 26 years of exp.

Scroll for more

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

12 foot tiger shark

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

Red snapper

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

12 foot tiger shark

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

Red snapper

What’s your drink of choice?

Pint of Guinness or a nice, hot cuppa tea

How did you get started guiding?

Moved over from Ireland 25 years ago and got bit by the fishing bug! I knew I wanted to share my love for fishing and boating with others.

What makes you different from other guides?

Fishing is a strong passion of mine to the point that I left my family and homeland behind to pursue it as a career in Fort Myers, FL.

Scroll for more

Start Location & Lodging Options

Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Areas Fished

Boca Grande Pass
Fort Myers Beach

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Back Bay Trip – 27’ Carolina

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Carolina Skiff
Year Built: 2008
Boat Length: 27'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Carolina Skiff
Year Built: 2008
Boat Length: 27'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 225
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Live Bait Well, Ice Box

Scroll for more

Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, 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.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 2 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 »

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

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Fishing License, Ice Box, Rods, reels & tackle included.

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 2 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 2 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 9 reviews

Michelle

Verified Review

March 30

This was exactly the fishing fun we needed for our super spur of the moment trip with a teenaged kid that wanted to catch fish in Florida. Lots of different species, super friendly contain and never a dull moment. It helped that the weather was great and we caught lots of fish.

Michelle

Verified Review

March 30

Scroll for more

Samuel

Verified Review

February 21

Captain Kenny was outstanding. He got us reeling in fish right away. We kept him bust baiting hooks and netting big fish until it was time to call it a day. Great day fishing. Highly recommend, thank you very much. Looking forward to another fishing trip with him next year.

Samuel

Verified Review

February 21

Scroll for more

Diane

Verified Review

February 16

We had a great time on our trip! Kenny was very happy to explain the area to us and very good at getting us in the zone.

Diane

Verified Review

February 16

We had a great time on our trip! Kenny was very happy to explain the area to us and very good at getting us in the zone.

Scroll for more

Bobby

Verified Review

August 13

Captain was very nice, he rigged all of the poles and took us to lots of different locations trying to find fish. Used all kinds of bait, gave us pointers, but because of a tropical storm the week before the fish just were not biting.

Bobby

Verified Review

August 13

Scroll for more

Mendel

Verified Review

November 19

Had a great time. Even though the fish weren't hitting hard, we caught some and the captain was very patient and worked hard to make it a great experience.

Mendel

Verified Review

November 19

Had a great time. Even though the fish weren't hitting hard, we caught some and the captain was very patient and worked hard to make it a great experience.

Scroll for more

David

Verified Review

May 28

Captain Rich was by far the best captain we have ever had during our fishing adventures! His boat was very comfortable. He made the effort to go to the fishing spots that would get us the most action. He was fun, funny and very quick to re-bait our hooks as soon as we lost our bait to the "nibblers" out there. My fiance and I cannot wait to go out with him again!

David

Verified Review

May 28

Scroll for more

Tim

Verified Review

May 26

Neal was an awesome fishing guide and was very knowledgeable of the local area.

Tim

Verified Review

May 26

Neal was an awesome fishing guide and was very knowledgeable of the local area.

Scroll for more

Stan

Verified Review

March 18

Excellent trip Kenny our guide was very knowledgeable on locating fish.

Stan

Verified Review

March 18

Excellent trip Kenny our guide was very knowledgeable on locating fish.

Scroll for more

Christopher

Verified Review

March 15

Our skipper was awesome! I am terrible with names but I believe it was Captain Kenny. He was great with the kids and we caught our dinner with leftovers to spare. We will definitely be back next year

Christopher

Verified Review

March 15

Our skipper was awesome! I am terrible with names but I believe it was Captain Kenny. He was great with the kids and we caught our dinner with leftovers to spare. We will definitely be back next year

Scroll for more

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is home to 1,600+ quality, vetted fishing and hunting 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, bait, 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.