Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours	6 Hours	4 Hours
1 Person	$1,200.00	$900.00	$700.00
2 People	$1,200.00	$900.00	$700.00
3 People	$1,200.00	$900.00	$700.00
4 People	$1,200.00	$900.00	$700.00
5 People	$1,250.00	$950.00	$750.00

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

About Your Guide

Phil H.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Instructional

Comfortable

Quality

Laid-back

Beginner Oriented

Captain Phil was born and raised in Southwest Florida, and has been fishing the Collier County local waters for over 25 years. He is a licensed USCG Captain, and founded his fishing charters in 1996. Capt. Phil offers exciting offshore and backwater fishing excursions for all guests, mo matter if you are a group of friends or a family, fishing for the first time or a serious angler.

About Your Guide

Phil H.

Independent Guide

Captain Phil was born and raised in Southwest Florida, and has been fishing the Collier County local waters for over 25 years. He is a licensed USCG Captain, and founded his fishing charters in 1996. Capt. Phil offers exciting offshore and backwater fishing excursions for all guests, mo matter if you are a group of friends or a family, fishing for the first time or a serious angler.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

220 pound Tarpon

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

Mangrove snapper

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

220 pound Tarpon

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

Mangrove snapper

What’s your favorite band?

Lynyrd Skynyrd

What’s your favorite movie?

Terminator

What’s your favorite sports team?

Miami Dolphins

What’s your drink of choice?

Don’t drink anymore

What do you want for Christmas this year?

A new boat

How did you get started guiding?

Always dreamed of doing it waited till I was 38 to take my Captains test been doing it for 27 years since then love it every day

What makes you different from other guides?

My attitude towards my customers is five star I treat them like my friends and try to teach them how to fish whether with me and make them understand what we were trying to do

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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.

Naples, Florida

Areas Fished

Fort Myers Beach

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Nearshore Trip with Captain Phil

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Avenger
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Avenger
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Flybridge, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, Ice Box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore

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 kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 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 .

	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Barracuda	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Cobia	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good
Gag Grouper	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Goliath Grouper	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Mutton Snapper	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Permit	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Yellowtail Snapper	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good

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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).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

For live bait we can either spend 30-45min catching or you can pay an additional 100$ to have it ready to go at the dock when you show up. 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 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

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 7 reviews

Craig

Verified Review

March 12

The fishing charter with Captain Phil was the highlight of our trip to Florida this year! Phil and his first mate were very helpful and friendly throughout our 4 hrs trip. They made sure my 9 year old son had the best spot on the boat and were eager to help him land a few fish. Captain Phil helped us land a couple big fish and filleted our Cobia which gave us some...

Craig

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March 12

The fishing charter with Captain Phil was the highlight of our trip to Florida this year! Phil and his first mate were very helpful and friendly throughout our 4 hrs trip. They made sure my 9 year old son had the best spot on the boat and were eager to help him land a few fish. Captain Phil helped us land a couple big fish and filleted our Cobia which gave us some tasty supper. We would definitely use Captain Phil again.

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Thomas

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December 9

Phil is a great Captain as well as his First Mate Tim! Interesting to watch them get the live bait right out of the Gulf before we headed out 12 miles offshore to fish. Phil put us right on the fish and we were literally reading in different species of fish the whole time. They were very patient if with our experience level and tried to make sure we were catching something that was...

Thomas

Verified Review

December 9

Phil is a great Captain as well as his First Mate Tim! Interesting to watch them get the live bait right out of the Gulf before we headed out 12 miles offshore to fish. Phil put us right on the fish and we were literally reading in different species of fish the whole time. They were very patient if with our experience level and tried to make sure we were catching something that was fun to fight as well as good to eat. Great playlist of tunes on the boat as well! Highly recommend and will fish with Phil again!

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Hank

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April 4

Captain Phil and his mate Tim were great! They were fun to fish with, super knowledgeable about fishing in the area and they put us on the big fish!

Hank

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April 4

Captain Phil and his mate Tim were great! They were fun to fish with, super knowledgeable about fishing in the area and they put us on the big fish!

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Trip: Naples Backcountry Trip

William

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February 17

Had a great time!!

William

Verified Review

February 17

Had a great time!!

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Trip: Naples Backcountry Trip

Clay

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October 13

We had a great time with Captain Phil. He and his mate, Tim, had to change the offshore sighing plan due to weather, but put us on the fish right away back in the mangroves. Had a lot of action every spot we tried. Great for experienced anglers, and inexperienced. Our young sons had a blast and caught some great fish.

Clay

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October 13

We had a great time with Captain Phil. He and his mate, Tim, had to change the offshore sighing plan due to weather, but put us on the fish right away back in the mangroves. Had a lot of action every spot we tried. Great for experienced anglers, and inexperienced. Our young sons had a blast and caught some great fish.

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Dan

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September 24

Captain Phil and his first mate Tim were fantastic. I will definitely refer them to others and be back again to go further offshore. We had bad weather but still had a great time.

Dan

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September 24

Captain Phil and his first mate Tim were fantastic. I will definitely refer them to others and be back again to go further offshore. We had bad weather but still had a great time.

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Christopher

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February 14

Great trip and lots of action catching fish! Great music and Captain Phil was an awesome guy!

Christopher

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February 14

Great trip and lots of action catching fish! Great music and Captain Phil was an awesome guy!

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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, 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.