Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

The bottom fishing off of SW Florida can be described as nothing short of excellent. The only downside to the fishing on this coast is you need to make longer runs to get to the fishy waters. It is my opinion that the quality of fish increases dramatically the further you go out. With this said, a good quantity of fish can be caught on all trips, but the quality is the variable. For your best chance at landing a trophy, read through the blurbs to set the right expectations and select the right trip for your goals.

This is a nice trip to catch some fish and bring a few home to eat. We will catch keeper sized grouper on this trip. This is a nice moderate trip if you want to catch keeper fish but not be out all day. We usually catch enough fish for a good fish fry. Primary targets include Red Grouper, Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper & Vermillion Snapper.

Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

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.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 14 days before the 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
1 Person	$2,000.00
2 People	$2,000.00
3 People	$2,000.00
4 People	$2,000.00
5 People	$2,000.00
6 People	$2,000.00
7 People (Second Boat)	$4,000.00
8 People (Second Boat)	$4,000.00
9 People (Second Boat)	$4,000.00
10 People (Second Boat)	$4,000.00
11 People (Second Boat)	$4,000.00
12 People (Second Boat)	$4,000.00

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

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About Your Guide

Kyle H.

Independent Guide

About Your Guide

Kyle H.

Independent Guide

Hello, I am Captain Kyle and will be your guide and mate on the trips you book. I like to deal with customers personally, so I choose not to have a mate or second captain unless requested. When I moved to Pine Island many years ago, I worked on a commercial Grouper boat out of Fort Myers beach. I fished with Capt Jack, one of the pioneers in the area of commercial fishing. We would load up on his 40ft trawler with ice, bait, gear, and head out. We would sometimes be gone for several days at a time. When we would head out, our goal was thousands of pounds of fish to sell to the market. Commercial fishing was fun and a lot of hard work, I have many memories during those times. Now I have a family and days on the water is not an option anymore. I have always loved watching others enjoy the sport of fishing so becoming a guide was an easy transition. With the experience and knowledge of commercial fishing, I gathered years of information about the area and secret locations out in the gulf. I also spend my personal time time chasing fish with extensive time in the Bahamas, Key West, Venice Lousiana, east coast of Florida, and the Dominican Republic. I have caught about every fish on anyones bucket list. At this point its about getting bigger and better for my personal goals. I am asked a lot why I became a charter guide, my answer is, I honestly enjoy sharing my knowledge about Fishing. The number one reason for why I guide is the enjoyment I receive when I watch someone land a trophy. Its a moment you will hold onto for a lifetime!!

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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.

Bokeelia, Florida

Areas Fished

Boca Grande Pass
Fort Myers Beach

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Regulator
Boat Length: 34'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Regulator
Boat Length: 34'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 600
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: Live bait wells, Top of the line Marine Electronics including fish finder, typical cruise speed is 32-38mph depending on weather and sea condition. The boat has plenty of room for 6 anglers and gear. The boat has a large bathroom with 6ft of head room, marine toilet, and sink for your use.

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

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.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 14 days before the 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 .

	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Lane Snapper	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Mangrove Snapper	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Red Grouper	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Vermillion Snapper	Good	Good	Great	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
Cut Bait Fishing
Deep Dropping
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging

Everything Else to Know

All you need to bring are your personal items, sun protection, rain coat, medications, food and drink for yourself.
Electric reels can be rented for a small fee. They are great for kids, the elderly, or someone disabled who still wants that trophy. Electric reels are provided on deep drop trips at no extra charge

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 14 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.

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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.

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