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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.

A trip filled with fun and excitement catching various fish species such as snook, redfish, sea trout (speckled trout), black drum, mangrove snapper, flounder, and sheepshead. Depending on tides, time of day, weather, and other conditions, Captain Al will guide you to the fish and show you how to catch them! We’ll be fishing around mangrove shorelines, oyster bars, jetties, and sand bars in the bays and inlets around Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Matlacha, Pine...

About Your Trip

A trip filled with fun and excitement catching various fish species such as snook, redfish, sea trout (speckled trout), black drum, mangrove snapper, flounder, and sheepshead. Depending on tides, time of day, weather, and other conditions, Captain Al will guide you to the fish and show you how to catch them!

We’ll be fishing around mangrove shorelines, oyster bars, jetties, and sand bars in the bays and inlets around Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Matlacha, Pine Island, and Gasparilla Island, Boca Grande, and other locations.

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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

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 7 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.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$550.00	$750.00	$950.00
2 People	$550.00	$750.00	$950.00
3 People	$550.00	$750.00	$950.00
4 People	$550.00	$750.00	$950.00

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

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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

Al H.

Independent Guide

Veteran

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Quality

Adventurous

Beginner Oriented

About Your Guide

Al H.

Independent Guide

With over 50 years of fishing and boating experience, Captain Al has started with one charter boat. It’s a new 25ft. Sea Hunt BR 25 BX bay boat, powered by a 300 Yamaha, designed for the inshore severe and nearshore fishing of Southwest Florida. This boat is versatile, safe, comfortable, and reliable, allowing you to experience a fantastic trip.

Captain Al is a military veteran and a native of Ohio. He grew up fishing and boating and now resides in Cape Coral, FL. He’s USCG approved, a licensed and insured fishing guide for inshore and nearshore species. With over 50 years of experience fishing and boating in freshwater and saltwater, Captain Al has the experience and knowledge to put you on the fish and teach you how to catch them!

Captain Al is family-friendly, welcoming all experience levels and ages. If requested, Captain Al will be happy to photograph and capture your fishing experience for memories you will cherish.

If you’re not interested in catching fish, Captain Al knows the waters around Southwest Florida and will gladly take you on a scenic trip. Visit secluded beaches and sandbars for shelling and sunbathing, and watch dolphins, manatees, eagles, ospreys, shorebirds, and other wildlife. A day on the waters of Southwest Florida is always a good day!

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

7 ft Hammerhead Shark

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

Pulled pork

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

7 ft Hammerhead Shark

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

Pulled pork

Whats your favorite band?

Genesis

Whats your favorite movie?

Top gun

Whats your favorite sports team?

Ohio State buckeyes

Whats your drink of choice?

Coke

What was your last halloween costume?

Don’t dress up

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Rods and reels

How did you get started guiding?

2019

What makes you different from other guides?

I only do one trip a day. That way I can make sure that the customer has the best experience for that day.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Cape Coral, Florida

Areas Fished

Pine Island
Sanibel Island
Fort Myers / Pine Island KOA Holiday
Matlacha Pass
Cayo Costa
Captiva Island
Cabbage Key
Boca Grande Pass
Fort Myers Beach

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Sea Hunt
Year Built: 2024
Boat Length: 25'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Sea Hunt
Year Built: 2024
Boat Length: 25'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: It’s a new 25ft. Sea Hunt BR 25 BX bay boat, powered by a 300 Yamaha, is designed for the severe inshore and nearshore fishing of Southwest Florida. Two 10' power poles, live wells , trolling motor.

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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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

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 7 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 .

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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
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing

Everything Else to Know

All rods, reels, and tackle are included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use 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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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.