Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Our fishing charters are designed for light tackle (spin) and fly fishing anglers who are interested in fishing the calmer, shallower waters of our inland and coastal waterways; targeting inshore species such as snook, tarpon, redfish, sea trout, pompano and the like. We have a year-round fishery down here in Naples, so there’s almost always something to offer anglers in terms of both species and fishing action.

Naples, Florida is centrally located among one of the most active fisheries in the state – the Southwest Florida coast. While Naples in and of itself is home to some of the best in flats and backcountry fishing, it also provides our guests with options to fish the neighboring fisheries of Marco Island, Ft. Myers, and The Ten Thousand Islands. (ask your captain for additional details)

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

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.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$550.00	$900.00	$1,100.00
2 People	$550.00	$900.00	$1,100.00
3 People	$600.00	$975.00	$1,200.00
4 People	$650.00	$1,050.00	$1,300.00
5 People (Second Boat)	$1,200.00	$1,950.00	$2,400.00
6 People (Second Boat)	$1,200.00	$1,950.00	$2,400.00
7 People (Second Boat)	$1,300.00	$2,100.00	$2,600.00
8 People (Second Boat)	$1,300.00	$2,100.00	$2,600.00

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

Geoff C.

Outfitter

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

About Your Guide

Geoff C.

Outfitter

Growing up in Grand Haven, Michigan, I was fortunate to have a father who not only had a great deal of love and respect for nature, but actually took the time to instill this passion he had for the out-of-doors in me. We spent many weeks and weekends, over the course of my childhood, camping, fishing and artifact hunting along the shores of some of the most beautiful lake and river systems in Michigan, Colorado and Canada. It was in these places that the seeds of my lifelong passion for fishing were first cultivated.

After graduating in 1997, I decided it was time to pursue my dream of becoming a fly fishing guide. So I packed up what little I had and headed west to the fly fishing Mecca of Colorado. Once there, I immersed myself in everything that was fly fishing and within my first year had landed a job as an instructor at The Blue Quill Angler’s Orvis endorsed Rocky Mountain Fly Fishing School, in Evergreen. This is where I learned that passion, patience, good humor and the ability to BS with the best of ’em were the keys to being a good fishing guide.

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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

Estero Bay
Wiggins Pass
Bonita Beach
Clam Pass
Imperial River
Cocohatchee River

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Inshore / Backwater Fishing

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder TE
Year Built: 2006
Boat Length: 22'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder TE
Year Built: 2006
Boat Length: 22'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 200
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Yamaha SHO, dual Power Poles, ipilot - 80 lb. thrust Minnkota Terrova trolling motor, 2 Simrad chartplotter/fishfinder, 16 rod holders, Yeti Cooler & 3 bait wells.

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

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.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

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
Fly Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting

Everything Else to Know

In order to make things more convenient for the weary traveller, we supply all necessary gear including rod/reel, tackle, bait, iced down Yeti cooler, bottled water and licensing. Anglers are more than welcome to bring their own food/snacks and beverages.

Suggested items: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, proper boat shoes. (please, no black soled shoes or boots)

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

This trip is managed by an outfitter. Geoff will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.

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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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.