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

	8 Hours	6 Hours	4 Hours
4 People	$1,300.00	$1,050.00	$650.00
3 People	$1,200.00	$975.00	$600.00
2 People	$1,100.00	$900.00	$550.00
1 Person	$1,100.00	$900.00	$550.00

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

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

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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.

Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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)

	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Florida Pompano	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Mangrove Snapper	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Redfish	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good
Sheepshead	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Snook	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Speckled Trout	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Tarpon	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good

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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.

If the weather doesn’t cooperate you’ll be covered by our 100% weather guarantee and you won’t lose your deposit.

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First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

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 case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!