About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

You will be fishing the famous Everglades Ten Thousand Islands with an experienced guide that grew up on these waters. We fish near shore, in the Islands and up into the vast back country of Everglades National Park. These pristine waters hold an abundance of Snook, Redfish, Tarpon and Seatrout.
The best way to cover the Everglades area that we fish is an 8 hour trip. This allows us to run as many as 35 miles in one direction to chase the Tarpon and Snook that move around these waters. We fish from Chokoloskee Bay all the way south to Shark River and all the back waters in these areas. We use a variety of techniques to catch these fish. Artificial lures and jigs, live bait, and even some fly fishing. The time of year you book will dictate where we take you as these fish all change patterns depending on water temperatures, tides, winds and even rainfall. So, it is important to fish with an experienced guide that has this knowledge.
We are not just your average take a tourist fishing experience. We work hard to target those trophy fish that everyone wants. I have built my reputation on catching big Snook and that is what I try to do for every client that wants a big fish. We pride ourselves on this and work to make it happen.
That being said we love to work with novice anglers also. There are many days I teach people how to properly cast and get the most out of their day. My goal is that you will want to return and do this again, so I try to help you improve a little more each time. Every day is a good day fishing here in the Everglades National Park.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, River, 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.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

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 14 days before the trip.

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	$600.00	$800.00	$1,000.00
2 People	$600.00	$800.00	$1,000.00
3 People	$1,200.00	$800.00	$1,200.00
4 People (Second Boat)	$1,200.00	$1,600.00	$2,000.00
5 People (Second Boat)	$2,400.00	$1,600.00	$2,400.00
6 People (Second Boat)	$2,400.00	$1,600.00	$2,400.00

Pay 50% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Mike M.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Instructional

Quality

Comfortable

Laid-back

Beginner Oriented

About Your Guide

Mike M.

Independent Guide

Hey, I'm Captain Mike. I operate out of my private dock in Everglades City, Florida. I grew up in Everglades City and caught my first Snook as an 8 yr old. I have been catching them ever since. I started out taking friends fishing and the natural progression was to become a professional fishing guide. I started guiding over 30 years ago. I fish out of a 22 ft. Pathfinder. I have mentored another young Captain that also fishes out of a 22 ft. Pathfinder and most recently my son is joining me and will also fish out of a 22 ft. Pathfinder. So we can accommodate large groups and corporate trips. We utilize artificial lures and live bait both. We also accommodate clients that want to bring their fly fishing gear. When I am not fishing here in Everglades National Park, I am guiding clients in the Amazon area of Brazil. You can expect 50 years of experience when fishing with us which helps to insure that you have a chance at the big ones. We work hard to put you on the fish and never sit still when it's not happening.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

200 lb. Tarpon and 30 lb. Snook

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

When I cook for friends it is always fish. Blackened, fried and smoked. I always cook a variety.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

200 lb. Tarpon and 30 lb. Snook

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

When I cook for friends it is always fish. Blackened, fried and smoked. I always cook a variety.

What’s your favorite band?

Lynyrd Skynyrd as he is a client

What’s your favorite movie?

Dance with Wolves

What’s your favorite sports team?

Florida Gators

What’s your drink of choice?

Iced Tea

What was your last halloween costume?

Cowboy

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Family Time

How did you get started guiding?

A buddy finally talked me into it.

What makes you different from other guides?

My experience and determination. My ability to be diverse. And my knowledge of these waters. I still run without electronics as I learned these waters at night.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Everglades City, Florida

Areas Fished

Everglades National Park
Ten Thousand Islands
Everglades

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Everglades 10,000 Islands and Back Country Fishing

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder
Year Built: 2005
Boat Length: 22'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder
Year Built: 2005
Boat Length: 22'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 200
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: livewell, trolling motor

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, River, 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.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

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 14 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Fly Fishing
Jigging
Live Bait Fishing
Topwater 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 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 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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