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.

About Your Trip

On this full day 6 hour trip we will be Sportfishing for Snook, Redfish, Goliath Grouper, Shark and more. We will fish the flats, beaches and wrecks of the historic Boca Grande waterway, wherever the captain feels fishing is best for the season. We pride ourselves as staple business of Boca Grande for Tarpon and Inshore Fishing, and have 30 positive Google reviews!

Your total trip cost includes everything needed, just hop on board: Florida fishing license, fishing tackle, bait, fish cleaning and cold bottled water. Feel free to bring along food/drinks in our cooler, sunglasses, sunscreen and long performance wear for the sun.

Head down to Boca Grande for an unforgettable day on the water with Captain Yanni and his experienced crew! Specializing in Tarpon and flats fishing, this trip is all about light tackle action and thrilling battles with some of the most sought-after inshore species. Whether you're looking to hook into a hard-fighting Tarpon, wrestle a Goliath Grouper, or target Snook and Redfish on the flats, Captain Yanni will put you right where the fish are biting.

With decades of experience in Boca Grande and a USCG license to back it up, Captain Yanni knows these waters like the back of his hand. He runs a sleek 24’ Lake and Bay boat, built for speed and stability, with a tower for shade and plenty of space for up to six anglers. Equipped with top-tier gear, including a fighting chair for those monster catches, a GPS, fishfinder, radar, and a wireless trolling motor for stealthy approaches, this vessel is ready for any challenge.

On your trip, you’ll use a mix of light tackle and spinning techniques to entice aggressive strikes, or if you’re up for the challenge, try your hand at fly fishing for the ultimate finesse experience. Live bait and artificial lures will be at your disposal, and all rods, reels, and tackle are included. At the end of the day, Captain Yanni and his team will clean and fillet your catch so you can take home a fresh feast.

All you need to bring is your favorite snacks, performance wear, and a camera to capture the action. Your fishing license and bait is covered, and drinks are provided on board. Whether you're an experienced angler or new to the sport, this trip is a prime opportunity to battle some of Florida’s most iconic fish. Book now and get ready for an epic day on the water!

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.

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 up to 30 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

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

	6 Hours
1 Person	$800.00
2 People	$800.00
3 People	$900.00
4 People	$1,000.00
5 People	$1,100.00
6 People (Second Boat)	$1,800.00
7 People (Second Boat)	$2,000.00
8 People (Second Boat)	$2,000.00
9 People (Second Boat)	$2,200.00
10 People (Second Boat)	$2,200.00

Pay $300 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Yanni M.

Outfitter

Quality

Adventurous

Laid-back

Beginner Oriented

Talkative

Instructional

About Your Guide

Yanni M.

Outfitter

I grew up as a kid coming to Boca Grande to our summer home each weekend to fish with Dad. Have a rich history of Tarpon fishing in our family. I love being out on the water especially night time, fishing for Tarpon, Snook and Permit with the best tackle to make it fun! I have the pleasure of taking out clients from all over the US and some from all over the world. Learning about their passion for fishing, travels, family, career and making sure that our fishing trip is memorable by catching Tarpon! Also giving the local tour and passing on all knowledge I have from growing up here. We fish hard and tailor each trip depending on the experience and personality of our guests. Boca Grande is a special place, add a Tarpon and you'll likely make a new favorite memory.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Biggest fish is probably a 12 foot hammerhead shark I snagged on a snook rod. I think biggest fish on smallest equipment is a better measure, it's really fun to match the tackle to the fish, then any fish is fun. My most proud catch is a 44.5" Snook, that's my personal best from 2011.

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

Rabbit and hope they like it, because it's one of my favorite right there with steak and grouper or other flakey white fish. Sheepshead is a really underrated eating and fighting fish in Florida, probably the most underrated.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

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

What’s your favorite band?

Green Day, Metallica, Beatles

What’s your favorite movie?

Pulp Fiction

What’s your favorite sports team?

I don't really follow sports any more as I used to be a die hard when I was younger. Now I find more satisfaction in playing the sport than watching. But i like certain athletes, Brett Favre was my favorite athlete to watch!

What’s your drink of choice?

Mojito and all of them in good company and at the right time. I don't drink on the boat ever but allow clients to responsibly.

What was your last halloween costume?

I don't do that, but would try if I had a good idea.

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Minimalist. But I'd take a 100 foot Yacht

How did you get started guiding?

Began going to Boca Grande to our beach home each weekend fishing with Dad as a kid. I was in Love with Boca Grande, it's my favorite place in the world still. I built my first fishing website in 1999 and picked up an ever more killer domain in 2010 to kick off the business with the name I wanted. Eventually started taking family and friends a lot and I started to fish a lot on my own at night each weekend and loved it. I started to have a lot of success after spending tons of time on the water alone. I saw others struggling with tarpon and snook and was catching more tarpon and bigger snook, and at the same time had a few people refer trips to me. I quickly got the USCG Captain's license and registered the company so I could be official and now we continue to expand with big expansions in 2018 and 2024. And while we specialize in Boca Grande I am opening up to locations all over Florida for Tarpon fishing and then sportfishing all over the world will be next.

What makes you different from other guides?

I know the value of money and how excited clients are and I want them to be thrilled, I do whatever it takes for them to enjoy their vacation. Obsessed, meticulous and I specialize only on Tarpon, Snook fishing and know these fish inside and out, although Permit are also a personal favorite. I am from the Greek island Crete and a Boca Grande native, so I grew up on islands surrounded by water and fishing is in my heritage.

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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.

Boca Grande, Florida

Areas Fished

Boca Grande

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Inshore Fishing Full Day (6hr)

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Lake And Bay
Year Built: 2007
Boat Length: 24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Lake And Bay
Year Built: 2007
Boat Length: 24'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury
Total Horsepower: 250
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Fighting Chair, GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, Ice Box, Radar

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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.

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 up to 30 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

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 .

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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

Artificial Lure Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Fly Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Topwater Fishing

Everything Else to Know

A few items to bring include sunblock, sunglasses and performance wear for the sun. Cold bottled water is included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed.

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

This trip is managed by an outfitter. Yanni 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 30 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 30 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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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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