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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Join Captain Al for a fun-filled inshore fishing trip designed around steady action, variety, and a great day on the water. This trip targets some of the most popular and hard-fighting inshore species, including Snook, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Mangrove Snapper, Flounder, and Sheepshead.

Every trip is shaped by the conditions of the day. Tides, weather, time of year, and water movement all play a major role in where the fish will be and how they are feeding. Captain Al uses his local knowledge to adjust on the fly, making sure you are always fishing productive water instead of guessing where to go next.

Depending on what the fish are doing, you may be working mangrove shorelines where Snook and Redfish ambush bait, drifting over grass flats for Speckled Trout, or fishing structure and hard bottom for Black Drum and Sheepshead. Flounder and Mangrove Snapper are also common targets around channels, docks, and bottom transitions, adding even more variety to the day.

Captain Al focuses on not just putting you on fish, but also showing you how to catch them. Whether it’s reading the tide, adjusting your presentation, or understanding where fish position themselves throughout the day, you’ll pick up valuable knowledge while staying actively engaged in the fishing.

This trip is ideal for anglers of all experience levels, from beginners learning the basics to seasoned fishermen looking to refine their inshore skills. The goal is simple: keep lines in the water, adapt to conditions, and maximize your chances of steady bites.

With a mix of beautiful coastal scenery, productive fishing grounds, and a wide range of species to target, Captain Al’s inshore trip delivers a relaxed yet exciting experience that highlights the best of local saltwater fishing.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

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.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	8 hours
1 Person	$1,000.00
2 People	$1,000.00
3 People	$1,000.00
4 People	$1,000.00
5 People (two boats)	$2,000.00
6 People (two boats)	$2,000.00
7 People (two boats)	$2,000.00
8 People (two boats)	$2,000.00

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

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 (smoked)

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 (smoked)

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

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.

Cape Coral, Florida

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

1/4

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Caymas
Year Built: 2024
Boat Length: 26'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Caymas
Year Built: 2024
Boat Length: 26'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury
Total Horsepower: 400
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Livewells, Trolling motor, power poles

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

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.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

View Full Species Seasonality Chart » View Recent Cape Coral Fishing Reports »

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

Everything Else to Know

All gear is 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.

Reviews

5.0

based on 2 reviews

Karen

Verified Review

January 19

Karen

Verified Review

January 19

A GREAT day fishing with Captain Al!

Ended up booking for the COLDEST day possible in January but Cap’n Al found protected spots with great returns. We all three caught a bunch of Reds, snook, snapper and sheepshead.

Cap’n Al is super experienced and a great navigator..which is ideal when out in any waters. He is also calm, funny and patient, with a kind manner. Had great equipment and plenty of bait for us to lose while trying to entice the fish! The boat is terrific, clean and very well kept, a comfortable and safe platform to fish from, and took the chop very well.

He also kindly filleted our keepers to ensure we had a perfect dinner when we got home!

An excellent fishing adventure and we will certainly be going out with him again.

Thanks Cap’n Al, for a wonderful day!

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Trip: 4 Hour Inshore

Brian

Verified Review

March 12

Al was great got us on Fish!!!

Brian

Verified Review

March 12

Al was great got us on Fish!!!

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Trip: 4 Hour Inshore

Response from Al:

I had a good time with you guys also.

Response from Al:

I had a good time with you guys also.

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First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is home to thousands of quality, vetted fishing, hunting, and other outdoor sports 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, 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.