Half Day - Ten Thousand Islands

100% (1) Ochopee, FL 1 - 4 People 4 Hours From $550 Trip #8988
Fishing in Destin
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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

Explore the Wild Beauty of the Ten Thousand Islands with a Rod in Hand Set off from the Barron River on a scenic 4-hour inshore adventure that blends incredible fishing with the raw natural beauty of Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands. Aboard a custom 23’ C-Hawk center console, powered by a 200HP Suzuki, you’ll cruise the mangrove-lined backwaters and nearshore hotspots in pursuit of native saltwater favorites. This trip is all about variety and action. Whether...

About Your Trip

Explore the Wild Beauty of the Ten Thousand Islands with a Rod in Hand

Set off from the Barron River on a scenic 4-hour inshore adventure that blends incredible fishing with the raw natural beauty of Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands. Aboard a custom 23’ C-Hawk center console, powered by a 200HP Suzuki, you’ll cruise the mangrove-lined backwaters and nearshore hotspots in pursuit of native saltwater favorites.

This trip is all about variety and action. Whether you're jigging around oyster bars, popping along the flats, or bottom fishing near the mangroves, you'll have the chance to reel in Snook, Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead, Black Drum, and more using light tackle setups. Perfect for anglers of all levels, this experience offers a laid-back yet exciting way to hook into Florida’s iconic inshore species.

All rods, reels, bait, and licenses are included, along with a cooler stocked with ice for your snacks and drinks. After the trip, head back to the dock where you can have your catch cleaned and enjoy it fresh at a local restaurant—or spend some time exploring our charming fishing town. Whether it’s your first cast or your hundredth, this trip is the perfect way to get hooked on the Ten Thousand Islands.
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

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.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 2 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

4 Hours
1 Person
$550.00
2 People
$550.00
3 People
$600.00
4 People
$650.00
Pay 100% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.
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About Your Guide

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Mitch H.

Independent Guide
Comfortable
Talkative
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Laid-back
Hi, my name is Captain Mitch. I'm a sixth generation Floridian born and raised in Everglades City, Florida and a third-generation fishing guide. I have fished the Ten Thousand Islands and Everglades National Park since the 1980's. My family is one of the original families coming off the islands before it became the Everglades National Park. My family lived in Flamingo, Florida and commercially fished all these areas from the 1920's up until the 1950's....

About Your Guide

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Mitch H.

Independent Guide
Hi, my name is Captain Mitch. I'm a sixth generation Floridian born and raised in Everglades City, Florida and a third-generation fishing guide. I have fished the Ten Thousand Islands and Everglades National Park since the 1980's. My family is one of the original families coming off the islands before it became the Everglades National Park. My family lived in Flamingo, Florida and commercially fished all these areas from the 1920's up until the 1950's. Following in my forefathers' footsteps I began commercial fishing in the 1970's. I fish the same areas as a fishing guide today.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
20lb Snook; 15lb Redfish; 60lb Goliath Grouper
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fried Mullet

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
20lb Snook; 15lb Redfish; 60lb Goliath Grouper
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fried Mullet
What’s your favorite band?
Hank Williams, Sr. or Waylon Jennings
What’s your favorite movie?
The Outlaw Josey Wales
What’s your favorite sports team?
Fishing is my favorite sport!
What’s your drink of choice?
RC Cola
What was your last halloween costume?
A fishing guide
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Rain
How did you get started guiding?
At 16 my daddy stuck me in a boat and said take this man to Chatham River to catch Sheepshead
What makes you different from other guides?
I was born and raised here and my family came off of Houses' Mound in House Hammock Bay located inside the Everglades National Park. I've fished this area since 1982
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Ochopee, Florida
Areas Fished

About Your Boat

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Boat photo for Half Day - Ten Thousand Islands
Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
C-Hawk
Year Built
2011
Boat Length
23'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
C-Hawk
Year Built
2011
Boat Length
23'
Boat Restroom
No
Engine Manufacturer
Suzuki
Total Horsepower
200
Number of Engines
1
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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

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.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 2 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

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

  • Cut Bait Fishing
  • Jigging
  • Light Tackle Fishing

Everything Else to Know

All gear is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want 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 2 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 2 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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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.
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