6-8 Hr Nearshore Trip

NEW Cape Coral, FL 1 - 6 People 6 - 8 Hours From $900 Trip #9082
Fishing in Destin
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About Your Trip

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

Captain Alan’s 6- to 8-hour nearshore trips are built for anglers who want to bend rods all day long and fill the cooler with a wide variety of hard-fighting, great-eating fish. Depending on the time of year, you’ll head out to reefs, wrecks, and bottom structure just off the coast to target Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, Sheepshead, Grunts, Sharks, and more.

Running out aboard a 2023 26’ Southern Cross center console with a 250 HP Suzuki...

About Your Trip

Captain Alan’s 6- to 8-hour nearshore trips are built for anglers who want to bend rods all day long and fill the cooler with a wide variety of hard-fighting, great-eating fish. Depending on the time of year, you’ll head out to reefs, wrecks, and bottom structure just off the coast to target Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, Sheepshead, Grunts, Sharks, and more.

Running out aboard a 2023 26’ Southern Cross center console with a 250 HP Suzuki and a cruising speed up to 45 knots, you’ll get to the fish fast and comfortably. The boat’s spacious layout and high sides make it ideal for groups, and it’s fully outfitted with Garmin electronics, a Minn Kota trolling motor, and a massive 65-gallon livewell to keep fresh bait flowing all day.

Captain Alan equips each angler with high-end Eupro rods and Florida Fishing Products reels, giving you the strength and sensitivity to pull fish from heavy structure and feel even the lightest bite. Depending on the season and target species, you'll be dropping bait to the bottom, pitching around structure, or setting up for some rod-bending action with Sharks.

With everything included—rods, reels, bait, tackle, licenses, ice, and bottled water—you just need to bring food, drinks, and a camera. Whether you're chasing dinner or hunting trophies, this nearshore trip offers nonstop action and a shot at some of the Gulf’s tastiest and toughest fish.
Amenities

Water Type

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.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

6 hours 8 hours
1 Person
$900.00
$1,100.00
2 People
$900.00
$1,100.00
3 People
$900.00
$1,100.00
4 People
$900.00
$1,100.00
5 People
$975.00
$1,175.00
6 People
$1,050.00
$1,250.00
Pay 15% 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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Alan S.

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Comfortable
Quantity
Beginner Oriented
From early mornings on the water with his dad to earning his Master Captain's license, Captain Alan’s life has been a steady tide pulling him toward a career in fishing. Growing up in Florida, Alan spent his weekdays on the baseball field and his weekends chasing fish—hooked on the thrill and tranquility of the sport from a young age. That passion only deepened over the years. He got his start in the industry working at...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Alan

Alan S.

Independent Guide
From early mornings on the water with his dad to earning his Master Captain's license, Captain Alan’s life has been a steady tide pulling him toward a career in fishing. Growing up in Florida, Alan spent his weekdays on the baseball field and his weekends chasing fish—hooked on the thrill and tranquility of the sport from a young age. That passion only deepened over the years. He got his start in the industry working at a local bait and tackle shop, saving up to buy his first boat while still in high school. Before long, he was guiding family and friends, laying the foundation for what would become his dream job.

Now based in Cape Coral, Captain Alan runs inshore and nearshore trips targeting everything from snook and redfish to hard-fighting tarpon and monster goliath grouper. Whether you're angling the mangroves or wrestling a giant offshore, Alan brings patience, knowledge, and infectious enthusiasm to every trip. He’s built his charter business on the belief that a good day of fishing is about more than just the catch—it’s about connection, storytelling, and memories that last a lifetime.

With years of local knowledge and a true dedication to his craft, Captain Alan is ready to show you the best of Florida’s waters. Just bring your sense of adventure—he’ll take care of the rest.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
400 lb Goliath Grouper
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Mangrove Snapper

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
400 lb Goliath Grouper
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Mangrove Snapper
What’s your favorite band?
Shimano
How did you get started guiding?
I started guiding right out of high school this is all I've ever done.
What makes you different from other guides?
I'm a full time local fishing guide that has no other source of income. This means I am on the fish daily to insure you catch fish! I've been in this area my entire life and have about 25 years experience in these waters.
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Cape Coral, Florida

About Your Boat

Boat photo for 6-8 Hr Nearshore Trip
Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Southern Cross
Year Built
2023
Boat Length
26'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Southern Cross
Year Built
2023
Boat Length
26'
Boat Restroom
No
Engine Manufacturer
Suzuki
Total Horsepower
250
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, Ice Box
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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

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.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

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

  • Heavy Tackle Fishing
  • 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 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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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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