About Your Trip

Type

Inshore, Shelling, Sunset Cruise

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Come aboard and enjoy being on the water, talk about local history while looking at our beautiful estuaries and wildlife. On this trip we can move about how you would like or we could stick to a plan. We have an abundance of beaches and state parks in our area where you can be dropped off to enjoy many of our white sand beaches only accessible by boat, ensuring plenty of privacy, shelling, fishing, beach walking and much more. Plenty of restaurants we can stop at for mid day snacks or adult beverages. The boat will be packed with ice and waters for your trip and lunch is available if needed for a nominal extra cost.

Amenities

Type

Inshore, Shelling, Sunset Cruise

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

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 small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

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

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Pricing Matrix

	5 Hours
1 Person	$650.00
2 People	$650.00
3 People	$700.00
4 People	$750.00
5 People (Second Boat)	$1,400.00
6 People (Second Boat)	$1,400.00
7 People (Second Boat)	$1,500.00
8 People (Second Boat)	$1,500.00

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

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You're in good hands

Book your trip with confidence — We only work with the best local guides that know where to put you on fish.

About Your Guide

Christopher L.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quality

About Your Guide

Christopher L.

Independent Guide

Captain Chris has been on the water here in Lee county for over 20 years and just 3 years as a guide and mate. I travel the state fishing wherever and whenever I can. We are a family oriented business that is focused on making our customers happy and leave with only good memories. We have beach trips and fishing trips, shelling and much more. Captain Chris strives to be the best captain eveyday on the water and hopes to bring you an unforgettable experience here in Swfl. We can make it out to the outer islands and have a secluded beach area fish from shore or the boat in the same general area for groups that can’t make up their mind weather to fish or just enjoy the sights from the white sand beaches

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

White marlin

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

Bourbon chicken on the fire

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

White marlin

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

Bourbon chicken on the fire

What’s your favorite band?

The dirtyheads

What’s your favorite movie?

Lawless

What’s your favorite sports team?

Red sox

What’s your drink of choice?

Coffee

What was your last halloween costume?

Spongebob

What do you want for Christmas this year?

A bigger boat

How did you get started guiding?

Taking friends and family who travel to visit out for a good time on the water whether is be fishing or hunting

What makes you different from other guides?

I am a very laid back captain and enjoy creating memories for you and your family/friends. Iguana hunting is a fun time to learn your skill level and gives a good sense of competition.

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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.

Matlacha, Florida

Areas Fished

Pine Island

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Boat day Shelling beach sightseeing

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Arrowglass
Year Built: 2019
Boat Length: 20'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Arrowglass
Year Built: 2019
Boat Length: 20'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 140
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: We offer a cooler packed with ice and waters, live well, Bimini top for shade, rod and reels if prior notice is given

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Trip Details & Amenities

Type

Inshore, Shelling, Sunset Cruise

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

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 small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

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

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

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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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.