Our vessels comfortably accommodate up to 6 passengers. All our boats are wide, stable, and have shallow water draft capabilities while maintaining the ability to handle open bodies of water and a light chop comfortably. Ultimately, making our fleet uniquely equipped to accommodate serious anglers and all other outdoor enthusiasts during your charter.
Marco Island, Goodland, Ten Thousand Islands, and the surrounding area in Southwest Florida can present challenging navigation during different tidal movements. Having local knowledge, experience, and the proper boat helps ensure a safe, fun, and productive outdoor experience.
Our 25-foot center console vessels are purpose-built for the unique challenges of Southwest Florida’s coastal waterways. With shallow water draft capabilities, these boats reach the backcountry creeks, mangrove tunnels, and tidal flats of the 10,000 Islands that most charter boats simply can’t access — giving you a genuine local advantage on every trip.
Each boat is wide, stable, and comfortable for groups of up to 6 passengers, with shade and seating throughout. Whether you’re chasing Snook in ankle-deep backcountry water or heading nearshore for Grouper and Snapper, our boats handle both seamlessly.
Twin PowerPoles on the C-Hawk and Parker SW models allow us to anchor silently in the shallows without spooking fish — a critical edge when targeting Redfish and Snook on the flats. Garmin electronics across every vessel ensure precise navigation through the complex maze of waterways in the 10,000 Islands, where local knowledge and the right equipment make all the difference.
From family-friendly shelling trips to serious inshore fishing, our fleet is equipped and ready for whatever the water calls for.
EXCELLENT Based on 317 reviews Posted on keon pierre-louisTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Went on a charter with Capt. Cooper amazing time 10/10 recommendationPosted on Maddy GlenkTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cooper was an amazing captain on our trip! 10/10 best my family and I have ever been on!Posted on Debbie KatsiroubasTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My family wanted to go on a special fishing trip so I went on Tripadvisor to find good companies. I read about Native Guides and had read good reviews about them so I tried them out. It was an outstanding trip because of how wonderful the guide was and the equipment that they had. it was a thrill of a lifetime for my grandsons aged 10 to 15 and their dads. Next year when they come to visit me again I will definitely book this wonderful company for another special fishing trip.Posted on Ryan AldacostaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cooper was an amazing captain! He made it a super fun trip, caught a lot of fish, and got the chance to watch dolphins play. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a charterPosted on Vicki MonroeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a very good fishing and shelling day with Captain Cooper Nettles . He is an awesome Captain and also made the whole experience lots of fun.Posted on Stacie NikkelTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What an awesome experience! Capt. Cooper really knew what he was doing. Caught the most fish out of our group!Posted on hannah mezmarTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Capt. Cooper was the best! I had an awesome experience with this fishing guide from start to finish. He was super knowledgeable about the area and knew exactly where to go to put us on fish. Within no time, we were getting bites, and it stayed consistent throughout the trip!Posted on Chlorine CowboysTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Hammered fish with this company great spots all day definitely will be in contact again to do it all over again thanks Cooper!Posted on MatthewTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Captain Cooper was an absolute blast caught the most fish I ever have on a trip with him!Posted on Tracy JacobsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We went fishing with Captain Kyle and had a great time! We caught a variety of species and Kyle kept us on the fish! Great experience and would highly recommend!!