FAQs
WHAT CLIENTS WANT TO KNOW
It is recommend you bring sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and your preferred food and refreshments. Yes, alcohol is allowed, cans are preferred (for safety) and drink responsibility. Closed toed shoes are recommended.
Yes, after your trip is completed we can recommend where to have your fresh fish cooked for you.
A typical day starts with live shrimp. We do try to keep live bait at our dock, but sometimes the baits don’t make it overnight.
15% – 20% is customary and may be added to the credit card on file. Tipping the captain the 15-20% directly at end of your trip is standard and they accept cash, credit card, Venmo, or Zelle typically.
No, the maximum clients we can take is 6 on our larger boats due to USCG Regulations. We do however have several boats and can take up to 18 people in a group. Pre-booking is needed for this type of outing.
Yes we have limited shade and plenty of seating on all the boats.
Yes, the more we know the better we can make sure you have a great trip.
Departure times depend on the charter you choose, but most morning trips leave between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. and run 3 to 8 hours depending on the length you book. Your confirmation email will include exact departure time and the location for your specific trip.
Yes. All of our captains hold current U.S. Coast Guard licenses and every vessel is fully insured and equipped with required safety gear, including life jackets for all ages. Your group is in the hands of experienced local captains who run these waters every day.
Absolutely. We host a lot of families, beginners, and young anglers. Your captain will handle the baiting, coaching, and instruction so everyone feels comfortable and has a real chance to catch fish, learn something, and enjoy the day on the water!
Southwest Florida offers world-class fishing year-round, but the species you’ll target shift with the seasons.
To help you plan around the fish you most want to catch, we put together a full breakdown of what’s biting each season in our waters around Marco Island, Naples, and the Ten Thousand Islands.