Naples, Marco Island, 10,000 Islands & Everglades

Inshore Fishing Charters

Inshore Fishing around Naples & Marco Island, Florida: A Paradise for Anglers

Naples, Florida, is a hidden gem for inshore fishing enthusiasts. Our unique ecosystem, characterized by vast mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and oyster bars, creates an ideal habitat for a diverse array of marine life. As you cruise through the calm, crystal-clear waters of the Gulf Coast, you’ll be surrounded by a thriving ecosystem teeming with birds, dolphins, and, of course, an abundance of fish.

The inshore waters around Naples offer a serene and picturesque setting for your fishing adventure. Depending on the season, you might find yourself casting in shallow flats bathed in warm sunlight, or navigating through winding mangrove channels. The water clarity here is exceptional, often allowing you to spot fish before you even cast your line. This visual aspect of fishing adds an exciting dimension to your experience, as you can watch the fish react to your bait in real-time.

Our inshore waters are home to a variety of prized game fish. Anglers can expect to encounter species such as the hard-fighting snook, the acrobatic tarpon, and the elusive redfish. Spotted seatrout are abundant and make for excellent table fare, while sheepshead and mangrove snapper provide a fun challenge for both novice and experienced anglers. With such a diverse range of species, every fishing trip in Naples promises a unique and thrilling experience.

Trip Rates & Details

The coastal and backcountry waters of Southwest Florida are defined by endless miles of mangrove estuaries forming unlimited creeks and bays. Snook, redfish, tarpon, trout, pompano, bonita, sharks and other saltwater species are in abundance depending on the time of year. In addition dolphins, manatees, egrets, herons, bald eagles, osprey and a host of other wildlife is abundant.

We have three boats to cover all the fishing options in Southwest Florida. 
Choose the right boat for your trip:

19’ Specialized backcountry boat – perfect for up to 3 anglers and can also fish coastal
22’. Backcountry/Coastal boat – great for up to 4 anglers.
25’ Coastal/offshore boat, versatile for larger groups and offshore trips but can also fish the backcountry.

NAPLES INSHORE FISHING CHARTER

1/2 DAY TRIP

4 HOURS
$600 Up to 3 anglers
  • 4 anglers $650
  • 5 anglers $700
  • 6 anglers $750
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3/4 DAY TRIP

6 HOURS
$900 Up to 3 anglers
  • 4 anglers $950
  • 5 anglers $1000
  • 6 anglers $1050
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FULL DAY TRIP

8 HOURS
$1200 up to 6 anglers
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Cancellation Policy for All Trips: In the event you have to cancel we will make every effort to rebook the trip. If we are unable to rebook, a cancellation fee of 50% will be charged between 30 and 14 days before the trip and 100% will be charged less than two weeks before the trip.

What's Included

Most everything including bait, tackle, fishing license, cooler & water.

What to Bring

Not much, hat, sunglasses, sunblock, anything you want to drink besides water and anything you want to eat.

F.A.Q.

If you have any questions, please call Capt. Mark: 239-450-9230

Water flows south out of Lake Okeechobee across south Florida and creates the Everglades, this boundary areas where this water exits the Everglades and flows to the Gulf of Mexico is a boundless saltwater estuary consisting of miles and miles of pristine mangrove forests, creeks and bays. Rookery Bay National Estuarine Reserve, 10,000 Islands and the Everglades National Park is where it’s at.

Good possibility depending on the time of year. In the warmer months tarpon, sharks, bonita, mackerel and redfish frequent the beaches and/or near shore wrecks.

Fishing license, all bait and tackle, cooler, water and a great experience.

Not much, hat, sunglasses, sunblock, anything you want to drink besides water and anything you want to eat.

Up to three anglers. We’ll be fishing on a shallow running Silver King 19’ specialized backcountry fishing boat powered by a Mercury 150 hp engine.

Half day (4 hours), 3/4 day (6 hours) or full day (8 hour).

We’ll use spinning rods using either live bait (pilchards or live shrimp) or artificials using jigs or plugs. Fly fishing is also available.

Snook, redfish, tarpon, sharks, pompano, speckled sea trout are the main targets although we could also catch mackerel, jack crevalle, mangrove snapper, permit, bonita and more.

No, but sometimes we may be near a marina or there are other options.

The water depth averages between 3’ to 8’ deep.

Of course as long as I’m open.

Yes, tips are appreciated and most fishing guides receive tips after the trips between $25 and $100 but is up to you.

Cash, check or Venmo.