Charters

Book a captain who fishes these waters every day.

A curated directory of Southwest Florida charter captains — real boats, clear contact info, and local knowledge you can trust.

Cape Coral · Fort Myers · Sanibel · Pine Island · Boca Grande · Naples

Salty Fishing Charters

Capt. Daniel Medina

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Native Floridian and full-time charter guide spending 200–300 days per year on the water. The Salty Beast is a tournament-edition catamaran with twin 300hp Yamahas, offering a smooth, stable ride for groups up to six. Also runs a 26′ Angler center console for inshore and nearshore trips.

Family-friendlyCatamaranFull-time guide

World Cat 33TE 'The Salty Beast' + 26′ Angler

Inshore · Nearshore · Offshore

Fort Myers · Cape Coral · Sanibel · Captiva · Pine Island · Bokeelia

Gulf Coast Fishing Charters

Capt. Dan & Capt. Tyler

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USCG-licensed captains with easy online booking and top-rated inshore, nearshore, and offshore trips throughout Southwest Florida. Target snook, redfish, trout, snapper, grouper, shark, and more.

USCG-licensedOnline bookingMulti-boat fleet

World Cat 330TE + 2600 Angler with Twin 150s

Inshore · Nearshore · Offshore

Fort Myers · Cape Coral · Sanibel · Naples

Bluewater Offshore Charters

Capt. Kyle Harmon

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Over 20 years of local fishing experience with a commercial offshore background. Licensed, insured, and federally permitted for Gulf waters beyond 9 miles. Offers a unique 'No Fish No Pay' policy and specializes in deep-sea trophy hunting, slow-pitch jigging, and inshore family trips.

No Fish No PayFederally permitted20+ years local

Offshore-capable fleet

Offshore · Deep Sea · Inshore

Local Boating Knowledge

Hire A Captain — learn your boat from a local pro.

Hands-on boating instruction for Southwest Florida boat owners. Captain Daniel is a USCG 100 GT Master Captain, certified marine mechanic, and former TowBoatUS captain with deep local knowledge of Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Sanibel, and the surrounding waterways.

  • USCG 100 GT Master Captain
  • Towing Endorsement
  • CPR & First Aid Certified
  • Certified Marine Mechanic
  • Former TowBoatUS Captain
  • Navigation & Electronics Training
Book Your Orientation

Docking Techniques

Master close-quarters maneuvering and docking in tight Southwest Florida marinas and residential canals.

Offshore Preparedness

Learn route planning, weather evaluation, and safety protocols for running offshore in the Gulf of Mexico.

Navigation Skills

Chart reading, waypoint management, and local hazard awareness for Pine Island Sound, Sanibel, and beyond.

Electronics & Systems

Hands-on training with Garmin, Furuno, Simrad, sonar, radar, and battery/switching systems.

New Boat Owner Orientation

Comprehensive walkthrough of every switch, system, and safety protocol on your specific vessel.

Fishing & Tackle Orientation

Rigging, bait prep, and tackle systems tailored to Southwest Florida inshore and offshore fishing.

Want to be listed? Captains can apply at captains@fortmyersfishing.com.