Capt Charlies Fishing Charters 

4.8/5 (423 reviews)
 18700 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33908, United States

Capt Charlies Fishing Charters 

Fort Myers, FL, United States
23 ft
6
4.8/5 (423 reviews)

Capt. Charlies Fishing Charters offers a great range of trips, targeting hard-fighting fish in any depth of water. Fish the backcountry for Trout, Redfish, Snook, Tarpon and other inshore legends. Otherwise, head up to nine miles out in search of Grouper, Cobia, Kingfish, and more.

Capt. Charlie Cooper has spent his life honing his skills, and knows all the best places to hit in the Fort Myers area. And with mile after mile of perfect flats, hidden bayous, and open sounds, there is a lot to choose from.

In order to get the most out of the area, you will be fishing aboard a 23 ft privateer center console. This sturdy boat is as at home on the flats as she is on the reefs, and her clean-burning 2021 Suzuki outboard means you can travel at speed without choking on smelly diesel fumes.

The vessel has a trolling motor for combing the backcountry and a range of marine electronics for sounding out deeper water. Wherever you fish, nothing brings big hits faster than a livewell full of fresh bait. Combine it with quality tackle in a variety of weight ranges, and you're ready to take on anything the ocean throws at you.

Of course, Capt. Charlie knows that every angler fishes differently. During your trip, you can troll, jig, spin, pop, and drift your way to great catches. You can even bring your fly fishing gear along if you want.

All bait, licenses, and local knowledge come as standard, so all you have to do is show up! Bring your food and drinks and plenty of sunscreen, and get ready for a great day on the water.

Capt. Charlies Fishing Charters offers a great range of trips, targeting hard-fighting fish in any depth of water. Fish the backcountry for Trout, Redfish, Snook, Tarpon and other inshore legends. Otherwise, head up to nine miles out in search of Grouper, Cobia, Kingfish, and more.

Capt. Charlie Cooper has spent his life honing his skills, and knows all the best places to hit in the Fort Myers area. And with mile after mile of perfect flats, hidden bayous, and open sounds, there is a lot to choose from.

In order to get the most out of the area, you will be fishing aboard a 23 ft privateer center console. This sturdy boat is as at home on the flats as she is on the reefs, and her clean-burning 2021 Suzuki outboard means you can travel at speed without choking on smelly diesel fumes.

The vessel has a trolling motor for combing the backcountry and a range of marine electronics for sounding out deeper water. Wherever you fish, nothing brings big hits faster than a livewell full of fresh bait. Combine it with quality tackle in a variety of weight ranges, and you're ready to take on anything the ocean throws at you.

Of course, Capt. Charlie knows that every angler fishes differently. During your trip, you can troll, jig, spin, pop, and drift your way to great catches. You can even bring your fly fishing gear along if you want.

All bait, licenses, and local knowledge come as standard, so all you have to do is show up! Bring your food and drinks and plenty of sunscreen, and get ready for a great day on the water.

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Rating

4.8
423 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (720)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

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Conner Jensen
Conner Jensen
us
Delaware, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
Verified
10/10 would recommend to anyone for sure!
Half Day Trip on May 6, 20261 adult
I highly recommend Captain Charlie. The Communication was great for coordinating the trip. We got into a school of jacks, we got some trout, some spanish mackerel, a gag grouper, and a shark. That was a ton of fun and so cool to see the school and all the different fish we caught. I was happy to pull off 3 keeper fish 2 trout and a spanish mackerel. He cleaned those fish for me and did a great job with that as well. He did a great job getting me into some good fish today for my first time ever fishing in the gulf on a boat! I also really appreciated him showing me a ton of basics regarding how to fish in the gulf. His setups for fishing were awesome to fight the jacks on and the other fish. Will be coming back again for sure!
Response from Captain
May 9, 2026
thank you very much!!
Steve Byrne
Steve Byrne
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
Last minute trip success
Half Day Trip - 2:30 PM on June 19, 20262 adults1 child
My sons and I had a trip cancelled earlier in the day. I was able to log ik and fond Capt. Charlie still had an afternoon trip opened and boom. We limited out on Snapper in the mangroves and went out for spotted sea trout and other species. A great time with a lot of catching and only a little bit of fishing. We will definitely be back with Capt. Charlie.
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain
June 20, 2026
thank you very much!!
Preston Myers
Preston Myers
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Excellent Experience
Half Day Trip - 2:30 PM on February 28, 20263 adults
Captain Charlie gave my nephews an experience of a lifetime. They have not stopped talking about it. His communication, patience, and determination to make sure we were catching fish made every single minute on the water worth it. What truly sets him apart is that he is just as excited about every catch as the people on the boat. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does, and that energy makes the whole experience even better. 10 out of 10 experience. We will absolutely be booking again.
Reported catch:
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Redfish
Response from Captain
March 11, 2026
thank hou very much!!
Rebecca Harrica
Rebecca Harrica
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
1
5.0
Verified
Captian Charlie helped us make some memories!!
Half Day Trip - 2:30 PM on February 18, 20262 adults1 child
Captain Charlie was amazing! It was our first time fishing in Florida and he made it such an amazing experience for us. We caught so many fish and then he prepared them for us to bring to dinner. We brought them to Bimini Bait and Tackle for a delicious dinner. He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and new where to find the fish! We highly recommend Captain Charlie! I dont know who was more excited about fishing, Captain Charlie or my kids. It was so great to see his passion for fishing!!
Reported catch:
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain
February 26, 2026
thank you very much!!
Jessica Monsour
Jessica Monsour
us
Las Vegas, NV, US
Member since 2026
0
4.7
Verified
New
Wow!!!
Half Day Trip on June 13, 20263 adults
All Ican say is wow! We we’re Catching not Fishing! First spot was popping, we caught 10 Mangrove Snappers. The second Spot was cool, we were hunting for a Tarpon. We didnt get catch one, but caught so many others. Had an amazing day. Captain recommended we take our catch to Lazy Flamingo. They cooked it perfectly and served it family style. We will definitely book Captain Charlie again next time we are in town.
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain
June 15, 2026
thank you very much!!

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3 Hour Trip
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 2:30 PM)
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip – Fish/Sightsee
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip – Shelling/Eco Tour
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Trip
6 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 2:30 PM)
US $750
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip – Fish/Sightsee
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $800
Entire boat: 2 people
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8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,000
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.8
423 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (720)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

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Conner Jensen
Conner Jensen
us
Delaware, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
10/10 would recommend to anyone for sure!
Half Day Trip on May 6, 20261 adult
I highly recommend Captain Charlie. The Communication was great for coordinating the trip. We got into a school of jacks, we got some trout, some spanish mackerel, a gag grouper, and a shark. That was a ton of fun and so cool to see the school and all the different fish we caught. I was happy to pull off 3 keeper fish 2 trout and a spanish mackerel. He cleaned those fish for me and did a great job with that as well. He did a great job getting me into some good fish today for my first time ever fishing in the gulf on a boat! I also really appreciated him showing me a ton of basics regarding how to fish in the gulf. His setups for fishing were awesome to fight the jacks on and the other fish. Will be coming back again for sure!
Response from Captain
May 9, 2026
thank you very much!!
Steve Byrne
Steve Byrne
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
Last minute trip success
Half Day Trip - 2:30 PM on June 19, 20262 adults1 child
My sons and I had a trip cancelled earlier in the day. I was able to log ik and fond Capt. Charlie still had an afternoon trip opened and boom. We limited out on Snapper in the mangroves and went out for spotted sea trout and other species. A great time with a lot of catching and only a little bit of fishing. We will definitely be back with Capt. Charlie.
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain
June 20, 2026
thank you very much!!
Preston Myers
Preston Myers
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Excellent Experience
Half Day Trip - 2:30 PM on February 28, 20263 adults
Captain Charlie gave my nephews an experience of a lifetime. They have not stopped talking about it. His communication, patience, and determination to make sure we were catching fish made every single minute on the water worth it. What truly sets him apart is that he is just as excited about every catch as the people on the boat. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does, and that energy makes the whole experience even better. 10 out of 10 experience. We will absolutely be booking again.
Reported catch:
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Redfish
Response from Captain
March 11, 2026
thank hou very much!!
Rebecca Harrica
Rebecca Harrica
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
1
5.0
Verified
Captian Charlie helped us make some memories!!
Half Day Trip - 2:30 PM on February 18, 20262 adults1 child
Captain Charlie was amazing! It was our first time fishing in Florida and he made it such an amazing experience for us. We caught so many fish and then he prepared them for us to bring to dinner. We brought them to Bimini Bait and Tackle for a delicious dinner. He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and new where to find the fish! We highly recommend Captain Charlie! I dont know who was more excited about fishing, Captain Charlie or my kids. It was so great to see his passion for fishing!!
Reported catch:
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain
February 26, 2026
thank you very much!!
Jessica Monsour
Jessica Monsour
us
Las Vegas, NV, US
Member since 2026
0
4.7
Verified
New
Wow!!!
Half Day Trip on June 13, 20263 adults
All Ican say is wow! We we’re Catching not Fishing! First spot was popping, we caught 10 Mangrove Snappers. The second Spot was cool, we were hunting for a Tarpon. We didnt get catch one, but caught so many others. Had an amazing day. Captain recommended we take our catch to Lazy Flamingo. They cooked it perfectly and served it family style. We will definitely book Captain Charlie again next time we are in town.
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain
June 15, 2026
thank you very much!!

FAQs about Capt Charlies Fishing Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2005
Boat manufacturer
Privateer
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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