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.
Rating summary
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Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
97%
Aug 25, 2025
Half Day Trip (PM)
We had an amazing day out with Charly! After catching enough bait with just one cast to last us for hours, we were at our first spot within minutes. And right away—first cast, a snook! After everyone had landed at least one fish, we moved on. Again, the action came quickly: redfish, snook, mangrove snapper… The final stop topped it off with sea trout, jacks, a mackerel, and even a tripletail. What really stood out was Charly himself. He knows exactly what he’s doing and guided us with skill, while also taking the time to explain things so we learned a lot during the trip. It’s clear that he enjoys his job, and that made the whole experience even more enjoyable. We felt completely comfortable the entire trip, and the atmosphere was fantastic from start to finish. We’ll definitely be back—thank you so much, Charly!
We had an amazing day out with Charly! After catching enough bait with just one cast to last us for hours, we were at our first...
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Aug 1, 2025
3 Hour Trip
If you’re looking for a good day on the water, Captain Charlie’s your guy. I was out with my two teenagers, and he made the whole trip easy and enjoyable. He kept things relaxed, made sure we were comfortable, and handled everything so we could just enjoy being out there- and we caught enough fish for a big dinner. You can tell he takes pride in what he does and wants folks to have a good experience. Solid guy, runs a good boat, and we’ll definitely be booking with him again. If you’re a mom traveling alone with your kids, you’ll be glad you picked him.
If you’re looking for a good day on the water, Captain Charlie’s your guy. I was out with my two teenagers, and he made the whole...
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Aug 31, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Captain Charlie kept us on fish all morning and entertained the whole time. My wife and our guests especially loved fishing the grass flats for trout, we had a lovely time and took our catch straight to a local eatery that Charlie recommended, who fried it up for us for lunch. Would definitely recommend
Captain Charlie kept us on fish all morning and entertained the whole time. My wife and our guests especially loved fishing the...
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Jul 28, 2025
3 Hour Trip
Captain Charlie was absolutely a great guy, quick story I booked the trip for me and my son we caught a ton of fish, my son was bragging about the trip to my daughter and her friend. So I call him said would you be willing to come back and get my daughter and her friend to have another epic trip!!! He didn’t hesitate he worked his tail off twice. I appreciate the hard work thanks Captain Charlie highly recommend him!!!
Captain Charlie was absolutely a great guy, quick story I booked the trip for me and my son we caught a ton of fish, my son was...
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Aug 29, 2025
3 Hour Trip
Had a great morning fishing in the bay with Captain Charlie. He is very knowledgeable about the local spots, and we caught Snook, Jacks, mangrove snapper and Trout ( and even kept a couple, which were expertly filleted by him. Nice mining, topped off by having the catch prepared deliciously by Mr. Rob at Mudbugs!
Had a great morning fishing in the bay with Captain Charlie. He is very knowledgeable about the local spots, and we caught Snook,...
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (628)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
97%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
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Half Day Trip (PM) on August 25, 2025
We had an amazing day out with Charly! After catching enough bait with just one cast to last us for hours, we were at our first spot within minutes. And right away—first cast, a snook! After everyone had landed at least one fish, we moved on. Again, the action came quickly: redfish, snook, mangrove snapper… The final stop topped it off with sea trout, jacks, a mackerel, and even a tripletail. What really stood out was Charly himself. He knows exactly what he’s doing and guided us with skill, while also taking the time to explain things so we learned a lot during the trip. It’s clear that he enjoys his job, and that made the whole experience even more enjoyable. We felt completely comfortable the entire trip, and the atmosphere was fantastic from start to finish. We’ll definitely be back—thank you so much, Charly!
We had an amazing day out with Charly! After catching enough bait with just one cast to last us for hours, we were at our first spot within minutes. And right away—first cast, a snook! After everyone had landed at least one fish, we moved on. Again, the action came quickly: redfish, snook, mangrove snapper… The final stop topped it off with sea trout, jacks, a mackerel, and even a tripletail. What really stood out was Charly himself. He knows exactly what he’s doing and guided us with skill,...
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3 Hour Trip on August 1, 2025
If you’re looking for a good day on the water, Captain Charlie’s your guy. I was out with my two teenagers, and he made the whole trip easy and enjoyable. He kept things relaxed, made sure we were comfortable, and handled everything so we could just enjoy being out there- and we caught enough fish for a big dinner. You can tell he takes pride in what he does and wants folks to have a good experience. Solid guy, runs a good boat, and we’ll definitely be booking with him again. If you’re a mom traveling alone with your kids, you’ll be glad you picked him.
If you’re looking for a good day on the water, Captain Charlie’s your guy. I was out with my two teenagers, and he made the whole trip easy and enjoyable. He kept things relaxed, made sure we were comfortable, and handled everything so we could just enjoy being out there- and we caught enough fish for a big dinner. You can tell he takes pride in what he does and wants folks to have a good experience. Solid guy, runs a good boat, and we’ll definitely be booking with him again. If you’re a mom...
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Half Day Trip (AM) on August 31, 2025
Captain Charlie kept us on fish all morning and entertained the whole time. My wife and our guests especially loved fishing the grass flats for trout, we had a lovely time and took our catch straight to a local eatery that Charlie recommended, who fried it up for us for lunch. Would definitely recommend
Captain Charlie kept us on fish all morning and entertained the whole time. My wife and our guests especially loved fishing the grass flats for trout, we had a lovely time and took our catch straight to a local eatery that Charlie recommended, who fried it up for us for lunch. Would definitely recommend
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3 Hour Trip on July 28, 2025
Captain Charlie was absolutely a great guy, quick story I booked the trip for me and my son we caught a ton of fish, my son was bragging about the trip to my daughter and her friend. So I call him said would you be willing to come back and get my daughter and her friend to have another epic trip!!! He didn’t hesitate he worked his tail off twice. I appreciate the hard work thanks Captain Charlie highly recommend him!!!
Captain Charlie was absolutely a great guy, quick story I booked the trip for me and my son we caught a ton of fish, my son was bragging about the trip to my daughter and her friend. So I call him said would you be willing to come back and get my daughter and her friend to have another epic trip!!! He didn’t hesitate he worked his tail off twice. I appreciate the hard work thanks Captain Charlie highly recommend him!!!
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3 Hour Trip on August 29, 2025
Had a great morning fishing in the bay with Captain Charlie. He is very knowledgeable about the local spots, and we caught Snook, Jacks, mangrove snapper and Trout ( and even kept a couple, which were expertly filleted by him. Nice mining, topped off by having the catch prepared deliciously by Mr. Rob at Mudbugs!
Had a great morning fishing in the bay with Captain Charlie. He is very knowledgeable about the local spots, and we caught Snook, Jacks, mangrove snapper and Trout ( and even kept a couple, which were expertly filleted by him. Nice mining, topped off by having the catch prepared deliciously by Mr. Rob at Mudbugs!
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