Task Force Fishing Charters
Task Force Fishing Charters welcome you to the Florida Gulf Coast, a fisherman’s paradise. Come fish Charlotte Harbor and Gasparilla Sound in Boca Grande, world-famous fisheries and home to some of the best inshore game fishing on the coast. Captain Mike Downs is committed to providing you with a productive and enjoyable fishing experience!
You’ll be fishing aboard a 22’ Shearwater bay boat powered by a 200 HP Suzuki engine, comfortably accommodating four anglers. The boat is equipped with top-notch GPS/fishfinder, wireless trolling motor, livewells, safety equipment, gear storage, and a spacious deck for plenty of casting room.
Captain Mike is a third-generation Floridian who has fished the Gulf coast waters his entire life. He is passionate about fishing and the outdoors, and above all, introducing anglers, families, and visitors to these unique, beautiful waters he calls home.
He will do his best to put you on Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Trout, Snapper, and more. Your adventure can start from either Punta Gorda or Placida — it’s entirely up to your preference. You’ll be using light tackle custom Reaper Rods ans Shimano reels.
Fishing licenses, gear, bait, a cooler with ice are all courtesy of Task Force Fishing Charters at no added costs. Bring a hat, sunglasses, food, drinks, and sunscreen. The captain will clean your catch if you’d like to take fresh fillets home.
There’s no age limit, so this is a perfect chance to take your little ones on their first fishing trip. Just bring life jackets for them and let them fall in love with inshore fishing!
FAQs about Task Force Fishing Charters
- US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Tarpon (6 hours)
- US $950 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Tarpon (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Wireless Trolling Motor
- Ice Box
- Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano reels, Reaper Custom Rods)
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Fishing License
- Inshore Fishing
- Flats Fishing
- Backcountry Fishing
- Light Tackle
- Spinning
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Shark (Bonnethead)
- Shark (Bull)
- Sheepshead
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Spotted Seatrout
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
Meet the Captain
| ID & license verified |
| 11 Customer reviews |
| Response time 6 hours |
| Member since June 2018 |
About this listing
Targeted species
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bull Shark
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon
Tripletail
Boat specs
Shearwater (Bay boat) originally built in 2007, and restored in 2018. Powered by a 200HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.
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Cancellation policy
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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Payment
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express