Waterboy Charters – 22’ Pathfinder
Waterboy Charters – 22’ Pathfinder
SEASON IS HERE AND SO ARE THE FISH! Don't wait, Book Now as the calendar is filling up fast!
There is no better time to go on an inshore fishing trip with Waterboy Charters in the Everglades National Park/Ten Thousand Islands. Capt. Bobby has been fishing his whole life, was born and raised in the Everglades, and knows where to take you to get the most out of your trip.
You'll spend the day on a 22' Pathfinder. This beautiful boat can fit you and 3 fishing friends. This vessel also has a brand new 200 SHO Yamaha V-Max engine. Pair this with the full navigational equipment, including a fishfinder, and you'll be on top of the fish before you know it. The wireless trolling motor on board will also give you that extra edge in chasing down your prey.
Species you'll be targeting include Tarpon, Snook, Redfish and Spotted Seatrout. Tarpon is a great species for testing your fishing skills – the Silver King puts up a fight once hooked, and in over 60% of cases will break free. Reel this in to get complete bragging rights!
You'll be using a variety of fishing techniques, from trolling to jigging and popping. Whatever your skill level, there is a fish out there with your name on it. Kids are more than welcome on board and life vests are provided. For their comfort, the captain recommends bringing your own though.
Included in the price are top-quality Penn rods and reels, and all bait and tackle. Live bait is usually caught before the trip, but if you'd like to take part in it, let the captain know before the trip. After your trip, the captain will fillet whatever catch you decide to keep. Capt. Bobby will also let you know the best restaurants to take your catch to be cooked.
You are welcome to bring food and drink along, which can go in the captain's cooler on board.
Book now and start making some amazing memories with Waterboy Charters – you're sure to come back time and time again.
SEASON IS HERE AND SO ARE THE FISH! Don't wait, Book Now as the calendar is filling up fast!
There is no better time to go on an inshore fishing trip with Waterboy Charters in the Everglades National Park/Ten Thousand Islands. Capt. Bobby has been fishing his whole life, was born and raised in the Everglades, and knows where to take you to get the most out of your trip.
You'll spend the day on a 22' Pathfinder. This beautiful boat can fit you and 3 fishing friends. This vessel also has a brand new 200 SHO Yamaha V-Max engine. Pair this with the full navigational equipment, including a fishfinder, and you'll be on top of the fish before you know it. The wireless trolling motor on board will also give you that extra edge in chasing down your prey.
Species you'll be targeting include Tarpon, Snook, Redfish and Spotted Seatrout. Tarpon is a great species for testing your fishing skills – the Silver King puts up a fight once hooked, and in over 60% of cases will break free. Reel this in to get complete bragging rights!
You'll be using a variety of fishing techniques, from trolling to jigging and popping. Whatever your skill level, there is a fish out there with your name on it. Kids are more than welcome on board and life vests are provided. For their comfort, the captain recommends bringing your own though.
Included in the price are top-quality Penn rods and reels, and all bait and tackle. Live bait is usually caught before the trip, but if you'd like to take part in it, let the captain know before the trip. After your trip, the captain will fillet whatever catch you decide to keep. Capt. Bobby will also let you know the best restaurants to take your catch to be cooked.
You are welcome to bring food and drink along, which can go in the captain's cooler on board.
Book now and start making some amazing memories with Waterboy Charters – you're sure to come back time and time again.
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Thomas Folsom5.0VerifiedPuttin’ on the Fish
6 Hour Trip – Season on March 9, 2026 • 2 adultsGrowing up and living on the Gulf my entire life Ive fished from The Keys to Corpus. Today was one of the best! Capt Bobby (Waterboy Charters) out if Everglades City put us on fish immediately and kept us on them for hours! We caught many kinds of fish. But we chased and caught black drum until my teenage son finally called “uncle”. His left hand was tired from reeling, his right tired from gripping and both hips were sore from bracing the end of the pole to haul in the numerous huge black drum. We took a fishing break and played with the dolphins in the boat wake and then got back to it. We had a great time spotting the schools, following them and catching so many big fish. Everything about the trip was great! https://www.waterboycharters.com
Alex Cruz5.0VerifiedBest Fishing Experience Ever!
4 Hour Trip – Season on May 9, 2026 • 2 adultsVery lucky tonfind Captan Bobby and Waterboy Charters. Captain Bobby was very professional and knowledgeable. We caught alot of fish and it was a great trip. The Captain made is very easy and put us on fish everytime we dropped a line. it was easy to find. the boat was well equipped with the tackle ready to go and we took have fish to eat. we will definitely be back soon. Dont miss a great experience!
David Schlies5.0VerifiedGreat Trip!
FALL SPECIAL 4 hour Trip on September 16, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Bobby was amazing! Was able to put us on the fish immediately, and had lots of knowlege about the area. The boat was very clean and comfortable. Wonderful fishing and tour guide! 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking to get on the water.
Christopher KellerRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat trip.
FALL SPECIAL 6 hour Trip on July 23, 2026 • 2 adultsCapt. Slade kept us moving to find fish. We caught mangrove snapper, trout, redfish, snook, ladyfish, and a few catfish. Hooked into a decent shark. Finished strong with 3 juvenile tarpon to hand. As the kids say, Slade is super chill.
James McmillanRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAmazing Trip - Amazing Captain
FALL SPECIAL 6 hour Trip on August 23, 2026 • 3 adultsCapt. Bobby is a great guide and put us on tons of fish, even completing a slam. He was very amenable to what we wanted to do/catch and was very helpful and personable! Will definitely be booking another trip with him!
- Jessica Runner5.0Verified
Great family fun
4 Hour Trip – Season on April 2, 2026 • 3 adultsCapitan Bobby was knowledgeable and fun. We caught lots of fish and kept enough trout for dinner. We tried many different places. We saw lots of birds and dolphins. On the way in he made a large wake for the dolphins to play in. Would recommend to anyone coming to the Everglades and looking for a fun charter to book with Capitan Bobby.
Larry Larson5.0VerifiedCan’t go wrong with Captain Bobby !
6 Hour Trip – Season on March 11, 2026 • 4 adultsIf you want to have fun and catch fish this is your man! Captain Bobby has a great personality and attitude. He has the knowledge and experience combined with a lot of personality. Go fish with him and you’ll experience a good day of both fishing and being on the water with a fun man. Young or old will have a good time!!
Jacob SmithRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat trip!
FALL SPECIAL 6 hour Trip on June 26, 2026 • 4 adults • 3 childrenCaptian Bobby worked hard to put us on fish and it paid off. we all had a blast. I would highly recommend fishing with him.
Natalia Mas5.0VerifiedGreat time!
4 Hour Trip – Season on December 31, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 childrenCaptain Bobby is the ultimate professional. The weather was freezing that day but he worked with us on the time and we fished a ton of different spots and caught enough keepers to make a delicious dinner. 10/10 would recommend. Can’t wait to book next years trip.
Chuck Stout5.0VerifiedA Great day of the water
4 Hour Trip – Season on May 1, 2026 • 3 adultsCapt Bobby had us catching fish all day! I highly recommend him.
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I keep falling in love with this place, one of the wildest ecosystems ever and it feels like stepping back in time.. This day we caught our limit of mangrove, a heavy hand-full of trout, snook, and a few sails. The mullet are showing up it can be seen with the dolphins playing in prop wash, and the turtles popping up to see who’s who. It’s a great place to visit, enjoy, and the local are happy to accept you. (It’s not Key West) Don’t miss out on checking out EGC the rod and gun club and or the Smallwood store Thank you, Capt. Bobby & fam again We will be back soon
Thank you for taking the time to leave a kind review! It was a pleasure fishing and exploring the beautiful Ten Thousand Islands and Everglades National Park with you. I am glad you had a good time and look forward to fishing with you again in the future. Thank You Capt Bobby Johnson
Booking the trip online was easy and quickly confirmed. The boat was nice. Everything we needed was provided as far as the fishing and tackle. Captain Slade was a great host. We fished really good spots and caught the keeper redfish we were hoping for along with other edible species! Had a fun time catching all kinds of fish and our captain was friendly, knowledgeable, and right on task helping us every step of the way! Highly recommend this charter and Captain Slade!
Thank you for taking the time to leave a kind review! It was a pleasure fishing and exploring the beautiful Ten Thousand Islands and Everglades National Park with you. I am glad you had a good time and look forward to fishing with you again in the future. Thank you, Capt Slade Johnson Waterboy Charters
Growing up and living on the Gulf my entire life Ive fished from The Keys to Corpus. Today was one of the best! Capt Bobby (Waterboy Charters) out if Everglades City put us on fish immediately and kept us on them for hours! We caught many kinds of fish. But we chased and caught black drum until my teenage son finally called “uncle”. His left hand was tired from reeling, his right tired from gripping and both hips were sore from bracing the end of the pole to haul in the numerous huge black drum. We took a fishing break and played with the dolphins in the boat wake and then got back to it. We had a great time spotting the schools, following them and catching so many big fish. Everything about the trip was great! https://www.waterboycharters.com
Thank you for taking the time to leave a kind review! It was a pleasure fishing and exploring the beautiful Ten Thousand Islands and Everglades National Park with you. I am glad you had a good time and look forward to fishing with you again in the future. Thank You Capt Bobby Waterboy Charters
My husband Jim and I went out with Captain Bobby from Everglades City for a 6 hr trip. We caught quite a variety of fish - if a site wasn't productive in a short while - he moved to another spot to keep us catching fish. We hadn't fished in quite a while and he kept coaching and encouraging us with humor and banter and we really did well. He helped me, casting out and then handing the rod back to me to hook and reel in fish. I know I would have gotten really tired before our time was up but for his help. I know anybody would do well on a trip with him, but also he would be great for families, as he was so patient with us newbies. You would really enjoy fishing with him.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a kind review! It was a pleasure fishing and exploring the beautiful Ten Thousand Islands and Everglades National Park with you. I am glad you had a good time and look forward to fishing with you again in the future. Thank you, Capt Bobby Johnson Waterboy Charters
Very lucky tonfind Captan Bobby and Waterboy Charters. Captain Bobby was very professional and knowledgeable. We caught alot of fish and it was a great trip. The Captain made is very easy and put us on fish everytime we dropped a line. it was easy to find. the boat was well equipped with the tackle ready to go and we took have fish to eat. we will definitely be back soon. Dont miss a great experience!
Thank you for taking the time to leave a kind review! It was a pleasure fishing and exploring the beautiful Ten Thousand Islands and Everglades National Park with you. I am glad you had a good time and look forward to fishing with you again in the future. Thank You Capt Bobby Johnson
FAQs about Waterboy Charters – 22’ Pathfinder
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - FALL SPECIAL 4 hour Trip (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Season (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - FALL SPECIAL 6 hour Trip (6 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Season (6 hours)
- US $850 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - FALL SPECIAL 8 hour Trip (6 hours)
- US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Season (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box For catch and storage
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle (Penn)
- Live bait (Sometimes prepared before the trip )
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning and filleting of your fish is included. )
- Drinks (Water Provided)
- Fishing license (Guide license covers everyone fishing on the boat. )
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Black Drum
- Redfish
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
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