Mangroveman Charters

What could be better than experiencing the beautiful, bountiful waters of Naples, FL with a true local who loves introducing new and experienced anglers to this fabulous fishery? Come aboard Mangroveman Charters and let Captain Paul Craft show you exactly what this side of the Gulf has to offer!

Capt. Paul was born and raised in Pensacola, FL. As a Florida native and lifelong fisherman, he knows exactly where the hottest bite is. His wealth of knowledge when it comes to the ecosystem and wildlife of this area is truly top-class. You’ll leave your trip not only with an impressive catch, but a great angling education, too!

You’ll set out on your adventure in a 22’ Proline center console vessel. She’s fully decked out with quality fishing and navigation electronics. Combined with your captain’s knowledge of this area, you’ll be cruising to the fishing hotspots in no time. She can comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests, with 4 fishing at the same time. Want to bring the kids along? She’s equipped with all the necessary safety gear, including lifejackets in child sizes. 

Depending on the species you want to target, Capt. Paul will take you to an amazing array of locations. You can cruise the wild and wonderful backcountry of the 10,000 Islands for Tarpon, Mangrove Snapper, and more. Or how about heading to Naples Bay for Floridian favorites such as Spotted Seatrout and Snook? There’s also the option to travel up to 9 miles out into the Gulf, famous for being home to Redfish, Jack Crevalle, Sheepshead, and many more.

Whether you’re an experienced fisherman looking to explore these waters known for their excellent angling opportunities, or want to take your family on an unforgettable Floridian adventure, Capt. Paul really does have something for everyone. You’ll be provided with Penn reels and Shakespeare Ugly Stick rods, as well as live bait. All that’s left is to come aboard and let Mangroveman Charters show you how the locals do it! Family dog is also welcome.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 5
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $415
    Trip length is 2h 45m. Perfect for a family including children or simply anglers who want a shorter trip than a half-day. Fishing includes fishing for Grouper, Snapper, Snook, Tarpon, Spanish Mackerel, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Redfish, and Pompano. Fishing licenses, bait, and all gear are included. Complimentary bottled water, sodas, and snacks are also available.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip (PM) MAX 5
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:45 PM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $415
    Trip length is 2h 45m. Perfect for a family including children or simply anglers who want a shorter trip than a half-day. Fishing includes fishing for Grouper, Snapper, Snook, Tarpon, Spanish Mackerel, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Redfish, and Pompano. Fishing licenses, bait, and all gear are included. Complimentary bottled water, sodas, and snacks are also available.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 5
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $545
    Start off your day by joining Capt. Paul for a 3h 45m morning of top-notch fishing! You'll be targeting a variety of areas, including up to 9 miles out into the Gulf, Naples Bay, 10,000 Islands, and the beautiful backcountry. Expect to reel in an impressive species – Red and Black Grouper, Mangrove and Lane Snapper, Snook, Redfish, Tripletail, and more. This trip is perfect for novice anglers and families looking for a kid-friendly adventure. Rods, reels, and your fishing license are all provided.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM) MAX 5
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:45 PM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $545
    Spend your 3h 45m in the afternoon cruising for an awesome variety of species, as well as taking in some incredible Floridian scenery! On this trip, Capt. Paul will take you to the fishing hotspots of Naples, including the wild and wonderful backcountry, Naples Bay, and, of course, up to 9 miles out into the Gulf. Expect to reel in Redfish, hard-fighting Snook, a variety of Grouper, and Mangrove Snapper. Your captain will be on hand to help you get your rod ready for reeling in your dream catch.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 221 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
88%
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John W.
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Perfect afternoon outing

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (PM) MAX 5 on December 29, 2023
Captain Paul gave our group a great mangrove fishing tour.  We were a mixed group of fishing experience and age and everyone...
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Tracey P.
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5.0 / 5
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Great Captain, and great fun!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 5 on January 5, 2024
Captain Paul was great at his craft!  He was super friendly, knowledgeable and quick and eager to help when we needed assistance...
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Lucky G.
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5.0 / 5
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Great experience with the kids

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 5 on July 7, 2024
Captain Paul was awesome, we spent a great time, he was very patient teaching the ones with no experience and helping everyone...
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Jakub P.
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5.0 / 5
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Great birthday fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 5 on September 7, 2024
I booked this trip for my birthday and took whole family of 5. Captain Paul was well prepared, knew mangroves extremely well....
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Daryl K.
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Fun day with captain Paul!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 5 on February 16, 2024
We told captain Paul that one of the boys with us was having his 13th birthday!  He made it memorable…..we caught fish,...
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FAQs about Mangroveman Charters

Mangroveman Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $415 per group - 3 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 5 (3 hours)
  • US $415 per group - 3 Hour Trip (PM) MAX 5 (3 hours)
  • US $545 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 5 (4 hours)
  • US $545 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) MAX 5 (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Mangroveman Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Air Conditioning Icybreeze cooler cold air via hose PLEASE REQUEST!
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System Blue Tooth Stereo
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Mangroveman Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn spinning reels, Ugly Stick rods)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaned and bagged up)
  • Snacks (small snacks: peanut butter crackers, granola bars)
  • Drinks (Bottled water, various sodas)
  • Fishing License

Mangroveman Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing (Out to 9 miles into the Gulf of Mexico )
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 9 miles, only if the waters are calm)
  • Backcountry Fishing (Mangrove channels of the 10,000 islands)

Mangroveman Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping

Top targeted fish species with Mangroveman Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Permit
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout

Your captain

Paul Craft
Naples, Florida, United States
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225 Customer reviews
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Member since August 2018
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I was born in the panhandle of Florida where fishing and playing in the ocean was a big part of my life. I moved to the Florida Keys when I was 15 and learned all aspects of commercial fishing for about 15 years from long-lining for Shark and Swordfish to Shrimp boats, net boats, Lobster and Crab boats and hook and line fishing for Snapper and Grouper. I have spent most of my life on the water. I have been in the Naples area about 15 years now. I spent 10 years in the Everglades National park as a captain and a naturalist guide, so I have extensive knowledge of the SW Florida Ecosystem. I have been captaining fishing for 6 years in and around Naples Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, but in total, I have been fishing the waters of SW Florida for the last 30 years. Through the many years of travel on the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico, I had many adventures. One of them was rescuing Cuban refugees in the Florida Straits. I want to share my love and experience of fishing and boating with you.

The fish you can target

Black Drum Black Drum
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Permit Permit
Pompano Pompano

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
1988
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Proline
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Out to 9 miles into the Gulf of Mexico
Offshore Fishing
Up to 9 miles, only if the waters are calm
Backcountry Fishing
Mangrove channels of the 10,000 islands

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

Air Conditioning
Icybreeze cooler cold air via hose PLEASE REQUEST!
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Blue Tooth Stereo
Wireless Trolling Motor

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn spinning reels, Ugly Stick rods
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaned and bagged up
Snacks
small snacks: peanut butter crackers, granola bars
Drinks
Bottled water, various sodas
Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
lifejackets available for all ages
You Keep Catch
Captain will fillet catch for customers
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
PayPal

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