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Coastal Cracker Fishing Adventures is a light tackle sportfishing charter service, introducing anglers to Southwest Florida’s extensive inshore fishing potential and some of its most sought-after gamefish. Captain Douglas Padgett operates a 20ft vessel, equipped with standard navigational electronics and fish targeting tools such as GPS and Fishfinder, with a maximum passenger capacity of 4.
Captain Padgett specializes in light tackle and fly fishing on his trips, primarily targeting species like Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Cobia, Snapper, Grouper, variety of shark species and many others. He offers 5, 8 and 10-hour packages for anglers of all skill levels and fishing preferences. His 10-hour trips are usually focused on catching prized game fish such as Tarpon, Shark and even the infamous Goliath Grouper.
All fishing equipment required for tackling Southwest Florida’s game fish are provided by Captain Padgett, as well as both lures and live bait. While you’re free to practice catch and release on your fishing trip, if you’d like to keep your catch, the Captain will be happy to provide you with a complimentary cleaning and bagging of your fish once you return to the dock. Florida fishing licenses for all occupants of the boat are covered by the Coastal Cracker.
Coastal Cracker Fishing Adventures is a light tackle sportfishing charter service, introducing anglers to Southwest Florida’s extensive inshore fishing potential and some of its most sought-after gamefish. Captain Douglas Padgett operates a 20ft ve
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Backcountry () originally built in 2002. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha F150 engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, there is a 4% fee.
About the Captain
Member since December 2014
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4.89 out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
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VERIFIED Went fishing on February 27, 2017
Right from the start we knew we were in for a great day with Captain Doug and were not disappointed. We caught our limit of Spotted Seatrout within the first two hours. Captain Doug knew where to go and when we got there he told us exactly where to cast our lines and most often it led to a strike and a caught fish. You could tell that his only objective was to provide the absolute best customer experience he could and he delivered in spades. Will definitely do it again and again.
Fished February 2017
Fished February 27, 2017Replied to this review on March 6, 2017
I enjoyed their enthusiasm and appreciation for the nature and scenery of our area as well as fishing really hard.
Imants Saksons recommends Coastal Cracker Fishing Adventures
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Replied to this review on March 6, 2017
I enjoyed their enthusiasm and appreciation for the nature and scenery of our area as well as fishing really hard.

VERIFIED Went fishing on September 7, 2016
Captain Doug was very helpful and friendly. He was very knowledgable about the area and fish and was very willing to give the experience you want. When I’m in the area I will definitely go within captain Doug and I would recommend that anyone in the area go with him!
Fished September 2016
Fished September 7, 2016Replied to this review on September 8, 2016
Very fun day. An enjoyable time with good people. Thanks again
Joshua Shumway recommends Coastal Cracker Fishing Adventures
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Replied to this review on September 8, 2016
Very fun day. An enjoyable time with good people. Thanks again

VERIFIED Went fishing on April 12, 2016
Wonderful
Fished April 2016
Fished April 12, 2016Replied to this review on April 18, 2016
Sharon and Skip were very fun to be with.. We had a nice weather day even though the fish didn’t cooperate as planned.. We did boat a few nice fish and had a nice time ..
Sharon Rish recommends Coastal Cracker Fishing Adventures
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Replied to this review on April 18, 2016
Sharon and Skip were very fun to be with.. We had a nice weather day even though the fish didn’t cooperate as planned.. We did boat a few nice fish and had a nice time ..
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