Runnin The Flats
Runnin The Flats
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There's a fish with your name on it in Naples and Runnin The Flats will help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Robert can tell you all about them.
Top targets include Snook, Tarpon, Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, Blacktip Shark, Bull Shark, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Tripletail, Goliath Grouper, Pompano, and more if you cast your line at the right time of year.
You can expect to do some spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Families making of a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!
Capt. Robert runs a 22' Bay boat that can carry up to 4 passengers. It has a fighting chair, all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.
You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.
You can't go wrong when you bring bottled water, sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks included on board.
Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Runnin The Flats!
There's a fish with your name on it in Naples and Runnin The Flats will help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Robert can tell you all about them.
Top targets include Snook, Tarpon, Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, Blacktip Shark, Bull Shark, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Tripletail, Goliath Grouper, Pompano, and more if you cast your line at the right time of year.
You can expect to do some spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Families making of a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!
Capt. Robert runs a 22' Bay boat that can carry up to 4 passengers. It has a fighting chair, all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.
You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.
You can't go wrong when you bring bottled water, sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks included on board.
Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Runnin The Flats!
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Customer reviews
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Anglers' gallery (65)
What anglers say
All reviews (75)
My family of three (wife and 10-year-old who is an avid fisherman) met Captain Robert at the dock, he was very friendly, helpful and very relaxed and chilled. We spent about 40 minutes getting out to the fishing hole and within five minutes of dropping three lines in we all started to catch trout catfish whiting and croaker. After about an hour, the tide stopped flowing outward, and we enjoyed a beer and waited for the flow to reverse when it did. I caught my first ever shark, a bonnet head shark! It fought like crazy and took about five minutes to land, Rob did the necessary unhooking as he did with all the difficult fish such as the catfish which can leave quite a nasty sting. After another hour, Rob pulled up anchor and we moved to another spot again we were immediately on the fish. We estimate that we caught between 60 and 70 fish between the three of us we lost count. At times all three of us were trying to unhook fish at the same time. Rob was the most relaxed chilled fisherman, which I’m sure helps with the vibe. He knows his stuff. His tackle was great. His boat was fine and we had a great time. I think in future he’ll be taking more shrimp with him because we actually ran out of bait just as our trip was coming to an end and we would’ve benefited from another bag. We did have a heavy rig with a mackerel tail attached in the hopes to catch a big shark but it didn’t happen this time which means we’re going to have to visit Captain Rob again in the near future! Give Rob a try you’ll have an amazing time.
Thank you!
My teenage sons had such a great experience fishing with Captain Rob last year that we we booked another trip with him this year! Once again, everything about our trip was top notch. The boat was fantastic, with a large open fishing platform up front and a spacious comfy shaded area in the back. The fishing equipment was great, and Captain Rob was extremely helpful, patient, and hardworking, wanting to get my sons on as many fish as possible. They caught a good variety of fish and had a great time. Highly recommend Captain Rob and Runnin the Flats!
Thank you! Always great seeing you guys!
Captain Robert took us down the canal and had a couple dolphins surfing behind the boat and put us on fish right from the start. Grandson had a blast and didn't want to stop but he could fish all day as long as he catching fish. Great time
Would recommend to everyone, especially if it’s your first time fishing. Captain Rob is very knowledgeable and helpful to someone who is new to fishing. Had a blast.
Three fishing. one for the first time. She got two bonnet head sharks and a few smaller fish.
FAQs about Runnin The Flats
What are the trip rates for Runnin The Flats?
- US $350 per group - 2.5 Hour Trip – Kids (2 hours)
- US $475 per group - 4 Hour Trip - Multiple Species (4 hours)
- US $525 per group - 5-Hour Trip – Multiple Species (5 hours)
- US $750 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Shark (6 hours)
- US $900 per group - 8 Hour Trip - Full day (8 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - 10 Hour Trip - Extended Full Day (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Runnin The Flats?
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Multimedia system
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
What's included in the trip price with Runnin The Flats?
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks
- Drinks
- Fishing license
What types of fishing does Runnin The Flats offer?
- River fishing (Brackish rivers of the Everglades.)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
What fishing techniques does Runnin The Flats offer?
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift fishing
- Handline
Which fish species can I catch with Runnin The Flats?
- Grouper (Goliath)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Pompano
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Shark (Bull)
- Snook
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
Your captain
Robert Forte invites guests of all age and experience levels to join him in exploring the waters of South Florida. He loves teaching beginners and is also eager to help more experienced anglers improve their skills.
Robert Forte invites guests of all age and experience levels to join him in exploring the waters of South Florida. He loves teaching beginners and is also eager to help more experienced anglers improve their skills.
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
What's included in the trip price
How cancellations work
Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
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
Checks
What’s biting in Naples right now
Grouper (Goliath)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Pompano
Redfish
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Bull)
Snook
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
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