Runnin The Flats

4.9/5 (73 reviews)

State licensed

Newport Drive 525, Naples, FL 34114, United States–

Runnin The Flats

State licensed

4.9/5 (73)

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Angler's Choice

Newport Drive 525

Naples, FL, United States

Trips & prices Targeted species Boat info What's biting What's included Contact captain

Trips & prices What's included Targeted species Boat info Reviews Contact captain

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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!

Rating

4.9

73 reviews

4.8

Boat & equipment

4.9

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (64)

+58

What anglers say

100%

Great experience

100%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

95%

Recommended

92%

Caught fish

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Kari Platts

5.0

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Best ever day fishing!

6 Hour Trip – Shark on January 6, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

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.

Response from Captain

January 7, 2026

Thank you!

Dianna Berube

5.0

Verified

Another Great Trip With Runnin The Flats!

5-Hour Trip – Multiple Species on November 2, 2025 • 3 adults

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!

Response from Captain

November 6, 2025

Thank you! Always great seeing you guys!

Joseph Freeman

5.0

Verified

Amazing experience!

6 Hour Trip – Shark on June 7, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child

Took my 10 year old (an aspiring marine biologist) and my parents out on a 6-hour shark tour. Capt. Rob was a fantastic guide. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We saw manatee, saltwater crocodile, caught tons of fish and several sharks including bonnethead, bull and nurse sharks (my son’s favorite of the day). Cannot recommend Fishin’ the Flats enough! We will definitely be back soon!

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Response from Captain

June 7, 2025

Thank you!

Paul Claseman

5.0

Verified

Great 2.5 hour trip!

2.5 Hour Trip – Kids on July 18, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child

Rob was great. The kids thought he was super nice and helpful. We learned a lot too and he took us where the fish were biting. We caught multiple different species. The boat made it easy to move around to fish. We even got to see some playful dolphins up close too. Highly recommend this trip and guide.

Keith Russell

5.0

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New

beautiful natural setting

5-Hour Trip – Multiple Species on January 18, 2026 • 3 adults

Three fishing. one for the first time. She got two bonnet head sharks and a few smaller fish.

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2.5 Hour Trip – Kids

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2 Hour Trip

starts at 9:00 AM

US $350