​If you’re looking for a fun-filled​ day on the water with unforgettable memories, you’re at the right place with Top Slot Fishing Charters. Captain Dayron Plana fishes the inshore and nearshore waters all over beautiful southwest Florida. Hop aboard anywhere from Boca Grande, to Fort Myers, Matlacha, Sanibel, Cape Coral, or Captiva. Pick up locations can be arranged with Capt. Dayron.

Pristine mangrove shorelines, shallow flats, ​and miles of sandy beaches are a stone’s​ throw from the boat ramp. As a local, Capt. Dayron will guide you to the most lucrative spots​. From beginners to avid anglers, you’ll have all the help you need to land your next trophy catch.

Make yourself comfortable aboard the 2018 23’ Skeeter bay boat, powered by a 250 HP Yamaha​ outboard engine. The aggressive V Hull design will make for a smooth ride. The boat is equipped with the latest electronics, a trolling motor, and a power pole, to help you sneak up to the fish​ as quietly and close as possible. There is also be a cooler loaded with ice and waters, so all you need to bring is a snack, your favorite beverage, and lots of energy.

No matter your experience level or age, Capt. Dayron will make sure you have a memorable time on the water. Target some staple inshore gamefish, including Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Trout, and many more. Nearshore reefs and wrecks are also filled with many drag-screaming and rod-bending sport fish, such as Amberjacks, Snappers, and Groupers. If you want to test your endurance and skills, we can accommodate a deep sea offshore fishing trip as well.

Capt. Dayron will be thrilled to show your kids, family, and friends a piece of our little tucked away paradise. Eco-tours​ and sunset trips are also available​.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $550
    Spend your morning fishing the rich inshore waters. Target Snook, Redfish, Trout and even Tarpon when in season. 4-hour trips trips cater to those looking to get a piece of the action while having enough time to relax the rest of the day. It is also perfect for young kids who are being introduced to fishing for the first time, to seasoned anglers looking for a quick fix.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $550
    This 4-hour trip is ideal to introduce yourselves, or the kids, to fishing for the first time. Experienced anglers will also relish these trips, though, going after a range of exciting inshore species. Target Snook, Redfish, Trout and even Tarpon when in season, among many more, for an exhilarating battle, and rewarding catch to take home.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $750
    Spend 6 hours inshore and/or nearshore fishing. Depending on what species you'd like to catch, as well as the seasons, we will plan accordingly. Inshore species include Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, and Trout. The nearshore fisheries extend from Snappers to Groupers, to Amberjacks, Cobia, and Sharks. All trips are catered to the customer, so let the captain know if you'd like to relax at any point.
  • Private trip
    Trophy Tarpon!
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $900
    This trip will cater solely to Tarpon aka The Silver King. Tarpon is the ultimate sports fish. They can grow up to 200lbs, fight hard and put on a great air show as the leap their entire bodies out the water. We will use a variety of baits to optimize our success with the king.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,000
    8 hours provides plenty of time to get to numerous sweet spots, and reel in plenty of fish. Bring lunch and sunscreen because this trip is action-packed all day. Whether it's inshore or nearshore fishing, or maybe a combination of the two, rods will be bending, reels will be screaming, and memories made. Target all of the staple inshore and nearshore gamefish, from Snook and Redfish, to Grouper and Amberjacks.
  • Private trip
    Trophy Tarpon!!
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,200
    This trip will cater solely to Tarpon aka The Silver King. Tarpon is the ultimate sports fish. They can grow up to 200lbs, fight hard and put on a great air show as the leap their entire bodies out the water. We will use a variety of baits to optimize our success with the king.
  • Private trip
    Trophy Tarpon!
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,500
    This trip will cater solely to Tarpon aka The Silver King. Tarpon is the ultimate sports fish. They can grow up to 200lbs, fight hard and put on a great air show as the leap their entire bodies out the water. We will use a variety of baits to optimize our success with the king.
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FAQs about Top Slot Fishing Charters

Top Slot Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Trophy Tarpon! (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Trophy Tarpon!! (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Trophy Tarpon! (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Top Slot Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Top Slot Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano)
  • Live Bait (Prepared before the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Warer and ice)
  • Fishing License

Top Slot Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Top Slot Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing (Bring your own equipment)
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Top Slot Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Meet the Captain

Dayron Plana
Captiva, Florida, United States
4 Fishing Reports
127 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
Member since November 2018
My passion for ocean life came to me at a young age. Born in Cuba, I was always surrounded by water. Our yearly family vacations were spent at a beach house. We would dive, snorkel and fish all day. Fast forward 25 years and I am still fascinated with marine life and all the wildlife that surrounds it. I decided to take a leap into becoming a fishing guide because there is no better office than one behind the helm. Now I get to share my passion with others as we make everlasting memories. Nothing better!

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

Boat specs

Skeeter (Bay boat) originally built in 2018. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Bring your own equipment
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano
Live Bait
Prepared before the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Warer and ice
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days 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.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Ken M.
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Great Guide Excellent Experience

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on March 18, 2024
Dayron put us on the finish all day. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend for a great experience and overall awesome...
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Josie R.
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It was amazing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 22, 2023
It was so fun out on the boat. The captain was spectacular and a get person to hang around. He ultimately made the trip super...
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Christopher K.
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Enjoyed our trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 11, 2023
We caught a mixture of fish, we could have caught snook all day! Really enjoyed bending reels and the captain was knowledgeable...
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Greg Q.
Lehigh Acres, Florida
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Awesome fishing experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 27, 2023
My daughter and I booked a trip with Capt. Dayron who took us out on a half day excursion.  The man did not disappoint and...
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Michael E. M.
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Catching during a Tough Bite !

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 16, 2023
Captain Dayron knew exactly where we needed to be with the heat being unusual making it a tough bite. Provided terrific options...
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