Maxed Out Charters – Fort Myers

If you’re looking for some of the best inshore fishing that Fort Myers, Florida has to offer, you’re in the right place. This is exactly what Maxed Out Charters specializes in – providing their customers with unforgettable adventures in shallow and prolific waters of the area.

Captain Billy Williams invites you to join him aboard his 23’ Skeeter bay boat powered by a 250 HP Yamaha V MAX SHO engine. This is a 2019 model and it still has that fresh boat smell! It also has top-notch marine electronics, safety gear, a live bait tank, an ice box, and a wireless trolling motor for quietly sneaking up on fish in the shallows. Bring your fishing buddies or family members along, since it can hold up to 6 anglers comfortably.

You’ll get to choose among a variety of different packages, be it 4, 6, or 8-hour trips. Captain Billy Williams will do everything he can to put you on some of the most attractive species in the area. Snook, Redfish, Seatrout, Snapper, and Sheepshead are on the menu, but the list of your potential catch doesn’t end here.

Top-of-the-line fishing gear is provided by the charter, including live bait and lures. The first mate will gladly clean and fillet your catch after the trip is over. Drinks and fishing licenses are also covered – you just have to show up and Maxed Out Charters will make sure you have an unforgettable trip.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    The captain will take you fishing the smooth shallows, which makes this 4-hour trip perfect for families. Sheepshead, Snapper, Snook, Redfish, Seatrout, and many other amazing species will be on the menu. Depature times are flexible to meet your needs.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    The captain will take you fishing the smooth shallows, which makes this 4-hour trip perfect for families. Sheepshead, Snapper, Snook, Redfish, Seatrout, and many other amazing species will be on the menu.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $700
    This 6-hour trip is dedicated to family fun and catching fish such as Snook, Redfish, Seatrout, Sheepshead, Snapper, and many others. You'll usually be fishing the smooth shallow waters – these trips are both safe and fun.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $900
    There's nothing better than a full day on the water with an experienced captain at the helm. This trip will see you fishing for Snook, Redfish, Seatrout, Snapper, and Sheepshead, among many others. Fill day trips have the option of a bathroom break and lunch at our local waterfront restaurants.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 129 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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WILLIAM M.
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Family Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 23, 2024
I took my 10 year old and 5 year old grandsons out for a half day fishing trip with Captain Billy. I had told him that I didn’t...
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Krystal C.
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Perfect day fishing.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 15, 2024
We took our 2 children (9 & 11) fishing and will have memories for a lifetime.  Great Captain,  so much knowledge and was...
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Mike C.
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GREAT DAY FISHING

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 14, 2024
The captain demonstrated exceptional patience and expertise in assisting us in rectifying certain ingrained habits acquired...
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Chip R.
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Capt. Billy is a Great Guide

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 17, 2024
Capt. Billy gave us a fun filled,  lots of fish caught day.  My teenage son and 4 of his friends caught a variety of Snook,...
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Shawn V.
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Tough fishing but fun

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 7, 2024
Tropical storm Debbie came through on Sunday, the water was dirty and high, and the wind was up.  But we got out,  got some...
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FAQs about Maxed Out Charters – Fort Myers

Maxed Out Charters – Fort Myers offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Maxed Out Charters – Fort Myers, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Maxed Out Charters – Fort Myers include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Maxed Out Charters – Fort Myers offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Maxed Out Charters – Fort Myers offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Popping

Top targeted fish species with Maxed Out Charters – Fort Myers include:
  • Black Drum
  • Permit
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout

Your captain

Billy Williams
Cape Coral, Florida, United States
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Maxed Out Charters is run and operated by Captain Billy Williams. He was born and raised in Fort Myers and has been fishing all his life. Captain Billy has been running charters since 2012 and fishing is his passion. He loves being on the water and sharing his knowledge with both beginners and experienced anglers.

The fish you can target

Black Drum Black Drum
Permit Permit
Pompano Pompano
Redfish Redfish

What the boat is like

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Skeeter
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

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
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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