Saltyboy Charters 

5.0
(7 reviews)
 Pine Island Road, Bokeelia, FL 33993, United States–

Saltyboy Charters 

Bokeelia, FL, United States
–
24 ft
5
5.0
(7 reviews)

If you're looking for a top choice for your island fishing adventure, Saltyboy Charters is a good way to go! As one of the true island natives and a 5th generation angler, Captain Scotty Darna has built a reputation for always catching quality fish. He is also knowledgeable of the area and local wildlife.

You will spend your fishing expedition on a spacious 24' bay boat that was custom-built by the captain himself to be a lean fishing machine. The vessel is rigged with a 150 HP Yamaha engine and has plenty of room to accommodate up to 5 anglers.

On board, you'll find excellent navigational electronics, plenty of comfortable seating, and a live bait well. Capt. Scotty will provide all the necessary fishing equipment for the trip, as well as fishing licenses for his guests. After your trip, you will get your catch cleaned and filleted, which means you can savor it for dinner.

There's a variety of trips to choose from, and depending on your preferences, you can choose a 4, 6, or 8-hour expedition. On your line, you can expect to find anything from Snook, Spotted Seatrout, and Redfish to Goliath and Gag Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Shark, and Tarpon. There's something for everyone in these waters, and your guide will do his best to put you on a great catch.

Whether you're a seasoned angler or you're just discovering the beauty of fishing, a day out with Saltyboy Charters will be the one to remember. Pack your favorite snacks, drinks, and sunscreen, and Capt. Scotty will take you to the best fish hideouts in Pine Island Sound!

If you're looking for a top choice for your island fishing adventure, Saltyboy Charters is a good way to go! As one of the true island natives and a 5th generation angler, Captain Scotty Darna has built a reputation for always catching quality fish. He is also knowledgeable of the area and local wildlife.

You will spend your fishing expedition on a spacious 24' bay boat that was custom-built by the captain himself to be a lean fishing machine. The vessel is rigged with a 150 HP Yamaha engine and has plenty of room to accommodate up to 5 anglers.

On board, you'll find excellent navigational electronics, plenty of comfortable seating, and a live bait well. Capt. Scotty will provide all the necessary fishing equipment for the trip, as well as fishing licenses for his guests. After your trip, you will get your catch cleaned and filleted, which means you can savor it for dinner.

There's a variety of trips to choose from, and depending on your preferences, you can choose a 4, 6, or 8-hour expedition. On your line, you can expect to find anything from Snook, Spotted Seatrout, and Redfish to Goliath and Gag Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Shark, and Tarpon. There's something for everyone in these waters, and your guide will do his best to put you on a great catch.

Whether you're a seasoned angler or you're just discovering the beauty of fishing, a day out with Saltyboy Charters will be the one to remember. Pack your favorite snacks, drinks, and sunscreen, and Capt. Scotty will take you to the best fish hideouts in Pine Island Sound!

Scotty Darna
Captain
Scotty Darna
16 years of experience
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Aug 1
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Jun 2
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Jul 1
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

5.0
7 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Reviews (7)

  • Beverly Turbin
    Beverly Turbin
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    Dolphin Trip

    Sightseeing/Dolphin Tour on February 16, 2019 • 5 adults

    Scott had dolphins swimming right up to the side of the boat and jumping behind the boat multiple times. The kids and us adults were all amazed, and his knowledge of them was fascinating as well. He was so approachable and very patient with our 3 kids, they haven’t stopped talking about it since

  • John Mueller
    John Mueller
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Scotty

    Half Day Trip (AM) on February 4, 2022 • 2 adults

    Great trip, great guide, lots of fish. Would highly recommend

  • Sean Harrigan
    Sean Harrigan
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2021
    4.7
    Verified

    Great experience

    Half Day Trip (AM) on April 30, 2021 • 4 adults

    Super nice. And knowledgeable captain who arrived early fully equipped. Big morning of snook fishing priori to hitting a wreck where we hit grouper, cobia a jack and a shark. Kept his contact information as I will absolutely call him again. Highly recommend.

  • William Drummond
    William Drummond
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day

    Half Day Trip (PM) on February 25, 2021 • 1 adult

    What an awesome captain had a great time got me on fish quick. We were able to catch Red fish, Snook, real nice Speckled trout.

  • Cheryl Russo
    Cheryl Russo
    Member since 2019
    5.0

    Half Day with a great guide

    Half Day Trip (AM) on January 9, 2019

    We had such a great day with Scotty! Started out with him picking us up right at the dock of the hotel we were staying at. We have been on charters with other captains in the area and caught so much more this trip and had such a better experience, we had a some big trophy fish for pics and a bunch to take home for a fish fry . Can’t wait to go again but next time for a whole day!

  • Alicia Miller
    Alicia Miller
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    February fishing trip

    3/4 Day Trip on February 26, 2021 • 2 adults
  • Charlotte Hudgins
    Charlotte Hudgins
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2020
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    February fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) on February 28, 2020 • 3 adults • 1 child

Rating

5.0
7 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (7)

Showing 1 – 5 of 8 reviews
John Mueller
John Mueller
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Scotty
Half Day Trip (AM) on February 4, 2022 • 2 adults

Great trip, great guide, lots of fish. Would highly recommend

Cornelia Carr
Cornelia Carr
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
The captain canceled
August 29, 2026

The charter operator canceled 40 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

Sean Harrigan
Sean Harrigan
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2021
4.7
Verified
Great experience
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 30, 2021 • 4 adults

Super nice. And knowledgeable captain who arrived early fully equipped. Big morning of snook fishing priori to hitting a wreck where we hit grouper, cobia a jack and a shark. Kept his contact information as I will absolutely call him again. Highly recommend.

William  Drummond
William Drummond
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
Half day
Half Day Trip (PM) on February 25, 2021 • 1 adult

What an awesome captain had a great time got me on fish quick. We were able to catch Red fish, Snook, real nice Speckled trout.

Cheryl Russo
Cheryl Russo
Member since 2019
5.0
Half Day with a great guide
Half Day Trip (AM) on January 9, 2019

We had such a great day with Scotty! Started out with him picking us up right at the dock of the hotel we were staying at. We have been on charters with other captains in the area and caught so much more this trip and had such a better experience, we had a some big trophy fish for pics and a bunch to take home for a fish fry . Can’t wait to go again but next time for a whole day!

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Redfish

FAQs about Saltyboy Charters

Saltyboy Charters 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 $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Saltyboy Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Saltyboy Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
Saltyboy Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Saltyboy Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Saltyboy Charters include:
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Scotty Darna
Scotty Darna
Bokeelia, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
103 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2019
Captain Scotty Darna is a fifth-generation angler born and raised on Pine Island. To him, being on the water comes as naturally as breathing. Capt. Scotty has been a guide for the past decade and has no plans of changing this. While he's best at putting people on the fish, Capt. Scotty also has a huge passion for fishing tournaments and he surely has some amazing stories to tell you.
Scotty Darna
Scotty Darna
1
reports
103
reviews
2019
member since
~1h
response
Captain Scotty Darna is a fifth-generation angler born and raised on Pine Island. To him, being on the water comes as naturally as breathing. Capt. Scotty has been a guide for the past decade and has no plans of changing this. While he's best at putting people on the fish, Capt. Scotty also has a huge passion for fishing tournaments and he surely has some amazing stories to tell you.

The fish you can target

Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2008
Restored in
2016
Boat manufacturer
Custom
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Spinning

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
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.
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What the listing policies are

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
All ages welcome, life jackets provided
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

What’s biting in Bokeelia right now

Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Goliath)Grouper (Goliath)
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Bull)Shark (Bull)
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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