If you’re looking for a top choice for your Pine Island fishing adventure, Saltyboy Charters is a great way to go! As one of the true island natives and a 5th generation fisherman, 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, 8, or 9-hour expedition. On your line, you can expect to find anything from Snook, Spotted Seatrout, and Redfish to Goliath and Gag Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, sharks, 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!

Note: additional pickup locations are available (barrier islands).



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Fishing Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    US $550
    Start your morning on the water and you can bet it's going to be a good day! You will have 4 hours to catch anything from Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, and Spotted Seatrout to Snook, Blacktip Shark, Gag and Goliath Grouper.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    US $750
    On this 6-hour expedition, you will target Mangrove Snapper, Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, Snook, Sharks, Groupers, and Tarpon. This is the perfect trip for anglers who want a little extra time on the water, a variety of catch, and tasty fish to bring home for dinner.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    US $950
    Spend a whole day fishing the beautiful Gulf of Mexico and greatly increase your chance of catching a wide variety of fish. Whether you'd like to focus on landing a trophy or filling your cooler with delicious keepers, this is the trip for you. This 8-hour trip is great for going after Tarpon when it's in season. You can also expect sizeable Gag and Goliath Grouper, Snook, Spotted Seatrout, and Redfish.
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FAQs about Saltyboy Charter – Pine Island

Saltyboy Charter – Pine Island offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Fishing Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Fishing Trip (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Fishing Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Saltyboy Charter – Pine Island, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Saltyboy Charter – Pine Island include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Saltyboy Charter – Pine Island offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Saltyboy Charter – Pine Island offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Saltyboy Charter – Pine Island include:
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Scotty Darna
Bokeelia, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
101 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Redfish Redfish
Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark

Boat specs

Custom (Bay boat) originally built in 2008, and restored in 2016. Powered by a 200HP Yamaha engine.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

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 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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
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Fishing with Scotty

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Fishing Trip on October 7, 2023
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William M.
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Great Half Day Fishing with Captain Scotty

VERIFIED   Half Day Fishing Trip (PM) on January 26, 2021
My son and I recently completed a perfect half day fishing charter with Captain Scotty Darna of Saltyboy Charters. Captain...
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Kenneth M.
O'Fallon, MO
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Half day Trip with CaptaIn Scotty

VERIFIED   Half Day Fishing Trip (AM) on February 17, 2021
This was the best fishing action day of my life. I caught probably 30 fish including snook, redfish, jack, barracuda, and a...
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CHRISTOPHER M.
Sanibel, Florida
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Lots of Action

VERIFIED   Half Day Fishing Trip (AM) on May 12, 2022
Scott got us out early and it was a good call. We almost immediately started pulling in big Redfish. Everyone in our group...
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6 hour trip with Captain Scotty

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Fishing Trip on January 21, 2022
We had the best time on this trip! Captain Scotty was wonderful. Every spot we went we were catching fish. We would drop the...
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