Nelson’s Nautical Charters 

5.0/5 (26 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Vanderbilt Drive 13535, Naples, FL 34110, United States

Nelson’s Nautical Charters 

 
State licensed
5.0/5 (26 reviews)
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Vanderbilt Drive 13535
Naples, FL, United States

Fort Myers Place is one of the best spots in the whole of the US for inshore and nearshore fishing. Step aboard Nelson’s Nautical Charters and explore the flats, backcountry, reefs, and wrecks, as you go after tough-fighting and delicious fish. There’s something for everyone aboard as experienced anglers will relish the chance to battle it out with some prized fish, and beginners can get hooked!

Captain Steven Nelson is the man to get you on the fish and to give you a helping hand. Hailing from the Florida Keys, his whole life has revolved around the water. He loves getting out fishing every day, and invites you to join him on the weekends. He hopes to give you a once-in-a-lifetime experience, filling the boat and putting a smile on your face.

His 23’ Carolina Skiff is the perfect vessel for these shallow waters. Light and nimble, she’ll take you to spots that few others can manage. Up to 4 guests are welcome to make yourselves at home. Bring your own drinks and snacks aboard and plug into the multimedia system and blast your tunes throughout the day.

Using the latest rods and reels, along with live bait, you’ll get to troll, bottom fish, drift fish, and even make use of popping corks to lure your target. Tough-fighting Sharks and Snook will give even the most experienced angler a run for their money. It won’t be easy to fill the boat either. Snappers, Groupers, Redfish, Trout, Sheepshead, and Mackerel promise a tough fight to take their meat home with you.

At the end of the trip, Capt. Steven will clean and fillet your catch, so you’re good to cook up your fish right away. Savor the taste of a successful day out long into the night, and beyond! Everything you need for a productive day is waiting on board. Let Nelson’s Nautical Charters take you away to the fishing trip of your dreams!

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Rating

5.0
26 reviews
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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Carolyn Kirby
Carolyn Kirby
Miami, FL
5.0
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Half day trip
4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 11, 20202 adults
We had an excellent fishing trip with Nelson’s. Our captain was on time and very friendly, genuinely caring if we had a good day or not. We launched from the dock and the boat was comfortable and spacious. We had room for our food and drinks, and our captain made sure our seats were dry from the nights rain. We were fishing in less than 15 min from launch and had snappers on in no time. He had both live and frozen bait and plenty of poles rigged. We moved from the snapper spot after a while and quickly found mackerel trolling. After catching quite a few there, we hit a reef or two and had more fish on. Overall, a great charter and a very friendly captain. Would highly recommend and would book again.
Response from Captain
September 13, 2020
Thanks for coming out!
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Larry Brock
Larry Brock
Fort Myers, Florida
5.0
Verified
5 Hour Inshore Fishing Trip
5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 25, 20202 adults
My son and I did the 5 hour inshore fishing trip on June 25, 2020 and had a great time. It was our first time fishing in Florida and Captain Steve was very patient with us. We caught a variety of fish - mangrove snapper, snook, grunts, ladyfish - even some catfish at the dock while Captain Steve went to get more live baith. Captain Steve was awesome and had us catching fish within minutes. As an added bonus, we even had time to do a little offshore fishing and we caught enough for my son to have a nice fish lunch. It was a great day and I highly recommend Captain Steve. He knew a lot about this area and he knew where the fish were.
Response from Captain
June 28, 2020
Thanks for the good review! Looking forward to taking y’all out again!
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Renee Soltis
Renee Soltis
Minnetrista, MN
5.0
Verified
Amazing fishing and boating adventure - highlight of our trip!
4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 22, 20201 adult3 children
Captain Steven is the best - just ask any of my kiddos :) He took us and our little pup on an awesome half day of fishing and boating! Within 5 minutes of reaching the first fishing spot we all had caught something. We caught numerous species of fish including sheepshead, snook, snapper and more. Captain Steven also brought us to a shelling island for us to explore and swim while he filleted and bagged our “keepers” to be all ready for grilling. While arranging our trip Captain Steven responded to all my emails right away and was even able to find a different boat launch to meet us at that was closer to where we were staying. We will definitely book another trip next time we come down. Thanks for the great day and tasty fish!
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Response from Captain
May 23, 2020
Thank you for the great review! I look forward to seeing ya’ll again in the future!
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John Ives
John Ives
Riverview, Florida
5.0
Verified
5-hour trip
5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 22, 20205 adults
Captain Steve medicine the doc 15 minutes early. Had us all loaded in the boat and on our way within minutes. We started catching fish at the very first place we stopped. We didn't stop catching fish all day. He moved from spot to spot to put us on different species of fish. He was laid back, fun, and easy going. He was very knowledgeable about the area as well as the general wildlife and marine animals and taught us a lot. We will definitely book with Steve again
Response from Captain
July 23, 2020
Thanks for coming out! Look forward to having y’all again!
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Ellen Dileo
Ellen Dileo
Bonita Springs, Florida
5.0
Verified
Sea Chaser at it's Best
5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 2, 20204 adults
What an awesome day out on Captain Steve's Sea Chaser! He took us to some hot spots and can't believe the wide variety of fish we were able to catch. Captain Steve provided an excellent experience for the group of 4 of us. He was very accommodating as well as knowledgeable. He provided great tips and made our 5-hour fishing experience on his fantastic boat a memorable one. We definitely want to come back to Nelson's Nautical Charters!
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Response from Captain
September 4, 2020
Thanks for coming out! Y’all were awesome!
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US $425
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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US $500
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US $500
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5 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
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US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

5.0
26 reviews
5
25
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (23)

Half day with Captain Steven
Half day with Captain Steven
Half Day with Steve
Half Day with Steve
Half Day with Steve
Wonderful Day !!
+17

All reviews (26)

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Showing 15 of 26 reviews
Carolyn Kirby
Carolyn Kirby
Miami, FL
5.0
Verified
Half day trip
4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 11, 20202 adults
We had an excellent fishing trip with Nelson’s. Our captain was on time and very friendly, genuinely caring if we had a good day or not. We launched from the dock and the boat was comfortable and spacious. We had room for our food and drinks, and our captain made sure our seats were dry from the nights rain. We were fishing in less than 15 min from launch and had snappers on in no time. He had both live and frozen bait and plenty of poles rigged. We moved from the snapper spot after a while and quickly found mackerel trolling. After catching quite a few there, we hit a reef or two and had more fish on. Overall, a great charter and a very friendly captain. Would highly recommend and would book again.
Response from Captain
September 13, 2020
Thanks for coming out!
0
Larry Brock
Larry Brock
Fort Myers, Florida
5.0
Verified
5 Hour Inshore Fishing Trip
5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 25, 20202 adults
My son and I did the 5 hour inshore fishing trip on June 25, 2020 and had a great time. It was our first time fishing in Florida and Captain Steve was very patient with us. We caught a variety of fish - mangrove snapper, snook, grunts, ladyfish - even some catfish at the dock while Captain Steve went to get more live baith. Captain Steve was awesome and had us catching fish within minutes. As an added bonus, we even had time to do a little offshore fishing and we caught enough for my son to have a nice fish lunch. It was a great day and I highly recommend Captain Steve. He knew a lot about this area and he knew where the fish were.
Response from Captain
June 28, 2020
Thanks for the good review! Looking forward to taking y’all out again!
0
Renee Soltis
Renee Soltis
Minnetrista, MN
5.0
Verified
Amazing fishing and boating adventure - highlight of our trip!
4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 22, 20201 adult3 children
Captain Steven is the best - just ask any of my kiddos :) He took us and our little pup on an awesome half day of fishing and boating! Within 5 minutes of reaching the first fishing spot we all had caught something. We caught numerous species of fish including sheepshead, snook, snapper and more. Captain Steven also brought us to a shelling island for us to explore and swim while he filleted and bagged our “keepers” to be all ready for grilling. While arranging our trip Captain Steven responded to all my emails right away and was even able to find a different boat launch to meet us at that was closer to where we were staying. We will definitely book another trip next time we come down. Thanks for the great day and tasty fish!
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Response from Captain
May 23, 2020
Thank you for the great review! I look forward to seeing ya’ll again in the future!
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John Ives
John Ives
Riverview, Florida
5.0
Verified
5-hour trip
5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 22, 20205 adults
Captain Steve medicine the doc 15 minutes early. Had us all loaded in the boat and on our way within minutes. We started catching fish at the very first place we stopped. We didn't stop catching fish all day. He moved from spot to spot to put us on different species of fish. He was laid back, fun, and easy going. He was very knowledgeable about the area as well as the general wildlife and marine animals and taught us a lot. We will definitely book with Steve again
Response from Captain
July 23, 2020
Thanks for coming out! Look forward to having y’all again!
0
Ellen Dileo
Ellen Dileo
Bonita Springs, Florida
5.0
Verified
Sea Chaser at it's Best
5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 2, 20204 adults
What an awesome day out on Captain Steve's Sea Chaser! He took us to some hot spots and can't believe the wide variety of fish we were able to catch. Captain Steve provided an excellent experience for the group of 4 of us. He was very accommodating as well as knowledgeable. He provided great tips and made our 5-hour fishing experience on his fantastic boat a memorable one. We definitely want to come back to Nelson's Nautical Charters!
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Response from Captain
September 4, 2020
Thanks for coming out! Y’all were awesome!
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FAQs about Nelson’s Nautical Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2004
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Carolina Skiff
Boat type
Catamaran

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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