Nauti Knots Charters
Nauti Knots Charters
Choose Pine Island Sound as your next fishing destination and book an adventure with Nauti Knots Charters! Captain Ken Mercer is an expert in Southwest Florida fishing, a tournament angler, and proud philanthropist. On his trips, you'll combine light tackle, shallow water, and nearshore fishing for explosive strikes and drag-pulling fun!
Capt. Ken is eager to show you what it's all about! He invites you on his brand new 25' Tidewater bay boat, powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine, reaching some of the best fishing spots that Pine Island and Charlote Harbor have to offer. The boat comes with a Minn Kota trolling motor, allowing you to approach unsuspecting inshore species quietly and discreetly.
Top-of-the-range gear is supplied on board as well, including a Dual Power-Pole anchoring system, Simrad electronics, and 13 Fishing rods and reels. There is also plenty of dry storage for all your personal items and you'll have a cooler for your snacks and drinks. The boat accommodates up to 6 guests, everyone can fish at the same time, and kids of all ages are welcome!
Capt. Ken will take you fishing after some of the most sought-after inshore species of western Florida. This includes Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Speckled Trout, and more. You'll also have the opportunity to target various Shark species, Goliath Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Tripletail, and Jack Crevalle.
Capt. Ken specializes in fly fishing as well. If you'd like to give it a go, bring or rent your own gear and he'll take you to some of the most productive backcountry flats along the coast.
You'll use live bait and artificial lures to attract all these target species and more, depending on the conditions and your preferences. Top-quality rods and reels, as well as your fishing license, are included in the price, so just come straight to the dock ready for action. Book your trip today and let Nauti Knots Charters show you the time of your life!
Choose Pine Island Sound as your next fishing destination and book an adventure with Nauti Knots Charters! Captain Ken Mercer is an expert in Southwest Florida fishing, a tournament angler, and proud philanthropist. On his trips, you'll combine light tackle, shallow water, and nearshore fishing for explosive strikes and drag-pulling fun!
Capt. Ken is eager to show you what it's all about! He invites you on his brand new 25' Tidewater bay boat, powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine, reaching some of the best fishing spots that Pine Island and Charlote Harbor have to offer. The boat comes with a Minn Kota trolling motor, allowing you to approach unsuspecting inshore species quietly and discreetly.
Top-of-the-range gear is supplied on board as well, including a Dual Power-Pole anchoring system, Simrad electronics, and 13 Fishing rods and reels. There is also plenty of dry storage for all your personal items and you'll have a cooler for your snacks and drinks. The boat accommodates up to 6 guests, everyone can fish at the same time, and kids of all ages are welcome!
Capt. Ken will take you fishing after some of the most sought-after inshore species of western Florida. This includes Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Speckled Trout, and more. You'll also have the opportunity to target various Shark species, Goliath Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Tripletail, and Jack Crevalle.
Capt. Ken specializes in fly fishing as well. If you'd like to give it a go, bring or rent your own gear and he'll take you to some of the most productive backcountry flats along the coast.
You'll use live bait and artificial lures to attract all these target species and more, depending on the conditions and your preferences. Top-quality rods and reels, as well as your fishing license, are included in the price, so just come straight to the dock ready for action. Book your trip today and let Nauti Knots Charters show you the time of your life!
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Nauti Knots Charters did an excellent job treating us to a day of fun, sun, and fishing! Caught crevalle jack, snook, grouper, and red fish! Great experience, highly recommend Captian Ken and his crew!
Thank you for the review. I had a great time with you and your family. See you next time.
What an amazing day out on the water with Captain Ken Mercer. He knows where the bait is to put you in good position to get a early start on catching the big ones. He has all the tricks to get the snook, redfish, and trout bite. He also can put you on some other amazing species! Very fun Captain good with kids. The boat was amazing grade equipment setup for all types of fishing very comfortable ride and safe. I'm already planning my second trip with Ken! ps. the picture is of my personal best redfish 31 in.
Thanks you for the review. I look goward to fishing with you again
Being local, I normally I fish shoreline and by kayak, but one day i thought I'd treat myself to a charter. Called up Captain Ken, booked a charter and he put me on fish immediately. SUPER clean boat, fresh bait, new tackle. Not only did I catch my personal best snook, but also my personal best tripletail! Don't hesitate to book with Captain Ken, well worth it! I will be booking again 100%. AAA all around experience.
Thank you for the review. I look forward to fishing with you again
Some guides help you catch a lot of fish. Some guides are fun to fish with and be out on the water with all day. Some have really nice boats, tackle and equipment. It can be hard to find one that has it all though. Ken is one of those guys. Really had a great time catching snook, redfish, trout and tarpon! Highly recommend for a great day of catching.
Thank you for the review! I look forward to fishing with you again
FAQs about Nauti Knots Charters
- US $900 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,200 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day – Boca Grande Pass Tarpon (6 hours)
- US $1,600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Boca Grande- Tarpon 8hrs (8 hours)
- Fighting chair
- GPS Simrad
- Fishfinder Simrad
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor Minn Kota
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- First mate
- Fishing license
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Spinning
- Fly fishing (Please bring your own fly gear )
- Drift fishing
- Handline
- Cobia
- Grouper (Goliath)
- Jack Crevalle
- Ladyfish
- Redfish
- Shark (Bull)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
Your captain
Captain Ken Mercer has been fishing since a very young age and it's always been his #1 passion. He specializes in handlining, spinning, bottom fishing, drifting, and fly fishing and takes his customers above reefs and wrecks, as well as flats fishing in shallow waters. Besides being a jack-of-all-trades on the boat, Capt. Ken is a tournament fisherman and philanthropist as well. He participates in charitable competitions, such as the Pediatric Cancer Tournament in Tampa and Cast for Kids in Port Charlotte. When he's not giving back to the community, Ken is most likely with clients, showing them the time of their lives! Get ready for an adventure, book your trip today, and get ready to catch some amazing fish in Bokeelia, FL!
Captain Ken Mercer has been fishing since a very young age and it's always been his #1 passion. He specializes in handlining, spinning, bottom fishing, drifting, and fly fishing and takes his customers above reefs and wrecks, as well as flats fishing in shallow waters. Besides being a jack-of-all-trades on the boat, Capt. Ken is a tournament fisherman and philanthropist as well. He participates in charitable competitions, such as the Pediatric Cancer Tournament in Tampa and Cast for Kids in Port Charlotte. When he's not giving back to the community, Ken is most likely with clients, showing them the time of their lives! Get ready for an adventure, book your trip today, and get ready to catch some amazing fish in Bokeelia, FL!
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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.
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What’s biting in Bokeelia right now
Cobia
Grouper (Goliath)
Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish
Redfish
Snapper (Mangrove)
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
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