Nauti Knots Charters
Select your trip

Nauti Knots Charters

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Map of Captiva, FL, United States
15183 Captiva Drive
Captiva, FL, United States
Trips & prices
Targeted species
What's included
Boat info
Reviews
Contact captain

Nauti Knots Charters is located in Captiva and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Ken will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 6 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Spotted Seatrout, Grouper, and Permit, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, bottom fishing, jigging and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 25’ Tidewater boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat comes with a ice box, fighting chair and wireless trolling motor.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Nauti Knots Charters.

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Fighting Chair

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore Adventure
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $700
    Targeting some of the best inshore fishing that SWFL has to offer.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Shelling
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $750
    This is a full day of relaxation adventure and a great time for the family. We will visit multiple locations throughout Southwest Florida and enjoy the beautiful scenery and some of the best shelling any beach can find. Have a fantastic lunch at Cabbage Key!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Inshore Adventure
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $900
    Fishing for inshore species
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip–Boca Grande Pass Tarpon
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jun 15
    US $1,100
    During the months of May - June we will be only offering this trip. You will get a chance at a fish of a lifetime while fishing in the world famous Boca Grande Pass!!!
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Inshore Adventure
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,200
    Fishing for inshore species

FAQs about Nauti Knots Charters

Nauti Knots Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore Adventure (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Shelling (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore Adventure (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip–Boca Grande Pass Tarpon (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Inshore Adventure (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Nauti Knots Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
Trips booked with Nauti Knots Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Fishing License
Nauti Knots Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
Nauti Knots Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Nauti Knots Charters include:
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Ken Mercer
Captiva, Florida, United States
11 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2019
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!

About this listing

Targeted species

Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Permit Permit
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Tidewater (Bay boat) originally built in 2018. Powered by a 300HP Yamaha 300hp engine.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
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
Report listing

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
PayPal
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

Captiva Fishing Calendar

Loading Fish Calendar!
Please Wait...

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 2 reviews
See details
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (2)
December fishing trip
December fishing trip
Angler rating
1
0
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Recommend this charter
50%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
3 of 3 reviews
Peter A.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  May 18, 2024
The charter operator canceled 31 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Lamar M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

December fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Inshore Adventure on December 28, 2021
Lamar M. recommends Nauti Knots Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Lamar M. recommends Nauti Knots Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Jeff G.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 25, 2021
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  • Settings