Hemingway Fishing Adventures 

4.8
(198 reviews)
 Gulf Shore Boulevard North 4500, Naples, FL 34103, United States–

Hemingway Fishing Adventures 

Naples, FL, United States
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35 ft
4
4.8
(198 reviews)

Hemingway Fishing Adventures invites you to explore the beautiful waters out of Naples, Florida. Captain Forrest Vincent Hemmingway, or 'Capt. Vince,' offers half and full-day trips for anglers of all ages and skill levels. Families with children are especially welcome to join in the adventure, so that the whole family can get hooked.

Enjoy your trip aboard a 24' Seachaser center console. Explore the choppier seas or float in shallow waters. Whether you want to venture further out up to nine miles offshore to catch King Mackerel, Snapper, and Grouper or chase Redfish and Snook in the backcountry, the boat will provide a flexible platform for your trip.

Even if you have never held a fishing rod in your hand before or just want to sit back and relax, inshore fishing might be right up your street. Your captain will guide you through the basics before you make your first cast. Enjoy a relaxing and rewarding fishing trip in the backwaters and get your hands on Snook, Redfish, Trout, and Sheepshead.

Or check the bite in the State waters, fishing for Snapper, Spanish and King Mackerel, Grouper, Tripletail, Barracuda, or even Cobia. Target whatever patrol the reefs and wrecks. The opportunities abound!

Hemingway Fishing Adventures will provide you with everything you need to make a great catch possible. The trips are all-inclusive, you only need to bring your own food, drinks, and the desire to have fun. Get booking and make the first step towards hopping on board.

Hemingway Fishing Adventures invites you to explore the beautiful waters out of Naples, Florida. Captain Forrest Vincent Hemmingway, or 'Capt. Vince,' offers half and full-day trips for anglers of all ages and skill levels. Families with children are especially welcome to join in the adventure, so that the whole family can get hooked.

Enjoy your trip aboard a 24' Seachaser center console. Explore the choppier seas or float in shallow waters. Whether you want to venture further out up to nine miles offshore to catch King Mackerel, Snapper, and Grouper or chase Redfish and Snook in the backcountry, the boat will provide a flexible platform for your trip.

Even if you have never held a fishing rod in your hand before or just want to sit back and relax, inshore fishing might be right up your street. Your captain will guide you through the basics before you make your first cast. Enjoy a relaxing and rewarding fishing trip in the backwaters and get your hands on Snook, Redfish, Trout, and Sheepshead.

Or check the bite in the State waters, fishing for Snapper, Spanish and King Mackerel, Grouper, Tripletail, Barracuda, or even Cobia. Target whatever patrol the reefs and wrecks. The opportunities abound!

Hemingway Fishing Adventures will provide you with everything you need to make a great catch possible. The trips are all-inclusive, you only need to bring your own food, drinks, and the desire to have fun. Get booking and make the first step towards hopping on board.

Forrest Hemingway
Captain
Forrest Hemingway
18 years of experience
responds within an hour

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Half Day Trip – Nearshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Sun)
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

4.8
198 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (150)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
86%
Caught fish

Reviews (198)

  • Dickie Vandermeulen
    Dickie Vandermeulen
    us
    California, US
    •
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day Hemingway Fishing adventures

    Half Day Trip – Nearshore (AM) on June 1, 2022 • 4 adults • 1 child

    I rarely post reviews but this one is a must. Capt Vince and Capt Samdro knocked it out of the park for me and my family. He took myself, my wife, and two daughters out on the gulf today. I obviously had nothing but high expectations and each and every one was fulfilled. In just a short boat ride, we were instantly catching fish. Both captains were very helpful, and after a short “how to” my 10 year old daughter hooked up first lol. We continued catching and catching and when the bite slowed down we moved, and each time the bite slowed we moved.Most captains will stay put to save fuel, but not Vince. The boat was absolutely gorgeous, and the tackle was flawless. Every time there was a hook without bait, Vince and Samdro gladly rebaited them without hesitation. These two worked their tails off to get us fish non stop, leaving us without disappointment. At the end of the day, we ended up catching at least 10 different species and Vince filleted the keepers and not having a way to cook our catch Vince recommended a local restaurant that cooked them 5 different ways for us. I highly recommend Capt Vince and Capt Samdro, we will definitely fish with them again!!

  • Christina Esposito
    Christina Esposito
    us
    Connecticut, US
    •
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    4 hr family trip

    Half Day Trip – Offshore (PM) on June 12, 2021 • 4 adults

    Captain Vince took us out to some great spots, we didn’t waste any time and started catching and releasing beautiful fish right away. Most beautiful of the day was definitely the hogfish! Vince was super helpful in teaching the two less experienced fishers some good skills for offshore/nearshore fishing. We didn’t go home with anything large enough to eat but we went home with nice memories and newfound confidence! Would definitely consider going further offshore with Vince in the future.

  • Angela Anderson
    Angela Anderson
    us
    Minnesota, US
    •
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Super fun adventure!

    Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM) on October 9, 2021 • 3 adults

    1st trip was rained out but we were able to go at sunrise the next morning. Caught about 7 different types of fish and about 24 in total. The high-light was snagging a shark, unfortunately it snapped the line🤭. Captain was super chill and very helpful. The tide was low so we couldn’t make it back into the marina due to sandbars. So we were dropped off at the beach which added to the excitement of the adventure. Thank You for the fun adventure!

  • Melissa Hewitt
    Melissa Hewitt
    us
    Florida, US
    •
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Vince is the BEST! Well worth the trip!

    Half Day Trip – Offshore (PM) on June 29, 2020 • 2 adults

    I purchased the half day offshore trip as a birthday gift for my husband. Typically, I avoid fishing trips because I never catch anything but after our trip with captain Vince I look forward to our next trip! We went offshore and immediately began catching fish. Captain Vince really went out of his way to ensure we were set up and in the best position to have a successful day. Being that I am a beginner he spent a lot of time with me showing me the techniques I need to succeed. He was very patient and coached me on how to successfully reel in. My husband had a great time and even caught some amazing fish and shark we ended up sending back. I am proud to say that I brought my first TWO Mangrove Snapper home, which were delicious. I highly recommend Captain Vince to anyone who is looking to have a nice day on the water and bring home dinner. He was knowledgeable, flexible, patient and accommodating. His top priority was ensuring we had a great time and accomplished what we set out to do. In my case my goal was just to catch a fish and I ended up catching 8! We will most definitely be going out with Captain Vince again but this time we will do the full day trip!

  • Sam Harris
    Sam Harris
    us
    New Hampshire, US
    •
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Morning Trip With Capt. Hemingway

    Half Day Trip – Offshore (PM) on June 23, 2021 • 3 adults

    Had a great day with Captain Hemingway. He was personable and knowledgeable of the local spots. Mostly importantly no BS. If we wanted a fish that wasn’t in season/available for our time slot he let us know immediately rather than trying it and leaving with nothing. Even made some great fish tacos out of the snapper/mackerel we caught. Will definitely be booking again.

  • Anthony Moore
    Anthony Moore
    us
    Missouri, US
    •
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    3/4 Day Trip with Captain Vince

    3/4 Day Trip – Offshore on April 14, 2021 • 4 adults

    Had a great trip with Captain Vince. Under tough weather conditions, we caught a great deal of fish - snook, snapper, blue runners, Spanish Mackerel and Goliath Grouper. The Capt was very knowledgeable of the top spots in the area and worked very hard to make it a very enjoyable trip for our group. Would highly recommend this charter service. 5 Stars!

  • Jordan Solarz
    Jordan Solarz
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    •
    Member since 2020
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    4 hour back bay trip

    Half Day Trip – Inshore on November 2, 2020 • 2 adults

    Vincent was awesome. He was super knowledgeable and friendly. He sure knows those back waters, too. He’d take us to very specific spots and say “cast over there, about 10 feet from shore, near that tree” and sure enough, BOOM! Fish on! We caught over 12 fish of various species and it was considered “bad fishing conditions” due to barometric pressure and wind. Even on a “bad” day, we still crushed it and had a blast because Vincent knows his stuff. Highly recommend him and we’ll definitely be back!

  • Ryan Dean
    Ryan Dean
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    •
    Member since 2021
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    3hr trip

    Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM) on February 22, 2021 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Had the best time with captain Forrest. We caught somewhere around 15 different species of fish. He kept the fish on the whole three hours we were out. I would definitely recommend him. He was great around the boat making sure we had bait on and taking the fish off the hooks Will go again.

  • Reinaldo Chacin
    Reinaldo Chacin
    us
    North Carolina, US
    •
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip

    Half Day Trip – Inshore on September 8, 2020 • 4 adults • 2 children

    After going thru many reviews. I found captain Vincent was the perfect guide for us and, It didn’t disappointed us. Hemmingway’s was very knowledgeable and very patience with my two kids. He took us to the perfect spots on a very beautiful day, we ended up learning good techniques for catching varíes type of fish. I do really recommend captain Vincent Hemmingway either if you are a novice or experienced Fisher. We’ll be back for sure.

  • Colin Doran
    Colin Doran
    Repeat angler
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    •
    Member since 2019
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day Trip

    Half Day Trip – Inshore on August 12, 2021 • 2 adults

    Another great trip with Hemingway Fishing Adventures. Our 2nd time, captain was helpful, patient and knowledgeable. Caught various types of fish including groupes, snappers, puffer, small shark…also took the time to get us close to dolphins and a manatee

Rating

4.8
198 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (150)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
86%
Caught fish

All reviews (198)

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Dickie  VanderMeulen
Dickie VanderMeulen
us
California, US
•
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
Half Day Hemingway Fishing adventures
Half Day Trip – Nearshore (AM) on June 1, 2022 • 3 adults • 1 child

I rarely post reviews but this one is a must. Capt Vince and Capt Samdro knocked it out of the park for me and my family. He took myself, my wife, and two daughters out on the gulf today. I obviously had nothing but high expectations and each and every one was fulfilled. In just a short boat ride, we were instantly catching fish. Both captains were very helpful, and after a short “how to” my 10 year old daughter hooked up first lol. We continued catching and catching and when the bite slowed down we moved, and each time the bite slowed we moved.Most captains will stay put to save fuel, but not Vince. The boat was absolutely gorgeous, and the tackle was flawless. Every time there was a hook without bait, Vince and Samdro gladly rebaited them without hesitation. These two worked their tails off to get us fish non stop, leaving us without disappointment. At the end of the day, we ended up catching at least 10 different species and Vince filleted the keepers and not having a way to cook our catch Vince recommended a local restaurant that cooked them 5 different ways for us. I highly recommend Capt Vince and Capt Samdro, we will definitely fish with them again!!

Robert Nagy
Robert Nagy
us
Ohio, US
•
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
3/4 day trip with Captain Vince
3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore on December 6, 2021 • 2 adults

I needed to take my daughter on a fishing trip while she was visiting and chose Hemingway. Great decision. Because of the low tide he said we could cancel with no penalty. We chose to continue and caught a nice Whiting and a few small fish. He then took us on out where we had one of our best days ever. Beautiful weather and pretty much continually catching fish. Assorted Grunts and a number of Lane Snappers and a lot of undersized grouper. He was extremely helpful. Would go again and recommend to everyone. We had a great meal that night and froze some for later.

Lee Vang
Lee Vang
us
Wisconsin, US
•
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
Near Shore Fishing 3/4 day (6 hours) fishing
3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore on August 17, 2021 • 2 adults

https://youtu.be/0DA6eZa7K60 This was me and my brothers first time salt water fishing so we may be biased but it was great. We didn't know what to expect so everything was new and exciting and the captain made it enjoyable. I can say overall, this was a great first experience. We caught a bunch of snappers, two Spanish mackerels, and a few of other variety fish. Only thing was the fish was kind of on the small side. We will have to book a deep water fishing next time. Watch my youtube video for our experience. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Thanks!

Dan Campbell
Dan Campbell
us
Illinois, US
•
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Forrest
3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore on July 20, 2021 • 2 adults • 1 child

The trip with Captain Forrest was extremely awesome. Although we didn’t get any big fish it wasn’t for the lack of trying The captain had us on fish with in 10min of leaving the dock and my wife had her first fish in the boat within 12min of leaving the dock. Absolutely awesome time and very knowledgeable of the fishing we were doing as well as great with my 10yr old son who had a blast till the Dramamine kick his butt and made him really tired. Over all highly recommended from a very abode fresh water fisherman!!!!!

Christina Esposito
Christina Esposito
us
Connecticut, US
•
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
4 hr family trip
Half Day Trip – Offshore (PM) on June 12, 2021 • 4 adults

Captain Vince took us out to some great spots, we didn’t waste any time and started catching and releasing beautiful fish right away. Most beautiful of the day was definitely the hogfish! Vince was super helpful in teaching the two less experienced fishers some good skills for offshore/nearshore fishing. We didn’t go home with anything large enough to eat but we went home with nice memories and newfound confidence! Would definitely consider going further offshore with Vince in the future.

FAQs about Hemingway Fishing Adventures

Hemingway Fishing Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group - Half Day Trip – Nearshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Hemingway Fishing Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Hemingway Fishing Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water )
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Hemingway Fishing Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Hemingway Fishing Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Hemingway Fishing Adventures include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Forrest Hemingway
Forrest Hemingway

Naples, Florida, United States

4 Fishing Reports
198 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2015

Living near the water in the Canal Zone, we learned how to enjoy everything about the sea. Our uncle showed us how to snorkel, scuba dive, spearfish, and even how to find treasure and old relics underwater. I have lived in Naples, Florida for 28 years, and have been fishing professionally for over 10 years. I became a captain as an excuse to go fishing all the time. I am very passionate about the sea and sea life, and still enjoy it immensely.

Forrest Hemingway
Forrest Hemingway
4
reports
198
reviews
2015
member since
~1h
response
Living near the water in the Canal Zone, we learned how to enjoy everything about the sea. Our uncle showed us how to snorkel, scuba dive, spearfish, and even how to find treasure and old relics underwater. I have lived in Naples, Florida for 28 years, and have been fishing professionally for over 10 years. I became a captain as an excuse to go fishing all the time. I am very passionate about the sea and sea life, and still enjoy it immensely.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Tripletail
Tripletail
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

  • Half Day Trip
    Colin D.
    Colin D.
  • Fishing with Forrest
    Mary C. D.
    Mary C. D.
  • June fishing trip
    Robert S.
    Robert S.
  • Half day off shore trip (am)
    Gisela H.
    Gisela H.
  • 3/4 Day Trip with Captain Vince
    Anthony M.
    Anthony M.
  • Half day near shore trip with Captain Vince.
    Dan R.
    Dan R.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
35 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Seachaser
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
3 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water
First mate
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Naples right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
CobiaCobia
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Snapper (Lane)Snapper (Lane)
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
TripletailTripletail

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