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BeeLine Fishing Charters, LLC 

5.0
(74 reviews)
 
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 8700 Estero Boulevard, Bonita Springs, FL 33931, United States–
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BeeLine Fishing Charters, LLC 

Bonita Springs, FL, United States
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24 ft
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5.0
(74 reviews)
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Beeline Fishing Charters, LLC, is a veteran-owned and operated charter that offers clients of all ages and skill levels a chance to experience an action-packed day of fishing on the beautiful fishing grounds of the Fort Myers Beach, Bonita Springs, and Naples area. Captain Mike has extensive knowledge of the local waters as well as a 20-year of experience serving in the US Coast Guard. This makes him a great choice for families looking for a safe and productive day of fishing.

Your vessel for the day will be a 24' Sportsman center console, powered by a 250 HP Yamaha outboard. It's a boat made for versatility and comfort. Whether you're going for the reefs, fishing the inshore, or combining the two, you will be able to do it in comfort. The boat is equipped with all the necessary electronics and equipment, as well as 2 coolers for the catch, and an extra one for food and drinks.

Thanks to their excellent location, Fort Myers Beach and Naples offer anglers the ability to choose from a variety of species and fishing techniques. Even on shorter trips, you can choose between different fishing grounds that will all test your skills in unique ways. The inshore waters will allow you to target Snook, Redfish, Trout, and Mackerel while those who opt for the surrounding reefs will be targeting Grouper and Snapper.

On all trips, the captain will provide you with Penn rods and reels, as well as live and artificial bait. Live bait is always included in the price and depending on availability may be caught prior to or during the trip. Captain Mike will have water and snacks available on all of his trips, but you're welcome to bring any other food or drinks you'd like. Alcohol is also allowed in moderation.

The last thing left for you to do is bring your sunglasses and sunscreen and set aside a date for your next fishing trip!

Beeline Fishing Charters, LLC, is a veteran-owned and operated charter that offers clients of all ages and skill levels a chance to experience an action-packed day of fishing on the beautiful fishing grounds of the Fort Myers Beach, Bonita Springs, and Naples area. Captain Mike has extensive knowledge of the local waters as well as a 20-year of experience serving in the US Coast Guard. This makes him a great choice for families looking for a safe and productive day of fishing.

Your vessel for the day will be a 24' Sportsman center console, powered by a 250 HP Yamaha outboard. It's a boat made for versatility and comfort. Whether you're going for the reefs, fishing the inshore, or combining the two, you will be able to do it in comfort. The boat is equipped with all the necessary electronics and equipment, as well as 2 coolers for the catch, and an extra one for food and drinks.

Thanks to their excellent location, Fort Myers Beach and Naples offer anglers the ability to choose from a variety of species and fishing techniques. Even on shorter trips, you can choose between different fishing grounds that will all test your skills in unique ways. The inshore waters will allow you to target Snook, Redfish, Trout, and Mackerel while those who opt for the surrounding reefs will be targeting Grouper and Snapper.

On all trips, the captain will provide you with Penn rods and reels, as well as live and artificial bait. Live bait is always included in the price and depending on availability may be caught prior to or during the trip. Captain Mike will have water and snacks available on all of his trips, but you're welcome to bring any other food or drinks you'd like. Alcohol is also allowed in moderation.

The last thing left for you to do is bring your sunglasses and sunscreen and set aside a date for your next fishing trip!

Michael Panichello
Captain
Michael Panichello
7 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks

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Half Day Trip (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Cobia
Grouper (Goliath)
Jack Crevalle
Permit
+6
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Cobia
Grouper (Goliath)
Jack Crevalle
Permit
+6
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (94)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (74)

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Aaron Evans
Aaron Evans
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Awesome Time!!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on October 9, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain Mike was great! Had us on fish as soon as we left the dock!

Michael Panichello
Response from Captain

Thank you very much. I’m glad you enjoyed the trip. 

Jane Seifert
Jane Seifert
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Excellent experience! Great captain!
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 7, 2026 • 3 adults

We caught many species of fish, Mike knew where the fish were! Very helpful! We caught grouper, snapper, lady fish- blue runner and 3 sharks! We also encountered dolphins! We will definitely book again!

Reported catch:
Goliath Grouper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Grouper
Michael Panichello
Response from Captain

Thank you very much. I’m glad you enjoyed the trip. 

Adam Brock
Adam Brock
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great afternoon on the water!
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 4, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

We did the four hour afternoon trip, Captain Mike was professional and keeps a neat and tidy boat. After a short ride, we were catching some fish! My family enjoyed it all. Good variety of fish too!

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Speckled Trout
Michael Panichello
Response from Captain

Thank you very much. I’m glad you enjoyed the trip. 

Nick Mellene
Nick Mellene
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
great trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 22, 2026 • 2 adults

mike was very knowledgeable on the best places to catch fish. How to fish, and best techniques to help catch. Boat was very nice and very clean. Highly recommend him to anyone looking to catch some nice fish

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Snook
Goliath Grouper
Michael Panichello
Response from Captain

Thank you very much. I’m glad you enjoyed the trip. 

Stephen Geckle
Stephen Geckle
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Beeline Charters & Capt. Mike are Great!
Half Day Trip (PM) on December 9, 2025 • 2 adults

Capt. Mike put us in the right spots to catch fish on a difficult day with the wind and weather conditions. We caught fish almost the entire time we had lines in the water. Snook, Jacks, several Snapper and a few oddballs; a Barracuda and a catfish. Great day despite the conditions. He knows the area extremely well. Highly Recommended!

Reported catch:
Snook
Jack Crevalle
Michael Panichello
Response from Captain

Thank you very much. I’m glad you enjoyed the trip.

FAQs about BeeLine Fishing Charters, LLC

BeeLine Fishing Charters, LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
When you book a trip with BeeLine Fishing Charters, LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
Trips booked with BeeLine Fishing Charters, LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn rods and reels)
  • Live bait (All trips are fished with live bait. It is included in the total cost.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Done on the dock)
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing license (Fishing licenses are covered. They are included in the total cost of the trip.)
BeeLine Fishing Charters, LLC offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Depending on the weather conditions, we can fish up to 9 miles offshore.)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
BeeLine Fishing Charters, LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with BeeLine Fishing Charters, LLC include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Michael Panichello
Michael Panichello
Bonita Springs, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
74 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2019
I grew up in Leigh Acres, FL. Being an avid fisherman and hunter, I took every chance I could to go fishing on the waters of SW Florida. After graduating from high school, I joined the U.S. Coast Guard where I spent 20 years traveling around both US coasts while spending most of my time in the Pacific Northwest. Upon retiring from the Coast guard, I came back to SW Florida, bought a boat and immediately returned to my favorite fishing grounds. I am very passionate about my work and you can always be certain that my boat will be in tiptop shape allowing you to have a safe and memorable trip.
Michael Panichello
Michael Panichello
Fully verified
US veteran
74
reviews
2019
member since
~1h
response
I grew up in Leigh Acres, FL. Being an avid fisherman and hunter, I took every chance I could to go fishing on the waters of SW Florida. After graduating from high school, I joined the U.S. Coast Guard where I spent 20 years traveling around both US coasts while spending most of my time in the Pacific Northwest. Upon retiring from the Coast guard, I came back to SW Florida, bought a boat and immediately returned to my favorite fishing grounds. I am very passionate about my work and you can always be certain that my boat will be in tiptop shape allowing you to have a safe and memorable trip.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Permit
Permit
Redfish
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle

Real catches by this captain

  • Young angler proudly holding a redfish aboard a center-console boat in calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Aaron E.
    Aaron E.
    Captain Mike was great! Had us on fish as soon as we left the dock!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Goliath Grouper while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +4
    Goliath Grouper
    Jane S.
    Jane S.
    We caught many species of fish, Mike knew where the fish were! Very helpful! We caught grouper, snapper, lady fish- blue runner and 3 sharks! We also encountered dolphins! We will definitely book again!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing in a scenic coastal area.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Mangrove Snapper
    Adam B.
    Adam B.
    We did the four hour afternoon trip, Captain Mike was professional and keeps a neat and tidy boat. After a short ride, we were catching some fish! My family enjoyed it all. Good variety of fish too!
  • Angler proudly displaying a caught fish while aboard a fishing boat in clear waters.
    Fish 1
    Sheepshead
    Jason V.
    Jason V.
    Had a great time with my dad and daughter. Caught a ton of fish!
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large fish aboard a center-console boat in a wooded coastal waterway.
    Stephen G.
    Stephen G.
    Capt. Mike put us in the right spots to catch fish on a difficult day with the wind and weather conditions. We caught fish almost the entire time we had lines in the water. Snook, Jacks, several Snapper and a few oddballs; a Barracuda and a catfish. Great day despite the conditions. He knows the area extremely well. Highly Recommended!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing on a boat in clear waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Black Grouper
    Chris P.
    Chris P.
    Took my son on his first offshore trip. Mike put us on the fish first stop. We had a great time and will book Captain Mike again.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Goliath Grouper aboard a fishing boat in clear waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Goliath Grouper
    Grant T.
    Grant T.
    We had an amazing day with Captain Mike. He put us on fish and helped us have a great time. Will be back. Book him!
  • An excited angler proudly displaying a freshly caught fish aboard a boat in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Gag Grouper
    Paul Y.
    Paul Y.
    We had a great afternoon of Off shore fishing with Captain Mike. We caught a variety of fish. He did his best to keep us us off shore but when the wind picked up he moved us inland. He put us on fish right away and we came home with a nice trout dinner. Would recommend Captain Mike. Thanks for a great day Captain Mike!
  • A plate of seasoned and cooked fish fillets, showcasing a delicious meal prepared from a recent fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Drum
    Thomas R.
    Thomas R.
    We went out on a 4hr trip that left at 8am. The gulf was rough, so we stayed inland. The first spot we stopped we caught 2 dinner sized (Mike cleaned them, we cooked and ate them) black drum. Next spot we caught a few snook that we released. We made several other stops. Fish caught: 3 black drum 1 barracuda 1 snapper 2 sail catfish 3 snook Mike was a great captain and was continuously baiting all our hooks and helping bring the fish aboard. Kids had a terrific experience. Highly recommend.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a striped fish while fishing from a boat in a mangrove area.
    Fish 1
    Sheepshead
    Endre B.
    Endre B.
    We spent a day with Mike fishing and it was a great one. Highly recommend Mike as a fishing guide. Very knowledgeable and helpful on the water. We will be back again for some more fishing!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Sportsman
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
50 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
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn rods and reels
Live bait
All trips are fished with live bait. It is included in the total cost.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Done on the dock
Drinks
Water
Fishing license
Fishing licenses are covered. They are included in the total cost of the trip.

How cancellations work

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Children under 7 must wear a lifejacket.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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

What’s biting in Bonita Springs right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
CobiaCobia
Grouper (Goliath)Grouper (Goliath)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
PermitPermit
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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