BeeLine Fishing Charters, LLC

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 21’ Nauticstar center console, powered by a 150 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!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    Half-day trips are perfect for anglers looking to get acquainted with local fishing, those new to the sport, or families looking to spend some quality time in nature. Depending on your preference and the fish you’d like to target this trip will either take you bottom fishing the reefs for Snapper and Grouper or cruising the bay waters targeting Snook and Redfish.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    If you want to see what Fort Myers Beach fishing is all about but would like to avoid gettin up at sunrise, this is the trip you’re looking for. Spend the afternoon at the hottest fishing grounds in the area, catching your choice of bottom fish or opt for landing one of the prized inshore species like Snook or Redfish in the bay waters.
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Customer reviews

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Paul Y.
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Great Day!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on May 13, 2024
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...
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 14, 2024
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!
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Great time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 15, 2024
Mike made the experience a memorable one. Our group had a great day on the water. We all caught some fish and learned some...
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 8, 2024
We had a great fishing trip with Captain Mike. Very knowledgeable. He got us to a great fishing location. My wife, my son and...
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Steven F.
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Great fishing!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 29, 2024
The captain could not have been more helpful or experienced. It was a good time.
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FAQs about BeeLine Fishing Charters, LLC

BeeLine Fishing Charters, LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 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
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Done on the dock)
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing License

BeeLine Fishing Charters, LLC offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • 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
  • Spotted Seatrout

Your captain

Michael Panichello
Bonita Springs, Florida, United States
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63 Customer reviews
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Member since July 2019
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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

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2013
Boat manufacturer
Nauticstar
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

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
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Done on the dock
Drinks
Water
Fishing License

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Parents need to bring vests for kids under 3 y/o
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

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

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