Capt Charlies Fishing Charters
Capt Charlies Fishing Charters
Come fish the beautiful waters in Sanibel and target a variety of hard fighting fish with Capt Charlies Fishing Charters! The wide range of fishing terrains found here means you get to customize a trip that's perfect just for you!
Taking you out for the day will be Captain Charlie Cooper. He grew up on Sanibel Island and there's nothing he loves more than sharing his native waters with his guests.
You'll be exploring the inshore and nearshore waters abroad a 20' Aquasport center console. She's equipped with a wireless trolling motor for silent navigation through the backcountry and the latest in marine electronics to help you out in deeper waters. Keep your bait fresh in the live well and store your catch and drinks in the onboard icebox.
Stay closer to shore and you'll explore the backcountry to go after famous Floridian species such as Redfish and Snook. Come Tarpon season you'll have your chance to battle it out with the hard fighting 'Silver King'! To target the bigger guys, including Cobia and Kingfish, you'll head up to 9 miles out.
Everything you need gear-wise to troll, jig, spin, and pop will be waiting for you on board. Capt. Charlie will also provide bottled water, but feel free to bring any other snacks and drinks you'd like to enjoy. At the end of the trip, he's happy to clean and fillet any catch you choose to keep.
Get ready for a productive day on the water with a local pro aboard Capt Charlies Fishing Chaters!
Come fish the beautiful waters in Sanibel and target a variety of hard fighting fish with Capt Charlies Fishing Charters! The wide range of fishing terrains found here means you get to customize a trip that's perfect just for you!
Taking you out for the day will be Captain Charlie Cooper. He grew up on Sanibel Island and there's nothing he loves more than sharing his native waters with his guests.
You'll be exploring the inshore and nearshore waters abroad a 20' Aquasport center console. She's equipped with a wireless trolling motor for silent navigation through the backcountry and the latest in marine electronics to help you out in deeper waters. Keep your bait fresh in the live well and store your catch and drinks in the onboard icebox.
Stay closer to shore and you'll explore the backcountry to go after famous Floridian species such as Redfish and Snook. Come Tarpon season you'll have your chance to battle it out with the hard fighting 'Silver King'! To target the bigger guys, including Cobia and Kingfish, you'll head up to 9 miles out.
Everything you need gear-wise to troll, jig, spin, and pop will be waiting for you on board. Capt. Charlie will also provide bottled water, but feel free to bring any other snacks and drinks you'd like to enjoy. At the end of the trip, he's happy to clean and fillet any catch you choose to keep.
Get ready for a productive day on the water with a local pro aboard Capt Charlies Fishing Chaters!
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Reviews (75)
Chris Yap•
Florida, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedGreat trip, awesome weather and time.
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 5, 2026 • 4 adultsFamily of 4......He was great with our 2 young teenagers. Caught snook, catfish, trout, a small black grouper, snapper and a couple jack(grunt). All were catch and release. lost a couple baby sharks. We kept moving to other areas if they were not biting where we were at. Knowledgeable and we learnt a lot about fishing on the west coast. Thank you Capt. Charlie
Tara Cherry•Texas, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedCaptain Charlie is the Best
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 5, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 childBrought my 11 yr old grandson to Sanibel and we had to go fishing!! Even though Mimi (thats me) caught the first fish in twenty seconds, we had a blast! Captain Charlie took us to several locations so we could catch (and wrestle with) different kinds of fish- jackfish, trout, a shark & more. it was my grandson’s best fishing day ever!
Jon RogersRepeat angler•New Jersey, US•Member since 20234 trips5.0VerifiedSo much fun! Fish On!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 24, 2026 • 4 adultsCapt Charlie was great. He was very laid back. Communication was great. We were catching fish from the moment we left to the moment we were done. 6 out of 5. I highly recommend him. we caught catfish, snook, lady fish, red fish and snapper. Fresh seafood is on the menu for dinner later.
Kalie Buhn•Minnesota, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedBest trip ever!
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 22, 2026 • 2 adultsAnother great trip with Captain Charlie! We’ve been coming back year after year because he tailors every trip to what you want, whether that’s catching dinner or battling sharks. Friendly, professional, and always a great time on the water. Highly recommend!
Stacy Elsalsymeh•Missouri, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedGreat Fishing Trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 12, 2026 • 4 adultsCharlie was great! We caught shark, snook, catfish, grooper, trout, lady fish and three fin. He even cleaned our fish for us afterward! If you are looking for an action packed day I highly recommend!
- Steve Edwards•Florida, USMember since 20265.0Verified
Charlie was working to keep us on fish the whole time
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 27, 2026 • 3 adultsCharlie was great with my son and his friend. we caught a variety of fish. looking forward to the next trip with him!!
Misael DucungetRepeat angler•Florida, US•Member since 20242 trips5.0VerifiedGreat Time
Half Day Trip (PM) on April 15, 2026 • 2 adultsmy wife and i had a great time with capt Charlie, she caught her pb snook and lots of trout. Really recomended!!
Douglas Tomandl•New York, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedGreat time... caught a lot of fish!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 25, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childCharlie knew the hot spots for sure! Thank you! My boys and I had a great time.
Lori Erwine•Ohio, USMember since 20255.0VerifiedGreat experience!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 10, 2026 • 2 adultsWas a great experience for our family, would do it again!!
Troy Vosberg•North Dakota, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedGreat Afternoon on the Water
Half Day Trip (PM) on March 13, 2026 • 2 adultswe had a fantastic afternoon with Captain Charles. We were on fish the entire time and even caught a few bonus sharks!! We will book with him again the next trip to the area!
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Family of 4......He was great with our 2 young teenagers. Caught snook, catfish, trout, a small black grouper, snapper and a couple jack(grunt). All were catch and release. lost a couple baby sharks. We kept moving to other areas if they were not biting where we were at. Knowledgeable and we learnt a lot about fishing on the west coast. Thank you Capt. Charlie
thank you very much!!!
Brought my 11 yr old grandson to Sanibel and we had to go fishing!! Even though Mimi (thats me) caught the first fish in twenty seconds, we had a blast! Captain Charlie took us to several locations so we could catch (and wrestle with) different kinds of fish- jackfish, trout, a shark & more. it was my grandson’s best fishing day ever!
thank you very much!!!
Capt Charlie was great. He was very laid back. Communication was great. We were catching fish from the moment we left to the moment we were done. 6 out of 5. I highly recommend him. we caught catfish, snook, lady fish, red fish and snapper. Fresh seafood is on the menu for dinner later.
thank you very much!!
Another great trip with Captain Charlie! We’ve been coming back year after year because he tailors every trip to what you want, whether that’s catching dinner or battling sharks. Friendly, professional, and always a great time on the water. Highly recommend!
thank you very much!!!!!!
Capt Charlie is so knowledgeable and was so fun to hang out with! We caught big fish it was sooo exciting! Also gave recommendations for where we could go to get the fish prepared! Dinner afterwards was delicious and knowing we caught it made it even more enjoyable! we truly were the talk of the restaurant when we brought our fish in!! We’ll see you next time we come!!
thank you very much!
FAQs about Capt Charlies Fishing Charters
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Eco tour sightseeing half day (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Combo (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6hr eco tour shelling fishing combo (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Snorkeling equipment
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Drinks (Bottled water )
- Fishing license
- River fishing
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing (Up to 9 miles)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly fishing (Bring your own equipment )
- Drift fishing
- Handline
- Cobia
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
Your captain
Sanibel, Florida, United States
Becoming a guide was an easy decision for Captain Charlie Cooper. He has spent his whole life fishing, and has caught too many fish not to guide. Captain Charlie loves being out in the nature of Southwest Florida. Nothing gives him greater pleasure than sharing his native waters with guests, and his love and respect for the area is clear to anyone who steps aboard his boat.
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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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Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
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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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Sanibel right now
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Snapper (Mangrove)
Snook
Tarpon
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