Capt Charlies Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (53 reviews)
 6491 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States

Capt Charlies Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (53 reviews)
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6491 Sanibel Captiva Road
Sanibel, FL, United States

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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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 53 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (53)

June fishing trip
Good Morning w/ Capt Charlie
Good Morning w/ Capt Charlie
+50

Angler rating

48
3
0
0
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

95%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Recommend this charter

96%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 53 reviews
Showing: 5 of 53 reviews
Manfred Schaegner
Manfred Schaegner
5.0
Verified
June fishing trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 18, 20251 adult1 child
“I went fishing with Finn on a boat yesterday. There was a man and a woman with us, and it was a perfect fishing trip—couldn’t have been better. Everything was just perfect, and I will definitely come back with my son Finn. Next year, I will book another fishing tour with them. It was really great, and it will always be a cherished memory.”
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Response from Captain
June 23, 2025
Thank you very much!!
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Kenneth Adams
Kenneth Adams
4.7
Verified
Our family had a great day on the water.
Half Day Trip (AM) on January 1, 20253 adults
Our trip was delayed because of the bait shrimp supply, so we left at 9 AM instead of 730 as proposed. However, his afternoon trip canceled so he kept us out until about 1:30 PM. We ran all the way from the causeway to the north end of Captiva Where he found some wrecked pure structure during the running tide. It was perfect for sheep head. They’re all small, but kept our kids busy and happy. We ran down to South sea plantation where I caught a nice 4 pound sheep head. We finished the day drifting for trout and my youngest caught a cute 2 foot bonnet head short. After he cleaned our catch we had enough for dinner. The captain was a nice fellow who got along with everybody.
Response from Captain
January 6, 2025
Thank you very much!!
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John Beil
John Beil
5.0
Verified
Cap Charlie is the man!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 8, 20255 adults
Great experience, caught a fish on the first cast and it didn’t stop there. Afternoon and early evening fishing is a must, weather was great and Charlie is a good dude!!?
Reported catch:
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain
July 30, 2025
Thank you very much !
0
Andrew Detar
Andrew Detar
4.7
Verified
Good Morning w/ Capt Charlie
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 17, 20253 adults
Capt Charlie got us on the fish early and kept it steady. He was knowledgeable and personable. We caught multiple types of fish, and our daughter even caught two sharks! We definitely recommend this charter.
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Reported catch:
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain
June 18, 2025
Thank you very much!!
0
Lizz Kahnke
Lizz Kahnke
5.0
Verified
A great day on the water!
Half Day Trip (AM) on February 1, 20252 adults
My adult son and I fished an afternoon charter with Captain Charlie. We caught snook, spotted trout, mangrove, snapper, and sheep head. It was a beautiful day on the water and we would highly recommend Captain Charlie’s charter.
Response from Captain
February 2, 2025
Thank you very much!!
0

Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Eco tour sightseeing half day
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip – Combo
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $750 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
6hr eco tour shelling fishing combo
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $750 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $1,000 
Entire boat: up to 5 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 53 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (53)

June fishing trip
Good Morning w/ Capt Charlie
Good Morning w/ Capt Charlie
+50

Angler rating

48
3
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

95%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Recommend this charter

96%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 53 reviews
Showing: 5 of 53 reviews
Manfred Schaegner
Manfred Schaegner
5.0
Verified
June fishing trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 18, 20251 adult1 child
“I went fishing with Finn on a boat yesterday. There was a man and a woman with us, and it was a perfect fishing trip—couldn’t have been better. Everything was just perfect, and I will definitely come back with my son Finn. Next year, I will book another fishing tour with them. It was really great, and it will always be a cherished memory.”
Review media 0
Response from Captain
June 23, 2025
Thank you very much!!
1
Kenneth Adams
Kenneth Adams
4.7
Verified
Our family had a great day on the water.
Half Day Trip (AM) on January 1, 20253 adults
Our trip was delayed because of the bait shrimp supply, so we left at 9 AM instead of 730 as proposed. However, his afternoon trip canceled so he kept us out until about 1:30 PM. We ran all the way from the causeway to the north end of Captiva Where he found some wrecked pure structure during the running tide. It was perfect for sheep head. They’re all small, but kept our kids busy and happy. We ran down to South sea plantation where I caught a nice 4 pound sheep head. We finished the day drifting for trout and my youngest caught a cute 2 foot bonnet head short. After he cleaned our catch we had enough for dinner. The captain was a nice fellow who got along with everybody.
Response from Captain
January 6, 2025
Thank you very much!!
0
John Beil
John Beil
5.0
Verified
Cap Charlie is the man!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 8, 20255 adults
Great experience, caught a fish on the first cast and it didn’t stop there. Afternoon and early evening fishing is a must, weather was great and Charlie is a good dude!!?
Reported catch:
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain
July 30, 2025
Thank you very much !
0
Andrew Detar
Andrew Detar
4.7
Verified
Good Morning w/ Capt Charlie
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 17, 20253 adults
Capt Charlie got us on the fish early and kept it steady. He was knowledgeable and personable. We caught multiple types of fish, and our daughter even caught two sharks! We definitely recommend this charter.
Review media 0
Review media 1
Review media 2
Reported catch:
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain
June 18, 2025
Thank you very much!!
0
Lizz Kahnke
Lizz Kahnke
5.0
Verified
A great day on the water!
Half Day Trip (AM) on February 1, 20252 adults
My adult son and I fished an afternoon charter with Captain Charlie. We caught snook, spotted trout, mangrove, snapper, and sheep head. It was a beautiful day on the water and we would highly recommend Captain Charlie’s charter.
Response from Captain
February 2, 2025
Thank you very much!!
0

FAQs about Capt Charlies Fishing Charters

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
1998
Boat manufacturer
Aquasport
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha 4 stroke
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
38 knots
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