Come and join this exciting and memorable Floridian guided charter that will take you back bay fishing on Charlotte Harbor. You’ll be fishing with a passionate local guide who is relentless to make the day a great one for your party of up to 4!  Whether it’s just action you are looking for or a specific species that you’ve been itching to catch. They focus on the entire local inshore saltwater fishery and your crew is guaranteed to catch fish on every trip! 

The trips are conducted on a finely equipped Ranger bay boat. This 2012 model has a strong 250 HP engine that’ll take you up to 40 knots.  Onboard the boat you’ll find all that you need to get some serious fishing done including a fighting chair and fishfinder technology.

You’ll be fishing in fruitful waters that include species such as Cobia, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Snook and Tarpon. Top of the range light tackle is provided for you to help you fight fish with confidence.

Your fishing charter is all-inclusive and covers your party’s fishing licenses and freshly caught live bait prior to your trip.  Make sure to take a small cooler with snacks and drinks, as well as hats and sunglasses.

Fish in one of the safest and comfortable inshore fishing boats on the market and bring home fresh fillets at the end of your trip!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Backbay Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $600
    Fish with your party of up to 4 anglers on Charlotte Harbor for Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Trout, Snapper etc! There are numerous other local saltwater species that are bycatch or targeted seasonally upon request. Live bait is caught daily and prior to the start of your trip so you can maximize your time reeling in the big ones!
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Backbay Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $800
    6 hours of guided inshore fishing on Charlotte Harbor for parties up to four people. Targeted species are Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Trout, Snapper etc! Take home fillets for supper!
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
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FAQs about Scales & Tales Native Guided Tours

Scales & Tales Native Guided Tours offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Backbay Trip (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Backbay Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Scales & Tales Native Guided Tours, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Scales & Tales Native Guided Tours include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Bottled waters and Gatorade furnished)
  • Fishing License

Scales & Tales Native Guided Tours offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Scales & Tales Native Guided Tours offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Scales & Tales Native Guided Tours include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Meet the Charter Operator

Scales And Tales Native Guided Tours
Port Charlotte, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
3 Customer reviews
Response time 8 hours
Member since March 2020
I'm a Southwest Florida Native. I've been fishing on Charlotte Harbor since the early 1980s and navigating it on my own since 1990. My father was a commercial fisherman for Grouper and Snapper in the Gulf of Mexico during my childhood. I made many fond fishing memories with him growing up. The saltwater is in my blood. My local fishery has always been my passion in life. I started my full-time guide business in 2011 after the loss of my mentor and good friend, Captain Angel Torres of Viscous Strikes Charters. Since that time I've made many great relationships and memories with fun-loving folks from all over the USA and the world. Guiding folks to the exciting saltwater fishery that I grew up on is a dream come true. I do everything in my power to make it a memorable trip for my crews. This truly, "is not just fishing, it's a passion."

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Redfish Redfish
Snapper (Mangrove) Mangrove Snapper

Boat specs

Shoalwater (Bay boat) originally built in 2021. Powered by a 200HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Bottled waters and Gatorade furnished
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.

Listing policies

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Port Charlotte to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Within legal limits
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

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VERIFIED   Half Day Backbay Trip on November 23, 2020
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