SWFL Premier Charters

SWFL Premier Charters is an experienced professional guide service that offers their clients a fun and memorable day on the water. Join Captain Nick who’s been fishing and navigating the Southwest Florida waters since he was a kid. With over 30 years of experience, he’ll ensure you have a safe, productive, and enjoyable trip.

Fish for a variety of species using an assortment of live bait caught by Capt. Nick just prior to your trip. Some of your possible trophies are Snook, Redfish, Trout, Mangrove Snapper, Jack Crevalle, pompano, Grouper, and Sheepshead, among others.
All trips are family-friendly and suitable for anglers of all skill levels. Children are welcome to join under parents’ supervision.
Your tackle and fishing license are fully covered by the captain. There’s drinking water on the boat but feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks. For your convenience, the captain offers multiple pick up locations in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Sanibel and Captiva Islands.
have a good time and go home with a little more fishing knowledge than with which you came. Enjoy a day on the water with your loved ones, relax, and have fun while learning new tricks and techniques!
SWFL Premier Charters has a goal to make every guest feel at ease and not only catch fish but do everything within the captain’s power to ensure you
You’ll be fishing on a fully equipped 24’ Skeeter sx240 Bay Boat,  with exceptional capabilities to keep you high and dry, this vessel was specifically designed to fish the inshore and nearshore waters of Florida’s Gulf Coast. Lowrance electronics ( twin HDS 12" screens , Yamaha 300hp motor , Minn Kota wireless GPS trolling motor, twin Power Pole Blades, powder coated T-TOP gets you out of the sun.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Fishing (AM)
    Just booked! Last booked: 38 minutes ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $500
    This half day trip is a great introduction to fishing if this is your first time with a rod or experienced angler . It's also very family-friendly and even the kids can catch a few trophies of their own. Have fun, catch your lunch, view Southwest Florida wildlife ( dolphins, Manatees, variety of birds ) and spend some quality time with your loved ones.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Half Day Fishing (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $500
    This half day trip departs in the afternoon and is a great introduction to fishing if this is your first time with a rod or the experienced angler . It's also very family-friendly and even the kids can catch a few trophies of their own. Have fun, catch your lunch, view Southwest Florida wildlife ( dolphins, Manatees, variety of birds ) and spend some quality time with your loved ones.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Cod (Breaksea)
    Breaksea Cod
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $700
    Same great experience of the half day trip but extend time to to fish and enjoy yourself . It's also very family-friendly and even the kids can catch a few trophies of their own. Have fun, catch your lunch, view Southwest Florida wildlife ( dolphins, Manatees, variety of birds ) and spend some quality time with your loved ones.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    Full Day Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $900
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 234 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Luiz M. O.
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Great Experience with SWFL Premier Charters

VERIFIED   NEW  Special 4 hour trip for Luiz Macol Oliveira on January 12, 2025
Our trip with Capt. Nick was fantastic. Even though the fishing was slow, he went above and beyond, giving us extra time and...
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Nicholas K.
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Great trip!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Fishing (AM) on January 3, 2025
Captain Nick was very knowledgeable and very helpful targeting the local species. He took a few novice from the north, and...
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Radame M.
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Capt Nick

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Fishing (PM) on December 28, 2024
Capt Nick was very accommodating to our needs.  He is a fisherman with an extensive amount of knowledge in his craft.  The...
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Megan M.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Fishing (PM) on January 4, 2025
Captain Nick did his best to make the most out of rough conditions. We would recommend Captain Nick and hope to take another...
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Brian C.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great day fishing!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Fishing on November 8, 2024
Captain Nick was great!! He communicated with us in advance of the trip so we had every we needed and knew where to be for...
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FAQs about SWFL Premier Charters

SWFL Premier Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $125 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $125 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $125 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $125 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Fishing (8 hours)

When you book a trip with SWFL Premier Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with SWFL Premier Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Captain typically nets live bait prior to the trip , in some circumstances we catch bait during the trip duration )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning of your catch is included in the price, this service may be performed on the boat or dock depending on pick up location. )
  • Drinks (bottled water included )
  • Fishing License (Fishing license during the duration of the trip is included in the price )

SWFL Premier Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (Areas we saltwater fish are the Caloosahatchee River , Pine Island sound and near shore Gulf of Mexico. We do offer Fresh water trips in inland lakes and canals )
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

SWFL Premier Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Our goal is to target big fish on light tackle )
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with SWFL Premier Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Nick Pisculli
Fort Myers, Florida, United States
16 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
234 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2020
Angler's Choice
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Captain Nick moved to Southwest Florida in 1989 and it was at that time where his love for the waterways of Southwest Florida and fishing began . Growing up on the bimini basin canal system in Cape Coral enabled him to fish daily, navigate the waterways and learn from some of the best in the area. Captain Nick is not only a USGC licensed captain but a Licensed Loan Originator and Realtor in the state of Florida.

The fish you can target

Black Drum Black Drum
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish Ladyfish

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Skeeter
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

River Fishing
Areas we saltwater fish are the Caloosahatchee River , Pine Island sound and near shore Gulf of Mexico. We do offer Fresh water trips in inland lakes and canals
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Our goal is to target big fish on light tackle
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Captain typically nets live bait prior to the trip , in some circumstances we catch bait during the trip duration
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning of your catch is included in the price, this service may be performed on the boat or dock depending on pick up location.
Drinks
bottled water included
Fishing License
Fishing license during the duration of the trip is included in the price

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Fort Myers to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Recommend age of 6 years old and above , Life jackets for children are provided
You Keep Catch
In season regulations and size limits apply
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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