Naples Backwater Fishing Charters specializes in light tackle inshore fishing adventures in Naples and Marco Island. Join Captain Ben Geroy and enjoy some of the finest backwater fishing that Southwest Florida has to offer.

Check the bite on a half-day adventure in the backwaters or get the waters all to yourselves on a full-day trip. Fish with light tackle, go for spinning, test yourself in jigging, or try fly fishing. Before you make your first cast, Capt. Ben will guide you through the basics. Just tell him which fishing methods you’d like to try!

Capt. Ben will work hard to put you on top of the hot bite. On your day out, you will be able to take a lot of fish species off your personal Southwest Florida bucket list. Go after the ’Silver King’ Tarpon when the season allows or target toothy Sheepshead. Get a healthy dose of Redfish, Snook, and Black Drum. Chase Jack Crevalle and Mangrove Snapper, or catch Goliath Grouper.

Or try something different and target Lemon, Bull, and Blacktip Shark. Kids love Shark trips!

Just hop onboard a 23’ custom-built Atlas Boatworks bay boat, designed specifically for guided fishing in Southwest Florida. Its single 200 HP Mercury 4-stroke engine will power up to 2 anglers to the hottest grounds in the area in comfort and style. The boat is very light for its size, which allows it to run and float in very shallow water.

The boat is outfitted with modern electronics and professional tools to save your time while searching for fish. You will be able to relax in padded, swiveling seats. All aboard!

All trips come with a license, bait, tackle, gear, and a cooler with ice. You will only need to bring your own drinks, food, and appropriate clothing.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $500
    A half day charter will be 4 hours of fishing in the backwaters of Naples and Marco Island. You will be fishing for Redfish, Trout, Snook, and many more.
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
    Types of fishing
    Inshore
    Backcountry
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    $500
    Join Captain Ben aboard a custom-built fishing machine and check the bite in the backwaters. Target Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Trout, and many more depending on the season.
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
    Types of fishing
    Inshore
    Backcountry
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FAQs about Naples Backwater Fishing Charters

Naples Backwater Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $500 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $500 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Naples Backwater Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
  • Sonar

Trips booked with Naples Backwater Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Naples Backwater Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Naples Backwater Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Naples Backwater Fishing Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Ben Geroy
Naples, Florida, United States
45 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
92 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2015
I was born and raised in Naples, FL, and have been exploring and fishing the backwaters since I could hold a fishing rod. My father has also been a full-time fishing guide in Naples for almost 40 years. In a way, you can say I was "born into the business".

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Atlas Boatworks (Bay boat) originally built in 2023. Powered by a 200HP 2023 Mercury 4-stroke engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

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No additional fees.
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
Checks

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Recent Fishing Reports

Breaking in the NEW BOAT!
Breaking in the NEW BOAT!
September 18, 2023
The last couple months of fishing have had good days and bad. I've been breaking in a brand new boat since June, which takes getting used to, but the platform is much more roomy and comfortable for clients and myself! It's been one of the hottest summers, with record breaking water temperatures, which has rendered a lot of our back bay areas almost unfishable. I believe the fish that didn't move out of these areas are just plain too hot to eat aggressively. Temps have declined a little, and fishing action has definitely improved, but we are still primarily fishing closer to the outside passes and beaches, where fish seem to be happier and more plentiful. I expect as we get further into fall and temps drop a little more, fish will start to flood the back country and be very hungry! Here are some notable summer catches aboard the new boat!
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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 92 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day trip with Captain Ben
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
94%
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Justin O.
Wingate, PA
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Half Day trip with Captain Ben

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 11, 2023
Excellent Captain.  We booked a shark fishing trip. He went a caught live bait before our 8 am departure.  He put us in spots...
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James L.
Bonita Springs, Florida
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Half Day with Captain Ben

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 6, 2023
Captain Ben, in addition to putting us on fish, shared his knowledge of the area and taught us how to work the bait to catch...
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Paul D.
Colleyville, TX
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Great half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 17, 2023
Had a great day on the water. Caught tarpon, snook, snapper and barracuda. Captain worked hard to put us on the fish. Excellent...
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David S.
Delta, WI
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Great backwater fishing experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 28, 2023
Ben is a wonderful guide and the fishing experience was great.  Snook mostly with a nice reddish.  This is intimate mangrove...
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Carson G.
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4 Hour Morning with Captain Ben

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 6, 2023
Spent a couple hours catching eating fish and bait fish. After that, we went a caught two sharks, then caught a couple more...
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