Gulf Coast Charter Service
Gulf Coast Charter Service
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Capt. Fabian Guerrero is a USCG licensed and insured captain with more than 2 decades of experience fishing Southwest Florida's vast and fertile waters. He started fishing major tournaments at the age of 12, took 4th place in a pro redfish tour event before turning 16, and year after year he has expanded his skill set for catching a wide range of sought-after gamefish that thrive in the region.
When it comes to finding the hot bite, Capt. Fabian is second to none. Not only is he in tune with the movements and predators and prey, but his area of expertise spans from the coastal creeks and major rivers—like the Caloosahatchee—to the shallow flats and mangrove shorelines of Estero Bay, Pine Island Sound and Charlotte Harbor, to Boca Grande, Captiva and other passes, the beaches and nearshore waters.
For unbeatable comfort, safety and fishabilty, Capt. Fabian runs a 24-foot T Craft Brand custom boat powered by a Suzuki 300 hp motor, which offers a smooth and dry ride, makes a spacious and extremely stable fishing platform, and gets you from one hotspot to the next in a hurry. Of course, the boat has the latest in navigation and fish-finding electronics, as well as all the necessary safety equipment.
Captain Fabian's got you covered for all the fishing gear you'll need for your trip as well as for licenses. Anglers need only bring personal items like polarized sunglasses, rain jacket, etc.
Capt. Fabian Guerrero is a USCG licensed and insured captain with more than 2 decades of experience fishing Southwest Florida's vast and fertile waters. He started fishing major tournaments at the age of 12, took 4th place in a pro redfish tour event before turning 16, and year after year he has expanded his skill set for catching a wide range of sought-after gamefish that thrive in the region.
When it comes to finding the hot bite, Capt. Fabian is second to none. Not only is he in tune with the movements and predators and prey, but his area of expertise spans from the coastal creeks and major rivers—like the Caloosahatchee—to the shallow flats and mangrove shorelines of Estero Bay, Pine Island Sound and Charlotte Harbor, to Boca Grande, Captiva and other passes, the beaches and nearshore waters.
For unbeatable comfort, safety and fishabilty, Capt. Fabian runs a 24-foot T Craft Brand custom boat powered by a Suzuki 300 hp motor, which offers a smooth and dry ride, makes a spacious and extremely stable fishing platform, and gets you from one hotspot to the next in a hurry. Of course, the boat has the latest in navigation and fish-finding electronics, as well as all the necessary safety equipment.
Captain Fabian's got you covered for all the fishing gear you'll need for your trip as well as for licenses. Anglers need only bring personal items like polarized sunglasses, rain jacket, etc.
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Charles Oswalt IvRepeat angler5.0VerifiedNewgreat trip with a knowledgable guide. really great customer service.
Half Day Trip on October 2, 2026 • 4 adultsfabian was truthful after we gave hime the makeup of our group and wanted to try and get some reds. weather didn’t cooperate but we gave it hell for some reds and caught a few. then we went and caught fish with lots of action after the patient fishing for reds. he was very flexible with our schedule. ill call him for sure next time we are in the area.
Myles Labeau5.0VerifiedSlayed the reds!
Half Day Trip on September 22, 2026 • 1 adultThis trip was beyond incredible. Captain Fabian is so knowledgeable and very friendly. We absolutely hammered the reds, caught a blue fish and a snook. All decently large. If you are looking for a guide look not further. He is absolutely amazing and I will be booking a good. 15/10 recommend!
Travis CozzieRepeat angler5.0VerifiedExceeded Expectations
Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on January 11, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenCapt Fabian nailed it and earned thoae 5 stars. 1) excellent and proactive communication- made it easy and provided confidence for our trip 2) His slip was easy to get to, find and had plenty of parking. 3) His boat and gear were clean and everything was very organized and professional 4) He was a great guide, knew the waters and a mot of history - also put us on the fish and took pir requests 5) Capt Fabian is super personable and was great with our kids. Made it easy for them to catch some fish, see the sighs and they had a great time feeding the pelicans after a great day on the water. Id highly recommend Capt Fabian for tour next charter!
Jason ScillieriRepeat angler5.0VerifiedSnook on the hook!!
Half Day Trip on November 6, 2025 • 5 adults⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What an incredible morning out on the water with family! Captain Fabian was outstanding—he had all the gear prepped, plenty of baitfish ready, and made sure everyone was comfortable from the start. Within minutes of arriving at our first spot, we were already reeling in fish! Captain Fabian was truly "Johnny on the spot"—baiting hooks, untangling snags, and helping us land our catches with ease. Thanks to his expertise and attentiveness, each of us caught several fish, including some impressive Snook, Redfish, Seatrout, Snapper, and Ladyfish. This trip was the perfect blend of excitement, relaxation, and great company. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a top-notch fishing experience. Five stars all the way!
Max BarnesRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFantastic trip!
Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on March 24, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 childrenThere’s a reason Capt Fabian only has 5 star reviews. Simply put, he’s just a great guy and truly knows the water and what he’s doing. He has an immaculately kept boat and great custom gear. Most importantly for me, he was incredibly patient with my two sons who are 9 and 7, teaching them what do and joking with them along the way. He shifted around our tactics as the afternoon went along and we were able to catch lots of trout (some really big), a couple snook, and at least a half dozen redfish. I know my boys and I will remember this experience for a long time!
Tom CradickRepeat angler5.0VerifiedNewGreat Fishing Trip
Half Day Trip on September 23, 2026 • 2 adultsOur Captain,Fabian, was great. He is very knowlegable about fishing and put us on redfish. We caught 15 and called it good. He is very personable and helpful. Really great trip. He would be my pick for taking children fishing also.
James SPARROW5.0VerifiedGreat time!
Half Day Trip on June 2, 2026 • 6 adults • 1 childWe had an awesome fishing trip with Capt. Fabian! He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and worked hard to put us on the fish. We caught snook and several other species, we didnt know what they were since we were from NY. :) Everyone in our group had a great time. Capt. Fabian makes the trip enjoyable and memorable. Highly recommend!
Bob Evans5.0VerifiedMemory maker
Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on April 2, 2026 • 4 adultsWent on the afternoon trip and the captain took us out early. We requested fish for eating to start. Tried several spot and caught a variety of fish. Mostly trout. Also caught about a 3’ shark but when it got up next to the boat, it decided it had enough and broke the line and swam away. Captain then took us to sport fish. Those were Refish and other catch and release type fish. Everyone had a great time and caught fish. Defiantly will go with this captain again next time
Cory Gregg5.0VerifiedKnowledgeable Captain
3/4 Day Trip on July 22, 2026 • 4 adultsTried several spots, since fish weren’t biting well. Put us on a good location to catch snook for a while. Explained a lot about other wildlife/fish in the bay, which was interesting. Overall, good experience and Fabian was great with new anglers and kids. Equipment and boat were in great shape.
Kelli Debikey5.0VerifiedGreat captain great boat, and great trip
Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on June 2, 2026 • 4 adultsThere were four of us including two teenagers and the boat was the perfect size. We had a great time. Caught enough fish for dinner, but the captain did all the things a great captain and guide should. Also got to see manatees and dolphins. Will definitely use Captian Fabian in the future.
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Captain Fabian took my family on a fishing trip for shark off Sanibel and we had a blast! We started the half day trip catching Ladyfish for bait, and then ventured off the coast of Sanibel where we caught between 12-16 sharks. Several hammerheads and black tips were caught ranging from 3-5 feet in length. My teenage sons had a blast and Captain Fabian put us right on the sharks. The boat was perfect for my family of 4. Everything was smooth from booking the trip to the end. We would highly recommend Captain Fabian in the future as he was personable, knowledgeable and helped us experience exactly what we wanted. It was an incredible trip!
Captain Fabian provided us with an excellent day on the water. He was extremely knowledgeable of the area, and put us on a number of great bites. Our day included a good balance of technical sport fishing and easier trout fishing. Everyone in our group of 4 caught plenty of fish. Captain Fabian filled our coolers and then some with great looking fish; we will be eating well for the next few days. Overall, we had a great experience and will be returning for another trip in the future! I would strongly recommend this charter, whether you're looking to sport fish or fill your cooler, or even a little bit of both.
I wanted to give a friend from the UK a unique SW Florida experience while he was visiting. I chartered a half day trip with Captain Fabian for some inshore fishing. Everything about the trip was excellent. The weather cooperated. Fish were caught, some for the table and others catch and release. Captain Fabian is an excellent guide and boat operator. Knowledgeable of the area, professional and just really good company to have on a boat. He runs a spotlessly clean boat that is well maintained and well organized to maximized guest comfort and ease of movement while fishing. I heartily recommend him to anyone looking for a charter and will likely use him again for future trips in this area.
I am a father of three young children (10, 8 and 8) and wanted to give them the experience of a charter fishing trip where they could catch a variety of fish but also, just catch fish! The captain was great and very accommodating to my littles. We caught loads of Mangrove Snapper and a few other species of fish. His boat was very clean and equipment well maintained, both I appreciated. We shared good conversation and learned about the area as we fished. I would recommend Gulf Coast Charter Service and my family hopes to charter with them again in the future.
fabian was truthful after we gave hime the makeup of our group and wanted to try and get some reds. weather didn’t cooperate but we gave it hell for some reds and caught a few. then we went and caught fish with lots of action after the patient fishing for reds. he was very flexible with our schedule. ill call him for sure next time we are in the area.
FAQs about Gulf Coast Charter Service
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $950 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Tarpon (Seasonal) (6 hours)
- US $950 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- US $1,250 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Tarpon (Seasonal) (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Mainly live bait. Included in price. )
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning fish is free of charge. )
- Fishing license (Yes license are included for passengers.)
- Inshore fishing (Up to 9 miles out)
- Nearshore fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Spinning
- Drift fishing
- Bonito
- Cobia
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Sheepshead
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
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