2 Thumbs Up Fishing Charters
Head out to Naples or Marco Island and visit 2 Thumbs Up Fishing Charters and Captain Stanley Bryant. They offer inshore, nearshore, flats, and backcountry fishing trips. Captain Stanley has the knowledge and skills to put you on the bite and help you enjoy Florida’s marine world to the fullest.
You’ll use a 20’ Skeeter bay boat powered by a 115 HP Yamaha engine. It holds enough room for up to 4 anglers and is equipped with a modern GPS system that will keep you on the course all the time. The boat’s got an ice-box to keep your drinks and fish stay cool, and the wireless trolling motor will allow you to approach the fish more carefully. Also, the boat’s got a livewell.
Captain Stanley uses light tackles and specializes in spinning. Some of the fish you and he will target are Snook, Goliath Grouper, Jack Crevalle, Redfish, Black Drum, Mangrove Snapper, and Spanish Mackerel. Feel free to also ask the captain about near offshore trips, if that’s more your thing. Your kids are more than welcome to come along. Bring them as well and create wonderful family memories. Also, you’re free to keep all the fish (within regulations) that you catch.
The captain will cover you for rods, reels, tackle, as well as live bait and lures. He’ll also provide licenses and water. Yours is just to pack some food and you’re ready to go.
2 Thumbs Up Fishing Charters is ready to take you on a fun and memorable fishing trip. Visit them and experience the fun!
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100%
Appropriate for children
97%
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Recommend this charter
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Fun Fishing Frenzy
Half Day Weekday Trip (AM) on July 2, 2025
We had the best day fishing with Captain Stanley! Our two grandsons are visiting from Ohio and the four of us caught 50+ fish. Stanley filleted our fish and we took them to the Snook Inn to be cooked. They were delicious! We had a dolphin following us all day and that added some extra fun. Stanley was knowledgeable about where to find fish, put our bait on the hook, caste into the best spots, gave great advice, and was patient, kind and fun. Two thumbs up 👍👍 for a great day on the water. We highly recommend Captain Stanley and will definitely be using him for future charters.
We had the best day fishing with Captain Stanley! Our two grandsons are visiting from Ohio and the four of us caught 50+ fish. Stanley filleted our fish and we took them to the Snook Inn to be cooked. They were delicious! We had a dolphin following us all day and that added some extra fun. Stanley was knowledgeable about where to find fish, put our bait on the hook, caste into the best spots, gave great advice, and was patient, kind and fun. Two thumbs up 👍👍 for a great day on the water....
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Captain Stanley is the BEST!!
Half Day Weekend Trip (AM) on July 20, 2025
Charli’s perspective (age 12): We went out with Captain Stanley in July 2025, and it was amazing from start to finish! He taught us how to throw cast nets to catch our own bait, took us boating through the mangroves, and brought us to the best fishing spots. We ended up catching mangrove snappers, redfish, ladyfish, and even some catfish. Captain Stanley knows exactly what he’s doing—he’s the best captain we’ve ever had. Can’t wait to go again!
Charli’s perspective (age 12): We went out with Captain Stanley in July 2025, and it was amazing from start to finish! He taught us how to throw cast nets to catch our own bait, took us boating through the mangroves, and brought us to the best fishing spots. We ended up catching mangrove snappers, redfish, ladyfish, and even some catfish. Captain Stanley knows exactly what he’s doing—he’s the best captain we’ve ever had. Can’t wait to go again!
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A Great Day for Fishing!
Half Day Weekday Trip (AM) on January 2, 2025
Captain Stanley was a great guide and boat captain for my dad and I on a half-day fishing charter. He was on-time, friendly, and was generous with fishing advice. During the tour, Captain Stanley took us to a number of different spots to try both fake and live bait. For the live bait, Captain Stanley was kind enough to bait our hooks for us and he also was kind enough to filet our fish upon arriving back at the dock! Definitely not expected, but much appreciated. Captain Stanley had everything we needed for the trip and I would gladly book another charter with him. We managed to catch a bunch of different fish from red snapper to sheep's head to jack crevalle.
Captain Stanley was a great guide and boat captain for my dad and I on a half-day fishing charter. He was on-time, friendly, and was generous with fishing advice. During the tour, Captain Stanley took us to a number of different spots to try both fake and live bait. For the live bait, Captain Stanley was kind enough to bait our hooks for us and he also was kind enough to filet our fish upon arriving back at the dock! Definitely not expected, but much appreciated. Captain Stanley had everything...
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Caught 8 different kinds of fish! 12 yr old son had a blast!
Half Day Weekday Trip (AM) on June 27, 2025
Captain Stanley is absolutely amazing! He knew just the right spots to take us and even expertly caught the bait before we headed to our fishing hole. We had a blast catching all sorts of fish, from big snook to delicious red snapper. Plus, he was kind enough to fillet them for us afterward! What a great experience for the whole family! Especially, our 12 year old son who caught the most and the biggest fish!
Captain Stanley is absolutely amazing! He knew just the right spots to take us and even expertly caught the bait before we headed to our fishing hole. We had a blast catching all sorts of fish, from big snook to delicious red snapper. Plus, he was kind enough to fillet them for us afterward! What a great experience for the whole family! Especially, our 12 year old son who caught the most and the biggest fish!
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Fish On!
Half Day Weekend Trip (AM) on March 16, 2025
Overcast and windy conditions didnt bother Stanley and Two Thumbs Up Charters at all! We caught at least 50 fish - not all keepers - 8 different species and enough Red Snapper, sea trout and sheepshead (Grammy caught the largest!) for two dinners for 4 people. Great day and good time was definitely had by all!! Will book Stanley again when in the area.
Overcast and windy conditions didnt bother Stanley and Two Thumbs Up Charters at all! We caught at least 50 fish - not all keepers - 8 different species and enough Red Snapper, sea trout and sheepshead (Grammy caught the largest!) for two dinners for 4 people. Great day and good time was definitely had by all!! Will book Stanley again when in the area.
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