Reel Local Fishing Charters 

4.8
(246 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Newport Drive 525, Naples, FL 34114, United States–

Reel Local Fishing Charters 

Naples, FL, United States
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26 ft
4
4.8
(246 reviews)

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Reel Local Fishing Charters is dedicated to making sure you have a great time on the water. Regardless of your fishing experience, Captain Brandon will do his best to help you catch your fish of a lifetime. He's been guiding other people around Naples and the 10,000 Islands area for over 20 years. With that amount of knowledge and experience of a 3rd generation fisherman by your side, any beginner is bound to become an angler by the end of the day.

You'll be fishing on a 26' Sea Chaser that accommodates up to 4 guests. This bay boat is powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine and features all necessary fishing equipment you'll need for the day. There's enough room to walk around and relax on the cushion seats, so you're looking for a comfortable day on the water, even if you're not used to being around boats.

The inshore waters and backcountry spots of the area offer lots of species to target, with the most common ones being Snook, Redfish, Trout, Tripletail, Black Drum, Spanish Mackerel, and more. You can keep the catch after the trip and the captain will clean and fillet it for you free of charge.

All fishing equipment, licenses, and cold drinks are included in the price. You only need to pack some snacks and sun protection.

Reel Local Fishing Charters guarantees a good time on the water. Come join Capt. Brandon and see what's biting. Fish on!

Reel Local Fishing Charters is dedicated to making sure you have a great time on the water. Regardless of your fishing experience, Captain Brandon will do his best to help you catch your fish of a lifetime. He's been guiding other people around Naples and the 10,000 Islands area for over 20 years. With that amount of knowledge and experience of a 3rd generation fisherman by your side, any beginner is bound to become an angler by the end of the day.

You'll be fishing on a 26' Sea Chaser that accommodates up to 4 guests. This bay boat is powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine and features all necessary fishing equipment you'll need for the day. There's enough room to walk around and relax on the cushion seats, so you're looking for a comfortable day on the water, even if you're not used to being around boats.

The inshore waters and backcountry spots of the area offer lots of species to target, with the most common ones being Snook, Redfish, Trout, Tripletail, Black Drum, Spanish Mackerel, and more. You can keep the catch after the trip and the captain will clean and fillet it for you free of charge.

All fishing equipment, licenses, and cold drinks are included in the price. You only need to pack some snacks and sun protection.

Reel Local Fishing Charters guarantees a good time on the water. Come join Capt. Brandon and see what's biting. Fish on!

Brandon Stearns
Captain
Brandon Stearns
8 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

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3 Hour Trip – KIDS Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
US $400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+1
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Grouper (Goliath)
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
+8
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Shark Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Tiger)
Shark (Nurse)
+3
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
+5
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Grouper (Goliath)
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
+6
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

4.8
246 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (232)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (246)

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Showing 1 – 5 of 246 reviews
Blake Skiboff
Blake Skiboff
ca
Alberta, Canada
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Brandon Rocks!
3 Hour Trip – KIDS Fishing Trip on May 20, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

We came down from Canada for a suprise fishing trip for my two boys. Brandon our captain was so helpful and encouraging to both the kids and was a great wealth of knowlege and knew thw good spots the fish were biting. Both boys caught multiple fish and had an absolute blast 10/10 would recommend we will be back for sure!

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Richard Rodriguez
Richard Rodriguez
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
great trip will book again
3 Hour Trip – KIDS Fishing Trip on June 23, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

great trip with rhe kids. everyone caught multiple fish. Captain Brandon was great. very knowledgeable about the area. we had dolphins following the boaton our way to the spots. lots or interesting aquatic birds along the way. just a great family fishing experience overall. would highly recommend. and we will definitely be booking again in the future.

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Black Drum
Brandon Stearns
Response from Captain

yall were awsome 🤟🏼

Bruno Trentacost
Bruno Trentacost
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2021
9 trips
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water
6 Hour Trip on March 23, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain Brandon gave us a epic day on the water, he was very knowledgeable of the area being 3rd generation on the water in that area. For our liking he had some jambs on the boat. The boat was very smooth running and well equipped. Now for the fun part trophy red fish some beautiful speckle trout and many others. Would recommend this captain.

Brandon Stearns
Response from Captain

great job guys cmon back soon well tear em up again 🤟🏼

Jim Holloway
Jim Holloway
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
February 8, 2026. Larry & Jim
Half Day Trip (PM) on February 8, 2026 • 2 adults

Brandon was an awesome guide! Larry and I had a great day! Caught a lot of fish, we kept 2. Getting them cooked today at a local restaurant referred by captain Brandon. Two fishing buddies from Michigan had an amazing day on the water in Florida Happy Birthday Brandon, we wish you and your family the best! Hope to see you again!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Brandon Stearns
Response from Captain

yall are great enjoy those fish 🤟🏼

Jeffrey Emery
Jeffrey Emery
us
Texas, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Great Fishing Trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 12, 2026 • 4 adults

Captain Brandon was great with our two teenagers and he’s very knowledgeable about where to fish.

Brandon Stearns
Response from Captain

yall were great 🤟🏼

FAQs about Reel Local Fishing Charters

Reel Local Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - 3 Hour Trip – KIDS Fishing Trip (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Shark Trip (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Reel Local Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Reel Local Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Always live shrimp  and shiners Pilcher pinfish when available )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No charge)
  • Drinks (Bottled water)
  • Fishing license (We carry a permit for everyone on board )
Reel Local Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Reel Local Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Reel Local Fishing Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Brandon Stearns
Brandon Stearns
Naples, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
246 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2021
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I was born in Naples FL, and instantly introduced to the fishing community. While I didn't always have a boat, I was consistently catching fish. And at one point I thought it would be great to take families out and share my passion and teach them all about fishing. So I bought a boat and began. Doing charters out of Naples / 10k islands
Brandon Stearns
Brandon Stearns
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
246
reviews
2021
member since
~1h
response
I was born in Naples FL, and instantly introduced to the fishing community. While I didn't always have a boat, I was consistently catching fish. And at one point I thought it would be great to take families out and share my passion and teach them all about fishing. So I bought a boat and began. Doing charters out of Naples / 10k islands

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Tripletail
Tripletail
Black Drum
Black Drum
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook

Real catches by this captain

  • A young angler reeling in a fish while fishing from a boat in a scenic waterway, showcasing the excitement of the catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Mangrove Snapper
    Barbara R.
    Barbara R.
    great trip with rhe kids. everyone caught multiple fish. Captain Brandon was great. very knowledgeable about the area. we had dolphins following the boaton our way to the spots. lots or interesting aquatic birds along the way. just a great family fishing experience overall. would highly recommend. and we will definitely be booking again in the future.
  • A family poses in front of their 'Sea Chaser' boat at the dock, ready for a day of fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Kendall E.
    Kendall E.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing in a scenic mangrove area.
    Richard L.
    Richard L.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Snook at Port of the Islands Marina, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Martin B.
    Martin B.
    We ended a great day fishing with an upper slot limit snook. Absolutely a once in a lifetime fish. Too many “firsts” for me to list.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Bruno T.
    Bruno T.
    Captain Brandon gave us a epic day on the water, he was very knowledgeable of the area being 3rd generation on the water in that area. For our liking he had some jambs on the boat. The boat was very smooth running and well equipped. Now for the fun part trophy red fish some beautiful speckle trout and many others. Would recommend this captain.
  • A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a large fish on a boat, enjoying a memorable fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Douglas W.
    Douglas W.
    loved the charter. captain brandon was great! highly recommend using him!
  • Four anglers proudly displaying their catch of Spanish Mackerel at Port of the Islands Marina, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Richard B.
    Richard B.
    Brandon was an outstanding Captain. Very attentive to the four of us. Will be using Reel Fishing again when we are back.
  • Young angler posing with a large shark on the deck of a center-console boat during an offshore fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Bull Shark
    William W.
    William W.
    This is our 3rd trip with Captain Brandon and we can’t recommend him enough! Looking forward to our next trip! Thank you Brandon!!! (Highly, highly, highly recommend).
  • A woman proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing on a sunny day, showcasing a vibrant fishing environment.
    Patty S.
    Patty S.
    Fun day fishing with my kids and Brandon! He was very friendly, had great communication, and was knowledgeable. I will definitely be booking with him again!
  • Angler reeling in a large Snook while fishing in a mangrove-lined waterway.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Paul H.
    Paul H.
    Fantastic time inshore fishing. Tons of fish landed in multiple varieties. Two high slot reds and multiple snapper..

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2009
Restored in
2025
Boat manufacturer
Sea Chaser
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha 4-stroke
Powered by
1 x 250HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing

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
Always live shrimp  and shiners Pilcher pinfish when available 
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No charge
Drinks
Bottled water
Fishing license
We carry a permit for everyone on board

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Safety number one goal
You keep catch
(We fillet them for you!)
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Naples right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon
TripletailTripletail

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