Reel Local Fishing Charters

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, Tarpon, 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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    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)
    US $350
    2 1/2 hours of fishing for the kids. Staying close to the mangrove trees fishing for anything that will eat live Shrimp :) All kids' life jackets are provided. Mostly catch and release. You'll fish in the calm channel of the Everglades.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $500
    Just a few hours on the water should be enough to catch a few interesting and tasty species that roam the inshore waters of the area. Your captain covers all fishing equipment and licenses, so you only need to pack some snacks and sun protection.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Sep 30
    US $500
    Don't feel like getting up too early? That's fine! Embark on an afternoon trip and fight some fish later in the day.
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
  • Private trip
    Shark Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $600
    Catch some Sharks! The captain covers all fishing equipment, including live bait. This means you can go straight to the prize as soon as the trip starts. You only need some snacks and sunscreen.
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $700
    Fishing for redfish, trout, snook, and tarpon. Six hours of fishing.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $900
    Come for a full day of fishing with Capt. Brandon. You can go after Tarpon, Snook, Tripletail, Redfish, Black Drum, and many more. The best part is that the fish is yours to keep and the captain will clean and fillet it free of charge.
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
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FAQs about Reel Local Fishing Charters

Reel Local Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - 3 Hour Trip – KIDS Fishing Trip (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Shark Trip (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $900 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
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Meet the Captain

Brandon Stearns
Naples, Florida, United States
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161 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2021
Angler's Choice
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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

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Redfish Redfish
Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark
Snapper (Mangrove) Mangrove Snapper

Boat specs

Sea Chaser (Bay boat) originally built in 2009. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha 4-stroke engine.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

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

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
Safety number one goal
You Keep Catch
(We fillet them for you!)
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 161 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
84%
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Jean M.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Captain Brandon Stearns Makes Dreams Come True!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Shark Trip on April 16, 2024
Hands down BEST captain we’ve ever had, and we fish in Florida a lot. He clearly loves what he does and is very passionate...
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Michelle L.
Excellent
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VERIFIED   Shark Trip on August 17, 2023
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Kay S.
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 23, 2023
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RANDALL H.
Excellent
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Fishing with Brandon

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – KIDS Fishing Trip on April 28, 2023
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Daniel H.
Excellent
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Best guide ever

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on April 7, 2024
So much fun and so relatable!  After a few min, we felt like we had known him for years. Truly a good person! And in this...
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