Olde Salty Island Charters invites anglers of all levels to join them in this special piece of paradise. There’s something for everyone to experience in this beautiful area of SW Florida. Join Captain Mark for Shark fishing day or night, cruise, explore Island Beach and have a lunch picnic there, go swimming and shelling.

The trip starts on a 25’ Sea Fox Commander that accommodates up to 6 guests. She’s powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine and reaches the speed of 42 knots. You can always count on a safe and fast ride to any fishing spot you need. The boat features Garmin and Raymarine navigational electronics, a portable head, and a multimedia system.

Some of the species you can go after are Grouper, Snook, all kinds of Snapper, Trout, Triggerfish, Shark, and many more. If you don’t have anything specific you’d like to catch, you can choose your adventure based on sightseeing opportunities and wildlife. Just ask the captain what each trip offers and what sounds best for your friends and family.

Rods, tackle, bait, and ice are provided, but feel free to bring your rod. You can pack your food, drinks, and sun protection. The captain will clean the catch after the trip.

This is your adventure, let Olde Salty Island Charters take you there!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Inshore Fishing 4 hrs Evening
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $500
    Leave after noon to target the eving bite. Working the tides along the mangroves, docks, oyster beds, and grass flats.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Inshore Fishing 4 hrs Morning
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $500
    Leave at sunrise to capture the rise or fall of the tides with the sun bringing the fish out to eat. Targeting mangroves, docks, oyster beds, and grass flats.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    6 Hour – Fishing/Restaurant/Beach
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $750
    Let us take you to a tropical paradise on an island beach, explore the sand and water, do some shelling and sun bathing. Then we will take you to one of our many island restaurants, then do some inshore fishing. Let us take you on this adventure. So many options once you book with us. We can do it all, including more time if you like. Design your adventure with us.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour – Fishing/Sightseeing/Beach
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $750
    Tour the tropical barrier islands of SW Florida, see wildlife, relax on an island beach, and spend some time fishing inshore. So, many options to choose from once you book with us. Time can be added at the request of the guests for an additional fee.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Inshore (MAX 4)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $750
    This trip will be based on late-day tides, incoming or outgoing in an effort to target inshore species as the sun is going down. Times will be adjusted based solely on tides and weather. Once your trip is booked, we will decide the best time. This will be a 4-person max trip to allow anglers to focus on fishing.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Shark (AM) MAX 4
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 31
    US $750
    Leave early, come back early. Spend the morning looking for Blacktip, Bonnethead, and possibly Cobia. All guests need to be at least 16 years old and only 4 can join. April through October only.
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Shark (PM) MAX 4
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 31
    US $750
    Looking for Blacktip, Bonnethead, and hopefully a nice Cobia. Only 4 guests can come on this trip and they have to be at least 16 years old. All fishing equipment and licenses are included in the price. April through October only.
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip–Sightseeing and Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $750
    Come explore the tropical barrier islands of SW Florida, do some inshore fishing and take in the natural wildlife we have to offer. Book with us and you can plan your day and your adventure.
  • Private trip
    Inshore Fishing Morning - 6 hours
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $750
    In and around barrier islands, grass flats and docks in SW Florida. Target Snook, Snapper, Trout and Redfish, Mackerel and many more. The captain will prepare everything you need to catch fish, you just need to pack some snacks and drinks.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
  • Private trip
    8 Hour – Fishing/Beach/Sightseeing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $850
    You design your adventure in our tropical paradise. Choose sightseeing, goingto the beach, visiting one of our many island restaurants and some inshore fishing. All of this is ready for you, book with us and we can do it all.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $850
    Target the interior barrier islands, docks, bridges, grass flats, small mangrove islands and passes between the barrier islands.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
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FAQs about Olde Salty Island Charters

Olde Salty Island Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Inshore Fishing 4 hrs Evening (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Inshore Fishing 4 hrs Morning (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 6 Hour – Fishing/Restaurant/Beach (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 6 Hour – Fishing/Sightseeing/Beach (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (MAX 4) (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Shark (AM) MAX 4 (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Shark (PM) MAX 4 (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 6 Hour Trip–Sightseeing and Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Inshore Fishing Morning - 6 hours (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 8 Hour – Fishing/Beach/Sightseeing (8 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (AM) (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Olde Salty Island Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Portable head
  • GPS Garmin
  • Fishfinder Raymarine
  • Live Bait Well 2, aft and center
  • Multimedia System Sirius radio
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Minn Kota Terrova
  • Radar Garmin

Trips booked with Olde Salty Island Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Shrimp, Pinfish, Pilchers)
  • Lures (Divers, top water, Gulp and soft paddle tails )
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Crew and Guest, (if desired).)
  • Fishing License (I hold a Saltwater Captains license.)

Olde Salty Island Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Barrier islands, Bays and Harbors)
  • Nearshore Fishing (Outside of barrier islands and passes )
  • Reef Fishing (Natural ledges and artificial )
  • Flats Fishing (Grass flats)
  • Backcountry Fishing (Interior barrier islands)

Olde Salty Island Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Spinning reels)
  • Heavy Tackle (Spinning reels)
  • Bottom Fishing (Weighted lines)
  • Jigging (Artificial lures)
  • Popping (Popping corks)
  • Drift Fishing (Inshore and offshore)
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Olde Salty Island Charters include:
  • Bluefish
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Ladyfish
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Mark Savoy
St. James City, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
63 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2021
I have over 28 years of experience in our local waters. I feel free when I am on the water and I love everything about boating and fishing. I am on my 5th boat and have decided to make this my retirement plan. I have spent many years offshore fishing from the Bahamas, the Florida Keys, and Costa Rica. I grew up fishing freshwater in Texas and came to Florida when I was a teenager. I was hooked on the saltwater action! Now I fish, tour, and enjoy all that this piece of paradise has to offer here in SW Florida.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bluefish Bluefish
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish Ladyfish
Permit Permit

Boat specs

Sea Fox Commander (Center console) originally built in 2014. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 38 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Barrier islands, Bays and Harbors
Nearshore Fishing
Outside of barrier islands and passes
Reef Fishing
Natural ledges and artificial
Flats Fishing
Grass flats
Backcountry Fishing
Interior barrier islands

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning reels
Heavy Tackle
Spinning reels
Bottom Fishing
Weighted lines
Jigging
Artificial lures
Popping
Popping corks
Drift Fishing
Inshore and offshore
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Portable head
GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Raymarine
Live Bait Well
2, aft and center
Multimedia System
Sirius radio
Wireless Trolling Motor
Minn Kota Terrova

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Shrimp, Pinfish, Pilchers
Lures
Divers, top water, Gulp and soft paddle tails
Catch cleaning & filleting
Crew and Guest, (if desired).
Fishing License
I hold a Saltwater Captains license.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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 included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in St. James City to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Age restrictions on Shark Fishing, 16 or older
You Keep Catch
Bag and size limit enforced

Payment

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
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 63 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
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February fishing trip
AWESOME EXPERIENCE!!!
AWESOME EXPERIENCE!!!
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Jacquelyn S.
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AWESOME EXPERIENCE!!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour – Fishing/Restaurant/Beach on October 25, 2023
Brought my family of six (including two teenagers and my own parents) for a day of fun. Mark was AWESOME. He communicated flawlessly...
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Kit J.
Saint Michael, MN
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Full day with Captain Mark

VERIFIED   8 Hour – Fishing/Beach/Sightseeing on August 11, 2023
Captain Mark put us right on the fish; catching many trout. Unfortunately, our trip was cut short due to some unexpected storms...
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William V.
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6 Hour Fishing/Beach Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour – Fishing/Sightseeing/Beach on June 7, 2023
Captain Mark was great and his boat and equipment were top notch.  He was patient and helpful and we caught a great variety...
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Jordan S.
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February fishing trip

VERIFIED   Inshore Fishing 4 hrs Evening on February 10, 2024
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Robb And Connie Little
Mukilteo, WA
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Lots of Fish!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Coastal on May 19, 2022
We caught probably over 50 fish and kept 17 of them! We had a lot of fun in the process. My daughter and I have very little...
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