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Some of Florida’s best inshore fishing is waiting for you in the shallow flats surrounding Pine Island! Capt. Michael Kayrouz Charters offers opportunities to catch multiple species of game fish and enjoy spotting stunning wildlife including manatees, dolphins, and bald eagles. A day out on the water is a great way to experience what SW Florida is all about!

The boat you’ll be fishing from is a 17’ Ranger bass boat. This vessel is powered by a 200hp Yamaha engine and cruising speeds of 30 knots. This boat features GPS, a fishfinder, and a live bait tank. The capacity is limited to 4 guests only, so you can count on more of the captain’s attention compared to other charters.

Come out to enjoy the scenic shallow flats for a day of fishing and wildlife viewing! Catch multiple species throughout the seasons with artificial and live bait, which is provided alongside all of your fishing equipment and safety gear. Spotted Seatrout, Mangrove Snapper, Snook, and the occasional Red Drum are common on these quick trips!

Do you want to beat the heat and make it back for lunch?! With great local restaurants within walking distance of the drop-off location, you can enjoy a morning of fishing and be back in time to enjoy beautiful and fun Matlacha with family and friends!

Please come prepared with sunscreen, plenty of water to drink, and be ready to have some fun in the Florida sun. Capt. Michael Kayrouz Charters is at your service!



FAQs about Capt. Michael Kayrouz Charters

Capt. Michael Kayrouz Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Half day, In-Shore Slam!! (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 8 Hour – Multi-species Adventure! (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Capt. Michael Kayrouz Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Capt. Michael Kayrouz Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Upon request)
  • Fishing License

Capt. Michael Kayrouz Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Capt. Michael Kayrouz Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Capt. Michael Kayrouz Charters include:
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel

Meet the Captain

Michael Kayrouz
Matlacha, Florida, United States
194 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since May 2021
Captain Mike started fishing when he was a kid and spent every moment on the water. Finally, he decided to share his experience with other people and started a charter business. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned pro, stepping out for a day with him in Cape Coral is sure to be a memorable experience. Welcome aboard!

About this listing

Targeted species

Redfish Redfish
Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark
Sheepshead Sheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove) Mangrove Snapper

Boat specs

Scout (Bay boat) originally built in 1999. Powered by a 200HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Upon request
Fishing License

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
You Keep Catch
Fish cleaning provided upon request.
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 66 reviews
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (81)
Half Day Fishing with my teen
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Jaime A.
Miami, Florida
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Half Day Fishing with my teen

VERIFIED   Half day, In-Shore Slam!! on July 14, 2023
Capt. Michael was amazing. Even though we didn’t have the best conditions he made sure to pull all his tricks out of his...
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   October 7, 2023
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Leigh T.
Farmington, CT
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Great day

VERIFIED   Half day, In-Shore Slam!! on April 6, 2023
Mike is the best guide I’ve used in 35 years of tracking to the Cape Coral / Sanibel area. Mike is as much of a teacher as...
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Glenn S.
Cumming, GA
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2 half day trips with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Half day, In-Shore Slam!! on June 29, 2023
We had 2 great trips with Mike. Very knowledgeable, extremely attentive. Found the fish and kept us on the fish. Would recommend...
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Karsten W.
Emporium, PA
Excellent
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Thank You Captain Michael!!!

VERIFIED   Half day, In-Shore Slam!! on December 29, 2022
We were three with Captain Michael on the water today, Des 29th 2022. We enjoyed it very much, even if it did not work out...
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