Rigid Fishing Charters offers an amazing experience everyone should enjoy. Captain Joe and first Mate Junior is here to take you on a lovely day out in the bay or offshore in search of the excitement. Anglers of all skill levels are welcome to join, so don’t miss out on a chance to learn something new!

You’ll be fishing on a 25’ Wellcraft that accommodates up to 4 guests. This boat is powered by two 150 HP Yamaha engines that lets her run up to 40 knots.

inshore/nearshore spots offer a variety of fish species to target, with some of them being Redfish, Trout, Tarpon, Snook, and Jacks. If you head out nearshore, you’ll have a chance to go after different Shark species as well, such as Blacktip, Bull, and Nurse Shark. We also provide offshore trips for those looking to fish for different bottom fish in deeper waters.

Your guide covers your fishing licenses and brings rods and reels, so all you need to worry about is bringing a light snack and sunscreen. Capt. Joe also provides lures and live bait for your convenience.

It doesn’t matter if you’re an avid fisherman or a novice, Captain Joe will show you the utmost respect and assist you with all your needs. So what are you waiting for? Book a trip with Rigid Fishing!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 hour quick trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $325
    Your adventure starts at 8:00 a.m. in the rich waters of SWFL in search of some of the most sought-after fish (Snook, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Tarpon, and Grouper). Kids are welcome to join as well, so turn this into a family adventure you'll never forget.
  • Private trip
    Half day – Inshore Slam (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $450
    Your adventure starts at 8:00 a.m. in the rich waters of SWFL in search of some of the most sought-after fish (Snook, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Tarpon, and Grouper). Kids are welcome to join as well, so turn this into a family adventure you'll never forget.
  • Private trip
    Half day – Inshore Slam (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:15 PM
    US $450
    Your adventure starts at 2:15 p.m. in the rich waters of SWFL in search of some of the most sought-after fish (Snook, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Tarpon, and grouper). Kids are welcome to join as well, so turn this into a family adventure you'll never forget.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $700
    The 6-hour offshore trip gives a lot more time to fish most of the SWFL waters and enjoy the day to the fullest extent. We start off the day by taking a trip to the flats and backwaters.

FAQs about Rigid Fishing Charters

Rigid Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $325 per group - 3 hour quick trip (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Half day – Inshore Slam (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Half day – Inshore Slam (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Rigid Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Rigid Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Rigid Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Rigid Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Inshore and flats)
  • Heavy Tackle (Near Shore/Offshore)
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Rigid Fishing Charters include:
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Joseph Arguelles
Cape Coral, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
42 Customer reviews
Response time 6 hours
Member since July 2021
I've been fishing in Flordia my whole life and loved it ever since. The ocean is the love of my life and I enjoy everyday on this beautiful planet.

About this listing

Targeted species

Redfish Redfish
Snapper (Mangrove) Mangrove Snapper
Snook Snook
Speckled Trout Speckled Trout

Boat specs

Action craft (Bay boat) originally built in 2000. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 60 knots.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Inshore and flats
Heavy Tackle
Near Shore/Offshore
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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
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 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
PayPal

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 42 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (29)
Half day trip with Joseph
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Angler rating
35
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
82%
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Paul D.
PT CHARLOTTE, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning Inshore Slam.

VERIFIED   Half day – Inshore Slam (AM) on March 14, 2022
Went out with Cap’t Joe. Nice guy, knew the water, and put on some fish right away. Nothing we could keep, too small, then...
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Alex R.
Oregon, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4-hour morning

VERIFIED   Half day – Inshore Slam (AM) on February 4, 2022
It was a great day! Joseph started us off in the mangroves and then we moved to the flats. He was always looking to put us...
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David K.
NO FORT MYERS, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day trip with Captain Joseph

VERIFIED   Half day – Inshore Slam (AM) on April 15, 2022
I had not fished in over 25 years and my grandson had never been fishing. Joseph worked with us and by the end of the trip...
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Ryan C.
Brimfield, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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8 hour Inland fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on January 15, 2022
If you can’t tell by the pictures we caught alot of different fish! But that is because Captain Joseph kept us on fish from...
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Robert B.
Cape Coral, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Jo

VERIFIED   Half day – Inshore Slam (AM) on February 25, 2022
Put us on fish in all spots on our inshore fishing excursion. We were hoping to learn how to catch fish in Southwest Florida...
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