Skinny Water Guide Co.

5.0/5 (17 reviews)

State licensed

U.S. 41 3015, Goodland, FL 34112, United States–

Skinny Water Guide Co.

State licensed

5.0/5 (17 reviews)

U.S. 41 3015

Goodland, FL, United States

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Skinny Water Guide Co. is located in Goodland and offers to show you fantastic fun and fishy time in these waters.

Capt. Matt Manziano and Aaron Alvarez will do their best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Black Drum, Jack Crevalle, and Tripletail, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as fly fishing and light tackle artificial.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 2021 17’ East Cape EVO X boat that can safely take up to 2 anglers. Fully equipped and safe.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. Skinny Water Guide Co. offers only catch and release trips, so any fish you catch will be returned to the water. The boat will be supplied with drinks for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Skinny Water Guide Co.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5

out of 5 stars from 17 reviews

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Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Experience

4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (11)

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

77%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

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Vincent Bellante

5.0

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Half day Guide fishing

Half Day Trip (AM) on March 26, 2025 • 1 adult • 1 child

We did a half day of guide fishing with Aaron! Great experience from start to finish. Aaron is very knowledgeable about the area and fishing. We caught some great fish too!

Reported catch:

Jackie Sullivan

5.0

Verified

Tarpon!

Half Day Trip (AM) on May 3, 2025 • 1 adult

Had a great trip with Aaron super knowledgeable on the fish and put me on several fish including one over 6’ and 100+ pounds

Reported catch:

Judge Fowler

5.0

Verified

Naples area fly fishing

Half Day Trip (AM) on January 20, 2025 • 1 adult

Captain Matt was well equipped and knowledgeable. He is a great guy to spend a day on the water with.

Alan Malabanan

Brookline, MA

5.0

Verified

Half Day Trip with Captain Aaron

Half Day Trip (AM) on March 23, 2023 • 2 adults

I went with my son and, while we are experienced freshwater fishermen, we were absolute novices regarding Florida Gulf fishing with artificial baits. Captain Aaron found us some fish and taught us the fine art of sight fishing for tarpon (heavy swimbaits), snook and redfish (creature baits and topwaters). Unfortunately we had some difficulty getting any bites until the end (and Captain Aaron made absolutely sure we weren't skunked). We eventually hooked a shark, and landed a snook and a black drum. We gained an appreciation for finding the fish and fishing artificial baits. We learned a lot from Captain Aaron and really had great time!

Reported catch:

J.R. Strickland

Bonita Springs, Florida

5.0

Verified

Half Day Trip with Capt. Matt

Half Day Trip (AM) on February 23, 2023 • 1 adult

Captain Matt was awesome! He worked hard to find the fish and we saw many but I couldn't get them to chase my fly. He was also great at "fine tuning" and adapting my trout fly-fishing skills to the salt water environment. Casting an 11 wt fly rod is a lot different than casting a 5 wt and even the 9 wt I use for Lake Michigan kings, browns, and rainbows! While the fish didn't cooperate, I will definitely be looking Capt. Matt up next time I am in the area. He knows his stuff and I wouldn't hesitate to go out with him again.

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Half Day Trip (AM)

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

4 Hour Trip

starts at 7:00 AM

US $399

Entire boat: 2 people

US $399

Entire boat: 2 people

3/4 Day Trip

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

6 Hour Trip

starts at 7:00 AM

US $599

Entire boat: 2 people

US $599

Entire boat: 2 people

Full Day Trip

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

8 Hour Trip

starts at 7:00 AM

US $749

Entire boat: 2 people

US $749

Entire boat: 2 people

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5

out of 5 stars from 17 reviews

See details

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Experience

4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (11)

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

77%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

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Vincent Bellante

5.0

Verified

Half day Guide fishing

Half Day Trip (AM) on March 26, 2025 • 1 adult • 1 child

We did a half day of guide fishing with Aaron! Great experience from start to finish. Aaron is very knowledgeable about the area and fishing. We caught some great fish too!

Reported catch:

Jackie Sullivan

5.0

Verified

Tarpon!

Half Day Trip (AM) on May 3, 2025 • 1 adult

Had a great trip with Aaron super knowledgeable on the fish and put me on several fish including one over 6’ and 100+ pounds

Reported catch:

Judge Fowler

5.0

Verified

Naples area fly fishing

Half Day Trip (AM) on January 20, 2025 • 1 adult

Captain Matt was well equipped and knowledgeable. He is a great guy to spend a day on the water with.

Alan Malabanan

Brookline, MA

5.0

Verified

Half Day Trip with Captain Aaron

Half Day Trip (AM) on March 23, 2023 • 2 adults

Reported catch:

J.R. Strickland

Bonita Springs, Florida

5.0

Verified

Half Day Trip with Capt. Matt

Half Day Trip (AM) on February 23, 2023 • 1 adult

Reported catch:

FAQs about Skinny Water Guide Co.

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Boat category

Skiffs and flats boats

Capacity

2 persons

Boat length

17 ft

Year built

2021

Boat manufacturer

East Cape

Boat type

Skiff

Engine model

Yamaha

1 x 70HP

Max cruising speed

38 knots

Skinny Water Guide Co.

Skinny Water Guide Co.

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