If you plan on fishing in Fort Myers Beach, look no further than Shallow Action Fishing Charters.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Bull Shark, Goliath Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Tripletail, Cobia, Peacock Bass, Sheepshead, Tarpon, Lemon Shark, and anything else that bites.

On these trips, you can expect to drift and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle. For the more adventurous among you, there’s bowfishing.

Trips with Shallow Action Fishing Charters are fun for all ages, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks for a boost of energy when needed!

Your trip begins aboard a 22’ Bay boat that holds up to 4 passengers. It has and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.

You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures.

The charter boat covers your fishing license (up to 4 people), so all you have to do is look forward to your trip!
It’s recommended to bring sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray).

I like to discuss the game a day or so in advance to plan activities for the day, go over expectations and what we will be fishing for, and any of your needs I should be aware of before the trip.

If there is anything I can do to make your trip extra special, please feel free to ask. I’m a very easygoing guy who loves his job and all those who help make it a reality. I’m nothing but a guy with a boat and a fishing pole without you great clients. I try hard to make great fishing memories and amazing friends along the way.
Here at Shallow Action Fishing Charters, fishing is family. Can’t wait to catch some memories with you and yours. See ya soon, Captain Brent.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day AM Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $650
    Most popular: 4-5 hours trip. Sometimes my clients select a half day, get out there and start having the time of their life and want to stay. I will always try and accommodate as long as second half of the day isn’t booked.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Bass (Peacock)
    Peacock Bass
  • Private trip
    Full day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,000
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Bass (Peacock)
    Peacock Bass
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Awesome Day on the water.

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day AM Trip on December 26, 2024
Captain Brent was awesome, great day on the water. He went above and beyond to put us on fish. We caught our first peacocks!!
Jacob W. recommends Shallow Action Fishing Charters
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FAQs about Shallow Action Fishing Charters

Shallow Action Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Half Day AM Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Full day Trip (8 hours)

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

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

Shallow Action Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Shallow Action Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Bowfishing

Top targeted fish species with Shallow Action Fishing Charters include:
  • Bass (Peacock)
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Brent Houlihan
Bonita Springs, Florida, United States
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1 Customer reviews
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Member since September 2021
In my youth I fished saltwater tournaments exclusively. I was fortunate enough to win or place well in enough events to warrant a title sponsor in Bagley Bait company. As a result was talked into starting a Bass career. I have fished at the highest levels of competition calm or rough weather, seas to inland lakes and rivers across the country prior to settling right back here were it all started for me so many years ago. I have several sponsors in the family today and treasure every one as well as the clients that help make it all reality. At Shallow Action Fishing Charters, fishing is family. I try to provide a memorable learning experience you can look back on for years to come while making new friends and relationships along the way. I will do all I can to make sure you can’t wait to come back!

The fish you can target

Bass (Peacock) Peacock Bass
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Redfish Redfish

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2008
Boat manufacturer
Ranger
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Bowfishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

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

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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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