Waterboy Charters – 18' Shallow Sport
Season is here and so are the fish!! Don’t wait, book now as the calendar is filling up fast!
There is no better time to go on an inshore fishing trip with Waterboy Charters in the Everglades National Park/Ten Thousand Islands. Capt. Slade may be young but he has grown up fishing in the Everglades and knows where to take you to get the most out of your trip.
You’ll spend the day on an 18ft Shallow Sport Classic. This beautiful boat can fit up to 2 friends for fishing plus the Captain. This vessel has a 115 Suzuki engine and pairs this with the full navigational equipment, including a fishfinder, and you’ll be on top of the fish before you know it. The wireless trolling motor on board will also give you that extra edge in chasing down your prey.
Species you’ll be targeting include Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, and Spotted Seatrout. Tarpon is a great species for testing your fishing skills – the Silver King puts up a fight once hooked, and in over 60% of cases will break free. Reel this in to get complete bragging rights!
You’ll be using a variety of fishing techniques, from trolling to jigging and popping. Whatever your skill level, there is a fish out there with your name on it. Kids are more than welcome on board and life vests are provided. For their comfort, the captain recommends bringing your own though.
Included in the price are top-quality Penn rods and reels, and all bait and tackle. Live bait is usually caught before the trip. After your trip, the captain will fillet whatever catch you decide to keep. Capt. Slade will also let you know the best restaurants to take your catch to be cooked.
You are welcome to bring food and drink along, which can go in the captain’s cooler on board.
Book now and start making some amazing memories with Waterboy Charters – you’re sure to come back time and time again.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (14)
+11Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
93%
Sep 2, 2024
3 Hour (AM) Fishing Trip
Great trip but fish hiding
Captain Slade was great, fun guy to fish with, very helpful, professional and kind. Boat and equipment sufficient for the beautiful, relaxed environment around Everglades City. Mutton snapper, trout, redfish, and catfish were taking our bait. My son and I didn’t catch many keepers but the trip was not solely for fishing but for also bonding and chilling. The weather also cooperated but the keepers didn’t. We hit around six spots in our 4 hours. We’ll definitely be back hopefully next time with better luck.
Captain Slade was great, fun guy to fish with, very helpful, professional and kind. Boat and equipment sufficient for the beautiful,...
Mar 30, 2025
4 Hour Fishing Trip SEASON
Great Variety
I have never been to the Everglades before so asked to try catching as many species as possible. We caught 10 different species and over 30 fish between two guys. Captain Slade was very personable and fun to talk to while also knowing where to catch fish!
I have never been to the Everglades before so asked to try catching as many species as possible. We caught 10 different species...
Captain replied
Jul 26, 2025
6 Hour Fishing Trip SEASON
Best Everglades trip ever
My wife and I had a great trip. I caught a slam; snook, trout and redfish. We also caught jacks, snapper and ladyfish. All in all we boated 30+ fish. Great captain the kept us on the fish.
My wife and I had a great trip. I caught a slam; snook, trout and redfish. We also caught jacks, snapper and ladyfish. All in...
Captain replied
Feb 26, 2025
6 Hour Fishing Trip SEASON
Great Trip
Captain Slade was a great guy with knowledge of the area. We caught enough fish to have a good meal at the Rod and Gun Club, they cooked our catch. We caught many different species and got a great tour of the Everglades!!
Captain Slade was a great guy with knowledge of the area. We caught enough fish to have a good meal at the Rod and Gun Club, they...
Captain replied
Feb 27, 2025
6 Hour Fishing Trip SEASON
Fantastic trip!!!!
We caught 81 fish, yes 81! Awesome day. A large variety of fish. We had a great time and Slade was a wonderful guide snd person. Can’t say enough good things. We’ll be back….
We caught 81 fish, yes 81! Awesome day. A large variety of fish. We had a great time and Slade was a wonderful guide snd person....
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (14)
+11Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
93%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great trip but fish hiding
3 Hour (AM) Fishing Trip on September 2, 2024
Captain Slade was great, fun guy to fish with, very helpful, professional and kind. Boat and equipment sufficient for the beautiful, relaxed environment around Everglades City. Mutton snapper, trout, redfish, and catfish were taking our bait. My son and I didn’t catch many keepers but the trip was not solely for fishing but for also bonding and chilling. The weather also cooperated but the keepers didn’t. We hit around six spots in our 4 hours. We’ll definitely be back hopefully next time with better luck.
Captain Slade was great, fun guy to fish with, very helpful, professional and kind. Boat and equipment sufficient for the beautiful, relaxed environment around Everglades City. Mutton snapper, trout, redfish, and catfish were taking our bait. My son and I didn’t catch many keepers but the trip was not solely for fishing but for also bonding and chilling. The weather also cooperated but the keepers didn’t. We hit around six spots in our 4 hours. We’ll definitely be back hopefully next time with...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Variety
4 Hour Fishing Trip SEASON on March 30, 2025
I have never been to the Everglades before so asked to try catching as many species as possible. We caught 10 different species and over 30 fish between two guys. Captain Slade was very personable and fun to talk to while also knowing where to catch fish!
I have never been to the Everglades before so asked to try catching as many species as possible. We caught 10 different species and over 30 fish between two guys. Captain Slade was very personable and fun to talk to while also knowing where to catch fish!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Best Everglades trip ever
6 Hour Fishing Trip SEASON on July 26, 2025
My wife and I had a great trip. I caught a slam; snook, trout and redfish. We also caught jacks, snapper and ladyfish. All in all we boated 30+ fish. Great captain the kept us on the fish.
My wife and I had a great trip. I caught a slam; snook, trout and redfish. We also caught jacks, snapper and ladyfish. All in all we boated 30+ fish. Great captain the kept us on the fish.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Trip
6 Hour Fishing Trip SEASON on February 26, 2025
Captain Slade was a great guy with knowledge of the area. We caught enough fish to have a good meal at the Rod and Gun Club, they cooked our catch. We caught many different species and got a great tour of the Everglades!!
Captain Slade was a great guy with knowledge of the area. We caught enough fish to have a good meal at the Rod and Gun Club, they cooked our catch. We caught many different species and got a great tour of the Everglades!!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fantastic trip!!!!
6 Hour Fishing Trip SEASON on February 27, 2025
We caught 81 fish, yes 81! Awesome day. A large variety of fish. We had a great time and Slade was a wonderful guide snd person. Can’t say enough good things. We’ll be back….
We caught 81 fish, yes 81! Awesome day. A large variety of fish. We had a great time and Slade was a wonderful guide snd person. Can’t say enough good things. We’ll be back….
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