JP's Backwater Adventures 

4.9/5 (121 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Palm Point Drive 750, Goodland, FL 34140, United States

JP's Backwater Adventures 

Up to 9 miles
Goodland, FL, United States
22 ft
4
4.9/5 (121 reviews)

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JP's Backwater Adventures is located in Naples and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Come on aboard with Capt. Josh, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like light tackle jigging, based on the species you're targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 4 to 8-hour trips, where you'll be fishing for the likes of Snook, Snapper, Redfish, Tarpon, Permit, and Speckled Trout, depending on the specific season and the day's weather.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 22' Skeeter boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. This boat features an ice box. All rods, reels and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. The captain will supply all the needed fishing licenses for your trip. You can keep anything you catch, as long as it's legal to do so.

The price of your trip also includes complimentary drinks, but you're welcome to bring your own. Please let the captain know if you have any questions or special requests.

Book your trip now and hit the water with JP's Backwater Adventures.

JP's Backwater Adventures is located in Naples and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Come on aboard with Capt. Josh, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like light tackle jigging, based on the species you're targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 4 to 8-hour trips, where you'll be fishing for the likes of Snook, Snapper, Redfish, Tarpon, Permit, and Speckled Trout, depending on the specific season and the day's weather.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 22' Skeeter boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. This boat features an ice box. All rods, reels and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. The captain will supply all the needed fishing licenses for your trip. You can keep anything you catch, as long as it's legal to do so.

The price of your trip also includes complimentary drinks, but you're welcome to bring your own. Please let the captain know if you have any questions or special requests.

Book your trip now and hit the water with JP's Backwater Adventures.

Josh Parr
Captain
Josh Parr
13 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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3 hour fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Permit
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
+2
US $425
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Eco / fish
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
Permit
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
+2
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Permit
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
+2
US $750
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Permit
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
+2
US $900
Entire boat: up to 3 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
121 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (107)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (121)

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Matthew Buss
Matthew Buss
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
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Half Day Trip (PM) on March 16, 20262 adults

My girlfriend and I had a great time on a 4 hour backwater trip. Josh told us it was going to be windy and it may be tough but we had an epic tour through the backwater on our way to a few go to fishing holes. We got lucky and got on fish early and didnt have to bounce around much. Dude knows what hes doing and vibes were great through and through. BOOK IT!

Reported catch:
Permit
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Redfish
+1
Richard Conlon, Jr
Richard Conlon, Jr
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Three old guys enjoyed the trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on February 25, 20263 adults

Josh is an excellent fishing guide. We booked a fishing trip knowing it was not the ideal weather. Josh put us on fish every time. Once the bite stopped we zipped to other spots with fish. Josh knows the islands and has a great personality and good stories. Can’t go wrong with booking a trip with Josh at JP's Backwater Adventures!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Ben Devito
Ben Devito
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2022
5 trips
5.0
Verified
Caught Fish!
Half Day Trip (PM) on March 22, 20262 adults

I went on a 4 hr trip with Capt. Josh. He put me on fish right away and I caught 4 different species; jack, sea trout, snook and grouper. I had a large snook on the line, but lost it near the boat. My only regret is I should have booked a longer charter.

Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Iain Kennedy
Iain Kennedy
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Last Minute Gem
3 hour fishing on January 25, 20261 adult

Josh was able to accommodate my last minute decision to fish. Suggested an early start to beat the wind and boats. 100% worked out. First cast landed fish. Great knowledge of key spots was clear. Boat was perfect and gear top notch. Really enjoyed his company and enthusiasm. The giant Snook hook up was a thrill….Brought home dinner - sheepshead. Super trip, great guide and really solid dude. Highly recommended.

Shawn Gabrielson
Shawn Gabrielson
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!
3/4 Day Trip on April 1, 20262 adults

My girls and I had a blast today fishing with Capt Josh He was very knowledgeable and took very good care of us the whole trip, He had us on a wide variety of fish in different areas in the Islands. Will definitely use him again!

Reported catch:
Permit
Tarpon
Snook
Mangrove Snapper

FAQs about JP's Backwater Adventures

JP's Backwater Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $425 per group - 3 hour fishing (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Eco / fish (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with JP's Backwater Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with JP's Backwater Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (All live bait is provided and included in overall price.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Filleting is included.)
  • Drinks (Water is provided on the boat. Welcome to bring anything else you may want. )
  • Fishing license (Fishing license is included in the trip. )
JP's Backwater Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
JP's Backwater Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with JP's Backwater Adventures include:
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Josh Parr
Josh Parr
Josh Parr

Goodland, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
121 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since October 2017
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Josh Parr was born and raised in Naples, Florida and has been fishing the backwaters of SWFL for over a decade. He specializes in light tackle, backwater fishing for Redfish, Snook, Trout, Sheepshead, and Tarpon. Captain Parr will do his best to guarantee you an enjoyable day on the water while learning the art of backwater fishing. Captain Josh Parr will also act as your eco-tour guide, as you are cruising the backwaters of SWFL.

ID & license verified
121 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since October 2017
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Josh Parr was born and raised in Naples, Florida and has been fishing the backwaters of SWFL for over a decade. He specializes in light tackle, backwater fishing for Redfish, Snook, Trout, Sheepshead, and Tarpon. Captain Parr will do his best to guarantee you an enjoyable day on the water while learning the art of backwater fishing. Captain Josh Parr will also act as your eco-tour guide, as you are cruising the backwaters of SWFL.

The fish you can target

Permit
Permit
Redfish
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Permit
Permit
Redfish
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Skeeter
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

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

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
All live bait is provided and included in overall price.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Filleting is included.
Drinks
Water is provided on the boat. Welcome to bring anything else you may want.
Fishing license
Fishing license is included in the trip.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

You keep catch

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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

 Checks

What’s biting in Goodland right now

PermitPermit
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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