JP's Backwater Adventures

4.9/5 (121 reviews)

State licensed

Palm Point Drive 750, Goodland, FL 34140, United States–

State licensed

4.9/5 (121 reviews)

Palm Point Drive 750

Goodland, FL, United States

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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.

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.

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

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

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Iain Kennedy

Repeat angler

New York, US

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Member since 2025

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2 trips

5.0

Verified

Last Minute Gem

3 hour fishing on January 25, 2026 • 1 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.

Matthew Buss

Repeat angler

New York, US

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Member since 2025

•

2 trips

5.0

Verified

Quit searching and book!

Half Day Trip (PM) on March 16, 2026 • 2 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:

Richard Conlon, Jr

Massachusetts, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Three old guys enjoyed the trip

Half Day Trip (PM) on February 25, 2026 • 3 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:

Ben Devito

Repeat angler

Ohio, US

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Member since 2022

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4 trips

5.0

Verified

Caught Fish!

Half Day Trip (PM) on March 22, 2026 • 2 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:

Shawn Gabrielson

Minnesota, US

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Member since 2024

5.0

Verified

Great Trip!

3/4 Day Trip on April 1, 2026 • 2 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:

Trip availability and prices

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May 2026

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Group Size

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3 hour fishing

3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM

US $425

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $425

Entire boat: up to 4 people

Eco / fish

4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM

US $500

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $500

Entire boat: up to 4 people

Half Day Trip (AM)

4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM

US $550

Entire boat: up to 3 people

US $550

Entire boat: up to 3 people

Half Day Trip (PM)

4 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM

US $550

Entire boat: 2 people

US $550

Entire boat: 2 people

3/4 Day Trip

6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM

US $750

Entire boat: up to 3 people

US $750

Entire boat: up to 3 people

Full Day Trip

8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM

US $900

Entire boat: up to 3 people

US $900

Entire boat: up to 3 people

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)

Filter

Sort by: Featured

Frequently mentioned

Showing 1 – 5 of 121 reviews

Iain Kennedy

Repeat angler

New York, US

Member since 2025

2 trips

5.0

Verified

Last Minute Gem

3 hour fishing on January 25, 2026 • 1 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.

Matthew Buss

Repeat angler

New York, US

Member since 2025

2 trips

5.0

Verified

Quit searching and book!

Half Day Trip (PM) on March 16, 2026 • 2 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:

Richard Conlon, Jr

Massachusetts, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Three old guys enjoyed the trip

Half Day Trip (PM) on February 25, 2026 • 3 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:

Ben Devito

Repeat angler

Ohio, US

Member since 2022

4 trips

5.0

Verified

Caught Fish!

Half Day Trip (PM) on March 22, 2026 • 2 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:

Shawn Gabrielson

Minnesota, US

Member since 2024

5.0

Verified

Great Trip!

3/4 Day Trip on April 1, 2026 • 2 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:

FAQs about JP's Backwater Adventures

The fish you can target

What is the boat like?

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

1 x 150HP

Max cruising speed

35 knots

JP's Backwater Adventures

Rating

Anglers' gallery (107)

What anglers say

All reviews (121)

Trip availability and prices

Rating

Anglers' gallery (107)

What anglers say

All reviews (121)

FAQs about JP's Backwater Adventures

The fish you can target

What is the boat like?

What’s biting in Goodland right now

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