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.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (94)
+91Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
98%
Feb 24, 2025
3 hour fishing
Great Day with Captain Josh
If you’re looking for a great backcountry fishing trip while visiting the Marco Island Area a day on the water with Captain Josh is exactly what you want! He is a young aggressive local born and raised Captain who knows the waters like the back of his hand. Our trip was booked for Monday morning and he called us on Saturday afternoon and asked if we wanted to switch to Sunday afternoon because bad weather was forecast for Monday. We said yes and met him at noon at the Goodland Marina Park. He had tons of fresh caught bait (no purchased shrimp here) and top notch custom rods and reels. The boat was spotless and in great condition! I had my wife with me and she loved Josh! Oh yeah by the way we caught 25 Snook a Mangrove Snapper and a Jack. The most fun and best day ever fishing in SW Florida.
If you’re looking for a great backcountry fishing trip while visiting the Marco Island Area a day on the water with Captain Josh...
Apr 13, 2025
Half Day Trip (PM)
Great trip
Great day of fishing
Great day of fishing
Nov 7, 2024
Half Day Trip (AM)
Fishing with Josh
Weather was not optimal on original schedule but we had flexibility to move a day or two. Captain Josh took care of the change and did a great job servicing us. A wonderful day on the water
Weather was not optimal on original schedule but we had flexibility to move a day or two. Captain Josh took care of the change...
Dec 20, 2023
Half Day Trip (AM)
What-A-Day!!!
We had an AMAZING day out on the water today fishing with Captain Josh!! My son and I wanted to have a Father/Son day doing some fishing and chose Captain Josh from amongst the many choices available in the Marco Island/Naples area and he delivered on all accounts. First, Josh is just a great guy. You’re always a little nervous meeting someone for the first time, especially when you have to spend half a day with them on a fishing boat. But Josh immediately put us at ease. He is very understanding and patient with newbies like us and was as good as a teacher as he was a guide. The boat and equipment were immaculate and he had plenty of ice and refreshments available for us. But come on, we were there to catch fish…and boy did we ever do that! For as tough as the conditions were (it was pretty cold and the waters were murky), Josh consistently had our fishing reels whizzing with a variety of species, 5 different ones in all. At days end, we had caught well over thirty fish and took home something special for dinner!! Oh, and we even got to watch as a family of dolphins played in our boat’s wake. Overall, a bonding day like no other…thank you Captain Jake for the wonderful outing!!! -Joe
We had an AMAZING day out on the water today fishing with Captain Josh!! My son and I wanted to have a Father/Son day doing some...
Willow River, MN
Mar 29, 2023
Half Day Trip (AM)
An amazing day on the water!
We had an amazing morning on the water with Capt. Josh. Even when tide conditions were not at their best, Capt. Josh was able to put us on fish. Today's catch was snook and snapper... A first for us, and something we will look forward to again. We kept the snapper to make snapper taco's which was new to us, based of Capt. Josh's suggestion and again it was amazing. He cleaned and iced the fish for us, which was nice. I highly recommend Capt. Josh for your adventure. Capt. Josh! If you ever want to give Hard water fishing (Ice fishing) up in Northern MN, give me a call, I will take you out anytime... You Sir are good people. Thanks again for a heck of a good time!
We had an amazing morning on the water with Capt. Josh. Even when tide conditions were not at their best, Capt. Josh was able...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (94)
+91Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
98%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Day with Captain Josh
3 hour fishing on February 24, 2025
If you’re looking for a great backcountry fishing trip while visiting the Marco Island Area a day on the water with Captain Josh is exactly what you want! He is a young aggressive local born and raised Captain who knows the waters like the back of his hand. Our trip was booked for Monday morning and he called us on Saturday afternoon and asked if we wanted to switch to Sunday afternoon because bad weather was forecast for Monday. We said yes and met him at noon at the Goodland Marina Park. He had tons of fresh caught bait (no purchased shrimp here) and top notch custom rods and reels. The boat was spotless and in great condition! I had my wife with me and she loved Josh! Oh yeah by the way we caught 25 Snook a Mangrove Snapper and a Jack. The most fun and best day ever fishing in SW Florida.
If you’re looking for a great backcountry fishing trip while visiting the Marco Island Area a day on the water with Captain Josh is exactly what you want! He is a young aggressive local born and raised Captain who knows the waters like the back of his hand. Our trip was booked for Monday morning and he called us on Saturday afternoon and asked if we wanted to switch to Sunday afternoon because bad weather was forecast for Monday. We said yes and met him at noon at the Goodland Marina Park. He...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on April 13, 2025
Great day of fishing
Great day of fishing
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fishing with Josh
Half Day Trip (AM) on November 7, 2024
Weather was not optimal on original schedule but we had flexibility to move a day or two. Captain Josh took care of the change and did a great job servicing us. A wonderful day on the water
Weather was not optimal on original schedule but we had flexibility to move a day or two. Captain Josh took care of the change and did a great job servicing us. A wonderful day on the water
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
What-A-Day!!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on December 20, 2023
We had an AMAZING day out on the water today fishing with Captain Josh!! My son and I wanted to have a Father/Son day doing some fishing and chose Captain Josh from amongst the many choices available in the Marco Island/Naples area and he delivered on all accounts. First, Josh is just a great guy. You’re always a little nervous meeting someone for the first time, especially when you have to spend half a day with them on a fishing boat. But Josh immediately put us at ease. He is very understanding and patient with newbies like us and was as good as a teacher as he was a guide. The boat and equipment were immaculate and he had plenty of ice and refreshments available for us. But come on, we were there to catch fish…and boy did we ever do that! For as tough as the conditions were (it was pretty cold and the waters were murky), Josh consistently had our fishing reels whizzing with a variety of species, 5 different ones in all. At days end, we had caught well over thirty fish and took home something special for dinner!! Oh, and we even got to watch as a family of dolphins played in our boat’s wake. Overall, a bonding day like no other…thank you Captain Jake for the wonderful outing!!! -Joe
We had an AMAZING day out on the water today fishing with Captain Josh!! My son and I wanted to have a Father/Son day doing some fishing and chose Captain Josh from amongst the many choices available in the Marco Island/Naples area and he delivered on all accounts. First, Josh is just a great guy. You’re always a little nervous meeting someone for the first time, especially when you have to spend half a day with them on a fishing boat. But Josh immediately put us at ease. He is very understanding...
Willow River, MN
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
An amazing day on the water!
Half Day Trip (AM) on March 29, 2023
We had an amazing morning on the water with Capt. Josh. Even when tide conditions were not at their best, Capt. Josh was able to put us on fish. Today's catch was snook and snapper... A first for us, and something we will look forward to again. We kept the snapper to make snapper taco's which was new to us, based of Capt. Josh's suggestion and again it was amazing. He cleaned and iced the fish for us, which was nice. I highly recommend Capt. Josh for your adventure. Capt. Josh! If you ever want to give Hard water fishing (Ice fishing) up in Northern MN, give me a call, I will take you out anytime... You Sir are good people. Thanks again for a heck of a good time!
We had an amazing morning on the water with Capt. Josh. Even when tide conditions were not at their best, Capt. Josh was able to put us on fish. Today's catch was snook and snapper... A first for us, and something we will look forward to again. We kept the snapper to make snapper taco's which was new to us, based of Capt. Josh's suggestion and again it was amazing. He cleaned and iced the fish for us, which was nice. I highly recommend Capt. Josh for your adventure. Capt. Josh! If...
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