Fishology Fishing Charters

Fishology Fishing Charters is located in Matlacha and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Craig will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Redfish, Snook, Snapper, Spotted Seatrout, Tarpon and Sheepshead, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, fly fishing, drift fishing, jigging and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 22’ SCB Boays boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. This boat comes with an ice box and wireless trolling motor.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip. The boat will be supplied with drinks for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Fishology Fishing Charters.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $500
    Shallow water fishing where we can target anything from a bucket list fish to numerous fish for dinner.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $500
    A 4-hour trip in the afternoon.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    US $650
    Shallow water fishing where we can target anything from a bucket list fish to numerous fish for dinner.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    US $800
    Shallow water fishing where we can target anything from a bucket list fish to numerous fish for dinner.
  • Private trip
    Tarpon Nearshore or Intercoastal
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Jul 1
    US $1,200
    Full Day to chase the silver king. Using live and dead bait along artificial lures to try and land Floridas most notorious sport fish.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
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FAQs about Fishology Fishing Charters

Fishology Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Tarpon Nearshore or Intercoastal (8 hours)

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

Trips booked with Fishology Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water, cooler, and ice are provided )
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Fishology Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Fishology Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Artificial and technical fishing is my specialty. )
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing (Sight fishing shallow water of SWFL)
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Fishology Fishing Charters include:
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Craig Giuliano
Cape Coral, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
13 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2022
Capt. Craig Giuliano is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of Cape Coral, Florida. This area is known for Redfish, Lemon Shark and Mangrove Snapper and you'll get to catch them using bottom fishing, spinning, drifting, jigging, fly fishing, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

About this listing

Targeted species

Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
Redfish Redfish
Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark
Shark (Lemon) Lemon Shark

Boat specs

XPLOR Boatworks (Flats boat) originally built in 2023. Powered by a 300HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Artificial and technical fishing is my specialty.
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Sight fishing shallow water of SWFL
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water, cooler, and ice are provided
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
American Express
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
77%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Brook W.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on March 25, 2024
Captain Craig was great even before the trip started.  His communication when we booked was great. When we got on the boat...
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Shane R.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hour fishing 8:30 am start

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 13, 2024
Captain Craig gave me and one of my buddies an amazing time. He went above and beyond to make sure we left happy which he did...
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Shawn S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Craig with Fishology

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 29, 2024
This is the first time we’ve done a fishing charter in Florida before being from Minnesota and would definitely recommend...
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Douglas O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Experienced Captain & New Boat

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on March 29, 2024
Captain Craig has exceptional knowledge of where the fish are biting. The newer boat, electronics, and technology ensure a...
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Kayla M.
Albertville, Alabama
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Craig

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 20, 2023
My kids haven’t stopped talking about their boat trip. They said it was the most funnest thing they have ever done. And that...
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