Flat Top Charters 

5.0/5 (45 reviews)
 
State licensed
 15001 Punta Rassa Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908, United States

Flat Top Charters 

Up to 9 miles
Fort Myers, FL, United States
22 ft
3
5.0/5 (45 reviews)

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Join Flat Top Charters for an amazing trip in the inshore waters and flats of Sanibel, Captiva, Pine Island Sound. As a lifelong resident of S.W. Florida, Captain Mark has been fishing the waters of Lee County, including Pine Island Sound, Matlacha Pass, Caloosahatchee River, Estero Bay, Sanibel Island, and Captiva Island for over 50 years, of which 20 years as a charter guide! It's his passion to be able to use his knowledge and experience of fishing the local waters, both inshore and nearshore, to others and provide an enjoyable experience to all.

You'll be fishing on a 22' American Marine Sports that accommodates up to 3 guests. This bay boat is powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine and reaches the speed of 35 knots. The boat is equipped with Simrad navigational electronics and modern safety gear. You'll also find MinnKota wireless engine, 3 live bait tanks, and a cooler.

There's a variety of species you can go after, with some of them being Jack Crevalle, Snook, Tarpon, Trout, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, and Tripletail. If you head out to slightly deeper spots, you'll be able to go after Goliath Grouper and Barracuda.

All fishing equipment and licenses are included in the price, as well as water with ice. Feel free to bring other beverages and food, and don't forget your sun protection.

If you are wanting to fill your bucket list with what these inshore waters have to offer, then give Flat Top Charters a call and let's get it done!

Join Flat Top Charters for an amazing trip in the inshore waters and flats of Sanibel, Captiva, Pine Island Sound. As a lifelong resident of S.W. Florida, Captain Mark has been fishing the waters of Lee County, including Pine Island Sound, Matlacha Pass, Caloosahatchee River, Estero Bay, Sanibel Island, and Captiva Island for over 50 years, of which 20 years as a charter guide! It's his passion to be able to use his knowledge and experience of fishing the local waters, both inshore and nearshore, to others and provide an enjoyable experience to all.

You'll be fishing on a 22' American Marine Sports that accommodates up to 3 guests. This bay boat is powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine and reaches the speed of 35 knots. The boat is equipped with Simrad navigational electronics and modern safety gear. You'll also find MinnKota wireless engine, 3 live bait tanks, and a cooler.

There's a variety of species you can go after, with some of them being Jack Crevalle, Snook, Tarpon, Trout, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, and Tripletail. If you head out to slightly deeper spots, you'll be able to go after Goliath Grouper and Barracuda.

All fishing equipment and licenses are included in the price, as well as water with ice. Feel free to bring other beverages and food, and don't forget your sun protection.

If you are wanting to fill your bucket list with what these inshore waters have to offer, then give Flat Top Charters a call and let's get it done!

Mark Westra
Captain
Mark Westra
30 years of experience
ID & credentials verified

Trip availability and prices

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2 adults • 0 children
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4 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $700
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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Rating

5.0
45 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (74)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

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Mike Miller
Mike Miller
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Another great fishing trip’
4 Hour Trip on May 12, 20262 adults

Captain Mark picked us up on time and we went straight to a fishing spot and started catching. When it slowed down here immediately took us to a second spot where we again immediately caught Fish. I would highly recommend Captain Marc if you’re going to be fishing near Fort Myers Beach.

Ian Misenko
Ian Misenko
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Tons of Fun
4 Hour Trip on February 26, 20262 adults

Great day on the water with Captain Mark! Will book with Flat Top in the future for sure!

Reported catch:
Snook
Ted Polizos
Ted Polizos
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Mark
6 Hour Trip on November 10, 20252 adults

Weather was horrible but captain mark made every accommodation for us. He really knows his stuff. Thank you mark! See you again soon!

Steven Durst
Steven Durst
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2024
5 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Mark
4 Hour Trip on November 26, 20252 adults

Jean Rutkowski
Jean Rutkowski
Repeat angler
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2018
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Best captain! Great time!
4 Hour Trip on April 18, 20252 adults

My friend and I had a great half day trip with captain Mark. He was the best captain I have booked on fishing booker. Friendly and helpful - but never condescending. 😊. A pleasure to be around and to fish with. Put us on a lot of snook and some sea trout and other species thrown in. Mark knows his waters and how to find the fish. Thanks for a great day. 🎣 🐠 🐟

Reported catch:
Snook
Speckled Trout

FAQs about Flat Top Charters

Flat Top Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Flat Top Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Simrad NSS EVO3
  • Fishfinder Simrad NSS EVO3
  • Live bait well 3 Live wells 30 gal. 20 gal. 15 gal.
  • Wireless trolling motor Minn Kota 112 lb. thrust 36 volt
  • Ice box Yeti Cooler
Trips booked with Flat Top Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (St. Croix Rods, Diawa, Shimano & Penn Reels)
  • Live bait (Live Shiners & Shrimp)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (When utilizing boat ramp with cleaning station)
  • Drinks (Cooler of ice with bottle water)
  • Fishing license (Covers up to 4 persons fishing)
  • Fly fishing equipment (Loomis rods, Cortland reels)
Flat Top Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Caloosahatchee Rver)
  • Inshore fishing (Lee County Waters)
  • Nearshore fishing (Lee County Waters)
  • Flats fishing (Pine Island Sound)
  • Backcountry fishing (Sanibel)
Flat Top Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Flat Top Charters include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Mark Westra
Mark Westra
Mark Westra

Fort Myers, Florida, United States

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
45 Customer reviews
Typical response within 9 hours
Member since April 2022

I grew up with fishing being a big part of my life, family owned and still in business today, Lehr's Economy Tackle has been around since 1956 in North Fort Myers, Florida. Lehr's Economy Tackle is one of the oldest tackle shop in the area and was the first fly fishing shop in the S.W. Florida.

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
45 Customer reviews
Typical response within 9 hours
Member since April 2022

I grew up with fishing being a big part of my life, family owned and still in business today, Lehr's Economy Tackle has been around since 1956 in North Fort Myers, Florida. Lehr's Economy Tackle is one of the oldest tackle shop in the area and was the first fly fishing shop in the S.W. Florida.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Redfish
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Tripletail
Tripletail
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Redfish
Snook
Snook

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2008
Boat manufacturer
American Marine Sports
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Caloosahatchee Rver
Inshore Fishing
Lee County Waters
Nearshore Fishing
Lee County Waters
Flats Fishing
Pine Island Sound
Backcountry Fishing
Sanibel

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Simrad NSS EVO3
Fishfinder
Simrad NSS EVO3
Live bait well
3 Live wells 30 gal. 20 gal. 15 gal.
Wireless trolling motor
Minn Kota 112 lb. thrust 36 volt
Ice box
Yeti Cooler

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
St. Croix Rods, Diawa, Shimano & Penn Reels
Live bait
Live Shiners & Shrimp
Catch cleaning & filleting
When utilizing boat ramp with cleaning station
Drinks
Cooler of ice with bottle water
Fishing license
Covers up to 4 persons fishing
Fly fishing equipment
Loomis rods, Cortland reels

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.

Child friendly
You keep catch
If desired
Catch and release allowed
Recommended

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Fort Myers right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
Grouper (Goliath)Grouper (Goliath)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
RedfishRedfish
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon
TripletailTripletail

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