Flat Top Charters
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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!

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

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. 🎣 🐠 🐟

From the time we get picked up at the dock until we get dropped off he is 100% professional, safe, and fun to be with. We have fished with Cape Mark 5 times now and every time we put a lot of fish in the boat. These include Snook, Snapper, Sheepshead, Jacks and Red Fish. We usually have three or four people fishing and everybody catches fish. If we were fishing a slow spot, he moves to another spot that is more productive. Cap'n Mark knows the area better than most and he will not waste your time. We always have plenty of live bait for catching as well as chumming to stir up the fish. I have been fishing Pine Island Sound, Captiva Island and Sanibel Island for 30 years and have used a lot of guides, and I can say without hesitation that Captain Mark Westra is the absolute BEST!.
Capt. Mark was great from the second we got picked up, he put us on the Snook first stop! Professional all the way and will be booking with him again next time we are in town!!

Have fished with Mark for 10 years so we must be satisfied. Usually have 2 or 3 on the boat which is perfect for the fishing we like to do; near shore and casting around the mangroves for snook, grouper, redfish, seatrout, etc. Caught the Goliath 2 years ago and it was a real thrill to boat a 300lb fish. Mark knew the right places to go and didnt waste time which is important for a half day excursion. He is a patient and friendly guide who we rely on for our annual spring trip. He can take you to Boca Grande for Tarpon if that's your thing, as well. Highly recommend Capt Mark

Great experience! My son wasn’t feeling well at our scheduled time, Captain Mark worked with is to find a time that worked and we had a blast catching Jack fish, Trout and Snook! He made our trip to Fort Meyers something we’ll never forget!

Captain Mark did a great job putting us on fish all day for both days. Had an excellent time and would recommend him to anyone. Got an inshore slam both days and a 34 inch snook.
We told Capt Mark we wanted to catch fish and he did not disappoint! In the first hour we seat had caught enough mackerel and trout to take home and then some. He took us inland for more sport fish and we even came across manatees. We had a blast with Captain Mark and highly recommend booking with him. He told us all about the fish we were catching and lots if stories. My brother in law went with him the week after us with his 9 year old and they had the same experience!

Fished quite a bit with Captain Westra back in the day, but it had been awhile. Too long! Been out with him twice in the past couple years and we killed it both times! Took my sons out the first time and an old college buddy the second. Could not have been more pleased. I knew Mark would put us on fish and he did not disappoint. He knows fishing southwest Florida as well as anybody, probably better than anybody. Plus, he’s a great guy! Thanks Mark!
