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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    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
    This short adventure will take you after Snook, Redfish, and Trout to name a few, while Tarpon is seasonal! It's recommended to release your catch but you can keep it if you're planning to eat it.
  • Private trip
    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
    You'll be fishing for Snook, Redfish, Trout, Tripletail, Jack Crevalle, and many more. Tarpon are seasonal! All fishing equipment is included in the price. You only need to bring your snacks and sun protection.
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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
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Meet the Captain

Mark Westra
Fort Myers, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
36 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

American Marine Sports (Bay boat) originally built in 2008. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
3 persons

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

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Amenities

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

Trip includes

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

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 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

Payment

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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
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Half day trip with Captain Mark
Awesome trip, caught lots of fish!!!!!
Awesome Day!!!
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John H.
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Half day trip with Flat Top Charters

NEW  4 Hour Trip on March 26, 2024
I have hired a lot of fishing guides over the years, but I have never seen any of them work as hard as Captain Mark.  He is...
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Half day trips with Captain Mark Westra

4 Hour Trip on July 3, 2023
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...
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Nate J.
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Captain Mark was great

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on February 28, 2024
Captain Mark was great with our 4 year old son and put us on fish. He was very patient and engaging with our son and helped...
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Knows where the fish are biting.

4 Hour Trip on October 23, 2023
This was my third trip with Captain Mark over the last 8 years or so on our vacations to Fort Myers.  All of our trips have...
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Brian J.
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Captain Mark is great!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on March 5, 2024
Great experience! My son wasn’t feeling well at our scheduled time, Captain Mark worked with is to find a time that worked...
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