Fish Tank Charters – Matlacha

Based out of Matlacha, Fish Tank Charters is your ticket to a memorable time on the famous inshore waterways of Florida’s west coast.

Come on aboard with Captain Dalton Rybka, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to primarily use bottom fishing, going after Snook, Redfish, Snappers, Spotted Seatrout, and Tarpon, depending on the specific season and the day’s weather. The captain can even run Tarpon-specific trips out of Fort Myers – just get in touch to arrange.

Other than Tarpon and Snook, you can keep pretty much anything you catch, and Capt. Dalton will even clean and fillet your catch at the end of the day for you to take home.

Your boat for the day will be an 18’ Action Craft flats boat that fits up to 3 anglers at any one time. The boat comes with an ice box, fighting chair, and a wireless trolling motor, while all the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that’s up to you is to use it as best you can!

As for fishing licenses, everything will be taken care of by the captain so you don’t have to worry about it. And you’ll even find free drinks on the boat for your convenience. Of course, you’re always welcome to pack your own drinks and snacks should you want to.

This is a children-friendly charter, so you can bring your kids aboard for a fun fishing adventure. Transfer from hotels or jetties in Matlacha to the departure site is also available and comes included in trip rates.

So book your trip now and hit the water with Fish Tank Charters!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $500
    4 hours of amazing views and tight lines! Capt. Dalton has been fishing Matlacha for over 20 years so expect to go on an adventure through mangroves and creeks deep in the back bays.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $500
    4 hours of amazing views and tight lines! Capt. Dalton has been fishing Matlacha for over 20 years so expect to go on an adventure through mangroves and creeks deep in the back bays.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 9:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $900
    A full day in Matlacha is a trip you are sure to never forget! Capt. Dalton will take you far into the back bay where you'll find plenty of Snook, Redfish, Trout, and Tarpon!
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FAQs about Fish Tank Charters – Matlacha

Fish Tank Charters – Matlacha offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

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

Trips booked with Fish Tank Charters – Matlacha include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Fish Tank Charters – Matlacha offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Fish Tank Charters – Matlacha offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Fish Tank Charters – Matlacha include:
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Dalton Rybka
Matlacha, Florida, United States
2 Fishing Reports
5 Customer reviews
Member since August 2021
Captain Dalton has been fishing the waters around Fort Myers for more than 20 years. Specializing in big Snook, Redfish, Trout, and Tarpon, he invites you to join him for a fun drag-peeling fishing adventure you won't easily forget!

About this listing

Targeted species

Redfish Redfish
Snapper (Mangrove) Mangrove Snapper
Snook Snook
Spotted Seatrout Spotted Seatrout

Boat specs

Action Craft (Flats boat) originally built in 2004. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha Vmax engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
18 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing

Amenities

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

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Matlacha to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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