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Reel Sanibel Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (173 reviews)
 15001 Punta Rassa Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908, United States

Reel Sanibel Fishing Charters 

Fort Myers, FL, United States
23 ft
6
4.9/5 (173 reviews)

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Reel Sanibel Fishing Charters is located in Fort Myers and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Captains Ethan and Brandon will do their best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Snook, Redfish, Snapper, Tarpon, Jack Crevalle, and Cobia, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, fly fishing, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 23' C-Hawk boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers.

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 captains know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

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

Reel Sanibel Fishing Charters is located in Fort Myers and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Captains Ethan and Brandon will do their best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Snook, Redfish, Snapper, Tarpon, Jack Crevalle, and Cobia, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, fly fishing, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 23' C-Hawk boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers.

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 captains know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

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

Reel Sanibel Fishing Charters
Charter Operator
Reel Sanibel Fishing Charters
15 years of experience

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
173 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (259)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
92%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (173)

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Cody Perrine
Cody Perrine
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2025
The captain canceled
August 2, 2026
Trip was supposed to happen on August 2, 2026

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

Joshua Wolfe
Joshua Wolfe
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
The captain canceled
July 26, 2026
Trip was supposed to happen on July 26, 2026

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

Amanda Cutter
Amanda Cutter
Repeat angler
us
Tampa, FL, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
The captain canceled
July 5, 2026
Trip was supposed to happen on July 5, 2026

The charter operation canceled -14 days after the trip date.

Patrick Motherway
Patrick Motherway
Repeat angler
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Great New years
6 Hour Trip – Back Bay on December 31, 20251 adult2 children

Captain Ethan was great with communication from the start. He worked around the cold weather to make sure we were able to fish. During the trip he kept my 14 and 9 yr old engaged with great stories, and fishing lessons. I personally felt that I not only learned more about fishing, but spent the day getting to know a really great person. He had a great knowledge of the area, and many fishing techniques which he was happy to share with us. I'm looking forward to fishing with him in the future, and so are my boys.

Reported catch:
Snook
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
+1
Joseph Martin
Joseph Martin
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Captain
4 Hour Trip – Back Bay on April 1, 20263 adults

Had a great trip with my two teenage kids. We didn’t catch the fish we were hoping for but my son hooked into a huge shark for a great fight. We had a great time and will definitely book this one again. Captain was knowledgeable and fun and super personable!

FAQs about Reel Sanibel Fishing Charters

Reel Sanibel Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Back Bay (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Back Bay (PM) (8 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Combo (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Combo (PM) (8 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $48 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Offshore Wreck/Reef (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Tarpon (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Tarpon (PM) (8 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Back Bay (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Combo (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore Wreck/Reef (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Tarpon (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $49 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Back Bay (8 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Combo (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $49 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore Wreck/Reef (8 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Tarpon (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Reel Sanibel Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Radar
Trips booked with Reel Sanibel Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Yes live bait is part of the trip. Bait used varies depending on time of year and what's biting. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No charge for cleaning your fish caught. Included in original price. )
  • Drinks (Bottle water and ice. Customers can bring any drink of their preference. )
  • Fishing license (Fishing licenses are included for everyone aboard and is part of the original charter price. )
Reel Sanibel Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Up to 10 miles. All depends on time of year and what's biting at the time. )
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Reel Sanibel Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Reel Sanibel Fishing Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your operator

Reel Sanibel Fishing Charters
Reel Sanibel Fishing Charters
Reel Sanibel Fishing Charters

Fort Myers, Florida, United States

176 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since June 2022

A USCG OUPV and Master's License holder, Capt. Ethan Hanson is a 6th-generation angler living in Fort Myers, Florida. He has been roaming the waters of Southwest, FL for over 20 years. He is the great-great-great-grandson of Capt. Manuel Gonzalez, the founding father of Fort Myers, FL who pulled into the Fort on a boat that set sail from Spain in 1847, making it safe to say the water is in Capt. Ethan's blood. His love for the water has been evident for a long time – from mowing lawns during the summer as a young kid, making just enough gas money to take out the Jon boat hoping to catch one specimen of Snook, to growing up and winning some of the most prestige fishing tournaments in the area. Having a firm idea of what he wanted to do with his life after college, Capt. Ethan had the pleasure of working under Capt. Bill Hammond and Angela Hammond of Endless Summer Charters. There, he could not only take his skills to the next level but also he was taught how to provide his clients a true saltwater experience.

Our Team
Dalton R.

Dalton R.

Captain

176 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since June 2022

A USCG OUPV and Master's License holder, Capt. Ethan Hanson is a 6th-generation angler living in Fort Myers, Florida. He has been roaming the waters of Southwest, FL for over 20 years. He is the great-great-great-grandson of Capt. Manuel Gonzalez, the founding father of Fort Myers, FL who pulled into the Fort on a boat that set sail from Spain in 1847, making it safe to say the water is in Capt. Ethan's blood. His love for the water has been evident for a long time – from mowing lawns during the summer as a young kid, making just enough gas money to take out the Jon boat hoping to catch one specimen of Snook, to growing up and winning some of the most prestige fishing tournaments in the area. Having a firm idea of what he wanted to do with his life after college, Capt. Ethan had the pleasure of working under Capt. Bill Hammond and Angela Hammond of Endless Summer Charters. There, he could not only take his skills to the next level but also he was taught how to provide his clients a true saltwater experience.

Our Team
Dalton R.

Dalton R.

Captain

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
C-Hawk
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Honda
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 10 miles. All depends on time of year and what's biting at the time.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Yes live bait is part of the trip. Bait used varies depending on time of year and what's biting.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No charge for cleaning your fish caught. Included in original price.
Drinks
Bottle water and ice. Customers can bring any drink of their preference.
Fishing license
Fishing licenses are included for everyone aboard and is part of the original charter price.

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

More details

What the listing policies are

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
No age limit.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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

 Checks

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

What’s biting in Fort Myers right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
CobiaCobia
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Goliath)Grouper (Goliath)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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