Barefoot Charters is located in South Ft Myers / Sanibel   / Captiva   and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Joseph aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you’re after! Depending on the trip and species, you’ll be using techniques like bottom fishing, drift fishing, popping, and spinning. You’re looking at 4 to 8-hour trips, where you’ll usually go after the likes of Redfish, Cobia, Grouper, Jack Crevalle, Shark, and Tripletail, depending on the weather and time of year.

Your adventure begins on board a 23’ Parker boat that can fit a maximum of 6 anglers.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. The captain will supply all the needed fishing licenses for your trip. You’ll be able to keep any legal species caught during the trip.

Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you’re free to make it a family adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Barefoot Charters Inc.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Hop Skip & Jump Afternoon
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    $450
    Chance to get out on the water . Start time can vary
  • Private trip
    Morning Hop Skip and a Jump Morning
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $450
    Your chance to get out on the water with the little ones as a test run . Great time on the water
  • Private trip
    Half day 4 hrs Afternoon
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $600
    Start time may vary.
  • Private trip
    Half Day 4 hrs Inshore Morning
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $600
  • Private trip
    3/4 day 6 hr Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $800
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $975

FAQs about Barefoot Charters Inc

Barefoot Charters Inc offers the following trips to customers:
  • $450 per group, additional $50 per person after 4 guests - Hop Skip & Jump Afternoon (3 hours)
  • $450 per group, additional $50 per person after 4 guests - Morning Hop Skip and a Jump Morning (3 hours)
  • $600 per group, additional $50 per person after 4 guests - Half day 4 hrs Afternoon (4 hours)
  • $600 per group, additional $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day 4 hrs Inshore Morning (4 hours)
  • $800 per group, additional $50 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 day 6 hr Inshore (6 hours)
  • $975 per group, additional $50 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip Inshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Barefoot Charters Inc, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well

Trips booked with Barefoot Charters Inc include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Barefoot Charters Inc offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Barefoot Charters Inc offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Barefoot Charters Inc include:
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Hogfish
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tripletail

Meet the Charter Operator

Barefoot Charters Inc
Fort Myers, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
9 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2023
One of the first things I tell people when they get on the boat... "Think out loud." Although we're known for some of the best fishing grounds in Florida, it's not just about fishing. There is shelling, wildlife, oyster bars, sand bars, and grass flats. There is lots of wildlife such as dolphins, manatees, birds, otters and so much more. There are places to swim and cool off as well as some really good fishing spots. Some like to fish, and some like to shell. I say why not do both? I have spots where some can shell on a secluded beach while others can fish close by. Our saying has always been "We leave the serious fishing to the other captains, we go out to have fun!"

About this listing

Targeted species

Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Hogfish Hogfish
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish Ladyfish

Boat specs

Parker (Walkaround) originally built in 1993, and restored in 2023. Powered by a 200HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Popping
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 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
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 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (3)
Great half day with Captain Joe
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
71%
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Michael R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   Half Day 4 hrs Inshore Morning on July 21, 2023
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Beth M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
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Perfect Captain for Families with Kids

VERIFIED   NEW  Hop Skip & Jump Afternoon on November 8, 2023
Captain Joe was the perfect Captain. He had endless pacience with our daughter who has autism and required extra help ( as...
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Ryan M.
Clifton Park, New York
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great half day with Captain Joe

VERIFIED   Morning 3 hr on February 23, 2023
All in all, My family had a great time and Captain Joe was awesome. Basically asked us what we wanted to catch, and i said...
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Brian B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Joseph

VERIFIED   Afternoon Half day trip on May 29, 2023
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Eric G.
Uniontown, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Joseph

VERIFIED   Afternoon Half day trip on August 4, 2023
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