Bowditch Point Charters 

4.9
(72 reviews)
 
State licensed
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Veteran Owned
 450 Harbor Court, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931, United States

Bowditch Point Charters 

Fort Myers Beach, FL, United States
21 ft
4
4.9
(72 reviews)

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There's a fish with your name on it in Fort Myers Beach, and Bowditch Point Charters will help you catch it!

Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Gag Grouper, Goliath Grouper, Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper, Spotted Seatrout, and more inhabit these waters. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Now that's dinner!

You'll enjoy your charter aboard a 21' Skeeter Bay Boat with a 200 HP Yamaha outboard and room for 4 passengers. Capt. Paul will provide fishing licenses, rods and reels, bait and lures, and life jackets for all sizes, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle!

Trips with Bowditch Point Charters are fun for all ages, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

Bottled water is provided, and a cooler full of ice will be available for any other drinks you wish to bring. Snacks are never a bad idea and definitely bring sunglasses and sunblock (non-spray).

If there's more you'd like to know about fishing with Bowditch Point Charters, just send Capt. Paul a message down below.

There's a fish with your name on it in Fort Myers Beach, and Bowditch Point Charters will help you catch it!

Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Gag Grouper, Goliath Grouper, Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper, Spotted Seatrout, and more inhabit these waters. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Now that's dinner!

You'll enjoy your charter aboard a 21' Skeeter Bay Boat with a 200 HP Yamaha outboard and room for 4 passengers. Capt. Paul will provide fishing licenses, rods and reels, bait and lures, and life jackets for all sizes, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle!

Trips with Bowditch Point Charters are fun for all ages, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

Bottled water is provided, and a cooler full of ice will be available for any other drinks you wish to bring. Snacks are never a bad idea and definitely bring sunglasses and sunblock (non-spray).

If there's more you'd like to know about fishing with Bowditch Point Charters, just send Capt. Paul a message down below.

Paul Edwards
Captain
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
Sheepshead
+1
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
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4.9
72 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

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Great experience
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Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
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Caught fish

All reviews (72)

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Barbi Suggs
Barbi Suggs
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
what a great fishjng adventure!
Half Day Trip on July 28, 20262 adults

Captain Paul did such a great job getting us to the fish! We caught lots of snapper, a couple of lady fish, a few snook, husband got his in but mine saw the net coming and did a shook lose but it looked pretty big! I caught a big sting ray that was a fun fight. We caught a few trout (no keeper sizes) until mother nature decided to send a storm our way. Cpt. Paul let us stay out on the water longer then the 4 hours not counting the drive time which was a nice bonus :) He was also very patient getting us untangled from trees, docks, and each other! LOL! Good day on the water!

Reported catch:
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Speckled Trout
Paul Edwards
Response from Captain

Barbi, You guys were such great sports, and a real pleasure to have aboard. Thanks so much for hanging in there with me today. Really appreciate the review and for giving me the opportunity.

Brandon Cox
Brandon Cox
Repeat angler
ca
Newmarket, ON, Canada
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Awesome day on the water with Captain Paul
Half Day Trip on June 22, 20263 adults

Booked a morning charter with Captain Paul and he was great. He runs a 21-foot Skeeter bay boat that gets right into the shallow mangrove pockets. We timed the outgoing tide perfectly and caught a handful of snook, including a good size snook to round off the day, and a solid redfish. We also kept plenty of quality mangrove snapper for tacos tonight. Paul knows his stuff and put us right on the fish. Great guy to fish with and a wonderful guide. Highly recommend booking with him.

Reported catch:
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Redfish
Paul Edwards
Response from Captain

Brandon, Thanks for choosing me as your captain. That was a great day. When you find those holes where the snapper are biting…so much fun. Hope we can do it again sometime. 👍🎣 And thanks for the review.

Jim Tobin
Jim Tobin
Repeat angler
us
Maine, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Outstanding Captain!
Half Day Trip on March 26, 20264 adults

Captain Pauls enthusiasm and excitement almost matched ours. What a good guy. He put up with our "squirrel fishing" casts and encouraged us to not be afraid to get closer to the trees. He is knowledgeable about the fish, the environment and was a great tour guide as well as fishing guide. I believe he said 1 more cast 4 or 5 times but he kept us going longer than the charter. Highly recommend this trip.

Reported catch:
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Sheepshead
Paul Edwards
Response from Captain

Jim, Thanks so much for the nice review. I do still get pretty enthusiastic and excited when my clients are having fun catching fish. You all were a great crew to have aboard. I hope we can do it again sometime. 👍🎣

Kyle Hansen
Kyle Hansen
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
Half Day Trip on May 11, 20262 adults

We had a blast, plenty of action amongst several spots. Paul is a great captain and even better dude. He is very patient and encouraging, he illuminates postive energy the whole day. He photographs the whole trip which is a nice touch, now we have a very well documented trip. Paul is very knowledgable with all the wildlife in the bay, we learned alot. Overall very satisfied with the fishing trip.

Paul Edwards
Response from Captain

Wow, Kyle. Thanks for the kind words. That was a great outing, and I’m so glad you boys enjoyed the day. If you get back this way, let me know and we’ll do it again.

Thomas Reynolds
Thomas Reynolds
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great trip out on the water
Half Day Trip on July 2, 20263 adults1 child

Captain Paul had us on the fish from start to finish! Had beginner to intermediate anglers in our family and the Captain was able to accommodate all of us with ease. Caught a great variety of fish, saw dolphins and manatee. knowledgeable of the area and very professional!

Reported catch:
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Paul Edwards
Response from Captain

Tom, Thank you so much for a great day. You guys put a hurtin’ on the fish today. So fun. Thanks for the review. Looking forward to next time.

FAQs about Bowditch Point Charters

Bowditch Point Charters offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Bowditch Point Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Bowditch Point Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing license
Bowditch Point Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Bowditch Point Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Bowditch Point Charters include:
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Paul Edwards
Paul Edwards

Fort Myers Beach, Florida, United States

3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
72 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2023
Angler's Choice

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I've been a resident of the Fort Myers Beach area since 2012 and have fished the surrounding waters nearly every day since. Although Hurricane Ian swept away my house, I'm still nearby and get out on the water every chance I get. Whether you're a seasoned angler, simply looking for a new adventure or just want to get the family out on the water for a day during your vacation - give me a call. We'll have a great time.

Paul Edwards
Paul Edwards
Fully verified
US veteran
Angler's Choice
3
reports
72
reviews
2023
member since
~1h
response
I've been a resident of the Fort Myers Beach area since 2012 and have fished the surrounding waters nearly every day since. Although Hurricane Ian swept away my house, I'm still nearby and get out on the water every chance I get. Whether you're a seasoned angler, simply looking for a new adventure or just want to get the family out on the water for a day during your vacation - give me a call. We'll have a great time.

The fish you can target

Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper

Real catches by this captain

  • Captain Paul makes it happen!
    Nathan P.
    Nathan P.
  • Fun and action-filled trip!
    Adam S.
    Adam S.
  • Fantastic trip!
    Robert A.
    Robert A.
  • Best fishing trip ever, hands down!!!
    Stephanie N.
    Stephanie N.
  • June fishing trip
    Eli H.
    Eli H.
  • Great day fishing wifh captain Paul!
    Michael H.
    Michael H.
  • awesome trip with the kids
    Dustin N.
    Dustin N.
  • April fishing trip
    Erick L.
    Erick L.
  • Great Captian
    Tom D.
    Tom D.
  • Awesome day on the water
    Gerald H.
    Gerald H.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Skeeter
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing license

How cancellations work

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.

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 smoking
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Fort Myers Beach right now

Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Goliath)Grouper (Goliath)
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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