Family-Friendly Fishing Excursion in the Gulf of Mexico
Embark on an unforgettable fishing adventure aboard our custom Stolper 380 Tournament Express, powered by 1000 hp Cummins diesels. Perfect for families and fishing enthusiasts, our vessel combines top-tier performance with comfort and safety.
Fast and Efficient: Cruise at speeds up to 30 knots, maximizing your fishing time.
Spacious Comfort: Relax in shaded seating areas while traveling to the best fishing spots.
Clean and Convenient: Enjoy access to a spacious, spotless bathroom.
Top-Notch Gear: Equipped with advanced electronics, premium fishing gear, and new USCG-standard safety equipment for a worry-free experience.
We operate out of Getaway Marina in Ft. Myers Beach, providing a convenient starting point for your adventure.
Split Charters Available
A minimum of 5 guests is required for the boat to go out.
If we don't meet the minimum, you'll receive a full refund and a 24-hour notice regarding trip status.
Deckhand Service
Your deckhand will ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. Tipping (typically 20%) is appreciated for their hard work.
Don’t miss your chance to create lasting memories on the Gulf of Mexico!
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FAQs about Freedom Fishing Charters
What are the trip rates for Freedom Fishing Charters?
Freedom Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $350 per person - 8hr – 40 miles Shared Charter offsh (8 hours)
- US $350 per person - 8hr – Shared charter Night Snapper (8 hours)
- US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Sharks Fishing (4 hours)
- US $800 per group - 4 hour Goliath grouper trip (4 hours)
- US $1,100 per group - 6 Hour Trip – 15 Mile Eddison Reef (6 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - 6 hour Trip – Offshore 25 miles (6 hours)
- US $1,600 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore 40 Miles (8 hours)
- US $1,800 per group - 9 hour Trip – Offshore 50 Miles (9 hours)
- US $1,800 per group - 8 Hr Trip – Offshore Night Snapper (8 hours)
- US $2,200 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Offshore 60 Miles + (10 hours)
- US $3,000 per group - 12 Hour Trip – American Red Snapper (12 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Freedom Fishing Charters?
When you book a trip with Freedom Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet Extra clean
- GPS Garmin 8426
- Fishfinder Garmin 8426
- Live Bait Well 2-50 gal livewells
- Ice Box Several onboard designated food and drink coolers.
- Radar Garmin fantom 6ft array
What's included in the trip price with Freedom Fishing Charters?
Trips booked with Freedom Fishing Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle (All appropriate gear is supplied )
- Live Bait (Live bait is caught with castnet day of trip)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Performed at dock upon return.)
- Snacks (Wellcome to bring snacks )
- Drinks (Water will.be supplied, encouraged to bring your o)
- First Mate (Seasoned 1st mate/Captain)
- Fishing License (Included)
- Lunch (Lunch is a must, encouraged to bring your own)
What types of fishing does Freedom Fishing Charters offer?
Freedom Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Nearshore Fishing (Our nearshore trips are out to 20 miles)
- Offshore Fishing (Our offshore trips are 40 to 50 miles)
- Reef Fishing (Our reef trips are 30 to 50 miles)
- Wreck Fishing (Our wreck trips are 30 to 50 miles)
What fishing techniques does Freedom Fishing Charters offer?
Freedom Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle (Shimano spinning gear up to 15 pound class)
- Heavy Tackle (Conventional 50wide gear up to 250 pound class)
- Bottom Fishing (Shimano spinning gear up to 80 pound class)
- Spinning (All Shimano gear)
- Jigging (All Shimano gear)
- Drift Fishing
- Handline (Handling gear on board )
- Deep Sea Fishing (Shimano conventional and spinning gear. )
Which fish species can I catch with Freedom Fishing Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Freedom Fishing Charters include:
- Amberjack
- Barracuda (Great)
- Cobia
- Grouper (Black)
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Goliath)
- Grouper (Red)
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Snapper (Lane)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
Your operator
Freedom Fishing Charters LLC
Fort Myers Beach, Florida, United States
| 5 Fishing Reports |
| ID & license verified |
| 2 Customer reviews |
| Response time within an hour |
| Member since May 2023 |
Pedro Ruiz is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of Fort Myers Beach, Florida in the Gulf of Mexico. Our specialty is bottom fishing using spinning and conventional gear. You'll have a chance to catch Red "Fire Truck" Groupers, Gag Grouper, and a variety of Snappers. All witch are great table fair. There is also a bunch of opportunity to catch other species of fish like Sharks and Goliath Groupers in excess off 100lbs. The only way to experience this is to join us out on the water.
Our Team
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Donny J.
First mate
The fish you can target
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Black Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Red Grouper
Blacktip Shark
Lane Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
What the boat is like
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
2000
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Stolper 380 Tournament Express
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 500HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots
Which types of fishing are offered
Nearshore Fishing
Our nearshore trips are out to 20 miles
Offshore Fishing
Our offshore trips are 40 to 50 miles
Reef Fishing
Our reef trips are 30 to 50 miles
Wreck Fishing
Our wreck trips are 30 to 50 miles
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Shimano spinning gear up to 15 pound class
Heavy Tackle
Conventional 50wide gear up to 250 pound class
Bottom Fishing
Shimano spinning gear up to 80 pound class
Spinning
All Shimano gear
Jigging
All Shimano gear
Drift Fishing
Handline
Handling gear on board
Deep Sea Fishing
Shimano conventional and spinning gear.
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Extra clean
GPS
Garmin 8426
Fishfinder
Garmin 8426
Live Bait Well
2-50 gal livewells
Ice Box
Several onboard designated food and drink coolers.
Radar
Garmin fantom 6ft array
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
All appropriate gear is supplied
Live Bait
Live bait is caught with castnet day of trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Performed at dock upon return.
Snacks
Wellcome to bring snacks
Drinks
Water will.be supplied, encouraged to bring your o
First Mate
Seasoned 1st mate/Captain
Fishing License
Included
Lunch
Lunch is a must, encouraged to bring your own
How cancellations work
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.
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.
You Keep Catch
Yes, legal size and season restrictions may apply
Catch and Release Allowed
Yes, customer desides.
How you can pay
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
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Bank Transfer
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
PayPal
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.
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None stop action. Everydrop was a fish b
December 29,
2024
The Jacob family had a ball on our 6-hour Edission Reef trip. We went past the Eddision reef as it was swamped with locals, so we opted to head out a little further to about 22 miles. We set up an anchor, and the action was non-stop. Grouppers, snappers, porgies, and lg grunts were all being caught. We only moved 2 times during the trip as we were targeting larger mangrove snappers. Weather conditions were great. Less than a ft. We headed back in and filleted and bagged over 50fish. The Jacob family had an awesome time out on our boat Freedom II.
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Great day of offshore fishing with the C
December 26,
2024
Wednesday, December 25th, proved to be an outstanding fishing day for the Chen family, courtesy of Freedom Fishing Charters' 8-hour offshore excursion. Notwithstanding the choppier-than-forecasted seas, the family demonstrated remarkable resilience, resulting in a plentiful catch. While several groupers and lanes were released due to closures, the family still managed to bring home a sizable haul of mangroves, porgies, and grunts, which we processed and bagged for their convenience. We look forward to their return and another fantastic trip. Fishing with them was a genuine pleasure; everyone had an amazing time. Thank you.
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Grouper Season is here. We have been cat
December 25,
2024
We have been releasing a lot of grouper lately because of the season closure, but come Jan 1st, it's a fair catch. Come join us on an offshore trip and enjoy the battle these groupers put up. Plus, they are tasty...
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