Naples Backwater Fishing 🎣 Artificial Only🥇

5.0/5 (50 reviews)

State licensed

1575 Danford Street, Naples, FL 34112, United States–

Up to 9 miles

Naples, FL, United States

–

16 feet

5.0/5 (50 reviews)

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Experience world-class inshore fishing in the pristine backwaters of Naples and the Everglades. Target Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Black Drum, Jack Crevalle, Mangrove Snapper, Tripletail, Pompano, Blacktip Sharks, and more, depending on the season.

Fish from a 16' Dolphin flats boat built for shallow-water performance, accommodating up to two anglers. Trips focus on light-tackle artificial and plug lures, with fly fishing available upon request. All premium Shimano and G. Loomis rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Your fishing license and drinks are covered. Kids are welcome, alcohol is permitted, and fish cleaning is available for any legal harvest. Most trips are catch-and-release to protect the fishery.

Unplug and unwind: Escape the noise, forget your notifications, and enjoy the serenity of little to no cell service as we explore the backwaters. There's nothing like the quiet, the water, and the thrill of the next bite.

Simply bring sun protection and sunglasses I'll handle the rest.

Your fishing license and drinks are covered. Kids are welcome, alcohol is permitted, and fish cleaning is available for any legal harvest. Most trips are catch-and-release to protect the fishery.

Simply bring sun protection and sunglasses I'll handle the rest.

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Fishing license

Drinks

Child friendly

Ice box

Rods, reels & tackle

Popular features

Fishing license

Drinks

Child friendly

Ice box

Rods, reels & tackle

Rating

5.0

50 reviews

5.0

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

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Recommended

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Doug White

North Carolina, US

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Member since 2026

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Awesome Guide/Awesome Trip

Half Day Trip on March 9, 2026 • 2 adults

Joshua knows where, when and how to get on fish. I wanted to catch my first snook and he did not disappoint. The first cast I took, I had my first photo worthy snook. After a few more fish during the morning, he pointed me to a productive wall of mangroves and a topwater connection on a 28” snook. Joshua is friendly, knowledgeable and a great dude, someone you’d be wanting to fish with often. When I return to the Naples area, this is the guy I’m calling. Great day, great equipment, great guy!

Reported catch:

Scott McGarvey

Minnesota, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

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Great Guide for Naples Flats Fishing!

Full Day Trip on April 13, 2026 • 1 adult

Just spent the day with Capt. Josh!  Extremely talented, very personable, excellent teacher, increased my fishing knowledge, great day trip!  
Highly recommend Capt Joshua Hyrczyk @ naplesbackwatercharters!  
I've fished with a lot of Guides from Florida to Canada, Josh is excellent!
I look very much look forward to our next trip!

Dave Hansen

Wisconsin, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Captain Josh is Amazing!

Half Day Trip on February 4, 2026 • 2 adults

Amazing, just after one of the longest cold spells Southern Florida has seen, Capitan Josh still had his spots that did produce some good fish. Besides finding the fish, Josh will make it feel as if you were fishing with a good buddy with his friendly personality. Fished with some top rated tackle! Thanks for a wonderful time on the water.

Andrew Swaim

California, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Excellent trip!

Half Day Trip on April 20, 2026 • 1 adult

Josh was amazing. Clean skiff, top of the line Shimano gear, totally knowledgable on the local fishery. I really wanted to catch my first snook, and within 10 minutes of fishing I boated multiple fish. 100% will be booking Josh again if I come back to Naples.

Reported catch:

Tom Magardino

Repeat angler

Florida, US

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Member since 2021

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2 trips

5.0

Verified

New

May fishing trip

Half Day Trip on May 24, 2026 • 1 adult

Great captain with local knowledge of the fishery!
And, a great guy to get out fishing with!

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afternoon/night Snook light fishing

3 hour trip starts at 6:00 PM

Seasonal trip

Jan 1 - Feb 1

US $450

Entire boat: 2 people

US $450

Entire boat: 2 people

Half Day Trip

4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

US $550

Entire boat: 2 people

US $550

Entire boat: 2 people

3/4 Day Trip

6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

Seasonal trip

Jan 1 - Jan 2

US $650

Entire boat: 2 people

US $650

Entire boat: 2 people

Full Day Trip

8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

US $850

Entire boat: 2 people

US $850

Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

5.0

50 reviews

5.0

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (45)

What anglers say

96%

Recommended

100%

Caught fish

All reviews (50)

Filter

Sort by: Featured

Frequently mentioned

Showing 1 – 5 of 50 reviews

Doug White

North Carolina, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Awesome Guide/Awesome Trip

Half Day Trip on March 9, 2026 • 2 adults

Joshua knows where, when and how to get on fish. I wanted to catch my first snook and he did not disappoint. The first cast I took, I had my first photo worthy snook. After a few more fish during the morning, he pointed me to a productive wall of mangroves and a topwater connection on a 28” snook. Joshua is friendly, knowledgeable and a great dude, someone you’d be wanting to fish with often. When I return to the Naples area, this is the guy I’m calling. Great day, great equipment, great guy!

Reported catch:

Scott McGarvey

Minnesota, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Great Guide for Naples Flats Fishing!

Full Day Trip on April 13, 2026 • 1 adult

Just spent the day with Capt. Josh!  Extremely talented, very personable, excellent teacher, increased my fishing knowledge, great day trip!  
Highly recommend Capt Joshua Hyrczyk @ naplesbackwatercharters!  
I've fished with a lot of Guides from Florida to Canada, Josh is excellent!
I look very much look forward to our next trip!

Dave Hansen

Wisconsin, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Captain Josh is Amazing!

Half Day Trip on February 4, 2026 • 2 adults

Amazing, just after one of the longest cold spells Southern Florida has seen, Capitan Josh still had his spots that did produce some good fish. Besides finding the fish, Josh will make it feel as if you were fishing with a good buddy with his friendly personality. Fished with some top rated tackle! Thanks for a wonderful time on the water.

Andrew Swaim

California, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Excellent trip!

Half Day Trip on April 20, 2026 • 1 adult

Josh was amazing. Clean skiff, top of the line Shimano gear, totally knowledgable on the local fishery. I really wanted to catch my first snook, and within 10 minutes of fishing I boated multiple fish. 100% will be booking Josh again if I come back to Naples.

Reported catch:

Tom Magardino

Repeat angler

Florida, US

Member since 2021

2 trips

5.0

Verified

New

May fishing trip

Half Day Trip on May 24, 2026 • 1 adult

Great captain with local knowledge of the fishery!
And, a great guy to get out fishing with!

FAQs about Naples Backwater Fishing 🎣 Artificial Only🥇

The fish you can target

What is the boat like?

Boat category

Skiffs and flats boats

Capacity

2 persons

Boat length

16 ft

Year built

2002

Restored in

2020

Boat manufacturer

Dolphin

Boat type

Flats boat

Engine model

Yamaha

1 x 70HP

Max cruising speed

30 knots

Naples Backwater Fishing 🎣 Artificial Only🥇

Rating

Anglers' gallery (45)

What anglers say

All reviews (50)

Trip availability and prices

Rating

Anglers' gallery (45)

What anglers say

All reviews (50)

FAQs about Naples Backwater Fishing 🎣 Artificial Only🥇

The fish you can target

What is the boat like?

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