Naples Backwater Fishing 🎣 Artificial Only🥇 

5.0/5 (36 reviews)
 
State licensed
 1575 Danford Street, Naples, FL 34112, United States

Naples Backwater Fishing 🎣 Artificial Only🥇 

 
State licensed
5.0/5 (36 reviews)
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1575 Danford Street
Naples, FL, United States
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Hoping to catch some fish in Naples?

These waters hold game fish like Snook, Black Drum, Redfish, Ladyfish, Tripletail, Pompano, Blacktip Shark, Jack Crevalle, Tarpon, Mangrove Snapper, and more with any luck. On these trips, you can expect to fish using light tackle artificial and plug lures. Capt. Joshua also offers fly fishing.

You'll find yourself aboard a 16' Dolphin flats boat with room for 2 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. rods and reels(all high-end Shimano and gloomis) and tackle are provided, as well as lures.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Have in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.
Don't forget to bring sunblock (non-spray), sunglasses. Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is also allowed. The captain accepts cash, PayPal, Venmo and Zelle in person on the day of the trip, or credit/debit card payments over the phone at least one day before the trip.

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! otherwise, Snacks are also a good idea so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!

Depending on the season and species targeted, you will be able to keep some legal fish, but mostly you will engage in catch-and-release. Catch cleaning is available, for the species you do keep, so you can take your fish home without any hassle.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 36 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (35)

Great day on the water
Great day on the water
great day with Captain Josh
+32

Angler rating

34
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0
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

86%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

94%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 36 reviews
Showing: 5 of 36 reviews
John J.
John J.
4.7/5

May 30, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Great day! All artificial!

VERIFIED

If you're looking for an incredible backwater fishing experience, look no further than this one! My recent trip with Captain Joshua was absolutely phenomenal, exceeding all expectations. We not only hit some truly stunning backwater spots but also reeled in an impressive haul of fish that made for an unforgettable day. From the moment we pushed off, it was clear that Captain Joshua knows these waters like the back of his hand. He skillfully navigated the intricate network of mangroves and shallow flats, always seemingly one step ahead of the fish. The boat seemed to be fueled by pure optimism. Thanks for a great.

If you're looking for an incredible backwater fishing experience, look no further than this one! My recent trip with Captain Joshua...  

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 John J. recommends Naples Backwater Fishing 🎣 Artificial Only🥇
 John J. recommends Naples Backwater Fishing 🎣 Artificial Only🥇

Dennis W.
Dennis W.
5.0/5

Nov 6, 2025

3/4 Day Trip

Great day on the water

VERIFIED
NEW

Josh did a great job helping us thru the day and worked on finding fish the entire trip. My wife and I had a great time and will certainly book again with Josh when schedule permits.

Josh did a great job helping us thru the day and worked on finding fish the entire trip. My wife and I had a great time and will...  

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 Dennis W. recommends Naples Backwater Fishing 🎣 Artificial Only🥇
 Dennis W. recommends Naples Backwater Fishing 🎣 Artificial Only🥇

Elizabeth K.
Elizabeth K.
5.0/5

Aug 27, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Great day in the back waters of Naples

VERIFIED

Joshua was an expert with the backwaters. He knew many special areas to fish. We had a wonderful day on the water and we learned so much expert knowledge which will be so helpful to us.

Joshua was an expert with the backwaters. He knew many special areas to fish. We had a wonderful day on the water and we learned...  

 Elizabeth K. recommends Naples Backwater Fishing 🎣 Artificial Only🥇
 Elizabeth K. recommends Naples Backwater Fishing 🎣 Artificial Only🥇

Bryan T.
Bryan T.
5.0/5

Oct 13, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

great day with Captain Josh

VERIFIED

we had a great morning. josh ckearly knows the water well. he worked hard to out us on fish snd we caught some great snook and thoroughly enjoyed our experience

we had a great morning. josh ckearly knows the water well. he worked hard to out us on fish snd we caught some great snook and...  

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 Bryan T. recommends Naples Backwater Fishing 🎣 Artificial Only🥇
 Bryan T. recommends Naples Backwater Fishing 🎣 Artificial Only🥇

John W.
John W.
5.0/5

Jul 11, 2025

3/4 Day Trip

Professional and Personable

VERIFIED

Josh is very knowledgeable and personable. We had a great experience and would recommend him to my closest friends and we will book again.

Josh is very knowledgeable and personable. We had a great experience and would recommend him to my closest friends and we will...  

 John W. recommends Naples Backwater Fishing 🎣 Artificial Only🥇
1 person finds this review helpful
 John W. recommends Naples Backwater Fishing 🎣 Artificial Only🥇
1 person finds this review helpful

Trip availability and prices

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November 2025
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Number of days
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2 adults • 0 children
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afternoon/night Snook light fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Feb 1
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
3/4 Day Trip
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
Full Day Trip
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $850 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 36 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (35)

Great day on the water
Great day on the water
great day with Captain Josh
+32

Angler rating

34
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

86%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

94%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 36 reviews
Showing: 5 of 36 reviews
John J.
John J.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day! All artificial!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on May 30, 2025

If you're looking for an incredible backwater fishing experience, look no further than this one! My recent trip with Captain Joshua was absolutely phenomenal, exceeding all expectations. We not only hit some truly stunning backwater spots but also reeled in an impressive haul of fish that made for an unforgettable day. From the moment we pushed off, it was clear that Captain Joshua knows these waters like the back of his hand. He skillfully navigated the intricate network of mangroves and shallow flats, always seemingly one step ahead of the fish. The boat seemed to be fueled by pure optimism. Thanks for a great.

If you're looking for an incredible backwater fishing experience, look no further than this one! My recent trip with Captain Joshua was absolutely phenomenal, exceeding all expectations. We not only hit some truly stunning backwater spots but also reeled in an impressive haul of fish that made for an unforgettable day. From the moment we pushed off, it was clear that Captain Joshua knows these waters like the back of his hand. He skillfully navigated the intricate network of mangroves and shallow...  

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 John J. recommends Naples Backwater Fishing 🎣 Artificial Only🥇

Dennis W.
Dennis W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day on the water

VERIFIED
NEW

3/4 Day Trip on November 6, 2025

Josh did a great job helping us thru the day and worked on finding fish the entire trip. My wife and I had a great time and will certainly book again with Josh when schedule permits.

Josh did a great job helping us thru the day and worked on finding fish the entire trip. My wife and I had a great time and will certainly book again with Josh when schedule permits.  

Review media 0
Review media 1
 Dennis W. recommends Naples Backwater Fishing 🎣 Artificial Only🥇

Elizabeth K.
Elizabeth K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day in the back waters of Naples

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on August 27, 2025

Joshua was an expert with the backwaters. He knew many special areas to fish. We had a wonderful day on the water and we learned so much expert knowledge which will be so helpful to us.

Joshua was an expert with the backwaters. He knew many special areas to fish. We had a wonderful day on the water and we learned so much expert knowledge which will be so helpful to us.  

 Elizabeth K. recommends Naples Backwater Fishing 🎣 Artificial Only🥇

Bryan T.
Bryan T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

great day with Captain Josh

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on October 13, 2025

we had a great morning. josh ckearly knows the water well. he worked hard to out us on fish snd we caught some great snook and thoroughly enjoyed our experience

we had a great morning. josh ckearly knows the water well. he worked hard to out us on fish snd we caught some great snook and thoroughly enjoyed our experience  

Review media 0
 Bryan T. recommends Naples Backwater Fishing 🎣 Artificial Only🥇

John W.
John W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Professional and Personable

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on July 11, 2025

Josh is very knowledgeable and personable. We had a great experience and would recommend him to my closest friends and we will book again.

Josh is very knowledgeable and personable. We had a great experience and would recommend him to my closest friends and we will book again.  

 John W. recommends Naples Backwater Fishing 🎣 Artificial Only🥇
1 person finds this review helpful

FAQs about Naples Backwater Fishing 🎣 Artificial Only🥇

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
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
Powered by
1 x 70HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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