Phillip Pica Charters 

4.9
(47 reviews)
 
State licensed
 13535 Vanderbilt Drive, Naples, FL 34110, United States–

Phillip Pica Charters 

Naples, FL, United States
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30 ft
4
4.9
(47 reviews)

Excited to go fishing in Naples? That's what Phillip Pica Charters is here for! Capt Phil Pica has been fishing the waters from Boca Grande to the Florida Keys for 40 years, and his mission is to give his clients the most productive and enjoyable day on the water possible. He really knows what he's doing!
  'Ive been doing this a long time and im very good at it , you can always count on me giving you the truth on whats going on out there unlike some that will go in any conditions if i feel that its going to be tough im going to let you know and give you the option to rebook'

These waters are known for Cobia, Gag Grouper, Permit, Redfish, Blacktip Shark, Bull Shark, Hammerhead Shark, Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Snook, Tarpon, and more. You'll target your catch by spinning, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Now that's dinner!

You'll find yourself aboard a 30' Offshore sport fishing with room for 4passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, Live bait is included, as well as bottled water Kids are welcome on board.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Ask, and your captain can tell you more.

Don't forget to bring snacks, a hat, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). There will be a cooler with ice and bottled water for you, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own drinks. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

And that's it! Your fishing trip with Phillip Pica Charters is just a click away.

Excited to go fishing in Naples? That's what Phillip Pica Charters is here for! Capt Phil Pica has been fishing the waters from Boca Grande to the Florida Keys for 40 years, and his mission is to give his clients the most productive and enjoyable day on the water possible. He really knows what he's doing!
  'Ive been doing this a long time and im very good at it , you can always count on me giving you the truth on whats going on out there unlike some that will go in any conditions if i feel that its going to be tough im going to let you know and give you the option to rebook'

These waters are known for Cobia, Gag Grouper, Permit, Redfish, Blacktip Shark, Bull Shark, Hammerhead Shark, Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Snook, Tarpon, and more. You'll target your catch by spinning, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Now that's dinner!

You'll find yourself aboard a 30' Offshore sport fishing with room for 4passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, Live bait is included, as well as bottled water Kids are welcome on board.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Ask, and your captain can tell you more.

Don't forget to bring snacks, a hat, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). There will be a cooler with ice and bottled water for you, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own drinks. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

And that's it! Your fishing trip with Phillip Pica Charters is just a click away.

Phillip Pica
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Phillip Pica
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Trip date:
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November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
Permit
Snook
Tarpon
+5
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
Permit
Snook
Tarpon
+6
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Night shark fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 PM
Tarpon
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Tiger)
Shark (Bull)
+1
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full day offshore
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
Permit
Snook
Tarpon
+2
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

4.9
47 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (64)

What anglers say

96%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

Reviews (47)

  • Rod Wise
    Rod Wise
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    great day of fishing

    3/4 Day Trip on November 4, 2026 • 4 adults

    captain phil took extra good care of our family ,went out of his way,to make sure that the boys caught some nice fish,had lots of spots to fish,this guy really knows what's out there and where to go, also caught several different species, grouper , cobia,and crevalle jack fish,definitely worth taking this trip 👍 very knowledgeable and professional with great equipment, thanks captain!!!

  • Kenneth Orie
    Kenneth Orie
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    excellent charter

    Half day on March 20, 2026 • 4 adults

    actually the trip was on the 21st. the captain called 2 days before because of the small craft advisories and he had to cancel some charters (I’m not a fan of 5’ waves either). But the winds were scheduled to lay down on Saturday so we move from 8:00 Friday to 10:00 Sat which worked out well. Boat is a nice size, twin 300’s and plenty room for 4. Weather had been poor so Gulf was cold so traditional catches weren’t there. But we caught keeper Sheepshead and the crown jewel 34lb cobia. Also going out of Cocohatchee was extremely convenient and hassle-free. Great charter, highly recommended.

  • Cindy Shea
    Cindy Shea
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Beautiful day on the Gulf of Mexico

    Half day on February 26, 2026 • 4 adults

    Captain Phil knew where to find the fish and was helpful with keeping the bait on the hook! Carefree morning enjoying fishing and dolphin sightings... Lots of fish for several meals! would definitely recommend Captain Phil

  • Gregory Gosney
    Gregory Gosney
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Phil Pica fishing charter

    Half day on January 24, 2026 • 2 adults

    Took my nephew out for a half day trip. Phil is a Florida native, very experienced in the gumf waters around Naples. He worked extra hard and enthusiasticly to get us on fish… and boy did he! super nice guy

  • Conner Johnson
    Conner Johnson
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    July fishing trip

    3/4 Day Trip on July 10, 2026 • 4 adults
  • Jonathan Layton
    Jonathan Layton
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    June fishing trip

    Half day on June 8, 2026 • 2 adults
  • William Rucker
    William Rucker
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2023
    4.0
    Verified

    loved Captain Phil, trip wasn’t what I asked for

    Full day offshore on February 10, 2026 • 2 adults

    First, Captain Phil was a great guy and we enjoyed him very much. The reason for my not so great review is this: I booked a full day deep offshore trip. We started near shore. He gave us light rods and tackle and we would basically just stop and drop our lines in near underwater wrecks. All we caught was sheepshead, and small snapper that we threw back. He didn’t have any true heavy deep sea fishing gear. He told us he had a friend that was about 25 miles out so he texted him and the response was that he hadnt had much luck. Therefore we didn’t go “deep sea fishing”. We ended up with 4 mediocre size sheepshead. His excuse was the water temps being lower than normal. The real kick in the balls was my wife and i ate lunch at a restaurant literally right next to a harbor at Tin City. we watched another fishing boat pull in and proceeded to watch two crew members filet a ton of nice size fish! snapper, grouper, redfish, and some I didn’t recognize. They were ALL bigger than anything we caught. I looked up the water temp for the area and it averaged 1 degree warmer than the day before when we went out. This cost me around 1,400 (including tip) for 4 little sheepshead!

  • Mason Randles
    Mason Randles
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    So much fun would definitely recommend

    Night shark fishing on May 29, 2025 • 2 adults

    me and a buddy who are used to bass fishing in east Tn decided to do the night shark fishing charter and had an absolute blast. We caught about 5 or 6 sharks with the biggest one being 7ft which put up a hell of a fight and was very fun. Even got to take one home and grill it which was absolutely delicious. Captain Pica was an awesome dude, we had some awesome conversations and he set us up with everything we needed. We had an overall awesome time 10/10 worth the money and would recommend

  • Fred Marino
    Fred Marino
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Outstanding!

    Half day summer special !! on August 17, 2025 • 4 adults

    Captain Phil was outstanding! He was very knowledgeable and knew the area waters very well. Since we only booked a half day trip, the captain made sure he put us on the fish asap! Caught alot of large shark and a variety of other fish. Captain Phil also kept us entertained with hilarious his life stories.....we all had a great time! I highly recommend!

  • Robert Boydston
    Robert Boydston
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Reel Fun Real Fishing Experience!!

    3/4 Day Trip on December 27, 2024 • 2 adults

    Had an amazing day on the water with Capt Phil. Got the full service fishing experience. Prompt and on time, welcoming and easy to work with. Been fishing this area for decades and it shows. We caught Snook, Redfish, Grouper, Tripletail, Snapper, and even got to catch some of our own bait. We were on fish each spot and he was informative and funny. Good stories, good action. A Reel Fun Real Fishing Experience!! We will book woth him again. All love the St Louis Boys - Rob and Alex.

FAQs about Phillip Pica Charters

Phillip Pica Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group - Half day (4 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group - Night shark fishing (5 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - Full day offshore (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Phillip Pica Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well 250 gal
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Phillip Pica Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (All bait is included live and dead)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (This service is inclusive )
  • Drinks (Always cooler full of water)
  • Fishing license (License provided )
Phillip Pica Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing (Most of our trips are within 10miles of the beach)
  • Offshore fishing (On average 9 miles)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Phillip Pica Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Phillip Pica Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Phillip Pica
Phillip Pica
Naples, Florida, United States
8 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
47 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2023
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I started running charters in the 1980s. The feeling it gave me showing people all our area has to offer was addictive, and knowing I could provide anglers with memories they would have for a lifetime got me hooked! The look on someone's face after catching their first Tarpon or Permit is priceless!
Phillip Pica
Phillip Pica
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
8
reports
47
reviews
2023
member since
~1h
response
I started running charters in the 1980s. The feeling it gave me showing people all our area has to offer was addictive, and knowing I could provide anglers with memories they would have for a lifetime got me hooked! The look on someone's face after catching their first Tarpon or Permit is priceless!

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Permit
Permit
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Tripletail
Tripletail
Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Permit
Permit
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • Young angler and captain proudly display a large cobia aboard a fishing boat offshore.
    Rod W.
    Rod W.
    captain phil took extra good care of our family ,went out of his way,to make sure that the boys caught some nice fish,had lots of spots to fish,this guy really knows what's out there and where to go, also caught several different species, grouper , cobia,and crevalle jack fish,definitely worth taking this trip 👍 very knowledgeable and professional with great equipment, thanks captain!!!
  • A young angler is reeling in a large fish while fishing from a boat in clear blue waters, showcasing an exciting moment on the Gulf Coast.
    Fish 1
    Goliath Grouper
    Conner J.
    Conner J.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing off the coast, with a clear view of the water and skyline in the background.
    Fish 1
    Gag Grouper
    Jonathan L.
    Jonathan L.
  • Large silver game fish displayed on a sunlit wooden dock, likely a king mackerel or similar offshore species.
    Kenneth O.
    Kenneth O.
    actually the trip was on the 21st. the captain called 2 days before because of the small craft advisories and he had to cancel some charters (I’m not a fan of 5’ waves either). But the winds were scheduled to lay down on Saturday so we move from 8:00 Friday to 10:00 Sat which worked out well. Boat is a nice size, twin 300’s and plenty room for 4. Weather had been poor so Gulf was cold so traditional catches weren’t there. But we caught keeper Sheepshead and the crown jewel 34lb cobia. Also going out of Cocohatchee was extremely convenient and hassle-free. Great charter, highly recommended.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing on a boat in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Gag Grouper
    Cindy S.
    Cindy S.
    Captain Phil knew where to find the fish and was helpful with keeping the bait on the hook! Carefree morning enjoying fishing and dolphin sightings... Lots of fish for several meals! would definitely recommend Captain Phil
  • Four dark-scaled saltwater fish arranged on a sunlit wooden dock, showcasing a multi-fish coastal catch.
    Fish 1
    Sheepshead
    William R.
    William R.
    First, Captain Phil was a great guy and we enjoyed him very much. The reason for my not so great review is this: I booked a full day deep offshore trip. We started near shore. He gave us light rods and tackle and we would basically just stop and drop our lines in near underwater wrecks. All we caught was sheepshead, and small snapper that we threw back. He didn’t have any true heavy deep sea fishing gear. He told us he had a friend that was about 25 miles out so he texted him and the response was that he hadnt had much luck. Therefore we didn’t go “deep sea fishing”. We ended up with 4 mediocre size sheepshead. His excuse was the water temps being lower than normal. The real kick in the balls was my wife and i ate lunch at a restaurant literally right next to a harbor at Tin City. we watched another fishing boat pull in and proceeded to watch two crew members filet a ton of nice size fish! snapper, grouper, redfish, and some I didn’t recognize. They were ALL bigger than anything we caught. I looked up the water temp for the area and it averaged 1 degree warmer than the day before when we went out. This cost me around 1,400 (including tip) for 4 little sheepshead!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Permit while fishing in clear waters, showcasing a successful day on the boat.
    Gregory G.
    Gregory G.
    Took my nephew out for a half day trip. Phil is a Florida native, very experienced in the gumf waters around Naples. He worked extra hard and enthusiasticly to get us on fish… and boy did he! super nice guy
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Snook while aboard a boat in clear waters, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Oct 1 and snook season is open!! This summer has been on fire with offshore snook fishing, if you have been waiting to have snook for dinner nows the time, or even if your into catch and release theres no better time than fall fishing, Cobia and Redfish arent far behind , dont wait book a trip now and get in some of the best fishing of the year!!!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing from a boat in clear waters.
    Fredrick A.
    Fredrick A.
  • Two anglers enjoying a fishing trip on a boat, reeling in a shark in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Hammerhead Shark
    Fred M.
    Fred M.
    Captain Phil was outstanding! He was very knowledgeable and knew the area waters very well. Since we only booked a half day trip, the captain made sure he put us on the fish asap! Caught alot of large shark and a variety of other fish. Captain Phil also kept us entertained with hilarious his life stories.....we all had a great time! I highly recommend!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Conch
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Mercury 300
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
250 gal
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
All bait is included live and dead
Catch cleaning & filleting
This service is inclusive
Drinks
Always cooler full of water
Fishing license
License provided

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Naples to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Kids welcome
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
 Checks
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Naples right now

CobiaCobia
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
PermitPermit
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Hammerhead)Shark (Hammerhead)
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Yellowtail)Snapper (Yellowtail)
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon
TripletailTripletail

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