Join Maxed Out Charters and experience inshore and flats fishing in the Pine Island area in Florida! will take you to various hotspots in the shallow waters between Sanibel and Placida. Captain Billy Williams is a local who’s been fishing all his life, so you can be sure he’ll take you all the secret spots.
Their SX2550 Skeeter is a 2021 edition center console boat, powered by a 300hp Yamaha engine, and equipped with GPS, fishfinder and VHF radio. It can accommodate up to 6 anglers. There’s a live bait tank, and an icebox, and the wireless trolling motor will help you sneak up on those fearful specimens.
The crew offers flexible 4 and 6-hour inshore and flats fishing trips, targeting a variety of species that call these waters their home. You’ll encounter species such as Redfish, Snook, Snapper, Black Drum, Mackerel, Pompano, Trout, and Sheepshead.
For the more adventurous, they also run day or night Shark trips,You can combine fishing with a sunset and Dolphin cruise, and enjoy your day soaking in the beautiful natural world of the area.
All trips include the use of rods, reels, and tackle, as well as live bait and lures. There will be water, ice, and a fishing license ready for you. The crew will be happy to clean and fillet your catch at the end of the day, so you can take it straight to the table.
Stop planning and join Maxed Out Charters now for your new fishing adventure and make some memories under the Florida sun!
Rating summary
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
95%
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AM 4 hr – Inshore/Flats on June 24, 2024
Jimmy picked us up in Bokeelia and immediately took us to a spot to catch snapper and a nice spotted trout! Then tried for some redfish-which weren't cooperating today- but after that, took us to a spot where we caught more fish than we could possibly think about keeping! So fun. Several trout, snook (that had to be released since they aren't in season) and mackerel! He's a very experienced fisherman and knows how to find fish! His boat was very nice - clean and he made sure we were comfortable. Cleaned all the fish for us and packed them on ice. Definitely recommend a fishing trip with Jimmy.
Jimmy picked us up in Bokeelia and immediately took us to a spot to catch snapper and a nice spotted trout! Then tried for some redfish-which weren't cooperating today- but after that, took us to a spot where we caught more fish than we could possibly think about keeping! So fun. Several trout, snook (that had to be released since they aren't in season) and mackerel! He's a very experienced fisherman and knows how to find fish! His boat was very nice - clean and he made sure we were comfortable....
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3/4 Day Trip – Inshore/Flats on March 29, 2025
Captain Billy was awesome with our 2 sons. The morning started off slow, but he kept us moving until we found the fish. We asked for Reds and Snook and he put us on them. It was an enjoyable day on the water and he went out of his way to make sure we caught fish.
Captain Billy was awesome with our 2 sons. The morning started off slow, but he kept us moving until we found the fish. We asked for Reds and Snook and he put us on them. It was an enjoyable day on the water and he went out of his way to make sure we caught fish.
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AM 4 hr – Inshore/Flats on March 13, 2025
Great half day of fishing with Capt. Billy. Lots of fun and fish and great scenery. And enough sheepshead to feed the family tonight (we could have fed several families with all we released). Thanks Captain and Maxed Out!!
Great half day of fishing with Capt. Billy. Lots of fun and fish and great scenery. And enough sheepshead to feed the family tonight (we could have fed several families with all we released). Thanks Captain and Maxed Out!!
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Full Day Trip – Inshore/Flats on December 5, 2024
We caught fish all day from beginning to end. We probably caught over 10 different species of fish. We fished in shore and near shore mangroves and flats and caught fish everywhere we went. The captain was knowledgeable, friendly, had really good fishing gear and was a pleasure to fish with. We had a great day. We booked another trip. We had such a great time
We caught fish all day from beginning to end. We probably caught over 10 different species of fish. We fished in shore and near shore mangroves and flats and caught fish everywhere we went. The captain was knowledgeable, friendly, had really good fishing gear and was a pleasure to fish with. We had a great day. We booked another trip. We had such a great time
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AM 4 hr – Inshore/Flats on December 19, 2024
Captian Billy did a great job. He took great care of or group. We cought plenty of fish and he cleaned them for us. Top notch boat and equipment. Highly recommended.
Captian Billy did a great job. He took great care of or group. We cought plenty of fish and he cleaned them for us. Top notch boat and equipment. Highly recommended.