Jackpot Fishing and Ecotours

Book your next trip with Jackpot Fishing and Ecotours and find out what makes the fishing in Sanibel so unique. With Captain Jack at the helm, you’ll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Species like Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Permit, cobia, Gag Grouper, Goliath Grouper, sharks, Spotted Seatrout, Mangrove Snapper, and more inhabit these waters, depending on the time of year. The fish are always
biting!!

Kids are welcome, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Also, remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

You’ll be casting lines from a 21’ Key West center console with space for 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you’ll be catching it yourself.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more. It’s recommended to bring sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

If you have any questions about fishing with Jackpot Fishing and Ecotours, you can send Capt. Jack a message down below.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Back Bay (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $550
    Enjoy the thrill of fishing in shallow water where you can often see the fish you are casting to! Starting times are flexible (not necessarily 8 am) Appropriate for all ages and skill levels The ride to the fishing areas ranges from just a few minutes to no more than half an hour. Everything you need to fish and drinks are included. Bring your own sunscreen, sunglasses, & food for the day. Added bonus: You will frequently see dolphins, manatees, pelicans, and an occasional sea turtle in our travels.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    6 Hour - Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $800
    Nearshore fishing take us a few miles offshore from Sanibel and other nearby islands. The water conditions generally range from flat to a small chop. Ride to the fishing grounds ranges from 20-45 minutes. Start times are flexible (not necessarily 8am) Convenient client pickups available Everything you need to fish and drinks are included, Bring sunglasses, sunscreen and food.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Permit
    Permit
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Back Bay (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $800
    Enjoy the thrill of fishing in shallow water where you can often see the fish you are going to eat. Stating times are flexible (not necessarily 8 am) Convenient client pickups available Appropriate for all ages and skill levels Ride to the fishing grounds ranges from just a few minutes to no more than half an hour. Everything you need to fish and drinks are included. Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and food. Added bonus: You will often see dolphins, manatees, and an occasional sea turtle in our travels.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    Tarpon Fishing - 6hours
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Nov 15
    $800
    Our tarpon fishing charters are dedicated to only fishing for the silver king! This is my favorite time of the year! Season runs from March through July and is absolutely as world-class as world-class tarpon fishing gets. This chapter should be on every serious angler's bucket list! Start times are flexible (not necessarily 8am) Convenient client pickups available. Everything you need to fish and drinks are included. Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and food.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
  • Private trip
    8 hour - Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $900
    Nearshore fishing charters take us a few miles offshore from Sanibel and other nearby islands. The water conditions range from flat to a small chop. Ride time to the fishing grounds ranges from 20 to 45 minutes, Flexible start times (not necessarily 8am) Convenient client pickups available Everything you need to fish and drinks are included. Bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, and food.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Permit
    Permit
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Back Bay
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $900
    Enjoy the thrill of fishing in shallow water where you can often see the fish you are casting to! Start times are flexible (not necessarily 8 am) Convenient client pickups are available The ride to the fishing grounds ranges from a few minutes to no more than half an hour. Everything you need to fish, and drinks are included. Bring your sunscreen, sunglasses, and food for the day. Added bonus: We frequently see dolphins, manatees, and an occasional sea turtle in our travels.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    Tarpon Fishing - 8 hours
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Nov 15
    $950
    Our tarpon fishing charters are dedicated to only fishing for the silver king! This is my favorite time of the year! Season runs from March through July and is absolutely as world-class as world-class tarpon fishing gets. This chapter should be on every serious angler's bucket list! Start times are flexible (not necessarily 8am) Convenient client pickups available. Everything you need to fish and drinks are included. Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and food.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
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FAQs about Jackpot Fishing and Ecotours

Jackpot Fishing and Ecotours offers the following trips to customers:
  • $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Back Bay (AM) (4 hours)
  • $800 per group - 6 Hour - Nearshore (6 hours)
  • $800 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Back Bay (AM) (6 hours)
  • $800 per group - Tarpon Fishing - 6hours (6 hours)
  • $900 per group - 8 hour - Nearshore (8 hours)
  • $900 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Back Bay (8 hours)
  • $950 per group - Tarpon Fishing - 8 hours (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Jackpot Fishing and Ecotours, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Jackpot Fishing and Ecotours include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Jackpot Fishing and Ecotours offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (Caloosahatchee River )
  • Inshore Fishing (bays & passes around Fort Myers, Sanibel,& Captiva)
  • Nearshore Fishing (wrecks and reefs up to 9 miles offshore)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Jackpot Fishing and Ecotours offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Jackpot Fishing and Ecotours include:
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Jack Swedberg
Sanibel, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2023
Capt. Jack runs trips out of Sanibel aboard a 21’ Key West center console. These waters are known for Tarpon and Snook and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're jigging or bottom fishing. With extensive knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

About this listing

Targeted species

Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Permit Permit
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Key West (Center console) originally built in 2015. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Caloosahatchee River
Inshore Fishing
bays & passes around Fort Myers, Sanibel,& Captiva
Nearshore Fishing
wrecks and reefs up to 9 miles offshore
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Drinks
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Sanibel to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Bank Transfer

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