Charters N Paradise
Charters N Paradise
**Charters & Fishing Trips — Now Federally Licensed**
Join us for a fun and flexible Gulf Coast fishing experience in Southwest Florida. We offer a variety of fishing trips ranging from short family-friendly outings to longer offshore adventures for more serious anglers.
Depending on the trip selected, season, and weather conditions, we may fish calm backwaters, nearshore reefs, or offshore reefs several miles out. Target species may include snapper, grouper, sheepshead, redfish, snook, cobia, kingfish, amberjack, and other seasonal Gulf Coast fish.
Please review each trip option carefully before booking, as trip length, fishing areas, included gear, bait, tackle, fish cleaning, and service level may vary by trip.
Some trips are full-service fishing charters with gear, bait, tackle, and fish cleaning included. Other options may be boat-and-captain-only trips designed for experienced anglers who prefer to bring their own rods, reels, bait, and tackle.
All trips are planned around safety, weather, sea conditions, and the best available fishing for the day. Offshore trips are best in lighter winds, while rougher conditions may require fishing protected backwaters or nearshore areas.
Our boat cruises fast, giving you less travel time and more time enjoying the water. Whether you are a beginner, a family group, or an experienced fisherman, we will do our best to create a safe, comfortable, and memorable day on the water.
Please check the individual trip description for exact details on what is included and what you need to bring.
**Charters & Fishing Trips — Now Federally Licensed**
Join us for a fun and flexible Gulf Coast fishing experience in Southwest Florida. We offer a variety of fishing trips ranging from short family-friendly outings to longer offshore adventures for more serious anglers.
Depending on the trip selected, season, and weather conditions, we may fish calm backwaters, nearshore reefs, or offshore reefs several miles out. Target species may include snapper, grouper, sheepshead, redfish, snook, cobia, kingfish, amberjack, and other seasonal Gulf Coast fish.
Please review each trip option carefully before booking, as trip length, fishing areas, included gear, bait, tackle, fish cleaning, and service level may vary by trip.
Some trips are full-service fishing charters with gear, bait, tackle, and fish cleaning included. Other options may be boat-and-captain-only trips designed for experienced anglers who prefer to bring their own rods, reels, bait, and tackle.
All trips are planned around safety, weather, sea conditions, and the best available fishing for the day. Offshore trips are best in lighter winds, while rougher conditions may require fishing protected backwaters or nearshore areas.
Our boat cruises fast, giving you less travel time and more time enjoying the water. Whether you are a beginner, a family group, or an experienced fisherman, we will do our best to create a safe, comfortable, and memorable day on the water.
Please check the individual trip description for exact details on what is included and what you need to bring.
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Jason Richter5.0VerifiedAwesome Fishing Experience with Mike!
6hr fishing on September 4, 2026 • 5 adultsWe had an awesome time fishing with Mike! He was great to talk with, knew the local waters inside and out, and definitely knew where to find the fish. We were catching fish all day. At one point, it felt like as soon as we got our lines back in the water, we were hooking into another one. By the end of the trip, my arm was actually tired from reeling. That’s a pretty good problem to have on a fishing charter! Mike made the whole experience fun and easy, and we couldn’t have asked for a better day on the water. If you’re looking for a great fishing charter in SW Florida, book with Mike at Charters in Paradise. Highly recommend!
Kyle Weimar5.0VerifiedWant to fish? Come here.
1/2 day 4hr Fishing - 1:30 PM on July 29, 2026 • 3 adultsWe had an awesome time with Captain Mike! Between the four of us, we caught around 40 fish, even though the conditions weren’t ideal. He worked hard all day, moving us to different spots to keep us on fish instead of just waiting for the bite to improve. He was friendly, accommodating, patient, and made the trip a lot of fun. You could tell he genuinely wanted everyone on the boat to have a great experience and catch fish. We never felt rushed, and he kept the energy up the whole trip. If you’re looking for a captain who puts in the effort and does everything he can to make your day successful, I highly recommend booking with him. We’d absolutely fish with him again! 🎣
Lauren Broyles5.0VerifiedNewcore memories
3hr Bay Fishing October Special on October 6, 2026 • 3 adultsCaptain Mike was great! He was so knowledgeable and helpful! We tried several spots and caught a wide variety of fish. He had everything we needed, music, and lots of bait. It was easy to find and to get parking too. We had the best time and made some core memories! We are already looking to book again!
Steve ShurteRepeat angler5.0VerifiedNewAwesome Trip!
1/2 day 4hr Fishing - 2:30 PM on October 21, 2026 • 6 adultsWe had a great fishing trip with Mike! There was 6 of us and we all caught fish. Mike was very experienced and has a great boat! This made the trip more effective and very comfortable. We will go again!
Aaron Bittner5.0VerifiedGreat trip!
Full Day Fishing Weekday on July 17, 2026 • 4 adultsCaptain Mike was great to be around. We caught fish right away. He was very knowledgeable on how to find them and stay on them. We had teenagers and he was great with them. We caught the biggest fish we have fished for and tons of other fish. At the end of the day even the teenagers were tired. I would highly recommend this charter.
Jamie ShortRepeat angler5.0VerifiedNewGreat Trip!
3hr Bay Fishing October Special - 1:30 PM on October 22, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 childWe had a great time fishing with Mike! We definitely kept him busy with all the fish we caught. Highly recommend fishing with Capatin Mike!
Tracie Giacona5.0VerifiedAmazing experience!
Boat & Captain Only (read descript) on June 29, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 childrenMy Husband and I booked this charter excursion for our family of 5! Captain Mike was very hands-on and patient with our kids. We caught multiple fish a piece and two hammerhead sharks! Captain Mike fillet all our fish for us to take home! I can’t say enough about this excursion with heavy recommend. 
Josh Witt5.0VerifiedNewGreat Trip!
1/2 day 4hr Fishing on October 12, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenGreat day inland fishing. Caught lots of fish and the crew was incredible with my 7 year old twins.
Scott CoxRepeat angler5.0VerifiedPerfect family trip
1/2 day 4hr Fishing on July 8, 2026 • 4 adultsGreat trip. The captain put us on the fish and even adjusted his schedule to allow us to fish longer . We caught a variety of fish, even sharks. Captain Mike was very friendly and helpful.
Keith Kessler5.0VerifiedAMAZING!
6hr fishing on August 4, 2026 • 6 adultsCaptain Mike was knowledgeable and Amazing. We had a blast and all of us caught so many fish. Would definitely recommend!
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We had an awesome time fishing with Mike! He was great to talk with, knew the local waters inside and out, and definitely knew where to find the fish. We were catching fish all day. At one point, it felt like as soon as we got our lines back in the water, we were hooking into another one. By the end of the trip, my arm was actually tired from reeling. That’s a pretty good problem to have on a fishing charter! Mike made the whole experience fun and easy, and we couldn’t have asked for a better day on the water. If you’re looking for a great fishing charter in SW Florida, book with Mike at Charters in Paradise. Highly recommend!
We had an awesome time with Captain Mike! Between the four of us, we caught around 40 fish, even though the conditions weren’t ideal. He worked hard all day, moving us to different spots to keep us on fish instead of just waiting for the bite to improve. He was friendly, accommodating, patient, and made the trip a lot of fun. You could tell he genuinely wanted everyone on the boat to have a great experience and catch fish. We never felt rushed, and he kept the energy up the whole trip. If you’re looking for a captain who puts in the effort and does everything he can to make your day successful, I highly recommend booking with him. We’d absolutely fish with him again! 🎣
Captain Mike was great! He was so knowledgeable and helpful! We tried several spots and caught a wide variety of fish. He had everything we needed, music, and lots of bait. It was easy to find and to get parking too. We had the best time and made some core memories! We are already looking to book again!
Captain Mike is absolutely fantastic! This was the second time that we’ve had the honor of finishing with Captain Mike and it was even better than the first! Captain Mike is the consummate professional! He has an amazing boat, great equipment, a nose for the fish and surprrb customer service! We had a party of 5, including two older people who needed a lot of help with EVERYTHING! Mike was absolutely amazing with his patience, hard work and understanding and made the trip a memory of a lifetime for all of us! We caught a lot of fish, had a lot of laughs and made a lot of great memories. I would HIGHLY recommend Captain Mike for anyone from a serious angler to families with kids who just want to get out on the water and have some fun!!! You won’t be disappointed. Absolute great guy and a first class operation! We’ll definitely be back!!!
We had a great fishing trip with Mike! There was 6 of us and we all caught fish. Mike was very experienced and has a great boat! This made the trip more effective and very comfortable. We will go again!
FAQs about Charters N Paradise
- US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3hr Bay Fishing October Special (3 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3hr Bay Fishing October Special - 1:30 PM (3 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3hr Bay Fishing October Special - 2:30 PM (3 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3hr Sanibel Causeway Fishing (3 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3hr Sanibel Causeway Fishing - 1:30 PM (3 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3hr Sanibel Causeway Fishing - 10:00 AM (3 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3hr Sanibel Causeway Fishing - 2:30 PM (3 hours)
- US $500 per group - Special – 3 Hour Family Fishing (3 hours)
- US $500 per group - Special – 3 Hour Family Fishing - 5:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $600 per group - Boat & Captain Only (read descript) (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - Boat & Captain Only (read descript) - 5:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $700 per group - Sunset Trip 3 hours (3 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 1/2 day 4hr Fishing (4 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 1/2 day 4hr Fishing - 1:30 PM (4 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 1/2 day 4hr Fishing - 10:00 AM (4 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 1/2 day 4hr Fishing - 2:30 PM (4 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 1/2 day 4hr Reef Weekend (4 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 1/2 day 4hr Reef Weekend - 1:30 PM (4 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 1/2 day 4hr Reef Weekend - 10:00 AM (4 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 1/2 day 4hr Reef Weekend - 2:30 PM (4 hours)
- US $1,000 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6hr fishing (6 hours)
- US $1,299 per group - 6hr Island Adventure. (6 hours)
- US $1,299 per group - 6hr Island Adventure. - 10:00 AM (6 hours)
- US $1,299 per group - 6hr Island Adventure. - 11:00 AM (6 hours)
- US $1,299 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Fishing Weekday (7 hours)
- US $1,299 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Fishing Weekday - 10:00 AM (7 hours)
- US $1,599 per group - 6hr Island Adventure. Weekends (6 hours)
- US $1,699 per group - 6hr Island Adventure weekend (6 hours)
- Toilet an essential feature for any fishing charter is the on-board toilet. Located within a private compartment
- GPS Twin 16 inch garmin
- Fishfinder Clearview and sideview
- Bed Single birth if you need to lay down
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor Plus for staying over the reefs
- Outriggers
- Ice box we have a large cooler if you need to use it
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (At Charters N Paradise, every fishing trip is fully equipped to enhance your angling experience. We provide a range of bait options to suit every style of fishing. Included in your trip are both cut bait and live shrimp, carefully selected to attract a va)
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Add on a stop to eat your catch waterfront.)
- Fishing license (Up to 4 people)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (9 mile reefs)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Red)
- Redfish
- Snapper (Lane)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Mutton)
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Amberjack
Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)
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