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Ready to go fishing in Naples? Make it happen, with Runnin' The Flats! Your guide for the day is Captain Robert! Everyone is welcome. Boat has plenty of shade and comfortable seating.

There's no guarantee when you're fishing, but just some of the species you can catch around here include Spanish Mackerel, Bull Shark, Snook, Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper, Jack Crevalle, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Ladyfish, Goliath Grouper, and more if conditions allow. Depending on the species you're after, you may find yourself spinning, trolling, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Also, remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

You'll be fishing aboard a 22' A&M catamaran with a BRAND NEW 2023 suzuki 200hp with space for 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, 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. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

It's recommended to bring sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen (non-spray). There will be bottled water on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to
bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, time to hit the water with Runnin' The Flats!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    2.5 Hour Trip – Kids & Family Fun
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $400
    A trip all for kids & family fun! The vessel provides comfortable seating, plenty of shade, and an open bow to enhance your fishing and sightseeing adventure. We will have the opportunity to catch a variety of our native fish and see a variety of our wildlife. Our route will keep us in calm waters for a comfortable ride. This trip allows up to 6 passengers on board with 4 fishing lines in the water at a time. This is a catch-and-release trip. The length of the trip is 2.5 hours. We hope to see you soon!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore fishing
    Backcountry fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    4 hour Island & Shelling Adventure
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $500
    This trip is perfect for those of you who want to fish but also enjoy time on an island shelling in the Everglades! With this 4 hour adventure, we have time to head out into the 10,000 islands, plus hit a fishing spot or two! The boat provides great seating and plenty of shade which a lot of boats in our area lack. This trip allows up to 6 passengers with 4 fishing lines in the water at a time. We look forward to seeing you for your adventure!
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    4 hour fishing PM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $500
    An afternoon of fishing, weather we target fish to eat or just see how many we can catch all are welcome! Groups up to 6 lots of seating and shade.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $625
    This 5-hour trip will depart at 8 am to head out into the 10,000 Islands to fish the mangroves and shallow flats on the Gulf of Mexico. On this trip, we will be fishing mainly jigs and lures which are successful in this area. The vessel has plenty of great seating and a big canopy for great shade. The front half of the boat is wide open with a flat deck to enhance your fishing experience. The boat is also equipped with a trolling motor. We look forward to seeing you and getting on the fish!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore fishing
    Flats fishing
    Backcountry fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    6 hour Shark Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $750
    Lets catch some sharks and who knows what else! Bring a group up to 6 to have a great fishing experience. Plenty if room for everyone with a covered top as well. License, tackle, etc included in price. Flexible on departure.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $950
    This 8-hour fishing trip allows you the most flexibility in your trip with plenty of time to fish multiple spots and explore more of the 10,000 Islands. We can make this trip whatever you want whether that's fishing from the vessel or island hopping, you name it! This trip allows up to 6 passengers with 4 fishing lines in the water at a time. We look forward to seeing you for your fishing excursion soon!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore fishing
    Flats fishing
    Backcountry fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark

Customer reviews

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Best Day on the Water – Highly Recommend!

VERIFIED   4 hour Island & Shelling Adventure on June 30, 2025
We had an unforgettable time aboard Runnin the Flats in Naples! From start to finish, our captain made the experience feel...
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James H.
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Great trip

VERIFIED   6 hour Shark Fishing on February 2, 2026
the record cold had set in the 3 nights before the trip. made fishing a little rough but the capt made the trip totally worth...
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Erik E.
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Wonderful fishing trip off Ten Thousand Island

VERIFIED   6 hour Shark Fishing on January 4, 2025
We had a great 6 hrs private charter trip with Captain Rob and went fishing in the morning off Ten Thousand Islands with our...
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Michael M.
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Great fishing and a great time

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 3, 2024
Captain Rob was awesome.  I took out my two sons (ages 9 and 10) and me niece and her boyfriend.  Captain Rob could not have...
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Great Christmas trip!

VERIFIED   4 hour Island & Shelling Adventure on December 25, 2024
We went out with Robert Christmas morning. We saw a shark, plenty of tarpon, several manatee, blue herrons, osprey and 2 dolphins...
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FAQs about Runnin the Flats 2

Runnin the Flats 2 offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - 2.5 Hour Trip – Kids & Family Fun (2 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 hour Island & Shelling Adventure (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 hour fishing PM (4 hours)
  • US $625 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 6 hour Shark Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Runnin the Flats 2, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box

Trips booked with Runnin the Flats 2 include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing license

Runnin the Flats 2 offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing

Runnin the Flats 2 offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Runnin the Flats 2 include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Ladyfish
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Robert Forte
Naples, Florida, United States
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83 Customer reviews
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Member since November 2018
Robert Forte invites guests of all age and experience levels to join him in exploring the waters of South Florida. He loves teaching beginners and is also eager to help more experienced anglers improve their skills.

The fish you can target

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore fishing
Flats fishing
Backcountry fishing

Which fishing techniques will you try?

Light tackle
Trolling
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing license

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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
Checks