Cross Em' Off Charters 

4.9/5 (87 reviews)
 
State licensed
 13535 Vanderbilt Drive, Naples, FL 34110, United States

Cross Em' Off Charters 

Up to 9 miles
Naples, FL, United States
23 ft
6
4.9/5 (87 reviews)

If you're here to make the most of fishing in Naples, look no further than Cross Em' Off Charters. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Jim can tell you all about them. What's on your bucket list? Be sure to tell us and we'll do our best to cross it off!

These waters are known for Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Spotted Seatrout, Mangrove Snapper, Bonnethead Shark, Goliath Grouper, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Permit, and more – with any luck, they'll make your reel scream. You can expect to do some spinning, trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

You'll be casting lines from a 23' Hanson Tower Boat center console that can carry up to 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish. Don't leave home without sunblock (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, time to hit the water with Cross Em' Off Charters!

If you're here to make the most of fishing in Naples, look no further than Cross Em' Off Charters. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Jim can tell you all about them. What's on your bucket list? Be sure to tell us and we'll do our best to cross it off!

These waters are known for Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Spotted Seatrout, Mangrove Snapper, Bonnethead Shark, Goliath Grouper, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Permit, and more – with any luck, they'll make your reel scream. You can expect to do some spinning, trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

You'll be casting lines from a 23' Hanson Tower Boat center console that can carry up to 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish. Don't leave home without sunblock (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, time to hit the water with Cross Em' Off Charters!

Cross Em' Off Charters
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Cross Em' Off Charters
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Inshore Trip – Back Bay
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 12:30 PM)
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
+2
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Reef & Wreck - 4 Hour Half Day
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
Grouper (Goliath)
Permit
Snapper (Mangrove)
+2
US $800
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

4.9
87 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

96%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

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Anja Skov Johansen
Anja Skov Johansen
dk
Denmark
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
New
A good trip with catch
Half Day Inshore Trip – Back Bay - 12:30 PM on July 10, 20262 adults

It was a owerall good trip. I had hoped for more big fish, when I wrote in my comment when booking, that I wanted fish like Trevalle and similar and active fishing and fish that fought a lot. I wish they had written beforehand that it wasn't exactly the trip I had booked, apparently. Overall, a nice trip where we caught snapper and snooky, but had hoped for something bigger and more fun wild fish. Very nice capt. who helped a lot and good at his job. We were out 3 hours. It’s started raining, thunder and lightning but the capt. saw it and got us back in time☺️

Reported catch:
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Gina Giambalvo
Gina Giambalvo
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
My New Favorite Charter!
Half Day Inshore Trip – Back Bay on September 20, 20253 adults

Our fishing club books with local charters once a month. This one is now my new favorite. They were very responsive to my inquiries prior to our trip date and provided loads of info up front for me to give to my group. We caught our limit of red fish, snook, spanish mackerel, lots of mangrove snapper (YUM!), jack crevalle, a barracuda and had a tarpon on the line jumping twice! Everyone in our group caught multiple fish. We had a great time and Captain Jim was wonderful to us. We sincerely could not have asked for a better day!

Reported catch:
Snook
Tarpon
Mangrove Snapper
Redfish
Larry Gonzalez
Larry Gonzalez
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
cross'em off charter
Half Day Inshore Trip – Back Bay - 12:30 PM on June 5, 20264 adults

what a trip! Had a great time in the water , caught mangrove snapper, Redfish,snook ,jack crevalle. Captain Jim has plenty of experience and did a great job putting us on some fish. Cross'em off charter is highly recommended can't wait to book my next trip.

Gabe Herron
Gabe Herron
us
Oregon, US
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
Birthday Trip
Half Day Inshore Trip – Back Bay - 12:30 PM on March 22, 20263 adults1 child

Everyone at CROSS EM’ OFF CHARTERS was professional and friendly from start to finish. Captain Tyler worked hard and went the extra mile. He kept us busy reeling fish in all day long...too many to count. He was great with my whole family and made some fantastic memories for my son 15th birthday. This is a top-notch and smoothy run operation. Thanks for an epic birthday trip!

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Cross Em' Off Charters
Response from Charter operator

Gabe - thanks for the thoughtful review of your experience with Capt. Tyler! Glad the kingfish wanted to cooperate and the bite was on!!

Daniel Meyer
Daniel Meyer
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Everyone caught multiple fish
Half Day Inshore Trip – Back Bay on December 24, 20256 adults

Fun morning on the water with Capt Jim. I took 5 young adults in their 20s with limited fishing experience and everyone had a blast. Jim has all the gear and does all the dirty work but allows you to cast, fish and reel them in. He knows the best spots and bait--everyone caught multiple fish with a variety of types of fish. Would highly recommend as a way to get out on the water and enjoy a fun activity together.

Cross Em' Off Charters
Response from Charter operator

Daniel - thanks for fishing with us! Capt Jim does his best juggling acts with 6 person groups and we appreciate the great feedback. Hope to see you again the next time they’re in town.

FAQs about Cross Em' Off Charters

Cross Em' Off Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Inshore Trip – Back Bay (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Inshore Trip – Back Bay - 12:30 PM (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Reef & Wreck - 4 Hour Half Day (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Cross Em' Off Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor MinnKota 112lbs Thrust
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Cross Em' Off Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (All tackle is provided and top of the line. )
  • Live bait (Shrimp, pilchards, and more. )
  • Lures (Soft plastics, plugs - let us know what you want!)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Let us clean your catch and have it for lunch!)
  • Fishing license (Fishing license is provided by captain. )
Cross Em' Off Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (Estero Bay, Wiggins Pass, New Pass, Big Carlos Pas)
  • Nearshore fishing (1-9 miles Offshore fishing reefs and wrecks. )
  • Reef fishing (Targeting Snapper, Cobia, Permit, Sharks, and more)
  • Wreck fishing (Goliath Grouper, Sharks and other large predators )
  • Flats fishing (Snook, Redfish, Trout and Tarpon!)
  • Backcountry fishing (Get skinny in rivers and creek mouths!)
Cross Em' Off Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle (We provide all the tackle needed! )
  • Heavy tackle (Penn Senator 9/0 for the big fish!)
  • Bottom fishing (Snapper, grouper, and cobia.)
  • Trolling (For spanish and king mackerel )
  • Spinning (3000-6000 series Penn reels provided.)
Top targeted fish species with Cross Em' Off Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your operator

Cross Em' Off Charters
Cross Em' Off Charters
Cross Em' Off Charters

Naples, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
105 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 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.

Capt. Jim is born and raised here in Bonita Springs. He's fished these waters for over 20 years and will work hard to put you on the bite. Come create memories aboard his 24 foot hybrid bay boat and cross one off your bucket list!

ID & license verified
105 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 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.

Capt. Jim is born and raised here in Bonita Springs. He's fished these waters for over 20 years and will work hard to put you on the bite. Come create memories aboard his 24 foot hybrid bay boat and cross one off your bucket list!

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Permit
Permit
Redfish
Redfish
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Cobia
Cobia
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Permit
Permit
Redfish
Redfish
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Hanson
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 175HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Estero Bay, Wiggins Pass, New Pass, Big Carlos Pas
Nearshore Fishing
1-9 miles Offshore fishing reefs and wrecks.
Reef Fishing
Targeting Snapper, Cobia, Permit, Sharks, and more
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Snook, Redfish, Trout and Tarpon!
Backcountry Fishing
Get skinny in rivers and creek mouths!

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
We provide all the tackle needed!
Heavy Tackle
Penn Senator 9/0 for the big fish!
Bottom Fishing
Snapper, grouper, and cobia.
Trolling
For spanish and king mackerel
Spinning
3000-6000 series Penn reels provided.

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
MinnKota 112lbs Thrust
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
All tackle is provided and top of the line.
Live bait
Shrimp, pilchards, and more.
Lures
Soft plastics, plugs - let us know what you want!
Catch cleaning & filleting
Let us clean your catch and have it for lunch!
Fishing license
Fishing license is provided by captain.

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
We welcome families, children under 6 years old must wear a lifejacket at all times while the boat is underway per coast guard regulations. We would suggest that kids be at least 4 years old for these trips.
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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Naples right now

CobiaCobia
Grouper (Goliath)Grouper (Goliath)
PermitPermit
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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