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Hooked Up Charters – Sanibel 

5.0
(5 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Punta Rassa Road 15001, Fort Myers, FL 33908, United States–

Hooked Up Charters – Sanibel 

Fort Myers, FL, United States
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25 ft
4
5.0
(5 reviews)
+73
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Hooked Up Charters and Trapping invites you to join Captain Derek Ward on the waters of Fort Myers Beach, Florida for the fishing trip of a lifetime. If you love fishing the inshore waters and find that species like Redfish and Tarpon rock your boat, then read on!

Captain Derek Ward is a Florida native with a passion for fishing. Hop aboard his 25' Sportsman bay boat. She's ideal for up to 4 anglers and powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine. She also features a wireless trolling motor, an icebox, a live well, safety equipment, as well as GPS and Fishfinder to aid you in your search for the fish.

Fishing in the Fort Myers Beach and Estero Bay area means you'll target a variety of incredible inshore fish. Redfish, Trout, Snook, Tarpon, Jack Crevalle, Bull Sharks, and more are on your target list. You'll use a variety of techniques including spinning or fly fishing on light or heavy tackle. It'll be both an educational and fun experience!

Hooked Up Charters provides rods, reels, tackle, bait, drinks, and fish processing at the end of the trip. Capt. Derek loves seeing kids getting into this sport so he strongly encourages guests to bring along their youngsters!

Make Florida fishing memories of a lifetime aboard Hooked Up Charters and Trapping!

Hooked Up Charters and Trapping invites you to join Captain Derek Ward on the waters of Fort Myers Beach, Florida for the fishing trip of a lifetime. If you love fishing the inshore waters and find that species like Redfish and Tarpon rock your boat, then read on!

Captain Derek Ward is a Florida native with a passion for fishing. Hop aboard his 25' Sportsman bay boat. She's ideal for up to 4 anglers and powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine. She also features a wireless trolling motor, an icebox, a live well, safety equipment, as well as GPS and Fishfinder to aid you in your search for the fish.

Fishing in the Fort Myers Beach and Estero Bay area means you'll target a variety of incredible inshore fish. Redfish, Trout, Snook, Tarpon, Jack Crevalle, Bull Sharks, and more are on your target list. You'll use a variety of techniques including spinning or fly fishing on light or heavy tackle. It'll be both an educational and fun experience!

Hooked Up Charters provides rods, reels, tackle, bait, drinks, and fish processing at the end of the trip. Capt. Derek loves seeing kids getting into this sport so he strongly encourages guests to bring along their youngsters!

Make Florida fishing memories of a lifetime aboard Hooked Up Charters and Trapping!

Derek Ward
Captain
Derek Ward
15 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks

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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
Grouper (Goliath)
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

5.0
5 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Reviews (5)

  • Sarah Macaluso
    Sarah Macaluso
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great fishing trip

    Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on March 18, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Derek was a great captain

  • Nicolas Todorovich
    Nicolas Todorovich
    Repeat angler
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    great captain

    3/4 Day Trip on June 27, 2026 • 2 adults

    Redfish

Rating

5.0
5 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (5)

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Nick Todorovich
Nick Todorovich
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
great captain
3/4 Day Trip on June 27, 2026 • 2 adults

Redfish

Reported catch:
Redfish
Derek Ward
Response from Captain

Thanks nick! enjoy the fish dinner

Sarah Macaluso
Sarah Macaluso
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
great fishing trip
Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on March 18, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

Derek was a great captain

Derek Ward
Response from Captain

thank you Sarah! im glad you guys gad a grear time!

Chris Flatter
Chris Flatter
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
The captain canceled
December 26, 2025

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

Clyde Wallace
Clyde Wallace
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2021
4 trips
The captain canceled
June 14, 2025

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

Todd Nicholson
Todd Nicholson
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
The captain canceled
March 20, 2025

The charter operator canceled 3 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

FAQs about Hooked Up Charters – Sanibel

Hooked Up Charters – Sanibel offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Hooked Up Charters – Sanibel, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Hooked Up Charters – Sanibel include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing license
Hooked Up Charters – Sanibel offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Hooked Up Charters – Sanibel offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Hooked Up Charters – Sanibel include:
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Permit
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Derek Ward
Derek Ward
Fort Myers, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
17 Customer reviews
Typical response within 3 hours
Member since July 2017
Born and raised in Fort Myers fl, been guiding since i was 18 which gives me over 15 years of guiding experience. I specialize in targeting redfish, snook, seatrout, tarpon, permit, sharks, and much more! Book with me for a trip you wont soon forget!
Derek Ward
Derek Ward
Fully verified
17
reviews
2017
member since
~3h
response
Born and raised in Fort Myers fl, been guiding since i was 18 which gives me over 15 years of guiding experience. I specialize in targeting redfish, snook, seatrout, tarpon, permit, sharks, and much more! Book with me for a trip you wont soon forget!

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Permit
Permit
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Sportsman
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

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
Live bait
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.
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What the listing policies are

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

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Fort Myers right now

CobiaCobia
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Goliath)Grouper (Goliath)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
PermitPermit
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Bull)Shark (Bull)
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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