Black Irish Charters 

5.0/5 (9 reviews)
 
State licensed
vob.svg Veteran owned
 8700 Estero Boulevard, Bonita Springs, FL 33931, United States

If you plan on fishing in Bonita Springs, look no further than Black Irish Charters. Your guide for the day is Captain Jemel, who is a former United States Marine Corps Combat Veteran. He will give you access to years of knowledge and experience.

These waters are known for Snook, Speckled Trout, and more – with any luck, it won’t be long before "Fish on!" On the day of your trip, you’re likely to troll using light tackle. Capt. Jemel also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. And, you can’t go wrong with snacks – lucky for you, there will already be some on board!

You’ll be casting lines from a 20’ Action Craft center console that can carry up to 4 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, 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 you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don’t know what to expect, ask the captain. Don’t forget to bring sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Black Irish Charters.

Jemel Maloney

Captain

Jemel Maloney

7 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat, Sun)
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+5
US $550 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (17)

Half Day with Black Irish Charters
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

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Alfred C.
Alfred C.

West Warwick, Rhode Island

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half Day with Black Irish Charters

Half Day Trip (AM) on April 28, 2024

Black Irish Charters was amazing! Captain Maloney was so attentive to all of our needs and was very knowledgeable of the fishing locations and techniques. We were catching fish on almost every cast! It was fun and entertaining. The boat was accommodating for 5 grown adults and we didn’t need to bring anything! All fishing gear, bait, etc was all available through the charter. Captain Maloney was kind and all around a great guy! I would recommend this charter to anyone. 5 stars *****

Black Irish Charters was amazing! Captain Maloney was so attentive to all of our needs and was very knowledgeable of the fishing locations and techniques. We were catching fish on almost every cast! It was fun and entertaining. The boat was accommodating for 5 grown adults and we didn’t need to bring anything! All fishing gear, bait, etc was all available through the charter. Captain Maloney was kind and all around a great guy! I would recommend this charter to anyone. 5 stars *****  

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 Alfred C. recommends Black Irish Charters

Mike T.
Mike T.

Pompano Beach, FL

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day morning with Captain Jemel

Half Day Trip (AM) on March 16, 2024

Outstanding trip! It was me and my 16 year old son and 14 year old daughter. Captain Jamel was amazing - calm, friendly, super knowledgeable and worked hard to make our trip a great one! We had a ton of fun (on the water, catching fish, and seeing several dolphins) - was so great! So thankful we did this trip and can’t wait to fish with Black Irish Charters again. If you are looking for a guide/charter when in Florida - don’t look any further, go with Captain Jamel.

Outstanding trip! It was me and my 16 year old son and 14 year old daughter. Captain Jamel was amazing - calm, friendly, super knowledgeable and worked hard to make our trip a great one! We had a ton of fun (on the water, catching fish, and seeing several dolphins) - was so great! So thankful we did this trip and can’t wait to fish with Black Irish Charters again. If you are looking for a guide/charter when in Florida - don’t look any further, go with Captain Jamel.  

 Mike T. recommends Black Irish Charters

Kristin B.
Kristin B.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Charter with Captain Jemel

Half Day Trip (AM) on May 20, 2023

We were visiting Bonita Springs and my brother was dead set on going on a fishing charter. While I originally objected because I’m uneasy on boats, I decided to go - and I had the best time! Captain Jemel drove the boat so smoothly and avoided any big waves. He was so knowledgeable about the fish we could catch and the area in general. I caught a sea trout and my brother caught red drum and snook! I never knew there were so many different kinds of fish. He even filleted the fish we were taking home so we didn’t have to deal with the mess of it all! He kept reassuring me that I’d be safe with him behind the wheel and would enjoy myself - and he delivered just that! I highly recommend Black Irish Charters and would get on a boat with him again anytime!

We were visiting Bonita Springs and my brother was dead set on going on a fishing charter. While I originally objected because I’m uneasy on boats, I decided to go - and I had the best time! Captain Jemel drove the boat so smoothly and avoided any big waves. He was so knowledgeable about the fish we could catch and the area in general. I caught a sea trout and my brother caught red drum and snook! I never knew there were so many different kinds of fish. He even filleted the fish we were...  

 Kristin B. recommends Black Irish Charters

Eddie H.
Eddie H.

Manchester, New Hampshire

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Experienced Captain

Half Day Trip (AM) on April 27, 2024

Before we stepped off to go fishing Jemel gave us a rundown of where all the equipment was on his boat and what to expect. He is very knowledgeable and helpful! We didn’t bring any rods or bait, but Jemel had it all! He even gave us a class on how to properly put the bait on the hook. Jemel took us to an awesome spot that even had dolphins! We were fishing for roughly 4 hours.

Before we stepped off to go fishing Jemel gave us a rundown of where all the equipment was on his boat and what to expect. He is very knowledgeable and helpful! We didn’t bring any rods or bait, but Jemel had it all! He even gave us a class on how to properly put the bait on the hook. Jemel took us to an awesome spot that even had dolphins! We were fishing for roughly 4 hours.  

 Eddie H. recommends Black Irish Charters

Sean J.
Sean J.

Bonita Springs, Florida

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Out with Captain Jemel

Half Day Trip (PM) on March 10, 2024

Jemel was the first person in Southwest Florida to take me sailing and fishing. I had an amazing experience from learning how to cast my reel correctly, to being educated on the type of fish that were in the area. All-in-all, I highly recommend using Jemel and Black Irish Charters for your sailing experiences.

Jemel was the first person in Southwest Florida to take me sailing and fishing. I had an amazing experience from learning how to cast my reel correctly, to being educated on the type of fish that were in the area. All-in-all, I highly recommend using Jemel and Black Irish Charters for your sailing experiences.  

 Sean J. recommends Black Irish Charters

FAQs about Black Irish Charters

What are the trip rates for Black Irish Charters?

Black Irish Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Black Irish Charters?

When you book a trip with Black Irish Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Black Irish Charters?

Trips booked with Black Irish Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Black Irish Charters offer?

Black Irish Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Black Irish Charters offer?

Black Irish Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Black Irish Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Black Irish Charters include:

  • Black Drum
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Spotted Seatrout

Your captain

Jemel Maloney

Bonita Springs, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
9 Customer reviews
Member since December 2023

Capt. Jemel runs trips out of Bonita Springs aboard a 20’ Action Craft. These waters are known for Snook and Speckled Trout and he will show you how to catch them. 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!

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2004
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Action Craft
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 150HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Flats Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Fly Fishing

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

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

 American Express

What’s biting in Bonita Springs right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
Spotted SeatroutSpotted Seatrout