Good Time Charters 

5.0/5 (12 reviews)
 4765 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931, United States
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Looking to catch some fish in Fort Myers Beach? That’s what Good Time Charters is here for! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Mike knows them forwards and back.

Species like Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Snook, Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper, Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, Black Drum, Pompano, Lane Snapper, Mutton Snapper, and more could be biting.

On the day of your trip, you’re likely to use spinning reels and fish mangrove shorelines, oyster beds, grass flats, and/or a nearshore reef depending on conditions.

Good Time Charters is a child-friendly charter service, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, they have that covered. Don’t forget to bring snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

Capt. Mike operates a 31’ Catamaran with room for 6 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. There’s ample shade and a toilet on board for your convenience. What’s more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. Rods, reels, bait, and tackle are included.

There’s no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

Don’t leave home without sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), and your favorite drinks. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

And that’s it! Your fishing trip with Good Time Charters is just a click away.

Mike Denegre

Captain

Mike Denegre

22 years of experience
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Toilet
 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 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat)
Price for up to 6 people
US $625 
There are 8 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (13)

Good Time Charters was great!
Captain Mike was a great host!
Captain Mike was a great host!
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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

92%

Caught fish

100%

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David L.
David L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great guide and great fun.

VERIFIED
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Half Day Trip (AM) on May 27, 2025

Captain .Ike was very nice and worked very hard to find several spots to catch fish. In just 4 hours we caught over 40 fish.

Captain .Ike was very nice and worked very hard to find several spots to catch fish. In just 4 hours we caught over 40 fish.  

 David L. recommends Good Time Charters

Matthew M.
Matthew M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on April 1, 2025

Went fishing with Captain Mike today. Took 4 kids between 5 and 9 years old and 2 adults. We did a half day charter and he put us on fish in each spot we stopped at. Captain Mike handled the young boys with ease. Was a great time and we will be book with him again in the future.

Went fishing with Captain Mike today. Took 4 kids between 5 and 9 years old and 2 adults. We did a half day charter and he put us on fish in each spot we stopped at. Captain Mike handled the young boys with ease. Was a great time and we will be book with him again in the future.  

 Matthew M. recommends Good Time Charters

Jeff H.
Jeff H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Capt Mike was great. Would use him again when we come back!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on December 30, 2024

Capt Mike communicated well, took us to several spots and we had bites and caught at every spot. Super easy to work with and was a great time for my son and I. Will definitely be back and use him!

Capt Mike communicated well, took us to several spots and we had bites and caught at every spot. Super easy to work with and was a great time for my son and I. Will definitely be back and use him!  

 Jeff H. recommends Good Time Charters

Debbie S.
Debbie S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fun Fishing Trip!!!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 13, 2024

Captain Mike was great! Our family of five had a blast! We caught Sea Trout, Ladyfish, Catfish, Red Snapper and a few other kinds. He kept us baited. He taught us very useful techniques. He found the best fishing spots. He filleted our keepers. He even gave us info on a great restaurant to cook our catch. Thanks again!!

Captain Mike was great! Our family of five had a blast! We caught Sea Trout, Ladyfish, Catfish, Red Snapper and a few other kinds. He kept us baited. He taught us very useful techniques. He found the best fishing spots. He filleted our keepers. He even gave us info on a great restaurant to cook our catch. Thanks again!!  

 Debbie S. recommends Good Time Charters
Mike Denegre
Mike Denegre (The Captain)
Replied on June 18, 2024
Thank you Debbie!! I’m so glad the weather finally cooperated with us. Y’all were a pleasure to have out and look forward to fishing with you again in the future. -Capt Mike

Victoria M.
Victoria M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Good Time Charters was great!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on February 28, 2025

We had a great time fishing! This was our second trip out with Captain Mike and everything was great! Thanks Mike!

We had a great time fishing! This was our second trip out with Captain Mike and everything was great! Thanks Mike!  

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 Victoria M. recommends Good Time Charters
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FAQs about Good Time Charters

What are the trip rates for Good Time Charters?

Good Time Charters offers the following trip to customers:

  • US $625 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Good Time Charters?

When you book a trip with Good Time Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet Fully enclosed toilet with a couple steps down into the head.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Good Time Charters?

Trips booked with Good Time Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (There is never a charge for filleting your fish. The fish are cleaned at a cleaning station in the marina )
  • Drinks (Filtered drinking water)
  • Fishing License (My charter fishing license covers all guests on board and is included in price.)
What types of fishing does Good Time Charters offer?

Good Time Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Good Time Charters offer?

Good Time Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Good Time Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Good Time Charters include:

  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout

Your captain

Mike Denegre

Fort Myers Beach, Florida, United States

3 Fishing Reports
12 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2024

The Coast Guard brought me to sunny southwest Florida in 2000. Having finished my enlistment and loving the local fishery, I took to guiding. Over 20 years later and still showing guests a great time near shore fishing!!

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
2013
Boat manufacturer
Catamaran Coaches
Boat type
Catamaran

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Reef Fishing

Flats Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Spinning

Jigging

Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Fully enclosed toilet with a couple steps down into the head.

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Catch cleaning & filleting

There is never a charge for filleting your fish. The fish are cleaned at a cleaning station in the marina

Drinks

Filtered drinking water

Fishing License

My charter fishing license covers all guests on board and is included in price.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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

Absolutely no age limits on any of our charters. In fact the extra room and shade is ideal for rolling strollers on as well. Families are definitely our specialty.

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

Disabled Accessible

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

What’s biting in Fort Myers Beach right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Mutton)Snapper (Mutton)
Spotted SeatroutSpotted Seatrout
8 people are looking at this charter.