Boca Grande Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (99 reviews)
 
State licensed
 South McCall Road 1000, Englewood, FL 34223, United States

Boca Grande Fishing Charters 

 
State licensed
4.9/5 (99)
 Angler's Choice
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South McCall Road 1000
Englewood, FL, United States
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Boca Grande Fishing Charters offers light tackle fishing charters in and around Boca Grande. These waters are known for some of the best inshore fishing possible, and are also called the 'Tarpon Capital of the World,' so you won't want to miss out on the opportunities available here. Captain Shane Smetak is a full-time guide who has fished these waters for over 15 years, who is passionate about what he does, and is keen to teach you his skills.

You'll be fishing aboard a 23 shoalwater s23 cat, an excellent inshore shallow water boat.

Anglers of all levels are welcome and the captain will be only too happy to help you develop the skills to reel one in. There's nothing Capt. Shane likes more than to see the joy on someone's face when they make their first catch. All rods, reels, bait, lures, and light tackle are provided so that you're in the best position to reel one in. He also invites all specialized fly fishershermen aboard to do battle with the Silver King (Tarpon) among other gamefish.

With such a range of trips on offer, you have no excuse for not experiencing the fruitful and beautiful waters of the Boca Grande. These trips all offer excellent fun and thrill-seeking opportunities for all ages. Boca Grande Fishing Charters is waiting to whisk you away, so get booking and get on the water. When Redfish and Snook are open they are catch and release only. Fly fishing is available for experienced fly fishing anglers only. While I understand that people may come from all over the world to fish, there is a possibility that trips may be cancelled at last minute due to weather conditions.

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Rating

4.9
99 reviews
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4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (87)

Angler reeling in a large Tarpon while fishing in a coastal waterway, showcasing the thrill of the catch.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Snook while enjoying a sunny day on the water.
Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
Angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in a scenic waterway.
Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
Great Captain very knowledgeable
+81

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
85%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

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Ryan Burns
Ryan Burns
5.0
Verified
New
Good day on the water
Half Day Trip Inshore am 4hr on March 27, 20264 adults
Had my father in law and 2 nephews with. We fished half day inshore with Capt. Shane. He worked hard to put us on fish, we caught jacks, ladyfish, catfish, speckled trout and snook. Seen lots of sharks and stingrays and our time on the water was great. Definately recommend for anyone who's fished before, knows the waters in the area great and fun to fish with.
Angler proudly displaying a Snook caught while fishing in a mangrove area.
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Susan Kaufmann
Susan Kaufmann
5.0
Verified
New
family friendly
Half Day Trip Inshore am 4hr on April 1, 20262 adults2 children
Captain Shane was a sweetheart. He made sure our grandsons (11 and 8) caught fish. improved their fishing skills and educated them on the finer points of angling. He did not talk down to them and had great patience. i would highly recommend him for his expertise and his friendly and outgoing nature.
Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Spotted Seatrout
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Dan Wicks
Dan Wicks
5.0
Verified
Amazing Day on the Water – Highly Recommend!
Beat the heat Backwater on June 19, 20252 adults2 children
We had an incredible guided fishing trip with Captain Shane. He was extremely knowledgeable and worked nonstop to put us on fish. Thanks to his expertise and effort, we caught a great variety—snook, redfish, and trout—including a 31-inch snook that made the day unforgettable. Shane knew exactly where to go and adapted quickly to the conditions, making sure we stayed on the bite. Whether you're experienced or new to inshore fishing, he makes the trip fun, productive, and stress-free. Highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for a top-tier fishing experience. We’ll definitely be back!
A young angler proudly displaying a Snook while fishing from a boat in a calm waterway, showcasing a successful day on the water.
A young angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
A young angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing from a boat in a scenic waterway.
An angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing on a sunny day in a calm waterway.
Young angler proudly holding a Snook while fishing from a boat in a mangrove-lined waterway.
Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Spotted Seatrout
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Robert Ebi
Robert Ebi
5.0
Verified
New
Great Trip
3/4 day Inshore on April 5, 20262 adults
Me and wife had a blast with Captain Shane he put us on fish all day trout, snook , reds and even a tarpon great guy and he plays good tunes
Angler reeling in a large Tarpon while fishing in a coastal waterway, showcasing the thrill of the catch.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Snook while enjoying a sunny day on the water.
Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
Angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in a scenic waterway.
Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
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Mark Haas
Mark Haas
5.0
Verified
Early March Fishing
Half Day Trip Inshore am 4hr on March 13, 20264 adults
The wind was blowing strong from the East keeping the bay water skinny all day. Capt. Shane did great moving us to many spots. the bite was not great but we caught fish! Great Capt. and extremely knowledgeable on the area. You won't go wrong booking Capt. Shane!
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Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day Trip Inshore am 3hr
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
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US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Beat the heat Backwater
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:15 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 30
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US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip Inshore am 4hr
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
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US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 day Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip Inshore PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
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US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Tarpon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 6:15 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Aug 1
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US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

4.9
99 reviews
5
94
4
4
3
0
2
0
1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (87)

Angler reeling in a large Tarpon while fishing in a coastal waterway, showcasing the thrill of the catch.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Snook while enjoying a sunny day on the water.
Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
Angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in a scenic waterway.
Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
Great Captain very knowledgeable
+81

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
85%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (99)

Filter
Showing 15 of 99 reviews
Ryan Burns
Ryan Burns
5.0
Verified
New
Good day on the water
Half Day Trip Inshore am 4hr on March 27, 20264 adults
Had my father in law and 2 nephews with. We fished half day inshore with Capt. Shane. He worked hard to put us on fish, we caught jacks, ladyfish, catfish, speckled trout and snook. Seen lots of sharks and stingrays and our time on the water was great. Definately recommend for anyone who's fished before, knows the waters in the area great and fun to fish with.
Angler proudly displaying a Snook caught while fishing in a mangrove area.
Review media 1
Review media 1
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Susan Kaufmann
Susan Kaufmann
5.0
Verified
New
family friendly
Half Day Trip Inshore am 4hr on April 1, 20262 adults2 children
Captain Shane was a sweetheart. He made sure our grandsons (11 and 8) caught fish. improved their fishing skills and educated them on the finer points of angling. He did not talk down to them and had great patience. i would highly recommend him for his expertise and his friendly and outgoing nature.
Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Spotted Seatrout
0
Dan Wicks
Dan Wicks
5.0
Verified
Amazing Day on the Water – Highly Recommend!
Beat the heat Backwater on June 19, 20252 adults2 children
We had an incredible guided fishing trip with Captain Shane. He was extremely knowledgeable and worked nonstop to put us on fish. Thanks to his expertise and effort, we caught a great variety—snook, redfish, and trout—including a 31-inch snook that made the day unforgettable. Shane knew exactly where to go and adapted quickly to the conditions, making sure we stayed on the bite. Whether you're experienced or new to inshore fishing, he makes the trip fun, productive, and stress-free. Highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for a top-tier fishing experience. We’ll definitely be back!
A young angler proudly displaying a Snook while fishing from a boat in a calm waterway, showcasing a successful day on the water.
A young angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
A young angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing from a boat in a scenic waterway.
An angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing on a sunny day in a calm waterway.
Young angler proudly holding a Snook while fishing from a boat in a mangrove-lined waterway.
Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Spotted Seatrout
0
Robert Ebi
Robert Ebi
5.0
Verified
New
Great Trip
3/4 day Inshore on April 5, 20262 adults
Me and wife had a blast with Captain Shane he put us on fish all day trout, snook , reds and even a tarpon great guy and he plays good tunes
Angler reeling in a large Tarpon while fishing in a coastal waterway, showcasing the thrill of the catch.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Snook while enjoying a sunny day on the water.
Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
Angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in a scenic waterway.
Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
0
Mark Haas
Mark Haas
5.0
Verified
Early March Fishing
Half Day Trip Inshore am 4hr on March 13, 20264 adults
The wind was blowing strong from the East keeping the bay water skinny all day. Capt. Shane did great moving us to many spots. the bite was not great but we caught fish! Great Capt. and extremely knowledgeable on the area. You won't go wrong booking Capt. Shane!
0

FAQs about Boca Grande Fishing Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Shoalwater
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Etec g2 300
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
57 knots
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