Fishing the pristine waters from venice to boca grande Shallow water adventures offers its customers some of the best light tackle and fly fishing that the has to offer. Anglers who are all about inshore and nearshore fishing flock to this area from all parts of the world to test their skills against some of the most prized species available.
You’ll be accompanied by Captain Shane Smetak, an experienced captain who has a vast knowledge of the local fishery. He’ll be able to take you around some of the richest fishing grounds, put you on your targeted fish and show you the techniques that will give you the best chance at landing the catch of your dreams.
The boat you’ll be fishing from is an 17’ pathfinder tunnel hull skiff, ideal for getting to all the hard to reach places that the target fish may choose to hide at. To further help with this task, while keeping your noise output minimal, the boat also has a wireless trolling motor and a polling platform. The vessel’s powered bu a 60 HP mercury 4 stroke outboard.
The trips have been designed in such a way to provide an option to anglers of all experience levels. If you’re new to the sport, the captain will gladly provide you with a taste of local fishing, introducing you to the various techniques and species targeted using them. You’ll be fully equipped with top-notch rods, reels, lures and anything else you might need to land a catch worth bragging about.
Experienced anglers and specialized fly fishers are also more than welcome and are sure to find a challenge they can get excited about aboard one of the full-day trips. These offer anglers the opportunity to test your skills to the fullest as they challenge the power of the Silver King itself.
All you need to bring with you before you dive into the action are food and drinks, sun protection and sunglasses. Now all that’s left to do is to book a trip that best suits your fishing needs and start planning your next adventure today!
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (8)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
75%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish
85%
Jul 30, 2025
Inshore half day A.M.
The kids had a blast and everything went great would definitely recommend
The kids had a blast and everything went great would definitely recommend
Jul 2, 2025
Inshore half day PM
The captain did a great job. I had my 9 year old grandson with me and he caught most of the fish!
The captain did a great job. I had my 9 year old grandson with me and he caught most of the fish!
Nov 27, 2024
Inshore half day A.M.
Captain Shane was awesome. He knew where the fish were. He was very friendly and accommodating. We will book another trip with him and I highly recommend him.
Captain Shane was awesome. He knew where the fish were. He was very friendly and accommodating. We will book another trip with...
Apr 8, 2024
Inshore half day A.M.
Captain Shane tried super hard today to get us a bunch of keepers, but the conditions just weren't in our favor. Water temp dropped overnight which sent the bigger fish to deeper water. We caught a bunch of fish, just not many keepers. He stayed out extra long to keep trying to get us on so.e better fish. He's a really good captain who cares that his charters have the best experience as possible. We still had a blast out on the water catching a bunch of fish, just needed to be bigger. That's why they call it fishing and not limiting. Would definitely go out with him again next time we're in town!
Captain Shane tried super hard today to get us a bunch of keepers, but the conditions just weren't in our favor. Water temp dropped...
Mar 9, 2024
Inshore half day A.M.
Great afternoon of fishing. Thanks
Great afternoon of fishing. Thanks
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (8)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
75%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish
85%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Inshore half day A.M. on July 30, 2025
The kids had a blast and everything went great would definitely recommend
The kids had a blast and everything went great would definitely recommend
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Inshore half day PM on July 2, 2025
The captain did a great job. I had my 9 year old grandson with me and he caught most of the fish!
The captain did a great job. I had my 9 year old grandson with me and he caught most of the fish!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Inshore half day A.M. on November 27, 2024
Captain Shane was awesome. He knew where the fish were. He was very friendly and accommodating. We will book another trip with him and I highly recommend him.
Captain Shane was awesome. He knew where the fish were. He was very friendly and accommodating. We will book another trip with him and I highly recommend him.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Inshore half day A.M. on April 8, 2024
Captain Shane tried super hard today to get us a bunch of keepers, but the conditions just weren't in our favor. Water temp dropped overnight which sent the bigger fish to deeper water. We caught a bunch of fish, just not many keepers. He stayed out extra long to keep trying to get us on so.e better fish. He's a really good captain who cares that his charters have the best experience as possible. We still had a blast out on the water catching a bunch of fish, just needed to be bigger. That's why they call it fishing and not limiting. Would definitely go out with him again next time we're in town!
Captain Shane tried super hard today to get us a bunch of keepers, but the conditions just weren't in our favor. Water temp dropped overnight which sent the bigger fish to deeper water. We caught a bunch of fish, just not many keepers. He stayed out extra long to keep trying to get us on so.e better fish. He's a really good captain who cares that his charters have the best experience as possible. We still had a blast out on the water catching a bunch of fish, just needed to be bigger. That's...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Inshore half day A.M. on March 9, 2024
Great afternoon of fishing. Thanks
Great afternoon of fishing. Thanks