Shallow water adventures 

4.8/5 (16 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Winson Avenue 210, Englewood, FL 34223, United States
 
State licensed
4.8/5 (16 reviews)
 angler's choice
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Winson Avenue 210
Englewood, FL, United States

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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 16 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (8)

July fishing trip
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
+5

Angler rating

14
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

75%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

94%

Caught fish

85%

Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews
Showing: 5 of 16 reviews
Dustin V.
Dustin V.
5.0/5

Jul 30, 2025

Inshore half day A.M.

July fishing trip

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The kids had a blast and everything went great would definitely recommend

The kids had a blast and everything went great would definitely recommend  

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 Dustin V. recommends Shallow water adventures
 Dustin V. recommends Shallow water adventures

John D.
John D.
5.0/5

Jul 2, 2025

Inshore half day PM

Trip was a success!

VERIFIED

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!  

 John D. recommends Shallow water adventures
 John D. recommends Shallow water adventures

Matt L.
Matt L.
5.0/5

Nov 27, 2024

Inshore half day A.M.

Excellent Fishing Trip

VERIFIED

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...  

 Matt L. recommends Shallow water adventures
 Matt L. recommends Shallow water adventures

Mark G.
Mark G.
5.0/5

Apr 8, 2024

Inshore half day A.M.

Tried super hard!

VERIFIED

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...  

 Mark G. recommends Shallow water adventures
 Mark G. recommends Shallow water adventures

Aaron P.
Aaron P.
5.0/5

Mar 9, 2024

Inshore half day A.M.

Great afternoon

VERIFIED

Great afternoon of fishing. Thanks

Great afternoon of fishing. Thanks  

 Aaron P. recommends Shallow water adventures
1 person finds this review helpful
 Aaron P. recommends Shallow water adventures
1 person finds this review helpful

Trip availability and prices

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Inshore half day A.M.
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Inshore half day PM
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Tarpon half day
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5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 16 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (8)

July fishing trip
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
+5

Angler rating

14
1
0
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

75%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

94%

Caught fish

85%

Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews
Showing: 5 of 16 reviews
Dustin V.
Dustin V.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED
NEW

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  

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Review media 0
Review media 1
 Dustin V. recommends Shallow water adventures

John D.
John D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Trip was a success!

VERIFIED

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!  

 John D. recommends Shallow water adventures

Matt L.
Matt L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Excellent Fishing Trip

VERIFIED

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.  

 Matt L. recommends Shallow water adventures

Mark G.
Mark G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Tried super hard!

VERIFIED

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...  

 Mark G. recommends Shallow water adventures

Aaron P.
Aaron P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great afternoon

VERIFIED

Inshore half day A.M. on March 9, 2024

Great afternoon of fishing. Thanks

Great afternoon of fishing. Thanks  

 Aaron P. recommends Shallow water adventures
1 person finds this review helpful

FAQs about Shallow water adventures

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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
1973
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Mako
Boat type
Bay boat

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