Captain Mike Merritt's Native Guide Service
Captain Mike Merritt's Native Guide Service
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Make the most of your time in Everglades City and go fishing with Captain Mike Merritt's Native Guide Service. Your guide for the day is Captain Michael, allowing you to benefit from their angling experience.
Snook, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Tarpon, Permit, Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper, Goliath Grouper, and more inhabit these waters if conditions are right. You'll target your catch with spinning rods, utilizing live bait, or maybe something more specialized like lures or jigs.
If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests depending on size. Feel free to bring your own snacks to keep 'em happy! Bring lunches also.
Your day begins aboard a 22' Pathfinder with room for 3 passengers. It comes with all the essentials, including the right gear to catch your fish. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is included when it is available.
Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.
Don't forget to bring sunblock (non-spray), hats, and sunglasses. Cold waters are included. Alcohol is allowed.
How often would you rather be fishing? Go on and turn that day dream into a reality, with Captain Mike Merritt's Native Guide Service. We specialize in catching Snook, but can target any species. With over 40 years of knowledge you are certain to have a great experience!
Captain Mike grew up fishing these waters and now is teamed up with his son who also has a 22 ft. Pathfinder to accommodate larger groups. We will certainly put you on the fish.
Make the most of your time in Everglades City and go fishing with Captain Mike Merritt's Native Guide Service. Your guide for the day is Captain Michael, allowing you to benefit from their angling experience.
Snook, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Tarpon, Permit, Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper, Goliath Grouper, and more inhabit these waters if conditions are right. You'll target your catch with spinning rods, utilizing live bait, or maybe something more specialized like lures or jigs.
If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests depending on size. Feel free to bring your own snacks to keep 'em happy! Bring lunches also.
Your day begins aboard a 22' Pathfinder with room for 3 passengers. It comes with all the essentials, including the right gear to catch your fish. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is included when it is available.
Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.
Don't forget to bring sunblock (non-spray), hats, and sunglasses. Cold waters are included. Alcohol is allowed.
How often would you rather be fishing? Go on and turn that day dream into a reality, with Captain Mike Merritt's Native Guide Service. We specialize in catching Snook, but can target any species. With over 40 years of knowledge you are certain to have a great experience!
Captain Mike grew up fishing these waters and now is teamed up with his son who also has a 22 ft. Pathfinder to accommodate larger groups. We will certainly put you on the fish.
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FAQs about Captain Mike Merritt's Native Guide Service
- US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip - 8:00 AM (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Rods, reels & tackle (Custom made rods)
- Live bait (When available)
- Lures (Top water, Jigs, Jerk Baits, Twitch Baits, etc.)
- Catch cleaning & filleting (we always clean your fish)
- Drinks (Waters provided)
- Fishing license (no license required)
- River fishing (We have 5 different rivers we fish)
- Inshore fishing (our inshore fishery includes 75 miles of shoreline)
- Nearshore fishing (Permit and Tarpon are found nearshore)
- Flats fishing (we have numerous flats to catch Seatrout, Permit )
- Backcountry fishing (Snook fishing the backcountry)
- Light tackle (3500 spinning reels)
- Bottom fishing (knocker rigs with live bait)
- Spinning (3500 spinning reels)
- Grouper (Goliath)
- Permit
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
Your operator
Everglades City, Florida, United States
I was raised in Everglades City and caught my first Snook when I was 8 years old. I have been catching them ever since. I have always loved the challenge of putting someone on a big fish. This is what I love to do. A 45" Snook is the biggest I have ever had a client catch here in the 10,000 Islands. I always strive for the best day ever!
I was raised in Everglades City and caught my first Snook when I was 8 years old. I have been catching them ever since. I have always loved the challenge of putting someone on a big fish. This is what I love to do. A 45" Snook is the biggest I have ever had a client catch here in the 10,000 Islands. I always strive for the best day ever!
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How cancellations work
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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:
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