Shallow Water Experience LLC
+25Come discover Southwest Florida’s world-famous fishery with Shallow Water Experience charters! Covering the area from Boca Grande to Pine Island Sound, this charter service allows you to experience some of the best inshore game fishing Florida has to offer.
Captain Bobby Ferrero is the man behind this charter – as a native Floridian who has lived and fished in the Port Charlotte area all his life, he knows a thing or two about these waters! He’s spent over 25 years trying out and refining different fishing tricks and techniques. He can’t wait to share his proven local fishing secrets with you, whatever your age or skill level.
Your adventure starts aboard a stylish 21’ Shoalwater, perfectly designed for shallow water fishing. She can accommodate up to 4 guests. Powered by a Yamaha engine, this vessel will take you quickly and comfortably to the best fishing spots, and once you’re there it’s game on!
These waters are home to species such as Redfish, Jack Crevalle, Trout, Sharks, Snook, and many others. Capt. Bobby will introduce you to the best techniques for catching your target fish. Whether you like casting your line with flies, lures, or live bait, he’ll be able to provide you with the equipment needed for an exciting and enjoyable experience!
As you’ll be primarily fishing shallow waters, Capt. Bobby’s trips are great for the whole family, as well as newer anglers. Water depths are rarely more than five feet, meaning that there is very little chance of seasickness. It’s the perfect place to introduce your little ones to the magic of fishing!
All of your fishing equipment, bait, lures, and licensing are included in the price of your trip. Just let your captain know beforehand if you’d like to fly fish. Drinks are provided, so just grab your favorite snacks, and come explore this incredible fishery alongside Shallow Water Experience LLC charters!
Captain
Bobby Ferrero
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+208Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
96%
Cape Coral, Florida
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Morning trip with Captain Bobby
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on May 29, 2025
This was a first time experience for my wife and I, but with Captain Bobby, we will be booking again when we come back on the next vacation. Very impressed with the professionalism and way he does business. Made this an amazing experience, and this man definitely knows where to put you on to the fish. The experience he has from being a native to the area truly shows when he puts you within seconds of the line hitting the water we had fish going after the bait. This will be something we will recommend to all types of folks who want to try something new, or just go out and have a great time catching fish. Thank you again for the time and the great experience you offferd.
This was a first time experience for my wife and I, but with Captain Bobby, we will be booking again when we come back on the next vacation. Very impressed with the professionalism and way he does business. Made this an amazing experience, and this man definitely knows where to put you on to the fish. The experience he has from being a native to the area truly shows when he puts you within seconds of the line hitting the water we had fish going after the bait. This will be something we...
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Snook & Trout on a Tough Day
6 Hour Trip – Inshore on March 18, 2025
Captain Bobby put us on fish early and late on a very tough (windy) day. We started on the fly rod and found 7-8 snook back deep in the mangroves, including one 24". When that dried up we moved around chasing fish and wind protection. The last hour or so of the trip Bobby put us on a hole full of snook and trout and my son and I caught at least 40 fish between us, mostly mid-range but one really nice snook.
Captain Bobby put us on fish early and late on a very tough (windy) day. We started on the fly rod and found 7-8 snook back deep in the mangroves, including one 24". When that dried up we moved around chasing fish and wind protection. The last hour or so of the trip Bobby put us on a hole full of snook and trout and my son and I caught at least 40 fish between us, mostly mid-range but one really nice snook.
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Great Experience
6 Hour Trip – Inshore on June 3, 2025
I brought my son on his first guided fishing trip and Bobby did a great job putting us on the fish and helping my son with anything he needed. He was incredibly patient and was a great communicator.
I brought my son on his first guided fishing trip and Bobby did a great job putting us on the fish and helping my son with anything he needed. He was incredibly patient and was a great communicator.
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Great inshore trip!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on June 29, 2024
We had a great time with Captain Bobby! We booked the charter as a birthday present for my 80 year old dad. Captain Bobby was knowledgeable about local species, and where fishing spots are for the different ones. The captain was easygoing and personable. He was patient with my dad who wanted to use his own tackle … and helped us get lures out of the mangroves. The boat was clean and well kept. Three adults could fit on seats, one had to sit on the deck. Captain Bobby is conservation minded and prefers to release the fish caught. He handles the fish respectfully and not just as a product/resource. We would definitely go out with Captain Bobby again.
We had a great time with Captain Bobby! We booked the charter as a birthday present for my 80 year old dad. Captain Bobby was knowledgeable about local species, and where fishing spots are for the different ones. The captain was easygoing and personable. He was patient with my dad who wanted to use his own tackle … and helped us get lures out of the mangroves. The boat was clean and well kept. Three adults could fit on seats, one had to sit on the deck. Captain Bobby is conservation minded and...
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Great day
5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on May 14, 2025
Captain put us on fish, I caught a 36 inch snook along with many other snook and trout with a red fish.
Captain put us on fish, I caught a 36 inch snook along with many other snook and trout with a red fish.
FAQs about Shallow Water Experience LLC
What are the trip rates for Shallow Water Experience LLC?
Shallow Water Experience LLC offers the following trips to customers:
- US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (3 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) (3 hours)
- US $425 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
- US $425 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (5 hours)
- US $575 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Shallow Water Experience LLC?
When you book a trip with Shallow Water Experience LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Wireless Trolling Motor
- Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Shallow Water Experience LLC?
Trips booked with Shallow Water Experience LLC include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Drinks
- Fishing License
- Fly Fishing Equipment (Available upon request )
What types of fishing does Shallow Water Experience LLC offer?
Shallow Water Experience LLC offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Flats Fishing
- Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Shallow Water Experience LLC offer?
Shallow Water Experience LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Spinning
- Popping
- Fly Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Shallow Water Experience LLC?
Top targeted fish species with Shallow Water Experience LLC include:
- Flounder
- Jack Crevalle
- Ladyfish
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Shark (Bonnethead)
- Shark (Bull)
- Sheepshead
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Spotted Seatrout
- Tarpon
Your captain
Placida, Florida, United States
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Captain Bobby Ferrero is a native Floridian who has lived and fished in the Port Charlotte area all his life. With over 25 years of experience fishing the local freshwater and saltwater canals and flats, Captain Bobby has spent his life trying out and refining different fishing tricks and techniques. Now, he wants to share his proven local fishing secrets with you, whatever your age or ability level!
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Spinning
Popping
Fly Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Drinks
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment
Available upon request
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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 included in price
Child Friendly
Catch and Release Mandatory
How you can pay
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Placida right now
Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish
Redfish
Snapper (Mangrove)
Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon