Shallow Water Experience LLC 

5.0/5 (240 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Boca Grande Causeway, Placida, FL 33946, United States

Shallow Water Experience LLC 

Up to 9 miles
Placida, FL, United States
21 ft
4
5.0/5 (240 reviews)

Come discover Southwest Florida's world-famous fishery with Shallow Water Experience charters! Covering waters from Charlotte Harbor to Gasparilla Sound 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!

Come discover Southwest Florida's world-famous fishery with Shallow Water Experience charters! Covering waters from Charlotte Harbor to Gasparilla Sound 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!

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Rating

5.0
240 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (268)

What anglers say

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

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Ashleigh Petitt
Ashleigh Petitt
Member since 2026
0
5.0
New
Great experience
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on May 29, 2026
BOBBY cares about the environment and the resources that are there for you to enjoy. Takes the time to make sure you have the best time while you are there. He makes sure you see if possible all kinds of interesting things. ( Stingrays, manatees, dolphins). As long as they are out and about you can possibly see them. He makes you feel awesome and is there to assist when needed, helping you get the pole and line to the right spot, and for the last two years we have scheduled with him. If we are able to come back to fl we will look him up again. Thank you Bobby
Reported catch:
Snook
Speckled Trout
Lisa Kelley
Lisa Kelley
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Strong wind and still successful!
3 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on April 8, 20262 adults2 children
We had a great time fishing on our spring break vacation. Our group of two teenage granddaughters and two grandmothers really enjoyed fishing with Bobby. Bobby was an excellent captain and we certainly kept him busy! We caught trout, snook, and crevalle jack. Also got to see dolphins right by our boat and a few shark in the sound. Thank you for the fun experience and will definitely book again during our next trip to Florida!
Reported catch:
Snook
Speckled Trout
Jack Crevalle
Craig Price
Craig Price
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
A great day
6 Hour Trip – Inshore on March 23, 20262 adults
What a fun day, we met Captain Bobby at the marina and we caught fish all day snook, trout, jack, ladyfish, catfish and the best and biggest redfish i have ever caught. Our Captain was nice, professional and knowledgeable not to mention patient with us schooling us Nevadans in salt water fishing. I highly recommend shallow water experience for a fishing trip.
David Brown
David Brown
Repeat angler
us
Belvidere, IL, US
Member since 2018
4 trips
1
5.0
Verified
Great rip big fish
6 Hour Trip – Inshore on February 22, 20262 adults
This Dady Daughter trip was great experience for both. Laurie caught a Big Redfish that we took home to eat, I caught a big Snook which was too big to keep 44 inch realy fun to catch on light tackle. We also caught many Sea Trout kapt 4. Captain Bobby was very accommodating and changed our start time to avoid rain. I recommend Shallow Water Experience.
Reported catch:
Snook
Ladyfish
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Robert Stephens
Robert Stephens
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
great trip!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on June 15, 20261 adult2 children
I highly recommend this trip. we caught troph class fish and a ton of variety! captain is cery knowledgeable and had us on fish with tons of bait. we will definitely do this again!
Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Ladyfish

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3 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Sat, Sun)
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
3 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
3 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $525
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $525
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip – Inshore
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $675
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

5.0
240 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (268)

What anglers say

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

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Ashleigh Petitt
Ashleigh Petitt
Member since 2026
0
5.0
New
Great experience
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on May 29, 2026
BOBBY cares about the environment and the resources that are there for you to enjoy. Takes the time to make sure you have the best time while you are there. He makes sure you see if possible all kinds of interesting things. ( Stingrays, manatees, dolphins). As long as they are out and about you can possibly see them. He makes you feel awesome and is there to assist when needed, helping you get the pole and line to the right spot, and for the last two years we have scheduled with him. If we are able to come back to fl we will look him up again. Thank you Bobby
Reported catch:
Snook
Speckled Trout
Lisa Kelley
Lisa Kelley
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Strong wind and still successful!
3 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on April 8, 20262 adults2 children
We had a great time fishing on our spring break vacation. Our group of two teenage granddaughters and two grandmothers really enjoyed fishing with Bobby. Bobby was an excellent captain and we certainly kept him busy! We caught trout, snook, and crevalle jack. Also got to see dolphins right by our boat and a few shark in the sound. Thank you for the fun experience and will definitely book again during our next trip to Florida!
Reported catch:
Snook
Speckled Trout
Jack Crevalle
Craig Price
Craig Price
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
A great day
6 Hour Trip – Inshore on March 23, 20262 adults
What a fun day, we met Captain Bobby at the marina and we caught fish all day snook, trout, jack, ladyfish, catfish and the best and biggest redfish i have ever caught. Our Captain was nice, professional and knowledgeable not to mention patient with us schooling us Nevadans in salt water fishing. I highly recommend shallow water experience for a fishing trip.
David Brown
David Brown
Repeat angler
us
Belvidere, IL, US
Member since 2018
4 trips
1
5.0
Verified
Great rip big fish
6 Hour Trip – Inshore on February 22, 20262 adults
This Dady Daughter trip was great experience for both. Laurie caught a Big Redfish that we took home to eat, I caught a big Snook which was too big to keep 44 inch realy fun to catch on light tackle. We also caught many Sea Trout kapt 4. Captain Bobby was very accommodating and changed our start time to avoid rain. I recommend Shallow Water Experience.
Reported catch:
Snook
Ladyfish
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Robert Stephens
Robert Stephens
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
great trip!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on June 15, 20261 adult2 children
I highly recommend this trip. we caught troph class fish and a ton of variety! captain is cery knowledgeable and had us on fish with tons of bait. we will definitely do this again!
Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Ladyfish

FAQs about Shallow Water Experience LLC

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Shoalwater
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
55 knots
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