Fast Cast Fishing – Boca Grande
Fast Cast Fishing – Boca Grande
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Fast Cast Fish is a versatile charter service based in the beautiful surroundings of Placida, Florida. You don't need to look any further for an enjoyable fishing trip that will let you target whichever inshore or nearshore fish you like.
You will be fishing aboard a brand new 2016 Pathfinder boat that is powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine. Featuring state of the art Simrad electronics, as well as a Minn Kota trolling motor and a Powerpole shallow water anchoring system, this boat is designed to put you on the fish. It will also offer you a comfortable ride, with plenty of storage and fold-out seating for the journey to and from the fishing spots.
Choose whether you'd rather stay inshore, travel out into the open waters nearshore, or target the ultimate Floridian inshore sportfish - the Silver King. Whichever trip you go for, you will be provided with the latest Shimano fishing equipment and all the bait and lures you will need for your trip. With potential target fish ranging from shallow water hunters such as Redfish and Snook to reef species like delicious Snappers, Groupers, and Amberjack, you will be in with a good chance of hooking some dinner!
Whether you are a novice or a pro, there is a package to suit your needs. Book with Fast Cast Fish and hook the catch of your dreams!
Fast Cast Fish is a versatile charter service based in the beautiful surroundings of Placida, Florida. You don't need to look any further for an enjoyable fishing trip that will let you target whichever inshore or nearshore fish you like.
You will be fishing aboard a brand new 2016 Pathfinder boat that is powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine. Featuring state of the art Simrad electronics, as well as a Minn Kota trolling motor and a Powerpole shallow water anchoring system, this boat is designed to put you on the fish. It will also offer you a comfortable ride, with plenty of storage and fold-out seating for the journey to and from the fishing spots.
Choose whether you'd rather stay inshore, travel out into the open waters nearshore, or target the ultimate Floridian inshore sportfish - the Silver King. Whichever trip you go for, you will be provided with the latest Shimano fishing equipment and all the bait and lures you will need for your trip. With potential target fish ranging from shallow water hunters such as Redfish and Snook to reef species like delicious Snappers, Groupers, and Amberjack, you will be in with a good chance of hooking some dinner!
Whether you are a novice or a pro, there is a package to suit your needs. Book with Fast Cast Fish and hook the catch of your dreams!
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Ken DeminskyRepeat angler•
Minnesota, US•Member since 20244 trips5.0VerifiedNewMinnesota Boyz had a Blast!
Nearshore Fishing (4 Hour) on September 19, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 childBrought my 13 old son down for a boys fishing trip. Our near shore trip the Lou and Aiden was nothing short of amazing! First off the boat and tunes are sweet! Captain lLou had us on the fish all trip! How awesome of a feeling to double up with your son on permit, corlbia and mangrove snapper just to name a few.! Thanks Lou & Aiden for a great day of fishing!!
Jamey Matthews•Texas, USMember since 20235.0VerifiedGreat charter!! Great people!!
Inshore Fishing (4 Hour) on August 6, 2026 • 3 adultsI cant thank Captain Lou and deck hand Aideen enough. Boat and equipment were basically new. Both were very friendly and personable. Super great guys. Id recommend this charter to anyone. It was low fishing season and he put us on the fish anyway. Very enjoyable. Just like we wanted. Highly recommend these guys.
Joseph BoghosRepeat angler•Massachusetts, US•Member since 20233 trips5.0VerifiedCaptain Lou is a BOSS
Inshore Fishing (4 Hour) on February 28, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenCaptain Lou and his first mate Aiden are the best guides in Florida. End of story! Lou guided my two sons (7 and 9) and FIL around to all his honey holes today and kept the action alive all day. Sheepshead, Red Fish, Mangrove Snapper, you name it, Lou will help you catch them all. One of the nicest rigs I’ve ever been on (insanely clean), A+ music all day, and kept vibes high for guests young and old. Can’t say enough about this Captain, he’s the best!
Matt Chamberlain•New Hampshire, USMember since 20255.0Verifiedgreat trip for the family
Special 8 hours trip for Matt Chamberlain on December 27, 2025 • 4 adultsour captain and crew were amazing staying on top of the bait and keeping us on the fosh from start to finish. my favorite thing about this charter was they didnt get upset when the kids or adults missed a bite or lost a fish they positively encouraged u to get a new bait on bottom. I charter atleast two boats a year all over the country and this was in my top three
- Joseph BoghosRepeat angler•Massachusetts, US•Member since 20233 trips5.0Verified
Captain Steve (substitute)
Shark Fishing (4 Hour) on May 1, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 childrenCaptain Lou had some unfortunate last minute engine issues on his boat but called in Captain Steve to the rescue. Steve was the best Captain we could’ve asked for - brought us to his hidden honey holes (that he’d been feeding for days prior to the trip), hooked us onto everything we asked for, and had all the patience in the world for my 8 and 6 y/o boys. We hooked onto everything - snook, trout, even a black tip shark at the start. Highly recommend to anyone looking to have an awesome day with with a local expert!
Matt Zygmunt•Connecticut, USMember since 20245.0VerifiedTop notch
Shark Fishing (4 Hour) on July 1, 2024 • 4 adults • 1 childWe booked this Fishing trip because our other charter had canceled on us. Let me just say the experience was perfect from start to finish. We ended up booking this charter The day before departure and the Captain was very accommodating And assured us that we would go out in the morning. This trip was for my son's seventh birthday and he wanted to catch a shark, within the first hour, we already had the first one pulled in. In total, we caught three sharks and My son pulled in about fifteen fish. All the equipment they use is new.The boat is quick and super smooth. I would highly recommend them For anyone that wants to go out and catch some fish. You will not regret it. My kid still is talking about how much fun he had. Thanks again for making it happen it meant alot. Will be going again when family comes down for sure.
Robert TrzepaczRepeat angler•New Hampshire, US•Member since 20234 trips5.0Verified6 Hour Near Shore Trip
Nearshore Fishing (6 Hour) on April 26, 2023 • 4 adultsWe spent a week near Boca Grande and took 4 trips. We chose a near shore trip as we had an inshore and two tarpon trips booked already. Captain Lou offered to change the trip to tarpon as they were biting in the pass. We elected to keep the nearshore trip. First and foremost, the boat is mint! If your idea of camping involves a hotel this is your ticket. Capt. Lou keeps two bean bag lounge chairs in the bow that both my teenagers took advantage of as we headed to the grouper holes. We caught a wide variety of fish; snappers, groupers, grunts, puffers and even a remora which we thought was really neat. Lou was very experienced, a patient teacher and gave us great recommendations for things to do and local places to eat that we would not have found otherwise. I can only expect that a tarpon trip with Captain Lou would have been wildly successful. We were very happy with our Fast Cast Fishing Experience.
Charles Schulz•Florida, USMember since 20235.0VerifiedFor The Fun of It
Boca Grande Tarpon Fishing (5 Hour) on September 9, 2025 • 2 adultsIt wasn’t Tarpon season but the captain Lou found the beasts and it was a blast. 10 out of 10 for a Tarpon(s) day on your Birthday 👍
Kevin NussbaumRepeat angler•Indiana, US•Member since 20242 trips5.0VerifiedAwesome Experience
Shark Fishing (8 Hour) on July 7, 2025 • 1 adultCaptain Lou and crew did a great job putting me on fish in difficult water conditions. Great boat, great equipment, and great people. I'll be back!
Perry PayneRepeat angler•California, US•Member since 20256 trips5.0VerifiedWhat a day - 40 catch Fishfest!
Inshore Fishing (4 Hour) on April 17, 2025 • 2 adultsCaptain Steve is absolutely fantastic. Highly knowledgable, very experienced & a really great guy too.
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Brought my 13 old son down for a boys fishing trip. Our near shore trip the Lou and Aiden was nothing short of amazing! First off the boat and tunes are sweet! Captain lLou had us on the fish all trip! How awesome of a feeling to double up with your son on permit, corlbia and mangrove snapper just to name a few.! Thanks Lou & Aiden for a great day of fishing!!
I cant thank Captain Lou and deck hand Aideen enough. Boat and equipment were basically new. Both were very friendly and personable. Super great guys. Id recommend this charter to anyone. It was low fishing season and he put us on the fish anyway. Very enjoyable. Just like we wanted. Highly recommend these guys.
Thank you! the pleasure was ours. We enjoyed your comapany just as much.
Captain Lou and his first mate Aiden are the best guides in Florida. End of story! Lou guided my two sons (7 and 9) and FIL around to all his honey holes today and kept the action alive all day. Sheepshead, Red Fish, Mangrove Snapper, you name it, Lou will help you catch them all. One of the nicest rigs I’ve ever been on (insanely clean), A+ music all day, and kept vibes high for guests young and old. Can’t say enough about this Captain, he’s the best!
Thank you Joe! apprciate the words. we try hard thats for sure. and fir the record, its a team effort on my boats! Your crew was just as great to fish with, hope to see you guys again in the future! Great Pics!
our captain and crew were amazing staying on top of the bait and keeping us on the fosh from start to finish. my favorite thing about this charter was they didnt get upset when the kids or adults missed a bite or lost a fish they positively encouraged u to get a new bait on bottom. I charter atleast two boats a year all over the country and this was in my top three
Thanks Matt, glad youbguys had a great time. thank You for being great customers! Looking forward to fishing with you all again! keep them boys fishing!
I would highly recommend Captain Lou for your next fishing trip. He takes incredible pride in making sure that you are in the right spot to catch at all times. His crew was on top of their game making sure that you always had bait while keeping the boat immaculate for your enjoyment. Also a shout out to an awesome music playlist while on the water!
Thank you Chris! it was a pleasure fishing with you and your family. Hoping we get to fish with you all again.
FAQs about Fast Cast Fishing – Boca Grande
- US $600 per group - Inshore Fishing (4 Hour) (4 hours)
- US $700 per group - Goliath Grouper Fishing (4 Hour) (4 hours)
- US $700 per group - Nearshore Fishing (4 Hour) (4 hours)
- US $700 per group - Shark Fishing (4 Hour) (8 hours)
- US $800 per group - Inshore Fishing (6 Hour) (6 hours)
- US $900 per group - Boca Grande Tarpon Fishing (5 Hour) (5 hours)
- US $900 per group - Goliath Grouper Fishing (6 Hours) (6 hours)
- US $900 per group - Nearshore Fishing (6 Hour) (6 hours)
- US $900 per group - Shark Fishing (6 Hour) (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Inshore Fishing (8 Hour) (8 hours)
- US $1,100 per group - Goliath Grouper Fishing (8 Hour) (8 hours)
- US $1,100 per group - Nearshore Fishing (8 Hour) (8 hours)
- US $1,100 per group - Shark Fishing (8 Hour) (8 hours)
- US $1,300 per group - Boca Grande Tarpon Trip (8 Hour) (8 hours)
- US $1,700 per group - Boca Grande Tarpon Trip (10 Hour) (10 hours)
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Multimedia system
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (All bait and tackle is provided.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (No, all fish is cleaned and packaged if your wanting to keep fish.)
- Drinks (Water)
- First mate (Aiden is our first mate (also my son) he's a student and working towards college education. Mate works off tips.)
- Fishing license (Your trip includes fishing license for the day.)
- River fishing (We do not offer fresh water trips.)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (Up to 9 Miles)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Barracuda (Great)
- Cobia
- Grouper (Goliath)
- Grouper (Red)
- Jack Crevalle
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Seabass (Black)
- Shark (Bull)
- Snapper (Yellowtail)
- Snook
- Tarpon
Your captain
Boca Grande, Florida, United States
With over 10 years experience fishing the Gulf from Sarasota Bay to Fort Myers beach, Capt Lou will keep your line tight and your face smiling! Catering to anglers of all ability levels, he will be able to tailor any trip to your needs.
Aiden S.
First mate
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.
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When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Boca Grande right now
Barracuda (Great)
Cobia
Grouper (Goliath)
Grouper (Red)
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Snapper (Yellowtail)
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