Capt. Barry Cuda Backwater Charters
Capt. Barry Cuda Backwater Charters
Capt. Barry Cuda Backwater Charters invites you on a fun fishing and sightseeing adventure on the beautiful Estero Bay in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. You will have a great time fishing with Captain Barry who is a USCG licensed captain and an extremely positive person.
He'll take you out on a 23' Key West Bay Reef center console boat powered by a 250 HP Suzuki engine. This speedy boat has everything you need for a successful trip including Simrad electronics, a wireless trolling motor to sneak up on the fearful fish, a live well, and an icebox.
Capt. Barry will take you to the abundant waters of Estero Bay where you can target shallow water species like Redfish, Spanish and King Mackerel, Trout, Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper, Snook, Jack Crevalle, Pompano, Ladyfish, Sharks, and Rays. Sometimes, you can even catch Black Drum, Bluefish, and Cobia.
This area is famous for its wildlife which includes all kinds of marine species, bird species, and more. You're likely to see manatees, dolphins, ospreys, egrets, herons, cormorants, and anhingas. Eagles and turtles are present as well. This means you will have the unique opportunity to take in the best that Estero Bay has to offer, above and below the waterline.
You are advised to bring protective clothing, polarized sunglasses, and sunscreen for your convenience. Capt. Barry will provide the fishing gear including the rods, reels, tackle, bait, and water. If you are having a great time you are welcome to extend your trip at $100 per hour.
Explore the rich waters of Estero Bay and have the adventure to remember with Capt. Barry Cuda Backwater Charters!
Cash or Venmo suggested. No credit cards, sorry.
Capt. Barry Cuda Backwater Charters invites you on a fun fishing and sightseeing adventure on the beautiful Estero Bay in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. You will have a great time fishing with Captain Barry who is a USCG licensed captain and an extremely positive person.
He'll take you out on a 23' Key West Bay Reef center console boat powered by a 250 HP Suzuki engine. This speedy boat has everything you need for a successful trip including Simrad electronics, a wireless trolling motor to sneak up on the fearful fish, a live well, and an icebox.
Capt. Barry will take you to the abundant waters of Estero Bay where you can target shallow water species like Redfish, Spanish and King Mackerel, Trout, Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper, Snook, Jack Crevalle, Pompano, Ladyfish, Sharks, and Rays. Sometimes, you can even catch Black Drum, Bluefish, and Cobia.
This area is famous for its wildlife which includes all kinds of marine species, bird species, and more. You're likely to see manatees, dolphins, ospreys, egrets, herons, cormorants, and anhingas. Eagles and turtles are present as well. This means you will have the unique opportunity to take in the best that Estero Bay has to offer, above and below the waterline.
You are advised to bring protective clothing, polarized sunglasses, and sunscreen for your convenience. Capt. Barry will provide the fishing gear including the rods, reels, tackle, bait, and water. If you are having a great time you are welcome to extend your trip at $100 per hour.
Explore the rich waters of Estero Bay and have the adventure to remember with Capt. Barry Cuda Backwater Charters!
Cash or Venmo suggested. No credit cards, sorry.
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Cynthia Miller5.0VerifiedGreat fishing trip! We highly recommend Captain Barry!
4 Hour Trip – Backwater (AM) on April 3, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 childrenWe had an absolutely incredible experience with our fishing charter captain, Barry. From the moment we stepped on board, his energy was fun, welcoming, and genuinely engaging. He struck the perfect balance between being highly knowledgeable and keeping everything relaxed and enjoyable for the entire group. What truly stood out was how personable he was—he made everyone feel comfortable right away, especially our teenagers. He connected with them effortlessly, kept them involved, and made sure they were having just as much fun as my husband, which is not always easy. He also went above and beyond in capturing the experience. He was incredibly generous, taking photos throughout the trip to document every special moment. Those memories are something we’ll truly treasure. We will book Captain Barry again without hesitation! -Cynthia & Michael
Paul FoxRepeat angler5.0VerifiedEstero Bay with Capt. Barry
6 Hour Trip - Backwater on June 8, 2021 • 3 adultsFantastic day on the water with Capt. Barry. Hit fish within two minutes of leaving the dock. Capt Barry knows the water like it's his backyard and we were catching fish throughout the day. The boat is super clean, well equipped and a joy to fish from regardless of whether you are spinning, using bait or casting a fly. My two sons and I ended the day with 65 fish comprising 9 different species from Snook and mangrove snapper to pompano and ladyfish. If you want a memorable day on the water, give Capt Barry a call and hope that he's free!
Abe Anderson5.0VerifiedMorning trip captain Barry
4 Hour Trip – Backwater (AM) on October 13, 2021 • 2 adultsHad a lot of fun with captain Berry!! He did a great job putting us on the fish. Taught us a lot of different techniques and answered lots of questions. We caught 7 different species Can't wait to go again thanks again Berry
Evan FeamsterRepeat angler5.0VerifiedHalf day with Captain Barry
4 Hour Trip – Backwater (AM) on October 5, 2021 • 2 adultsMy father in law & I had an amazing morning out with captain Barry. We caught 26 fish, 7 species, saw a bunch of wildlife & had a great time! I will be back to book with captain Barry again, A+!
Dave Czajka4.7VerifiedGreat Day in the Bay with Captain Barry
6 Hour Trip - Backwater on June 19, 2021 • 3 adultsCaptain Barry said he would put us on the fish and he certainly did, 43 of them to be exact (six different spices) He knows his stuff and knows the water. He was even helpful getting us out of some overzealous castings into he mangroves. Great Day Captain Berry!!! Thanks so much. Looking forward to the next adventure.
Dan Gray5.0VerifiedGreat fun
5 Hour Trip - Backwater on November 3, 2021 • 2 adultsHad a great day out on the water. Capt cuda made it a great experience for us and learned a lot about fishing and his incredible life. Book a trip it will be an experience of a lifetime..
Thomas Sperli5.0VerifiedJune fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Backwater (AM) on June 27, 2022 • 3 adults • 1 child
Ronda MuscaRepeat angler5.0VerifiedHalf day trip🐟🐠
4 Hour Trip – Backwater (AM) on July 3, 2021 • 3 adultsWe caught a variety of fish. Captain Barry was so funny and informative.
John Gohsler5.0Verified4 hour trip with Captain Barry
4 Hour Trip – Backwater (AM) on May 10, 2021 • 3 adults
Nick Gilbertson5.0VerifiedMarch fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Backwater (AM) on March 16, 2021 • 3 adultsGreat Trip
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We had an absolutely incredible experience with our fishing charter captain, Barry. From the moment we stepped on board, his energy was fun, welcoming, and genuinely engaging. He struck the perfect balance between being highly knowledgeable and keeping everything relaxed and enjoyable for the entire group. What truly stood out was how personable he was—he made everyone feel comfortable right away, especially our teenagers. He connected with them effortlessly, kept them involved, and made sure they were having just as much fun as my husband, which is not always easy. He also went above and beyond in capturing the experience. He was incredibly generous, taking photos throughout the trip to document every special moment. Those memories are something we’ll truly treasure. We will book Captain Barry again without hesitation! -Cynthia & Michael
tThank you for the absolutely wonderful review! You guys were wonderful and a real pleasure to fish with!
After a warm greeting, Captain Barry gave us lots of tips for a better time on the water. Our party of three appreciated him sharing his vast knowledge. Next, he took us right to the fish. If I remember right, we caught 7 different species, with over 40 fish total. Between the fishing and the Captain’s fun stories, there was never a dull moment! We definitely recommend Captain Barry, and wish we might return to the area sometime soon to go out again.
We caught a bunch of fish and the captain was great. Our previous booking got cancelled and it was a blessing in disguise. Captain Barry brought us to multiple locations where we caught a bunch of different species. It was a great experience.
Thank you! You guys were awesome! You brought your skills and were great company!
This is your guy. With or without experience, Barry will teach and show you what it takes. He will take you to several places and find the fish and you will see some awesome sights. We did a backwater trip and it was great! I will be calling on him again. His boat and equipment are well maintained and cared for.
Thank you Todd! You guys id an awesome job! Take care, Capt. Barry
This was a last-minute booking...I initiated the trip late afternoon before the morning we wanted to fish. Capt Barry connected shortly after with clear instructions for how/when to meet and everything we would need to be prepared. The meet-up went just as planned, and we had an excellent outing. The boat was in good shape; the equipment was excellent. Capt Barry had us on fish the entire time. We didn't catch any trophies, but were consistently catching fish -- six different species in all. Capt Barry provided insightful guidance for both semi-experienced and low-experienced members of our party. He also shared a lot of interesting information on local habitat and wildlife. He was very friendly and engaging. He was very intentional about taking high quality pictures and sent all the pictures and a copy of the fish log shortly after the charter. I would definitely book Capt Barry again.
Thanks for the awesome review! You guys were great to fish with! Take care, Capt Barry
FAQs about Capt. Barry Cuda Backwater Charters
- US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Backwater (AM) (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Backwater (PM) (4 hours)
- US $700 per group - 5 Hour Trip - Backwater (5 hours)
- US $800 per group - 6 Hour Trip - Backwater (6 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder Simrad
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Drinks (Clients bring their own snacks)
- Fishing license
- Fly fishing equipment
- Inshore fishing (Estero Bay, Pine Island Sound)
- Nearshore fishing (Inside of 9 miles)
- Flats fishing (Estero Bay)
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly fishing
- Drift fishing
- Cobia
- Jack Crevalle
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Ladyfish
- Pompano
- Redfish
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
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