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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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
Your captain
Bonita Springs, Florida, United States
Captain Barry has fished the local waters for a long time and knows how important it is not just to put you on the fish, but to make your day fun, too. He has a great sense of humor and is very knowledgeable about the different fish species, techniques, and the local waters. He is also very good at transferring that knowledge onto his guests if they are interested in knowing more. So don't be shy, ask away and you will receive mind-blowing answers.
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How cancellations work
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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Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
How you can pay
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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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What’s biting in Bonita Springs right now
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Ladyfish
Redfish
Snapper (Mangrove)
Snook
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