Shallow Water Guide Service 

5.0
(41 reviews)
 
State licensed
 5951 Silver King Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33914, United States–

Shallow Water Guide Service 

Cape Coral, FL, United States
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24 ft
5
5.0
(41 reviews)

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Shallow Water Guide Service offers exciting fishing trips in the beautiful and bountiful waters of Cape Coral, Florida! The charter is operated by Captain Joey Shogren, who is a dedicated shallow water guide. He specializes in fishing for tailing Redfish, Trout, and other local species.

Capt. Joey will take you fishing aboard his 24' Yellowfin bay boat which is ideal for both the local bays and the deeper waters offshore. She's the ideal choice for 5 anglers looking to have a productive day. Powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of over 60 knots, this boat is super fast and efficient.

The vessel is equipped with all the necessary safety gear including life jackets for adults and kids, and Capt. Joey is CPR-trained. There's also GPS and Fishfinder, which you'll use to locate schooling fish, a wireless trolling motor to access the hard-to-reach spots, a fighting chair, a livewell, and an icebox.

When it comes to the fish, the main species that rule these waters are Redfish, Snook, and Trout. Tarpon, also known as the 'Silver King,' can be easily tracked down when in season, too! If you book a full day trip you're also likely to have a chance at Mangrove Snapper, Gag Grouper, Jack Crevalle, Ladyfish, and Blacktip Shark.

Shallow Water Guide Service provides top-of-the-line Penn and Shimano rods and reels, as well as a wide range of tackle and bait. There's also bottled water and Gatorade to help yourself to.

At the end of the trip, your catch will be cleaned and filleted for easy transport home. All you have to do it get a good night's sleep in before the trip and get ready to fight countless fish that will bite your hook!

Shallow Water Guide Service offers exciting fishing trips in the beautiful and bountiful waters of Cape Coral, Florida! The charter is operated by Captain Joey Shogren, who is a dedicated shallow water guide. He specializes in fishing for tailing Redfish, Trout, and other local species.

Capt. Joey will take you fishing aboard his 24' Yellowfin bay boat which is ideal for both the local bays and the deeper waters offshore. She's the ideal choice for 5 anglers looking to have a productive day. Powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of over 60 knots, this boat is super fast and efficient.

The vessel is equipped with all the necessary safety gear including life jackets for adults and kids, and Capt. Joey is CPR-trained. There's also GPS and Fishfinder, which you'll use to locate schooling fish, a wireless trolling motor to access the hard-to-reach spots, a fighting chair, a livewell, and an icebox.

When it comes to the fish, the main species that rule these waters are Redfish, Snook, and Trout. Tarpon, also known as the 'Silver King,' can be easily tracked down when in season, too! If you book a full day trip you're also likely to have a chance at Mangrove Snapper, Gag Grouper, Jack Crevalle, Ladyfish, and Blacktip Shark.

Shallow Water Guide Service provides top-of-the-line Penn and Shimano rods and reels, as well as a wide range of tackle and bait. There's also bottled water and Gatorade to help yourself to.

At the end of the trip, your catch will be cleaned and filleted for easy transport home. All you have to do it get a good night's sleep in before the trip and get ready to fight countless fish that will bite your hook!

Joey Shogren
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Joey Shogren
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Half Day Trip – Sharks
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:30 AM, 1:00 PM)
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip – Night Fishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 1
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Sep 30
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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Rating

5.0
41 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (38)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (41)

Frequently mentioned
Showing 1 – 5 of 41 reviews
Jamie Wray
Jamie Wray
Repeat angler
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
tight lines all day!
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 18, 2026 • 2 adults

The captain was awesome, very down to earth and knowledgeable on the fish and where they was at. Every spot we pulled up to had bites within a minute. Caught trout, snook, ladyfish, and jack. Seen dolphins too!

Reported catch:
Snook
Speckled Trout
Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish
Joey Shogren
Response from Captain

Thank you for the 5-star review Jamie. It was a pleasure fishing with you both. Enjoy the fish dinner and i hope to fish with you again

Scott Seyfarth
Scott Seyfarth
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2022
8 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Day out on the water!
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 29, 2026 • 5 adults

Capt. Joey did an excellent job as always. We targeted Tarpon, but to no avail. We did however catch a bunch of Snook and Speckled Sea Trout.

Reported catch:
Snook
Speckled Trout
Joey Shogren
Response from Captain

Thank you for the 5-star review scott! That is a snook to remember. congratulations ob being part of the 40” + snook club. You guys are a blast to fish with. i really appreciate you coming back and fishing with me. i can’t wait till we can do it again.

Tracy Scott
Tracy Scott
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Family Friendly Great Times
Half Day Trip (AM) on December 22, 2025 • 5 adults

Good day on the water. Prompt pickup and done everything possible to put us on the fish. Took us to several spots and targeted several species of fish.

Reported catch:
Ladyfish
Speckled Trout
Blacktip Shark
Joey Shogren
Response from Captain

Thank you sir! it was a pleasure fishing with you and your family. i hope to do it again someday. Thank you again

Christopher Johnson
Christopher Johnson
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
caught our limit!
Half Day Trip (PM) on March 31, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

great time with family. captain knew exactly where to go and helped is bring back some nice trout!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Jack Crevalle
Joey Shogren
Response from Captain

Thank you for the 5-star Review Chris. we had a great day and it was alot of fun fishing with you and your family.

Sean Hopkins
Sean Hopkins
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Nonstop Action! 🎣
Half Day Trip – Night Fishing on July 18, 2024 • 4 adults

If you’re looking for a great time on the water with an experienced captain then book your trip with Shallow Water Guide Service! Captain Joey was a breeze to work with and a true professional on the water. I’m not joking when I say the first spot on the first cast we were catching fish! Our group took the 4 hour night trip targeting Snook. Between the four of us we caught more than 40 Snook, a couple Snapper and one Crab! In the words of my 18 year old son “That was awesome and Captain Joey is the f***ing man!

Reported catch:
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Joey Shogren
Response from Captain

Thank you very much Sean! It was a great time fishing with you and your family. I hope to do it again someday.

FAQs about Shallow Water Guide Service

Shallow Water Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Night Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Sharks (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Sharks - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Shallow Water Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Shallow Water Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano and Penn)
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing license
Shallow Water Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Shallow Water Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Kite fishing
Top targeted fish species with Shallow Water Guide Service include:
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Ladyfish
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Joey Shogren
Joey Shogren
Cape Coral, Florida, United States
6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
128 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2017
Having grown up in Southwest Florida, I developed a passion for fishing at a young age. As a child, I began fishing in the ponds around my home. At 5 years old, my grandfather introduced me to saltwater fishing. As a teenager, I started fishing in local tournaments and started to develop my knowledge of the surrounding waters. From there my passion grew to become my livelihood.
Joey Shogren
Joey Shogren
Fully verified
6
reports
128
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
Having grown up in Southwest Florida, I developed a passion for fishing at a young age. As a child, I began fishing in the ponds around my home. At 5 years old, my grandfather introduced me to saltwater fishing. As a teenager, I started fishing in local tournaments and started to develop my knowledge of the surrounding waters. From there my passion grew to become my livelihood.

The fish you can target

Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Permit
Permit
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Permit
Permit

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler holding a large Snook while fishing from a boat, showcasing a successful catch in a coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Speckled Trout
    Jamie W.
    Jamie W.
    The captain was awesome, very down to earth and knowledgeable on the fish and where they was at. Every spot we pulled up to had bites within a minute. Caught trout, snook, ladyfish, and jack. Seen dolphins too!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing on a boat in clear blue waters.
    Scott S.
    Scott S.
    Capt. Joey did an excellent job as always. We targeted Tarpon, but to no avail. We did however catch a bunch of Snook and Speckled Sea Trout.
  • A child and an adult are fishing together on a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Christopher J.
    Christopher J.
    great time with family. captain knew exactly where to go and helped is bring back some nice trout!
  • A young angler is reeling in a catch while fishing on a boat in calm waters, showcasing an exciting moment on the trip.
    Fish 1
    Hammerhead Shark
    Tracy S.
    Tracy S.
    Good day on the water. Prompt pickup and done everything possible to put us on the fish. Took us to several spots and targeted several species of fish.
  • A young girl proudly displays her catch, a large fish, while fishing with friends on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Clayton M.
    Clayton M.
    He gave us exactly what we asked for!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a Speckled Trout on a boat during a sunny fishing trip.
    Bill P.
    Bill P.
    We caught snook, jacks and so many speckled trout that we couldn’t keep all of them. The weather was brutally hot but Captain Joey put us on the fish. It was so much fun. Captain Joey was great to be around. We’ll be fishing with Captain Joey again. Would ask Captain to bring us cooler weather next time. lol
  • A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a caught shark while on a fishing boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Bull Shark
    Brent T.
    Brent T.
    Captain Joey was great. Very clean boat and great equipment. Was very good with my 7 year old. Took us shark fishing and we caught a 4’ one that we put in the boat for pictures and also a 6’ one.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large shark on the deck of a boat during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Lemon Shark
    Autumn H.
    Autumn H.
    We had the best time. Everyone caught a shark. Truly an amazing experience.
  • Adult angler holding a large snook aboard a fishing boat during a nighttime catch.
    Felix L.
    Felix L.
    I really enjoyed fishing with Joey. He had an answer to all my questions and it was a fun trip. We also catched several Snooks incl a big one. That added up to being a perfect night fishing for me.
  • Angler displaying a large shark on the bow of a fishing boat in coastal waters, with waterfront high-rises in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Blacktip Shark
    Daniel M.
    Daniel M.
    Joey is an excellent guide, very knowledgeable! Fought and Caught Big Bull Sharks. I would recommend his guide service and look forward to fishing with him again. Thanks again Joey for a Great time on the water.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Yellowfin
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
61 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano and Penn
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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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What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Cape Coral to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
6 years and over, life vests provided
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Cape Coral right now

Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
LadyfishLadyfish
PermitPermit
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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