Shallow Water Guide Service 

5.0/5 (37 reviews)
 
State licensed
 5951 Silver King Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33914, United States
 
State licensed
5.0/5 (37 reviews)
 angler's choice
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5951 Silver King Boulevard
Cape Coral, FL, United States
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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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 37 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (30)

Family fun!
Family fun!
Family fun!
+27

Angler rating

35
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

94%

Showing 1 - 5 of 37 reviews
Showing: 5 of 37 reviews
Thomas P.
Thomas P.
5.0/5

Mar 12, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Captain Joey was Great!

VERIFIED

Captain Joey was great with all members of my family. My kids now think Captain Joey is a superhero! He listened to what we wanted to catch and put us on fish right away. Thanks for a great day out on the water.

Captain Joey was great with all members of my family. My kids now think Captain Joey is a superhero! He listened to what we...  

Captain replied
 Thomas P. recommends Shallow Water Guide Service
 Thomas P. recommends Shallow Water Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 19, 2025
It was a pleasure fishing with you and the boys! I’m glad y’all enjoyed your trip and the boys got to show off their great fishing skills! I hope their arms weren’t too tired after catching all those fish! I look forward to fishing with all of you again soon!

Clayton M.
Clayton M.
5.0/5

Jul 24, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Family fun!

VERIFIED
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He gave us exactly what we asked for!

He gave us exactly what we asked for!  

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Captain replied
 Clayton M. recommends Shallow Water Guide Service
 Clayton M. recommends Shallow Water Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 24, 2025
Thank you for the 5-star review Clayton. It was a pleasure fishing with you and your family.

Bill P.
Bill P.
5.0/5

Sep 12, 2024

3/4 Day Trip

Great day on the water with Captain Joey.

VERIFIED

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

We caught snook, jacks and so many speckled trout that we couldn’t keep all of them. The weather was brutally hot but Captain...  

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Captain replied
 Bill P. recommends Shallow Water Guide Service
 Bill P. recommends Shallow Water Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 12, 2024
Thank you so much for the 5-star review Bill. It was a pleasure fishing with you both. I will do my best to make the weather cooler next time. Haha

Todd S.
Todd S.
5.0/5

Oct 21, 2024

Half Day Trip – Sharks (AM)

Shark Catching Adventure of a Lifetime!

VERIFIED

Had an incredible time on this shark-catching trip! The thrill of reeling in a 5 foot bull shark made it an unforgettable experience—highly recommend to any fishing enthusiast!

Had an incredible time on this shark-catching trip! The thrill of reeling in a 5 foot bull shark made it an unforgettable experience—highly...  

Captain replied
 Todd S. recommends Shallow Water Guide Service
 Todd S. recommends Shallow Water Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 22, 2024
Thank you so much for the 5-star review Todd. It was a pleasure fishing with you and your family. I hope to take you out again someday.

Ryan T.
Ryan T.
5.0/5

Mar 18, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

March fishing trip

VERIFIED

 

Captain replied
 Ryan T. recommends Shallow Water Guide Service
 Ryan T. recommends Shallow Water Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 19, 2025
Ryan, it was a great time fishing with you and your granddaughter! I hope you enjoy a great fish dinner! Look forward to taking y’all out again!

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip – Sharks (AM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip – Sharks (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 5 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
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3/4 Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $1,000 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip
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US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 37 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (30)

Family fun!
Family fun!
Family fun!
+27

Angler rating

35
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

94%

Showing 1 - 5 of 37 reviews
Showing: 5 of 37 reviews
Thomas P.
Thomas P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Joey was Great!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on March 12, 2025

Captain Joey was great with all members of my family. My kids now think Captain Joey is a superhero! He listened to what we wanted to catch and put us on fish right away. Thanks for a great day out on the water.

Captain Joey was great with all members of my family. My kids now think Captain Joey is a superhero! He listened to what we wanted to catch and put us on fish right away. Thanks for a great day out on the water.  

 Thomas P. recommends Shallow Water Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 19, 2025
It was a pleasure fishing with you and the boys! I’m glad y’all enjoyed your trip and the boys got to show off their great fishing skills! I hope their arms weren’t too tired after catching all those fish! I look forward to fishing with all of you again soon!

Clayton M.
Clayton M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Family fun!

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Trip (AM) on July 24, 2025

He gave us exactly what we asked for!

He gave us exactly what we asked for!  

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 Clayton M. recommends Shallow Water Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 24, 2025
Thank you for the 5-star review Clayton. It was a pleasure fishing with you and your family.

Bill P.
Bill P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day on the water with Captain Joey.

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on September 12, 2024

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

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  

Review media 0
Review media 1
 Bill P. recommends Shallow Water Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 12, 2024
Thank you so much for the 5-star review Bill. It was a pleasure fishing with you both. I will do my best to make the weather cooler next time. Haha

Todd S.
Todd S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Shark Catching Adventure of a Lifetime!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Sharks (AM) on October 21, 2024

Had an incredible time on this shark-catching trip! The thrill of reeling in a 5 foot bull shark made it an unforgettable experience—highly recommend to any fishing enthusiast!

Had an incredible time on this shark-catching trip! The thrill of reeling in a 5 foot bull shark made it an unforgettable experience—highly recommend to any fishing enthusiast!  

 Todd S. recommends Shallow Water Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 22, 2024
Thank you so much for the 5-star review Todd. It was a pleasure fishing with you and your family. I hope to take you out again someday.

Ryan T.
Ryan T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on March 18, 2025

 

 Ryan T. recommends Shallow Water Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 19, 2025
Ryan, it was a great time fishing with you and your granddaughter! I hope you enjoy a great fish dinner! Look forward to taking y’all out again!

FAQs about Shallow Water Guide Service

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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
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