Capt. Bill Walker's Fishing Charters
+39The world-renowned waters of Fort Myers attract anglers of all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced fishermen. If you are looking for a perfect charter in Southwest Florida, give Capt. Bill Walker’s Fishing Charters a try!
Children and families are welcome to join in the adventure. You will be fishing with a professional captain who prides himself on being always ready to go the extra miles to give his customers the trip they expect.
You will be fishing the inshore waters, mangrove islands, shallow flats, and passes up to 10 miles offshore. Capt. Bill specializes in light tackle fishing for Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Snapper, Tripletail, and Trout, as well as various types of Sharks that can be found in the open bays, channel, or edges.
While if you are up to a challenge, let the captain take you even further out for Snapper, Grouper, Mackerel, and various pelagic and reef species. The choice is yours!
Capt. Bill Walker’s Fishing Charters operates a 24’ Key West bay boat, fresh on the water in 2017. This vessel comes powered by a 250 HP Yamaha SHO engine, which allows it to cruise at a top speed of 40 knots. The boat can accommodate 4 anglers who can fish at the same time.
Enjoy a fast and dry ride to the fishing grounds and get ready to catch the fish of a lifetime. All bait, tackle, license/permit, and gear will be supplied by the captain.
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Bill Walker
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+110Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Great day catching!
Half Day Trip (PM) on January 11, 2025
My husband and I hired Captain Bill to take us for a four hour fishing excursion. My sister-in-law and my niece (21 year old) were joining us. We were staying with them in Cape Coral for the weekend. Instead of having to meet Captain Bill in Fort Myers, he offered to pick us up in Cape Coral, which was great! Also, he called us the evening before, and offered to change the timing of the trip as there was rain coming. We truly appreciated this as we were not interested in fishing in the rain. He went to four different locations to fish. At the first location, we didn’t have the lines in the water for 5 minutes, and we started catching. We ended up catching most of the trip. Would highly recommend this Captain.
My husband and I hired Captain Bill to take us for a four hour fishing excursion. My sister-in-law and my niece (21 year old) were joining us. We were staying with them in Cape Coral for the weekend. Instead of having to meet Captain Bill in Fort Myers, he offered to pick us up in Cape Coral, which was great! Also, he called us the evening before, and offered to change the timing of the trip as there was rain coming. We truly appreciated this as we were not interested in fishing in the rain....
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Captain Bill the best
Half Day Trip (PM) on May 10, 2025
He was very accommodating, gracious, patient and knowledgeable. His equipment was well maintained. The only thing lacking was a cup holder or two. Best trip FL fishing I have ever had. Thank you Captain Bill.
He was very accommodating, gracious, patient and knowledgeable. His equipment was well maintained. The only thing lacking was a cup holder or two. Best trip FL fishing I have ever had. Thank you Captain Bill.
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Caught my biggest fish ever!!!
Half Day Trip – Tarpon Season on May 9, 2025
Captain Bill did a great job putting us on our target fish. A very nice and knowledgeable guide. I would recommend him to anyone wanting a great fishing trip. Thanks, Ben A.
Captain Bill did a great job putting us on our target fish. A very nice and knowledgeable guide. I would recommend him to anyone wanting a great fishing trip. Thanks, Ben A.
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Excellent experience with Captain Bill
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 27, 2025
He put us on the fish. We caught all the species we were targeting. Super patience with my grandson. Capt. Bill top notch. Will book him in the future.
He put us on the fish. We caught all the species we were targeting. Super patience with my grandson. Capt. Bill top notch. Will book him in the future.
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Great Day, despite imperfect weather
Half Day Trip (AM) on February 16, 2025
Captain Bill did a phenomenal job of adjusting to a windy, choppy day. My sons and I had an absolutely fantastic time. We caught at least a dozen fish-all species. Capt. Bill‘s hospitality can’t be undervalued. He’s also extremely experienced and very well organized. Thanks for a great day, Captain!
Captain Bill did a phenomenal job of adjusting to a windy, choppy day. My sons and I had an absolutely fantastic time. We caught at least a dozen fish-all species. Capt. Bill‘s hospitality can’t be undervalued. He’s also extremely experienced and very well organized. Thanks for a great day, Captain!
FAQs about Capt. Bill Walker's Fishing Charters
What are the trip rates for Capt. Bill Walker's Fishing Charters?
Capt. Bill Walker's Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $550 per group - Half Day Trip – Tarpon Season (4 hours)
- US $800 per group - Full Day Trip - Back Bay (8 hours)
- US $900 per group - Full Day Trip – Tarpon Season (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Capt. Bill Walker's Fishing Charters?
When you book a trip with Capt. Bill Walker's Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder Simrad
- Live Bait Well
- Wireless Trolling Motor
- Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Capt. Bill Walker's Fishing Charters?
Trips booked with Capt. Bill Walker's Fishing Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle (Penn rods and reels, Shimano )
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Fishing License
What types of fishing does Capt. Bill Walker's Fishing Charters offer?
Capt. Bill Walker's Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
- Flats Fishing
- Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Capt. Bill Walker's Fishing Charters offer?
Capt. Bill Walker's Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Spinning
- Jigging
Which fish species can I catch with Capt. Bill Walker's Fishing Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Capt. Bill Walker's Fishing Charters include:
- Amberjack
- Cobia
- Grouper (Gag)
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Shark (Bull)
- Shark (Lemon)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Red)
- Snook
- Spotted Seatrout
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
Your captain
Fort Myers, Florida, United States
Captain Bill Walker is a Florida native professional angler who is dedicated to providing his clients an excellent service and show them how fishing is done. He began fishing when he was 10 and has over 17 years of experience guiding the inshore waters of Southwest Florida. Being a local, Bill knows the hottest fishing holes and spots around. Capt. Bill specializes in light tackle fishing.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Fishfinder
Simrad
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn rods and reels, Shimano
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Offshore 10+, backbay 4
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Tarpon always, others depending on season
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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Fort Myers right now
Amberjack
Cobia
Grouper (Gag)
Redfish
Shark (Bull)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Snook
Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon
Tripletail