Book your next trip with Indigenous Charters and fish the waters of southwest Florida with Captain Tyler Carner. He’s a third-generation, southwest Florida native who has been fishing these waters for 20 years. Let his experience and local knowledge guide you to a great day on the water!

His charter boat is a custom 24’ Southern Cross bay boat powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine. On board you will find the latest electronics, including Simrad GPS and Fishfinder, a Minn Kota trolling motor, and a 10’ Power Pole anchor system. Captain Tyler also offer Fly Fishing Charters on board his 2018 Hells Bay Skiff.

Pine Island Sound and the surrounding waters offer some of the finest sport fishing in the world. Whether fishing the mangroves for giant Snook and Redfish or off the beach chasing down the elusive Silver King, Capt. Tyler guarantees to put forth 100% of his efforts to ensure you have the most successful day of fishing possible.

Having fresh live bait is key to catching these big game fish. Capt. Tyler will be awake before the sun is up to catch the freshest live bait possible for your custom fishing charter.

You’ll be using the highest quality fishing equipment, with reels from Shimano spooled with Power Pro braided lines matched with Star Stellar Lite rods. Capt. Tyler only uses high-end rods and reels to give you the best chance of staying hooked up to that fish of a lifetime.

Indigenous Charters provides a fishing license and pickup service from waterfront facilities. You may keep your catch and Capt. Tyler will clean and fillet it for you.

Join him on the beautiful waters of southwest Florida for a day of fun and adventure!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4hr Fly Fishing Inshore 2 person
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $550
    Capt Tyler specilizes in fishing the flats and backcountry for snook, redfish, and tarpon. You will be fishing out of a Hells Bay skiff built specifically for fly fishing the shallow waters of southwest florida. All gear and tackle provided
    Types of fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Fly Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 19 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $600
    Spend 4 morning hours exploring Florida's shallow waters! You'll hook into the likes of Redfish, Snook, Trout, Flounder, Grouper, and more. A fishing license and top of the line gear are provided. Bring along any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy and you're ready to go.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $600
    Spend an afternoon on the water and chase a variety of inshore fish on this 4-hour adventure! You'll fish for Snook, Speckled Trout, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, and more. Top of the line gear and a fishing license is provided. Bring along any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy.
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    6hr Fly Fishing Inshore 2 person
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $650
    Capt Tyler specilizes in fishing the flats and backcountry for snook, redfish, and tarpon. You will be fishing out of a Hells Bay skiff built specifically for fly fishing the shallow waters of southwest florida. All Gear and tackle provided
    Types of fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Fly Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
  • Private trip
    6 Hour - Combo Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $750
    Combo trips can do it all! Head out on a combo trip and experience everything Southwest Florida has to offer, from fishing for a couple of hours to shelling on some of the most private islands to stopping at one of the region's favorite lunch spots on the water, all in one day! Combo trips are the most family-oriented trips there is to offer and will satisfy everyone's wants. Mix and match to your preference and let the capt. know!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
  • Private trip
    6 Hour - Inshore Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $800
    With more time on the water, you can catch more fish. Spend 6 hours fishing for Redfish, Snook, Speckled Trout, Snapper, and more. A fishing license and quality gear are provided. All you'll need to bring are any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 7 - Jun 30
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $900
    This 4-hour trip is all about the Silver King! You'll be provided with state of the art equipment to up your chances at success. Pack any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy and head out!
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
  • Private trip
    8hr Fly Fishing Inshore 2 person
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $900
    Capt Tyler specilizes in fishing the flats and backcountry for snook, redfish, and tarpon. You will be fishing out of a Hells Bay skiff built specifically for fly fishing the shallow waters of southwest florida. All gear and tackle provided
    Types of fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Fly Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
  • Private trip
    6 Hour - Near Shore Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $1,000
    Offshore charters offer a different experience. Hop aboard and head out to some local wrecks and reefs, targeting some of the most diverse fish the area has to offer. Snapper, Cobia, Grouper, King Mackerel, and many more! Remember that offshore trips are weather permitted, so the captain will run it by the group before making any moves.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    8 Hour - Combo Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $1,000
    Combo trips can do it all! Head out on a combo trip and experience everything Southwest Florida has to offer, from fishing for a couple of hours to shelling on some of the most private islands to stopping at one of the region's favorite lunch spots on the water, all in one day! Combo trips are the most family-oriented trips there is to offer and will satisfy everyone's wants. Mix and match to your preference and let the capt. know!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 7 - Jul 1
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $1,200
    Want to up your chances of hooking a Silver King? Give yourself a couple of extra hours on the water and put Capt. Tyler's top-notch gear to use to make it happen. All you'll need to bring are any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
  • Private trip
    8 Hour - Inshore Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $1,200
    Take full advantage of the productive inshore waters and spend 8 hours fishing with Capt. Tyler! You'll hook into the likes of Redfish, Trout, Snapper, and Tarpon when in season. State of the art gear and a fishing license is provided. Bring along enough drinks and snacks to keep you going and you're ready to go!
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip - Near Shore
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $1,200
    Offshore charters offer a different experience. Hop aboard and head out to some local wrecks and reefs, targeting some of the most diverse fish the area has to offer. Snapper, Cobia, Grouper, King Mackerel, and many more! Remember that offshore trips are weather permitted, so the captain will run it by the group before making any moves.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 7 - Jun 30
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,600
    Spend the day chasing Florida's most sought-after inshore species: the Tarpon. You'll spend sun up to sundown using Capt. Tyler's top-notch gear to make a dream catch happen. Bring drinks and snacks to keep your energy up and you're ready to go!
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 361 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Michael S.
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December inshore excursion with kids

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on December 13, 2024
Captain Tyler was great! We were only in town 2 days, we booked for a Thursday and he called us early in the week to ask about...
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Mark L.
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Great time on the water

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour - Near Shore Trip on January 2, 2025
Captain Tyler did a great job getting us on fish.  Very professional with a clean and well equipped boat.  Our arms got a...
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Todd S.
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Wonderful!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on August 12, 2024
Captain Tyler was very knowledgeable about the fish and where to go to catch them. We had a wonderful experience. We will be...
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Angela B.
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Amazing Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour - Combo Trip on July 16, 2024
Thus was an amazing fishing trip!! My grandson caught 2 a red fish and a snooker and my daughter and her fiancee caught 3 so...
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Must Do!

VERIFIED   6 Hour - Combo Trip on March 5, 2024
This fishing trip was more than we could have asked for! We caught so many fish! Captain Tyler is not only very knowledgeable...
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FAQs about Indigenous Charters

Indigenous Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - 4hr Fly Fishing Inshore 2 person (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip - Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 6hr Fly Fishing Inshore 2 person (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour - Combo Trip (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour - Inshore Trip (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 8hr Fly Fishing Inshore 2 person (8 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour - Near Shore Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour - Combo Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour - Inshore Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip - Near Shore (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Indigenous Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Indigenous Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Star Stellar Lite rods with Shimano reels)
  • Live Bait (Prepared before the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No charge for fillet )
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing License (All licensing included )

Indigenous Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Indigenous Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Indigenous Charters include:
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Tyler Carner
Fort Myers, Florida, United States
6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
361 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2017
Captain Tyler Carner is a southwest Florida native with 20 years of fishing experience as well as a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. There are few captains that can rival his experience on the water. He specializes in backcountry fishing, where he often targets Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, and Trout.

The fish you can target

Flounder Flounder
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Redfish Redfish

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Southern Cross
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Star Stellar Lite rods with Shimano reels
Live Bait
Prepared before the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No charge for fillet
Drinks
Water
Fishing License
All licensing included

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Fort Myers to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
5 and up
You Keep Catch
For species that are in season
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory
Snook and Tarpon

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 4% charge will apply.

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