Spanglers Adventures offers an incredible range of trips designed to let groups enjoy every aspect of this incredible shallow-water playground. Charters range anywhere from 2 to 10 hours, running at times to suit you to make sure you have the best experience possible.

Spend the morning exploring the local waters and learning about their incredible wildlife and history in a sightseeing tour or grab a rod for an awesome inshore fishing trip, targeting Snook, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Trout, Tarpon, and Shark.

Up for something a little bigger? Goliath Grouper are about as big as they come, with monsters weighing well over 100 pounds patrolling the local bays. The captain specializes in targeting these massive brutes and runs trips going after the biggest and meanest out there.

No matter what you do, his 24 Morgan center console is the perfect place to do it. She features modern Garmin electronics and a brand new Minn Kota trolling motor, which lets you get deep into the skinny waters and right on top of the fish.

The vessel was built in 2020, making her one of the newest and most reliable boats around. Her ample space and high sides make her great for family groups, while her tall tower and all-round fishability are great for more experienced anglers looking to sight-cast the flats.

Whether you want the fight of your life or a relaxing day out, the captain will work with you to build your perfect trip. All Spanglers Adventures charters come with ice, water, bait, and quality fishing tackle. Just show up, jump aboard, and you’re ready for an awesome day on the water!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Inshore/Flats (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $600
    Spend the morning fishing the local sandbars, grass flats, and shallow bays in search of the huge Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, and more which inhabit this angler's paradise.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Inshore/Flats (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    US $600
    Head out for an afternoon of awesome fishing, targeting the incredible range of species which call this area home. Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, and Trout can all be found here, as well as Permit, Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper, and various species of Shark.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip - Inshore/Flats
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $800
    With a couple more hours on the water, you can hit a greater range of habitats to target an even more diverse range of species. Alternatively, you can head straight to the most productive areas around and fill the boat with enough fish to feed an army.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip - Inshore/Flats
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,000
    Spend the whole day on the water, fishing the local sandbars, grass flats, and shallow bays for a huge range of inshore species. The variety of fish which inhabit these waters is simply staggering: Speckled Trout, Redfish, Tarpon, Black Drum, Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead, Snook – the list just keeps on going!
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FAQs about Spangler Adventures – Captiva

Spangler Adventures – Captiva offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip - Inshore/Flats (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip - Inshore/Flats (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip - Inshore/Flats (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip - Inshore/Flats (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Spangler Adventures – Captiva, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well 65 gallon livewell
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Brand New Minkota Ulterra Automatic Deploy
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Spangler Adventures – Captiva include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Eupro rods, Florida fishing products reels)
  • Live Bait (Prepared ahead of the trip.)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Cooler on board with ice )
  • Fishing License

Spangler Adventures – Captiva offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Spangler Adventures – Captiva offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle (Goliath grouper fishing )
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Spangler Adventures – Captiva include:
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

Alan Spangler
Captiva, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
184 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 2017
My passion for fishing began when I was a child. I played baseball throughout the week and always looked forward to fishing on the weekends with my dad. As I got older my love for fishing grew. My first job was working at a local bait and tackle shop. I then saved up enough money for my first boat in high school. I started guiding family and friends to catch fish and I knew from that point I wanted to pursue my own business as a charter captain. I took classes to earn my master captain's license. Since then I have been very fortunate with my business. Every day I look forward to sharing my passion with my customers and in the process we create memories that last a lifetime.

About this listing

Targeted species

Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Redfish Redfish
Shark (Bull) Bull Shark
Sheepshead Sheepshead

Boat specs

Southern Cross (Center console) originally built in 2023. Powered by a 225HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 60 knots.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Goliath grouper fishing
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
65 gallon livewell
Wireless Trolling Motor
Brand New Minkota Ulterra Automatic Deploy
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Eupro rods, Florida fishing products reels
Live Bait
Prepared ahead of the trip.
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Cooler on board with ice
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

Listing policies

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.
Child Friendly
All ages welcome.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 72 reviews
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
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Angler rating
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Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Nathan F.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  April 6, 2024
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Corey M.
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Unexpected Iguana hunting

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Inshore/Flats (PM) on January 3, 2024
Captain Alan put us on fish inshore so we had constant action, but the highlight of the day was an attempt to catch an iguana. ...
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Todd J.
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6hr inshore fish harvest

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore/Flats on July 25, 2023
CPT Alan read the boat perfectly, interacting with 4 teenagers and myself and my wife perfectly.  He put us on fish immediately...
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Stephen M.
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100 Trout

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Inshore/Flats (PM) on February 16, 2024
We seriously caught close to 100 fish - amazing!
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Thomas W.
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February fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Inshore/Flats (AM) on February 4, 2024
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