Spangler Adventures – Captiva 

5.0/5 (105 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Captiva Drive 15107, Captiva, FL 33924, United States

Spangler Adventures – Captiva 

Up to 9 miles
Captiva, FL, United States
26 ft
6
5.0/5 (105 reviews)

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!

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!

Alan Spangler
Captain
Alan Spangler
11 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip - Inshore/Flats (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Grouper (Goliath)
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snook
+8
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip - Inshore/Flats (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
Grouper (Goliath)
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snook
+8
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip - Inshore/Flats
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Grouper (Goliath)
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snook
+8
US $900
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip - Inshore/Flats
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Grouper (Goliath)
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snook
+8
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 4 people
There are 4 people looking at this charter.

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5.0
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

100%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

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Alex Davis
Alex Davis
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Knowledgable guide who will put you on fish
4 Hour Trip - Inshore/Flats (AM) on May 27, 20263 adults2 children

Captain Alan knows the area well. We had a mixed group of various experience levels and ages and all had a good time and caught fish. He was even able to arrange pick up on North Captiva. He tailors the experience to your wants and knows how to put you on fish even when the bite is slow. We all managed to catch nice keeper trout and several snook despite windy conditions and a slow bite. Highly recommend Captain Alan Spangler if you are fishing around Sanibel/ North Captiva

Reported catch:
Snook
Speckled Trout
Brian Brandon
Brian Brandon
us
Arizona, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Exceeded Expectations
4 Hour Trip - Inshore/Flats (AM) on June 23, 20262 adults2 children

Captain Alan had us on the fish quick and did a great job helping out a family of novice fishermen (and girls). He was extremely laid back and made sure we had a good time. in B We caught a variety species and even had time to fish for some shark! On our way back to dock, Captain Alan was able to find us a group of dolphins that played in our wake. All around great day w a supurb captain.

Todd Druley
Todd Druley
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Unbelievable trip
4 Hour Trip - Inshore/Flats (AM) on November 25, 20255 adults1 child

We intended to fish inshore, but with Captain Alan's recommendation, we decided to go further out and take our chances. He was right! After two hours of catching enough mackerel for multiple meals for our group of 9, we moved further out and caught sharks for two hours - hammerhead, silkies, and black tips. We took six tourists ranging in age from 8 to 85 and everyone caught plenty of fish and had a fantastic trip. Our grill was overflowing with fresh, blackened fish that evening. Highly recommend Spangler Adventures!!

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Tim Miltenberger
Tim Miltenberger
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Best Fishing Experience!
4 Hour Trip - Inshore/Flats (AM) on July 14, 20264 adults

Our fishing trip today with Captain Alan was nothing short of amazing. We caught so mamy fish. Captain Alan was amazing and patient with our kids. It made for an incredible experience!

Reported catch:
Bull Shark
Speckled Trout
Joe Carrier
Joe Carrier
Repeat angler
us
Fort Myers, FL, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
We Caught 39 fish- In 4 hours
4 Hour Trip - Inshore/Flats (AM) on December 26, 20254 adults

Alan was absolutely amazing taking us from spot to spot to giving us the greatest opportunity to catch fish and have a great time. Every time we stopped, he would literally run to get our poles in the water as quick as he could. He is incredibly professional, fun and knowledgeable, and anybody who does not book a tour with him is definitely making a big mistake. Thank you Allen my three sons and I had an incredible time.

FAQs about Spangler Adventures – Captiva

Spangler Adventures – Captiva offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip - Inshore/Flats (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip - Inshore/Flats (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip - Inshore/Flats (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $100 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 Lowrance HDS 12
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well 65 gallon livewell
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Spangler Adventures – Captiva include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano Reels, Starrods)
  • Live bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Cooler on board with ice )
  • Fishing license
Spangler Adventures – Captiva offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing (With 9 miles offshore)
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry 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 (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Alan Spangler
Alan Spangler
Alan Spangler

Captiva, Florida, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
227 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2017
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

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.

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
227 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2017
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

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.

The fish you can target

Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Southern Cross
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
With 9 miles offshore
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Goliath grouper fishing
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Lowrance HDS 12
Fishfinder
Live bait well
65 gallon livewell
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano Reels, Starrods
Live bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Cooler on board with ice
Fishing license

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Captiva to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
All ages welcome.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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.

What’s biting in Captiva right now

Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Goliath)Grouper (Goliath)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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Spangler Adventures – Captiva
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State licensed
5.0
(105)
26 ft
Group size 1 - 6
1 - 6
Fish 1
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+10
4 hour trip • 4 persons
US $700