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Florida Backcountry Fishing

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83413 Overseas Highway
Islamorada FL, United States

Florida Backcountry Fishing welcomes you aboard for an awesome day in the Floridian sun. Every trip is tailored to what you want to do, with a wide range of techniques and habitats to choose from and an experienced captain to put you on them all.

Never fished before? Awesome, we love teaching people what we know about fishing! It’s our passion and we are always happy to share. No pressure, no judgment, just fun, and the excitement of learning something new.

You will be spending the day aboard a 20’ Carolina Skiff DLV, capable of hitting 30 knots and carrying 6 guests (up to 4 adults) out in search of big fish and great times! She has a livewell to keep your bait fresh, a full range of marine electronics to track down the best fish, and quality tackle to bring them in.

Florida Backcountry Fishing specializes in fishing shallow grass flats and island coves for Snook, Redfish, Trout, Tarpon, Bonefish, and more in the unspoiled waters of Biscayne Bay, the Upper Keys, Flamingo, Florida Bay, and Ten Thousand Islands.

Not really interested in fishing? Just here to enjoy Florida’s stunning waters and beaches? Jump aboard for a day hopping islands and sandbars. You can visit some of the most beautiful spots in the state, swim and sunbathe on remote beaches, and take in the sights the best way possible - from the water!

Captain Clyde offers all this and more on his awesome range of charters. His aim on every trip is to make things as simple and easy as possible while giving you complete control and flexibility as to how you spend your day. In short, his aim is to give you the perfect day on the water, whatever that means to you.

The maximum number of adults onboard is 4 and the Captain can accommodate up to 2 additional kids.

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $850
    price breakdown
    $850
    Spend the whole day on the water, exploring the wilderness of the Everglades National Park and targeting multiple species calling it their home. This is the perfect way to experience all the area has to offer, and the top pick for getting the most out of your time in town. Please note that you'll need to obtain your National Park Pass prior to the trip, it costs $30.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $650
    price breakdown
    $650
    A 6 hour will give you plenty of time to do some serious backcountry fishing and target specific species. Please note that you'll be fishing within the Everglades Park waters so you should obtain your National Park Pass prior to the trip, it costs $30.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Fishing (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 1
    $650
    price breakdown
    $650
    During the long days of summer, you can climb aboard for an evening of awesome fishing, hitting the flats, backcountry, or reefs if sea conditions allow. Please note that backcountry fishing will take you within the waters of the Everglades National Park. This means you'll have to obtain your National Park Pass prior to the trip which costs $30.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Fishing (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $450
    price breakdown
    $450
    Spend 4 hours fishing the productive backcountry waters, flats, or even reefs depending on the sea conditions. This trip is for a maximum of 6, but is best suited to up to 4. It's equally perfect for families with children or a group of friends. On a four-hour charter, there will only be enough time to target one type of fish. Please note that if you're interested in fishing the Everglades, you'll have to obtain a National Park Pass prior to the trip, it costs $30.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Fishing (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    $450
    price breakdown
    $450
    There are several options for how you can spend your day, depending on the weather and what you want to focus on. You can inshore, prowl the backcountry and flats, or hit the reefs if weather conditions permit. You will only have time to enjoy one of these on a half day trip, though, so choose wisely! Please note that if you're interested in fishing the Everglades, you'll have to obtain a National Park Pass prior to the trip, it costs $30.
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About the Captain

Clyde Morgan
Islamorada, Florida, United States
10 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
109 Customer Reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2018
I'm Captain Clyde Morgan, a US Coast Guard Licensed Master 50 Ton. I was born and raised in South Florida, and I have fished these waters my entire life. Along with my team of highly experienced saltwater flats fishing, Flats Anglers, we are dedicated to providing you a personalized and exciting World-Class Fishing trip in the Florida Keys, the Flats of Miami & Biscayne Bay, the near shore reefs and or, some Florida Backcountry Fishing in the Everglades, Flamingo Flats, and Florida Bay.

About this listing

Targeted Species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Barracuda (Great)
Bonefish Bonefish
Cobia Cobia

Permit Permit
Redfish Redfish
Snapper (Red) Snapper (Red)
Snook Snook

Spotted Seatrout Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon Tarpon

Boat Specs

Carolina Skiff DLV (Bay boat) originally built in 2018. Powered by a 115HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of Fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing Techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Life Jackets
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
GPS
Life Jackets
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip Includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing License

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

Customers can cancel or modify their booking up to 7 days before the trip date free of charge. If the trip is canceled or modified later, or in the event of a no-show, 100% of the deposit will be charged.

Listing Policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No Alcohol
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Book with 25% deposit
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
Pay remaining balance to captain
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

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Customer Reviews

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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
97%
Catch intended fish
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Maron H.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   December 26, 2020
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Nina E.
Key Largo, Florida
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PERFECT for a first time fishing experience with young kids

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Fishing (AM) on December 20, 2020
We were so pleased with our half day trip with Clyde. He took us on a great ride through the ocean to three different spots....
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Nole M.
Atlanta, GA
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Capt. Clyde is GREAT

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Fishing (AM) on November 24, 2020
We had two Dad’s and three middle schoolers out for a half day.  Capt. Clyde asked our kiddos what they wanted to do, (“catch...
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Laura C.
Haverhill, MA
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Half day trip with Capt. Mike

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Fishing (PM) on February 17, 2021
An amazing later half of the day fishing on 2/17 with the “DA”. A great Captain , who knows fishing, not just “has an...
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Daniel H.
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Hell of a day with Cpt. Mike!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Fishing (PM) on February 6, 2021
Mike was the most knowledgeable captain. He took the time to teach every angler the proper way to fish and had a great time...
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