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Come fish the beautiful waters in Sanibel and target a variety of hard fighting fish with Capt Charlies Fishing Charters! The wide range of fishing terrains found here means you get to customize a trip that’s perfect just for you!

Taking you out for the day will be Captain Charlie Cooper. He grew up on Sanibel Island and there’s nothing he loves more than sharing his native waters with his guests. 

You’ll be exploring the inshore and nearshore waters abroad a 20’ Aquasport center console. She’s equipped with a wireless trolling motor for silent navigation through the backcountry and the latest in marine electronics to help you out in deeper waters. Keep your bait fresh in the live well and store your catch and drinks in the onboard icebox.

Stay closer to shore and you'll explore the backcountry to go after famous Floridian species such as Redfish and Snook. Come Tarpon season you’ll have your chance to battle it out with the hard fighting “Silver King”! To target the bigger guys, including Cobia and Kingfish, you’ll head up to 9 miles out.

Everything you need gear-wise to troll, jig, spin, and pop will be waiting for you on board. Capt. Charlie will also provide bottled water, but feel free to bring any other snacks and drinks you’d like to enjoy. At the end of the trip, he’s happy to clean and fillet any catch you choose to keep. 

Get ready for a productive day on the water with a local pro aboard Capt Charlies Fishing Chaters!

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Short trip to see the beautiful wildlife and beaches of swfl

Eco tour sightseeing half day

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Sanibel, Florida, United States

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This is a great way for anglers of all skill levels and families with children to get out for a fun day on the water! You'll be doing a combination of fishing, shelling, and sightseeing in the beautiful natural surroundings around Sanibel Island. Fishing and snorkeling gear are provided, just pack any snacks and drinks you'd like to enjoy.

Half Day Trip – Combo

Head out for an action-packed morning in the shallows! You'll be going after the likes of Redfish and Snook on this classic Florida inshore trip. Your fishing gear and bottled bottle are provided, just pack sunscreen and any other snacks and drinks you'd like to enjoy.

Half Day Trip (AM)

Hit the shallow waters for an afternoon of fishing. Typically, you'll chase after Redfish and Snook, along with any other inshore species that may bite. Your fishing gear and bottled bottle are provided, just pack sunscreen and any other snacks and drinks you'd like to enjoy.

Half Day Trip (PM)

This 6-hour trip gives you ample time to explore Southwestern Florida's diverse fishing terrain! Stay closer to shore and go after Redfish and Snook, or head a little further out to try your luck with Cobia and Kingfish. All your gear is provided, just bring snacks and drinks to keep you going throughout the day. 

3/4 Day Trip

Spend most of the day fishing and sightseeing the beautiful islands of swfl 

6hr eco tour shelling fishing combo

A full day of fishing in Southwestern Florida! This trip gives you ample time to explore all the best fishing on offer. Explore the backcountry for the likes of Snook and Redfish, or head up to 9 miles out to hook Cobia and Kingfish. No need to worry about gear – that's all taken care of. Just pack snacks and drinks to keep you going throughout the day.

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Eco tour sightseeing half day

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