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Phillip Pica

Nationality: Usa
Languages: English ,
Experience: 40 years

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Captain
Phillip Pica

Member since July 2023 Naples, United States

Background: I started running charters in the 1980s. The feeling it gave me showing people all our area has to offer was addictive, and knowing I could provide anglers with memories they would have for a lifetime got me hooked! The look on someone’s face after catching their first Tarpon or Permit is priceless!
Techniques: We generally fish light tackle spin tackle , although we carry an assortment of tackle because you never know what you’ll run into out there

Hey, I'm Captain Phillip Pica

Naples, United States

Background: I started running charters in the 1980s. The feeling it gave me showing people all our area has to offer was addictive, and knowing I could provide anglers with memories they would have for a lifetime got me hooked! The look on someone’s face after catching their first Tarpon or Permit is priceless!
Techniques: We generally fish light tackle spin tackle , although we carry an assortment of tackle because you never know what you’ll run into out there

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My Charter Listing

Phillip Pica Charters

4.9 / 5

(32 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(32 reviews)

Naples • 30 ft • 4 persons

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Trips from US $400

Fishing Reports

Tarpon and Permit update

May 19, 2025 Naples

Tarpon and Permit fishing is on! The last few days the bait schools have pushed in and the saying find the bait and you find the fish is sure accurate ! After waiting all spring and a colder winter the have arrived , oh by the way the wind is finally calming down!

Test your skills with shallow water grou

Jan 3, 2025 Naples

Fishing less than 20’ of water for these gag grouper will test your skills ,

Permit are back Cobia too

Feb 9, 2024 Naples

Good Permit bite last few trips, along with Cobia and real nice Sheephead makes up most of the bycatch right now, live bait a must

Cobia and permit and tarpon

Jan 26, 2024 Naples

The cobia and permit fishing is been hot between these cold fronts along with snapper , lanes and mangrove, and ran across a nice school of early tarpon. Even on the worse days as long as the wind isnt to bad the offshore sheephead fishing has started 3 to 5 lb so far is common , (not the same fish as the ones in the lake up north) .

Cobia

Jan 20, 2024 Naples

37”

Sheephead and pompano

Jan 15, 2024 Naples

Nice fish for the table

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 32 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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Angler rating

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2 stars		1
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Anglers claimed

Good experience
	100%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	97%
Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	100%

Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
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Jillian C.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Night Shark Fishing

VERIFIED NEW Night shark fishing on August 27, 2025

Jillian C.

5.0 / 5

Aug 27, 2025

Night shark fishing

We had an absolute blast!! Take fishing to the next level and book this trip!! Captain was amazing, very knowledgeable, hard working, and just a cool guy to hang out with. Caught a 7 and 8 foot hammer head shark and lots more! Even did some regular deep sea fishing on our way out and back in from the shark site. Do yourself a favor a book this tour!

We had an absolute blast!! Take fishing to the next level and book this trip!! Captain was amazing, very knowledgeable, hard...

Jillian C. recommends Phillip Pica Charters

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Phillip Pica (The Captain)

Replied on August 30, 2025

Thanks guys glad you had a good time , really was the right night for it even got to see myrtle the turtle couple of times , hope to see you again !

Phillip Pica (The Captain)

Replied on August 30, 2025

Thanks guys glad you had a good time , really was the right night for it even got to see myrtle the turtle couple of times , hope to see you again !

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Mason R.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

So much fun would definitely recommend

VERIFIED Night shark fishing on May 29, 2025

Mason R.

5.0 / 5

May 29, 2025

Night shark fishing

So much fun would definitely recommend

VERIFIED

me and a buddy who are used to bass fishing in east Tn decided to do the night shark fishing charter and had an absolute blast. We caught about 5 or 6 sharks with the biggest one being 7ft which put up a hell of a fight and was very fun. Even got to take one home and grill it which was absolutely delicious. Captain Pica was an awesome dude, we had some awesome conversations and he set us up with everything we needed. We had an overall awesome time 10/10 worth the money and would recommend

me and a buddy who are used to bass fishing in east Tn decided to do the night shark fishing charter and had an absolute blast....

Mason R. recommends Phillip Pica Charters

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Phillip Pica (The Captain)

Replied on May 31, 2025

Thanks Mason, I just hope that the trip doesn’t ruin bass fishing for you, welcome aboard anytime!

Phillip Pica (The Captain)

Replied on May 31, 2025

Thanks Mason, I just hope that the trip doesn’t ruin bass fishing for you, welcome aboard anytime!

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Don S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Wasn’t able to go out with Phil… but he came through

VERIFIED Half day summer special !! on July 27, 2025

Don S.

5.0 / 5

Jul 27, 2025

Half day summer special !!

Wasn’t able to go out with Phil… but he came through

VERIFIED

While we were not able to have our charter with Capt Phil due to a mechanical issue, he set us up with a colleague quickly and easily. Phil is the ultimate professional and dedicated to customer service. While we did not fish with Capt Phil… we had a great experience with the Captain he connected us with. As a result….we will DEFINITELY book our next charter with Phil.

While we were not able to have our charter with Capt Phil due to a mechanical issue, he set us up with a colleague quickly...

Don S. recommends Phillip Pica Charters

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Phillip Pica (The Captain)

Replied on July 29, 2025

Thanks Don, glad you guys had a good trip! Hope to get the opportunity to take you in the future.

Phillip Pica (The Captain)

Replied on July 29, 2025

Thanks Don, glad you guys had a good trip! Hope to get the opportunity to take you in the future.

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Fred M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Outstanding!

VERIFIED Half day summer special !! on August 17, 2025

Fred M.

5.0 / 5

Aug 17, 2025

Half day summer special !!

Outstanding!

VERIFIED

Captain Phil was outstanding! He was very knowledgeable and knew the area waters very well. Since we only booked a half day trip, the captain made sure he put us on the fish asap! Caught alot of large shark and a variety of other fish. Captain Phil also kept us entertained with hilarious his life stories…..we all had a great time! I highly recommend!

Captain Phil was outstanding! He was very knowledgeable and knew the area waters very well. Since we only booked a half day...

Fred M. recommends Phillip Pica Charters

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Phillip Pica (The Captain)

Replied on August 18, 2025

Thanks you guys , hope to see you again in the future !

Phillip Pica (The Captain)

Replied on August 18, 2025

Thanks you guys , hope to see you again in the future !

Captain replied

Robert B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Reel Fun Real Fishing Experience!!

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip on December 27, 2024

Robert B.

5.0 / 5

Dec 27, 2024

3/4 Day Trip

Reel Fun Real Fishing Experience!!

VERIFIED

Had an amazing day on the water with Capt Phil. Got the full service fishing experience. Prompt and on time, welcoming and easy to work with. Been fishing this area for decades and it shows. We caught Snook, Redfish, Grouper, Tripletail, Snapper, and even got to catch some of our own bait. We were on fish each spot and he was informative and funny. Good stories, good action. A Reel Fun Real Fishing Experience!! We will book woth him again. All love the St Louis Boys - Rob and Alex.

Had an amazing day on the water with Capt Phil. Got the full service fishing experience. Prompt and on time, welcoming...

Robert B. recommends Phillip Pica Charters

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Phillip Pica (The Captain)

Replied on December 29, 2024

Thanks guys , had a great time and looking forward to the next trip so I can put you on the cobia and permit we didn’t get this trip, may have to head south to warmer water but we’ll find them!

Phillip Pica (The Captain)

Replied on December 29, 2024

Thanks guys , had a great time and looking forward to the next trip so I can put you on the cobia and permit we didn’t get this trip, may have to head south to warmer water but we’ll find them!

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Hey, I'm Captain Phillip Pica

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Night Shark Fishing

Night Shark Fishing

So much fun would definitely recommend

So much fun would definitely recommend

Wasn’t able to go out with Phil… but he came through

Wasn’t able to go out with Phil… but he came through

Outstanding!

Outstanding!

Reel Fun Real Fishing Experience!!

Reel Fun Real Fishing Experience!!

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