Naples
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US $750
Captain
Phillip Pica
Naples, United States
Angler's choice
25+ reviews
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!
Charter
Rating
4.9
46 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (60)
What anglers say
96%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
All reviews (46)
Showing 1 – 5 of 46 reviews
Kenneth Orie5.0Verifiedexcellent charter
Half day • 4 adultsactually the trip was on the 21st. the captain called 2 days before because of the small craft advisories and he had to cancel some charters (I’m not a fan of 5’ waves either). But the winds were scheduled to lay down on Saturday so we move from 8:00 Friday to 10:00 Sat which worked out well. Boat is a nice size, twin 300’s and plenty room for 4. Weather had been poor so Gulf was cold so traditional catches weren’t there. But we caught keeper Sheepshead and the crown jewel 34lb cobia. Also going out of Cocohatchee was extremely convenient and hassle-free. Great charter, highly recommended.
Response from CaptainThanks Ken! most if all thank that cobia for being at the right place at the right time
Lucas Francis5.0VerifiedGreat Trip
Half day • 4 adultsGreat captain, great boat, great equipment, I would definitely book him again and recommend him to everyone.
Response from Captainthanks lucas, hope to see you again , and to get you thank hammerhead next time,
Corey LeeRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat trip
3/4 Day Trip • 3 adultsGreat Captain with a lot of knowledge. Learned a lot and caught some nice fish. Thanks Capt. See you in Aug.
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Response from CaptainThanks Corey hope to fish with you again
Cindy SheaRepeat angler5.0VerifiedBeautiful day on the Gulf of Mexico
Half day • 4 adultsCaptain Phil knew where to find the fish and was helpful with keeping the bait on the hook! Carefree morning enjoying fishing and dolphin sightings... Lots of fish for several meals! would definitely recommend Captain Phil
Response from Captainthank you Cindy was my pleasure working for you , perfect weather sure helped a lot after the winter we have had. hope to see you again in the future
Gregory Gosney5.0VerifiedPhil Pica fishing charter
Half day • 2 adultsTook my nephew out for a half day trip. Phil is a Florida native, very experienced in the gumf waters around Naples. He worked extra hard and enthusiasticly to get us on fish… and boy did he! super nice guy
Response from Captainthanks greg, glad we got it in before the blow,
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What's biting with Phillip Pica Charters in Naples
Water temperatures cool considerably, making the all-day bite better than it was in previous months. Fish start to move into the back bays and passes. The Redfish bite is on fire in October.
Top catches for October
Fishing reports
Permit fishing good as it gets
Jun 25, 2026 • Naples
Nothing like sight fishing permit on a summer day, just to get to watch them eat a crab in crystal blue water makes the heart beat faster
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Snook season is open!!!
Oct 2, 2025 • Naples
Oct 1 and snook season is open!! This summer has been on fire with offshore snook fishing, if you have been waiting to have snook for dinner nows the time, or even if your into catch and release theres no better time than fall fishing, Cobia and Redfish arent far behind , dont wait book a trip now and get in some of the best fishing of the year!!!
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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!
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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 ,
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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
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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) .
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