Captain
Trevor Smith

Member since August 2023 Goodland, United States
Background
Capt. Trevor runs trips out of Marco Island aboard a 21’ Lake And Bay flats boat. These waters are known for Redfish and Black Drum and he will show you how to catch them. With extensive knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Techniques
Favorite style of fishing is live bait ! Nothing beats live bait.

Hey, I'm Captain Trevor Smith

Goodland, United States
Background
Capt. Trevor runs trips out of Marco Island aboard a 21’ Lake And Bay flats boat. These waters are known for Redfish and Black Drum and he will show you how to catch them. With extensive knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Techniques
Favorite style of fishing is live bait ! Nothing beats live bait.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(36 reviews)
Goodland
 Last booking: 1 day ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 36 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (29)
Fishing Fun
Fishing Fun
Had a fantastic time and Trevor was awesome!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Matthew H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had a fantastic time and Trevor was awesome!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on December 23, 2024
Would definitely recommend Trevor to anyone looking for a fishing trip. We had a blast, learned things about the area, fish,...
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Doug H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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CAPTION TREVOR SMITH. The best in SWFL

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Shark (AM) on July 22, 2024
Awesome time with TREVOR - been coming to SWFL 30 years.  First time on Marco island had been more in Sanibel area - but...
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Chad S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 5, 2024
He had us on the fish right away.  Fish were biting all day!  He had my son on a 5-6 foot shark, such a cool experience...
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ROBERT F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 25, 2025
Great day on the water!  We got hooked up on some good fish and the whole family had a good time.  Trevor knows his stuff...
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Michael P. D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Catch & Release

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 27, 2025
Trevor was on time, great equipment, very knowledgeable and instructive in terms of fishing strategy and tactics. He is relentlessly...
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