Captain
Neil Douglass

Member since April 2018 Fort Myers Beach, United States
Background
Captain Neil Douglass was born in Naples, Florida. He's spent his entire life fishing the gorgeous waters from Panama City to Key West, learning the tricks of the local fish as well as where the hottest spots are. He started his professional fishing career as a commercial fisherman, now he has over 28 years of experience. He loves seeing the reaction of his guests when they hook a fish for the first time in the Gulf – he says he's happy to see such a special moment.
Techniques
Well versed in all types of fishing techs. Specialize in bottom fishing for amberjack, grouper ,red snapper, shark, Kingfish, Tripletail, cobia and all other gulf species.

Hey, I'm Captain Neil Douglass

Fort Myers Beach, United States
Background
Captain Neil Douglass was born in Naples, Florida. He's spent his entire life fishing the gorgeous waters from Panama City to Key West, learning the tricks of the local fish as well as where the hottest spots are. He started his professional fishing career as a commercial fisherman, now he has over 28 years of experience. He loves seeing the reaction of his guests when they hook a fish for the first time in the Gulf – he says he's happy to see such a special moment.
Techniques
Well versed in all types of fishing techs. Specialize in bottom fishing for amberjack, grouper ,red snapper, shark, Kingfish, Tripletail, cobia and all other gulf species.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(206 reviews)
Fort Myers Beach
 Last booking: 3 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $530

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 206 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (182)
Family Fishing Trip
Family Fishing Trip
Nice experience and welcoming
+179
Angler rating
163
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
82%
Friendly captain
92%
Recommend this charter
84%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
76%
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Lindsay G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing fishing trip!

VERIFIED   Inshore/Offshore Trip on February 9, 2024
My family had a great time on the boat. Caught 30+ fish, everyone was friendly and knowledgeable. Canโ€™t wait to book again...
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Rebecca S.
Frankfort, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day with Captain Neil and Jacob!

VERIFIED   Inshore/Offshore Trip on October 9, 2021
Great day with Captain Neil!ย  I wanted to bottom fish but they had just closed the season on most of the main bottom fishing...
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Carol M.
Fort Myers, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Always Fun

VERIFIED   Inshore/Offshore Trip on May 15, 2021
We were a party of 5 newbies and had a wonderful time with Captain Neil and Jacob. After several tries with no luck Captain...
Carol M. recommends Always Fun Charters LLC
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Ryan G.
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Underprepared

VERIFIED   Shark Fishing Trip Special on October 8, 2025
Captain and first mate were nice.ย  But, they were under prepared.ย  no childrens life jackets available, even when the listing...
Ryan G. does not recommend Always Fun Charters LLC
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Anne H.
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Underwhelming Trip

VERIFIED   Inshore/Offshore Trip on May 27, 2025
Our group fished for four hours with this charter on May 27, 2024. During the trip, we visited three or four fishing spots,...
Anne H. does not recommend Always Fun Charters LLC
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