Captain
Mike Sharpe

Member since March 2024 Fort Myers, United States
Background
Fishing has been my passion since I can remember. My first recollection is of my dad tying a line to a long stick with a hook baited with a worm and piece of a stick for a bobber. We pulled in sunfish, trout and catfish that day and I was hooked for life. I think that is actually my earliest memory. I was 3. After school I spent 36 years climbing the corporate ladder and raising a family, but I fished frequently and passionately, covering the Pacific from Panama to Alaska, the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and many other destinations around the globe. Upon retirement from corporate life in 2022, my wife and I relocated to Fort Myers, FL to live in the middle of some of the best fishing in the world. I now spend most days fishing and exploring the the bountiful inshore, nearshore and offshore waters of SW Florida. What inspires me most as a charter captain is teaching people to fish. I have caught many fish in my lifetime; the most fun for me now is to see other's land an epic fish. The excitement in a child's eye when they see a hooked snook fly out of the water is priceless.

Hey, I'm Captain Mike Sharpe

Fort Myers, United States
Background
Fishing has been my passion since I can remember. My first recollection is of my dad tying a line to a long stick with a hook baited with a worm and piece of a stick for a bobber. We pulled in sunfish, trout and catfish that day and I was hooked for life. I think that is actually my earliest memory. I was 3. After school I spent 36 years climbing the corporate ladder and raising a family, but I fished frequently and passionately, covering the Pacific from Panama to Alaska, the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and many other destinations around the globe. Upon retirement from corporate life in 2022, my wife and I relocated to Fort Myers, FL to live in the middle of some of the best fishing in the world. I now spend most days fishing and exploring the the bountiful inshore, nearshore and offshore waters of SW Florida. What inspires me most as a charter captain is teaching people to fish. I have caught many fish in my lifetime; the most fun for me now is to see other's land an epic fish. The excitement in a child's eye when they see a hooked snook fly out of the water is priceless.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(20 reviews)
Fort Myers
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Trips from US $750

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 20 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Mike was excellent!!!!
Captain Mike was excellent!!!!
Captain Mike was excellent!!!!
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Eric J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Mike was excellent!!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour – Full Day Trip on April 19, 2025
I chartered our trip on Saturday and due to a family emergency Captain Mike was not able to do it on the booking date. Great...
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Jim L.
Excellent
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Good day

VERIFIED   8 Hour – Full Day Trip on January 31, 2025
Slow day for fish due to cold water and strong wind, but had a good day with 9 different kinds of fish caught. Great boat and...
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Brad A.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Amazing fishing trip!

VERIFIED   Morning half day fishing on October 30, 2024
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our inland half day fishing trip with Captain Mike. We caught many different species of fish...
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Jason J.
Excellent
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Best trip fishing

VERIFIED   3/4 day fishing on June 4, 2024
Had a great time fishing with captain Mike. If you love fishing he is the captain you should pick. Great boat, awesome time....
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Troy W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience!

VERIFIED   3/4 day fishing on June 22, 2024
We had a great time fishing with Mike! He is very knowledgeable and worked hard to help us have a good experience. His boat...
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