Captain
Fred Gowdy

Member since June 2018 Bonita Springs, United States
Background
Captain Fred Gowdy has been fishing for over 25 years. He decided to change this love of fishing into his occupation. He can't wait to show you the waters and hope you will have a great time out there with him. He knows where the fish are and have your lines in the water in no time!

Hey, I'm Captain Fred Gowdy

Bonita Springs, United States
Background
Captain Fred Gowdy has been fishing for over 25 years. He decided to change this love of fishing into his occupation. He can't wait to show you the waters and hope you will have a great time out there with him. He knows where the fish are and have your lines in the water in no time!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(312 reviews)
Angler's choice
Bonita Springs
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 312 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (660)
Fred had us catching fish within 10 minutes.      with us learning the ropes.
On Fish!
Great time!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
92%
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Jennifer O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fabulous trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on March 2, 2026
I booked this trip for my dad (81) and daughter (21) and they both had a terrific time. My dad was impressed with how much...
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JK B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Good times

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Peacock Bass & Snook on June 26, 2026
We had a great time catching snapper, grouper, snook and a shark!ย  Will be back for some peacock bass one day. Thanks again...
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Lawrence G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Easy access, put us right on the fish.

VERIFIED   2 hour backwater am on July 30, 2025
Took my 17yoa grandson and his girlfriend who are visiting me from California for a morning fishing trip with Captain Gowdy....
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Larry R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fred had us catching fish within 10 minutes. with us learning the ropes.

VERIFIED   NEW  2 hour backwater pm on June 9, 2026
We had a great time catching Red Snapper. Fred was patient with our group of inexperienced fishermen and made it fun for my...
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Sal C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Fred

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on April 29, 2026
mr. Gowdy was a great guide. Took me to various places within Estero Bay. Showing me different fish catching techniques. Caught...
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