Captain
Fred Gowdy

Member since June 2018 Bonita Springs, United States
Background
Captain Fred Gowdy has been fishing for over 15 years. He recently 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 15 years. He recently 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
(289 reviews)
Angler's choice
Bonita Springs
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Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 289 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
91%
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Norman โ€œ. S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Nice trip with Fred Gowdy

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on April 1, 2025
We took shorter half day morning trip. We saw dolphin and birds and caught fish, including ladyfish, sheepshead,ย  snook, mangrove...
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Scott S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Father Son Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore on November 27, 2024
We had a great time fishing with Fred today. We are from Illinois and had no idea what we were fishing for but Fred made it...
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Benjamin I.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip - Caught a lot of ๐ŸŸ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿก

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on October 29, 2024
We were a group of 3y We had a great time on the water. Fred is really experience and knows the good places to catch fish.
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Robert H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Peacock Bass

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Peacock Bass & Snook on July 24, 2024
The bite was slow at first we were throwing top water plugs with no luck.ย  When the sun came up higher in the sky we were...
Robert H. recommends Fred Gowdy Charters
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Rich C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Guide - Great Guy!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on March 31, 2025
Highly recommend Fred. Outstanding guide, put me on fish the entire trip. Also, great company too! 4 hr trip went in the blink...
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