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!

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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!
Anglers Choice
299
Reviews
95
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Fred Gowdy Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(299 reviews)
Angler's choice
Bonita Springs
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 299 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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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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Jeanette B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fred was a great captain and guide!

VERIFIED   2 hour backwater am on May 22, 2025
We signed up for the 2 hour morning trip. We caught multiple fish and multiple species of fish! Seeing all the dolphins and...
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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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Liam N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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November fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on November 26, 2025
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Huston P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on October 28, 2025
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John R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on April 18, 2025
Was an outstanding trip. We were on fish all day long and would recommend this trip for anyone looking to catch some Peacocks....
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