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!
Anglers Choice
262
Reviews
73
Fishing Reports
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Fred Gowdy Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(262 reviews)
Angler's choice
Bonita Springs
 2 bookings in the past week.
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trips from US $425

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 262 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Fred Gowdy is the best!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
90%
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Paul R. S.
Bonita Springs, Florida
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Four hour Peacock Bass tour

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on March 29, 2023
Great experience with Fred catching fifteen Peacock Bass. Boat and gear were top notch and Fred knows where and how to catch...
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Anthony N.
New Rochelle, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day with Captain Fred

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on March 24, 2023
Had a wonderful trip today with the Captain. Got us out to the reef for some great fishing. Highly recommend. Great overall...
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Michael M.
Thornton, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

1/2 day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore on April 5, 2022
Wanted to fish inshore but do to the weather not cooperating (heavy winds) capt. Suggested we try our luck fishing the back...
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Patrick K.
Bonita Springs, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day charter

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (PM) on February 21, 2023
Great trip! My 10 year old grandson loved it โ€ฆ and we caught lots of fish. Captain Gowdy knows where to find them!
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Don B.
Morgantown, WV
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Backwater with Captain Goudy

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on February 15, 2023
Had a great trip with Captain Fred, caught multiple species including snapper, sheepshead, snook, sea trout, and whitefish....
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