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
294
Reviews
92
Fishing Reports
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Fred Gowdy Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(294 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 294 reviews
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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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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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Josh F.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Bonita springs fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on November 7, 2023
If youโ€™re looking for a great, reliable, easy going local guide that knows his way around you have found him! Hit a couple...
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Kevin F.
CONCORD FARR, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Captain Fred

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on August 7, 2023
Great time on the water with Captain Fred. Super knowledgeable and great teacher. Will book again when in the area.
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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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