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
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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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Conny S.
Bonita Springs, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hours peacock trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Peacock Bass & Snook on August 23, 2022
We booked Fred to catch our first peacock in FL and it works. From the beginning everything was great. Fred is a super...
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Lawrence B.
Timberlake, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Peacock Bass & Snook on March 24, 2022
Had a great day fishing with Fred Gowdy. We were on the fish right away and put a bunch in the boat. He was very helpful with...
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Keagan J.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with fred

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on February 25, 2021
The wife and I had a great time with Fred. The morning started out cold so definitely a slow bite but no matter what he made...
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CHARLES M.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Good charter trip.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (PM) on March 5, 2024
Captain Fred did a nice job of putting us on the redfish and snook. Took some home for dinner and ate well. Also saw a ton...
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Michael B.
Seminole, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day Peacock Bass

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Peacock Bass & Snook on April 6, 2023
Caught over 20 Peacocks a nice snook 4 largemouth bass.
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