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
296
Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Fred Gowdy Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(296 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 296 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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Brendon M.
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 (PM) on January 1, 2025
Took my 2 teenagers for a backwater afternoon. Fred knew all the right places to catch fish. We caught about 50 fish and kept...
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Paul T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Short and Sweet!

VERIFIED   2 hour backwater am on August 7, 2025
Had a great time! Hit several spots in the 2 hours, caught several fish, saw some dolphins up close, overall a great experience!
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Glen P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day with Fred

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on July 31, 2025
Thanks again for a great day on the water.ย  Look forward to fishing with you again. Glen and Trent
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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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Tom E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wonderful trip fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on October 1, 2024
Great trip! Caught our limit on redfish while catching several other fish. Pulled in a snook however it was too small. Captain...
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