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
287
Reviews
88
Fishing Reports
Verified

My Charter Listing

Fred Gowdy Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(287 reviews)
Angler's choice
Bonita Springs
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 287 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (614)
Fred was a great captain and guide!
Great trip!
Great trip!
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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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Ryan B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Thanks Fred!! Great trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on February 28, 2025
First cast and a keeper.ย  Memorable trip for myself and 12 year old son.ย  Thanks again!!
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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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Delaney S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

I recommend booking with him!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on July 10, 2024
We had a great day fishing with captain Fred! He was very knowledgeable and knew all the right places to take us! He was very...
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Aarron M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Exciting and helpful

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on March 26, 2025
Thanks Fred. The fishing was slow, but we still caught several, and my 13yr old enjoyed it.
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Marvin Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on August 27, 2024
Captain Fred was great company.ย  Knowledgeable and accommodating.ย  My wife and I enjoyed the entire outing.
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