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
290
Reviews
88
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Fred Gowdy Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(290 reviews)
Angler's choice
Bonita Springs
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 290 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Great Trip Patient Guide
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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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Walter M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good day on the water

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on November 4, 2024
Caught nice keeper redfish, even though conditions were windy
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Robert D.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Peacock bass

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Peacock Bass & Snook on February 14, 2025
We caught some really nice peacock bass. I fished in Miami last year for peacock and I think fishing with Fred was a nicer...
Robert D. recommends Fred Gowdy Charters
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Joseph G.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Fred

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on February 12, 2025
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David H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Fred

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Peacock Bass & Snook on December 2, 2024
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Scott S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Due to weather didn't expect much.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on January 30, 2024
The weather was as cold as it gets in S Florida yet Cap Fred Gowdy had us on Fish most of the day. We didnโ€™t expect much...
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