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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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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Stuart E.
Peterborough, United Kingdom
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

4 Hour Trip โ€“ Peacock Bass

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Peacock Bass & Snook on August 22, 2023
On vacation from the UK, I chose Capt. Gowdy based on reviews on Fishing Booker.ย  I spoke to Fred pre-trip and we decided...
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Donald M. M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great captain

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Peacock Bass & Snook on February 10, 2024
We had a great experience,ย  Fred tried re a lot hard to make the trip enjoyable and was excited as we were when we caught...
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Quentin J.
Fort Myers, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip with Capโ€™n Fred

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on January 21, 2023
Me and the old man booked a half day trip with Fred this morning. All I can say is expectations were exceeded! Fred has no...
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Mike H.
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 (AM) on May 8, 2024
Had a great time fishing with Fred. He was super friendly, knowledgeable and nice. We caught a lot of fish and...
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Bethany D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fred Gowdy is the best!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (PM) on April 4, 2024
I took my son out with Fred today.ย  It was so nice to spend quality time together. Just the two of us! Fred handled the bait...
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