Captain
Nicholas Thorstenson

Member since October 2024 Goodland, United States
Background
Captain Nick has successfully guided thousands of charters locally in the 10,000 Islands and waters surrounding Marco Island. His passion for fishing started as a young kid while exploring the area in his 13’ Boston Whaler boat. After graduating college he has decided to share that local knowledge and his passion for the area with others by guiding charters.

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Goodland, United States
Background
Captain Nick has successfully guided thousands of charters locally in the 10,000 Islands and waters surrounding Marco Island. His passion for fishing started as a young kid while exploring the area in his 13’ Boston Whaler boat. After graduating college he has decided to share that local knowledge and his passion for the area with others by guiding charters.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(20 reviews)
Goodland
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 20 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome day!
Awesome day!
Highly recommend! Great time!
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Anna S.
Excellent
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Great Trip with Dolphins riding the wave

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip on September 3, 2025
Nic was a very pleasant captain Supporting us a family with two kids (13+16) during the fishing. All of us catched between...
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Craig G.
Excellent
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Amazing Captain - Great Fishing and Shelling

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on December 31, 2024
We had an AWESOME time with captain Nick!ย  Family of 4 with two kids 10 and 8.ย  My son caught fish and I even caught a small...
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Brenton L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great experience for kids and parents alike

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip on August 20, 2025
My 9 year old son and I booked a 2 hr tour. Captain Nick was responsive prior to meeting. The meet up was easy to find. We...
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Kyle G.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing Fishing Charter

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 22, 2025
My son and I have gone fishing many times in South Florida, but this particular charter was amazing. We caught dozens of different...
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Gavin D.
Excellent
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Experience:
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The Best Day Ever

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 15, 2025
Amazing trip with Captain Nicholas! Not only did we catch several fish (including sharks!), we saw many dolphins, stingrays,...
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