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.

Hey, I'm Captain Nicholas Thorstenson

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

Family Friendly Charters

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(15 reviews)
Goodland
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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David B.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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We had a fantastic time!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour โ€“ Sightseeing & Fishing (AM) on July 17, 2025
Thank you so much for the great time on the water. The family loved it and we will seek you out the next time we visit.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Nick

3 Hour โ€“ Sightseeing & Fishing (PM) on October 26, 2024
Super fun day out on the water with Captain Nick!! The boat was clean with up to date equipment. Captain Nick was knowledgeable,...
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Heather M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Trip on August 1, 2025
My son and his cousin had a great time! Captain Nick is wonderful.
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Yosdan L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Captain Nick was awesome

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on January 5, 2025
We had an amazing experience fishing with Nick, he was really nice, knowledgeable and very helpful with tips to learn how to...
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James N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great Guide for my grandkids

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on November 23, 2024
Nick was great with my 11 year old and 9 year old grandchildren. Found and caught fish very accommodating, we are eating them...
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