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
(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
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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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Friendly captain
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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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Heather M.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Awesome trip!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip on August 1, 2025
My son and his cousin had a great time! Captain Nick is wonderful.
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James N.
Excellent
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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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Robert S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great quick trip.

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip on December 28, 2024
Very knowledgeable and professional. My kids felt very comfortable. We had a great time.
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Elizabeth J.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Great relaxing time. On fish quickly!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip on December 31, 2024
Nick was a great guide who was easy going and got us on fish right away!
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Dennis B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour โ€“ Sightseeing & Fishing (AM) on April 21, 2025
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