Captain
Brandon Douberly

Member since August 2019 Bokeelia, United States
Background
Fishing these waters is not only a job for me but a passion, and I work tirelessly to track fish throughout the year to ensure my guests have the best day possible. I am a 7th generation Floridian and the 3rd generation to fish these waters. Since the time I could hold a rod, I have fished the same waters I bring guests out to. Guiding has been a dream of mine since I was a child. It is the only job I have ever had that I never snooze my alarm, even as much as I value sleep.
Techniques
I have always fished live bait first, catching most of my bait with my net and artificial at moments but nothing beats live bait.

Hey, I'm Captain Brandon Douberly

Bokeelia, United States
Background
Fishing these waters is not only a job for me but a passion, and I work tirelessly to track fish throughout the year to ensure my guests have the best day possible. I am a 7th generation Floridian and the 3rd generation to fish these waters. Since the time I could hold a rod, I have fished the same waters I bring guests out to. Guiding has been a dream of mine since I was a child. It is the only job I have ever had that I never snooze my alarm, even as much as I value sleep.
Techniques
I have always fished live bait first, catching most of my bait with my net and artificial at moments but nothing beats live bait.
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Fishing Reports

Hurricanes and Fall Fishing
Hurricanes and Fall Fishing
Oct 17, 2024 Bokeelia
Our fishing is firing off in Pine Island Sound despite our stint of hurricanes over the last several weeks. unfortunately there is damage left in their wake but it isnโ€™t affecting our fishery and here at Floridaze Fishing Charters we are open and welcome anyone wanting to get out and catch a bunch of great fish. In between storms we have been catching great redfish that are still schooling up in large numbers as we are in the middle of their spawning season. Snook season is also in full swing for another month and a half and when we break away from the schools of reds weโ€™ve been catching plenty of snook. The slot fish have been getting the best of a few of my groups since the season started; these fish are strong and not an easy fight especially when hooked in the mangroves or other structures. Our trout are getting into a great size range, many of the fish we are catching are in that 15-19 inch range giving my anglers plenty of meat to bring home. This fishing should get better and better in the coming months, fall is a personal favorite time of the year to target big reds, snook, trout and sometimes we get the tarpon to play along as well. Come get on the fish with Floridaze, youโ€™ll leave with awesome memories of a great fishing experience.
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Hurricanes and Awesome Fishing
Hurricanes and Awesome Fishing
Oct 17, 2024 Captiva
Our fishing is firing off in Pine Island Sound despite our stint of hurricanes over the last several weeks. unfortunately there is damage left in their wake but it isnโ€™t affecting our fishery and here at Floridaze Fishing Charters we are open and welcome anyone wanting to get out and catch a bunch of great fish. In between storms we have been catching great redfish that are still schooling up in large numbers as we are in the middle of their spawning season. Snook season is also in full swing for another month and a half and when we break away from the schools of reds weโ€™ve been catching plenty of snook. The slot fish have been getting the best of a few of my groups since the season started; these fish are strong and not an easy fight especially when hooked in the mangroves or other structures. Our trout are getting into a great size range, many of the fish we are catching are in that 15-19 inch range giving my anglers plenty of meat to bring home. This fishing should get better and better in the coming months, fall is a personal favorite time of the year to target big reds, snook, trout and sometimes we get the tarpon to play along as well. Come get on the fish with Floridaze, youโ€™ll leave with awesome memories of a great fishing experience.
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Fall Redfish School Days
Fall Redfish School Days
Sep 19, 2024 Captiva
Fall is here and despite temperatures keeping pace with the typical summer heat we are seeing fall arrive in the form of an unbelievable fish bite. The fall months in southwest Florida is known for one of the greatest red drum fishing experiences found anywhere. These redfish are schooling up and eating everything in sight to prepare for their spawn season. These schools are mostly upper slot to over slot fish most measuring in the 30 inch range. We are finding an abundance of slot redfish around the mangrove islands as well along with plenty of great snook action. Our trout fishing is getting great as well, they are gaining size and we are starting to see the bigger slot fish arrive over the grass flats. Fall is one of the best times to fish the waters of Pine Island, the fish are feisty, water temps will be dropping and itโ€™s only getting better from here on out.
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School Days
School Days
Sep 19, 2024 Bokeelia
Fall is here and despite temperatures keeping pace with the typical summer heat we are seeing fall arrive in the form of an unbelievable fish bite. The fall months in southwest Florida is known for one of the greatest red drum fishing experiences found anywhere. These redfish are schooling up and eating everything in sight to prepare for their spawn season. These schools are mostly upper slot to over slot fish most measuring in the 30 inch range. We are finding an abundance of slot redfish around the mangrove islands as well along with plenty of great snook action. Our trout fishing is getting great as well, they are gaining size and we are starting to see the bigger slot fish arrive over the grass flats. Fall is one of the best times to fish the waters of Pine Island, the fish are feisty, water temps will be dropping and itโ€™s only getting better from here on out.
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Bringing the Heat
Bringing the Heat
Aug 11, 2024 Bokeelia
We are deep into the dog days of summer here in Southwest Florida, the weather is steamy and the fishing is on fire. Redfish, snook and Mangrove Snapper are the best bets during these summer months if you want both great fights and amazing table fare. Snook remain consistent on the beaches and passes as they prepare for their spawn. Big females can be caught using larger bait such as ladyfish and hand sized pinfish. Redfish are in their pre-spawn mode and starting to school up over the flats including a large portion of our bull reds (overslot redfish). Those fish are very interested in medium pinfish with the tails cut or chunked ladyfish on the bottom. Snapper prefer anything they can get their mouth around, small baitfish, shrimp, small crabs, you name it theyโ€™ll eat it. Theyโ€™re quick and feisty and can be found in big numbers around any structure.
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Endless Summer
Endless Summer
Aug 11, 2024 Captiva
We are here in the dog days of summer, heat waves and strong fish are the name of the game during this season. Tarpon are still hanging around, providing for some of the best fights any angler could ask for. Mangrove snapper have made their way inshore for their summer invasion. Summer is time for snapper fishing and they are personally one of the best table fare our waters have to offer. At this time you cant go anywhere inshore without finding mangrove snapper ready to eat whatever you throw in their vicinity. Redfish and snook keep doing their thing hiving us some fun action on beaches, bars and mangrove islands. Reds have been particularly active and schooled up in alot of our common fishing areas. Bait is perfect right now, great size for whatever you care to fish for.
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Customer reviews

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Markus K.
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Our arms hurt from pulling the fish into the boat - need I say more:)

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 3, 2025
Easy to find, nice first contact and 15 minutes later we were at the first spot. 30 minutes later, we had already caught 6...
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Great with kids!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on December 29, 2025
Highly recommend Captain Brandon if you have kids. We had a great time fishing with Brandon. He was so patient and kind. Great...
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Dan C.
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Wonderful day on the water!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 24, 2025
Iโ€™m not sure what else we could have asked for.ย  Captain Brandon was a great host, put us on fish and working with our somewhat...
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Angela F.
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Best boat captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 14, 2025
Brandon knows the area well.ย  Heโ€™s a native to Florida and grew up fishing the area.ย  Heโ€™s a pretty honest bet to know...
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Great memories made

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on March 11, 2025
We had a great trip with Captain Brandon. Very knowledgeable of the area and fish. Brought us to multiple places and we caught...
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