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

Fishing with El Niรฑo
Fishing with El Niรฑo
Apr 2, 2024 Bokeelia
If you enjoy flying kites as a hobby then the month of April has been quite the thrill for you with the El Niรฑo pattern and the high winds we are experiencing here in Southwest Florida. Itโ€™s been tough to find a day where the weather is just right but despite the chop and wind we are still having a great spring on the water. Snook are abundant and weโ€™ve been finding slot fish in alot of areas (thatโ€™s our fish between 28 and 33 inches). Mostly focusing on Mangrove islands with good moving water and overhangs where those snook can hide out to ambush bait is the ticket. Trout have been across the flats and ledges off grass flats around some of the channels. Our bigger over-slot gator trout are still hanging around closer to mangroves in a lot of cases but also tight to oyster bars and abundant grass flats. Weโ€™ve had a lot of fun with some great size redfish as well, those reds we were catching back in December that all were around 17 inches are now grown to low 20โ€™s and theyโ€™ve got a little more fight in them. Bars and islands with good moving water and structure is where youโ€™ll find redfish and it never hurts to have some cut bait on hand for these fish, they canโ€™t resist it. White bait is getting better and better every day and the struggle to fill the bait well is getting easier in the mornings with fewer net throws. It is imperative to catch plenty of bait in the mornings to have enough to chum with throughout the day. It helps to see where your target fish are when they feed on some of that chum thrown into the spot. Itโ€™s been a great spring thus far and will only get better with the exit of El Niรฑo and calmer days.
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Fishing through El Niรฑo
Fishing through El Niรฑo
Apr 2, 2024 Bokeelia
If you enjoy flying kites as a hobby then the month of April has been quite the thrill for you with the El Niรฑo pattern and the high winds we are experiencing here in Southwest Florida. Itโ€™s been tough to find a day where the weather is just right but despite the chop and wind we are still having a great spring on the water. Snook are abundant and weโ€™ve been finding slot fish in alot of areas (thatโ€™s our fish between 28 and 33 inches). Mostly focusing on Mangrove islands with good moving water and overhangs where those snook can hide out to ambush bait is the ticket. Trout have been across the flats and ledges off grass flats around some of the channels. Our bigger over-slot gator trout are still hanging around closer to mangroves in a lot of cases but also tight to oyster bars and abundant grass flats. Weโ€™ve had a lot of fun with some great size redfish as well, those reds we were catching back in December that all were around 17 inches are now grown to low 20โ€™s and theyโ€™ve got a little more fight in them. Bars and islands with good moving water and structure is where youโ€™ll find redfish and it never hurts to have some cut bait on hand for these fish, they canโ€™t resist it. White bait is getting better and better every day and the struggle to fill the bait well is getting easier in the mornings with fewer net throws. It is imperative to catch plenty of bait in the mornings to have enough to chum with throughout the day. It helps to see where your target fish are when they feed on some of that chum thrown into the spot. Itโ€™s been a great spring thus far and will only get better with the exit of El Niรฑo and calmer days.
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Springing Into Action
Springing Into Action
Mar 17, 2024 Bokeelia
The spring bite is on fire here in Southwest Florida! Bait has arrived and is just about anywhere you look, the trout are big and in the middle of their spring spawn, redfish and snook are present all over the mangrove islands as well as some juvenile tarpon and the weather is great most days. As stated the trout are large and in charge, most of the trout we are finding are over slot, big females that are very obviously carrying eggs. Most trout range around 19-23 inches but we have been fortunate enough to catch a few in the high 20โ€™s. We have had some really great fights with juvenile tarpon lately in some of the common spots in the backcountry. They put on a great acrobatic show with huge jumps and strong runs pulling drag along the way. Snook and reds are out and hungry, throwing bait fish chum around the mangrove lines will usually make for a great show as they begin chasing, popping and inhaling the greenbacks fluttering through the water. The fishing is heating up and lines are tight every day from start to finish.
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Springing Into Action
Springing Into Action
Mar 17, 2024 Captiva
The spring bite is on fire here in Southwest Florida! Bait has arrived and is just about anywhere you look, the trout are big and in the middle of their spring spawn, redfish and snook are present all over the mangrove islands as well as some juvenile tarpon and the weather is great most days. As stated the trout are large and in charge, most of the trout we are finding are over slot, big females that are very obviously carrying eggs. Most trout range around 19-23 inches but we have been fortunate enough to catch a few in the high 20โ€™s. We have had some really great fights with juvenile tarpon lately in some of the common spots in the backcountry. They put on a great acrobatic show with huge jumps and strong runs pulling drag along the way. Snook and reds are out and hungry, throwing bait fish chum around the mangrove lines will usually make for a great show as they begin chasing, popping and inhaling the greenbacks fluttering through the water. The fishing is heating up and lines are tight every day from start to finish.
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A Glimpe of Spring
A Glimpe of Spring
Feb 26, 2024 Bokeelia
Is it too soon to welcome spring into SWFL? I donโ€™t think so, we are starting to see a glimpse of the most wonderful season for big trout, healthy snook, strong reds and many other fun times on the water. Gator trout are scattered throughout the sound right now as well as plenty of redfish. Soon we will switch our bait of choice from shrimp to greenbacks and pinfish giving us many more opportunities for big snook fights. It has been a blast out on the flats lately but also tons of action just a few miles offshore. Sheepshead are still strong even as we approach the end of spawning season, snapper, grunt and many other species can be found on the nearshore trips and it makes for a fun time especially for kids, the constant action keeps them fighting fish throughout the entire trip.
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A Glimpse of Spring
A Glimpse of Spring
Feb 26, 2024 Captiva
Is it too soon to welcome spring into SWFL? I donโ€™t think so, we are starting to see a glimpse of the most wonderful season for big trout, healthy snook, strong reds and many other fun times on the water. Gator trout are scattered throughout the sound right now as well as plenty of redfish. Soon we will switch our bait of choice from shrimp to greenbacks and pinfish giving us many more opportunities for big snook fights. It has been a blast out on the flats lately but also tons of action just a few miles offshore. Sheepshead are still strong even as we approach the end of spawning season, snapper, grunt and many other species can be found on the nearshore trips and it makes for a fun time especially for kids, the constant action keeps them fighting fish throughout the entire trip.
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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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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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Best Day Ever

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 10, 2025
This was our first time going fishing as a family and Brandon made the experience incredible!ย  We caught lots of fish and...
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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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