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Native Guided Fishing

Member since September 2019 Goodland, United States
Background
The Native Guided Fishing team are Southwest Florida natives, meaning they practically grew up on the waters around the 10,000 Islands. They were all hooked on fishing in their youth while cruising the backwaters, discovering the riches in the creeks and rivers. The team has spent as much time as possible on the water, increasing their knowledge bit by bit. The guides like nothing more than sharing their fishing experience with others. They promote conservation in the area, and always respect local regulations, in the hope that fishing may long continue in this corner of Florida. The Native Guided Fishing team have three boats and can accommodate up to parties of 18 (6 per boat)
Techniques
Fishing with live bait has always been one of my favorite and most effective approaches to finding some of the most allusive and sought after species this region of Florida has to offer. Along with fishing with live baits, artificial jigs can be productive and a fun way to get the lines tight on that trophy catch.

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Goodland, United States
Background
The Native Guided Fishing team are Southwest Florida natives, meaning they practically grew up on the waters around the 10,000 Islands. They were all hooked on fishing in their youth while cruising the backwaters, discovering the riches in the creeks and rivers. The team has spent as much time as possible on the water, increasing their knowledge bit by bit. The guides like nothing more than sharing their fishing experience with others. They promote conservation in the area, and always respect local regulations, in the hope that fishing may long continue in this corner of Florida. The Native Guided Fishing team have three boats and can accommodate up to parties of 18 (6 per boat)
Techniques
Fishing with live bait has always been one of my favorite and most effective approaches to finding some of the most allusive and sought after species this region of Florida has to offer. Along with fishing with live baits, artificial jigs can be productive and a fun way to get the lines tight on that trophy catch.
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Cooper N.
Captain
Jason G.
Captain
Kodie F.
Captain
Nick T.
Captain
Kyle F.
Captain

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 356 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Fishing with Kodie
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May fishing trip
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
92%
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Lauren L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip for Kids and Adults!!!

VERIFIED   Fishing and Sightseeing Combo (PM) on March 3, 2025
This is actually our second trip with Native, this time we had the pleasure of being hosted by Captain Cooper! Thanks Cooper!...
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Donnie B. J.
Excellent
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on July 8, 2025
Captain Cooper did a great job putting us on the fish and keeping the kids entertained. It was a great charter.
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Scott H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Huge snook

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 9, 2024
We went out 3 days after a tropical storm so we knew it might be tough with dirty water. We brought our 3 boys, 10, 8, and...
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Alex W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Day On The Water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 8, 2024
Had a great day on the water with the family.ย  Captain Wes took my family out for the morning, and although the conditions...
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Ryan C.
Excellent
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Spring Break with Kyle

VERIFIED   Fishing and Sightseeing Combo (PM) on March 27, 2025
We had the best time with Kyle today!! We saw lots of dolphins and caught some fish! Kyle was very knowledgeable and a blast...
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