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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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Our Team
Cooper N.
Captain
Jason G.
Captain
Kodie F.
Captain
Nick T.
Captain
Kyle F.
Captain

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4.8 / 5
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 358 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (237)
Father\/son trip
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Fishing with Kodie
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Angler rating
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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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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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Curt C.
Excellent
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Father/son trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 7, 2025
Had an excellent 2 days of fishing!ย  Captains were motivated, great equipment, easy to find meeting place, and very timely....
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Ralph D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on May 21, 2025
I had a great day with Captain Kyle Did an awesome job finding fish We had great conversation about the fishing...
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Donnie B. J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   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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Caleb P.
Excellent
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Good time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 17, 2025
Caught some fish but nothing extravagant. The captain did all he could to get the fish to bite.
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