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Dylan Naylor
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Dylan Naylor

Placida, United States
Angler's choice
250+ reviews
Born and raised in Port Charlotte, Florida. I have been fishing the Charlotte Harbor my entire life. I fell in love with catching big snook and now love to let other people experience the thrill!

Charter

Rating

5.0
280 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish

All reviews (280)

Showing 1 – 5 of 280 reviews
  • Cory Loftus
    Cory Loftus
    Repeat angler
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Bucket-List Fishing Trip — Goliath Grouper and 10+ Tarpon Landed!

    8 Hour Trip – Tarpon - 1:00 PM • 2 adults

    Absolutely incredible experience fishing with Dylan at Boca Grande and Beyond! From the very beginning, Dylan was extremely responsive, professional, and easy to work with — and even better, he’s a fantastic guy to spend the day/night with on the water. Dylan worked nonstop to keep us on fish and made sure we were always in the action. His effort and knowledge of the area really showed. We caught a true bucket-list Goliath grouper and hooked into around 20 tarpon, landing more than 10 — an unforgettable day and easily one of the best fishing trips we’ve ever had. If you’re considering a charter in the Boca Grande area, do yourself a favor and book with Dylan at Boca Grande and Beyond. You won’t find someone who works harder or cares more about making sure you have an amazing day. We will 100% be booking with Dylan again the next time we’re in the area!

    Reported catch:
    Goliath Grouper
    Mangrove Snapper
    Tarpon
  • Troy Windham
    Troy Windham
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water!

    September - November Inshore • 2 adults • 1 child

    Captain Dylan took my 9 yr old son and I out for a great day on the water. Hit loads of snapper and snook. Hooks were back in water as quick as the fish were off. Put us on some gag and Goliath grouper as well that put up an awesome fight. 4hr inshore trip was as perfect as the snapper tacos we had for dinner that evening.

  • Mark Hamlin
    Mark Hamlin
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great trip, Dylan made this an awesome outing for us!

    September - November Inshore • 4 adults

    book with Dylan, great captain and guide! we had a thoughly enjoyable trip with him and day catching a variety of species! very professional fishing guide.

  • Chris Wagner
    Chris Wagner
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun

    4 Hour – Night Trip • 4 adults

    Fun to get together with some buddies and spend time night fishing Had to catch some lady fish for bait first,Highlight was pulling in a 37 inch Snook unfortunately this time of season is catch and release but definitely worth it Captain Dylan is great and grew up here like supporting a local business

  • Jonathan Hart
    Jonathan Hart
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2020
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Experience Ever

    10 Hour Trip – Tarpon • 1 adult

    Great captain, great boat, great fish. You couldn’t ask for anything more. Hooked up on Tarpon, Goliath Grouper, and awesome Snook. Excellent experience overall for anyone. Also, Dylan was very accommodating of my days since the weekend was super busy with boaters so the schedule had to be modified.

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Goliath Grouper
    Tarpon

Real catches shared by our community

  • Boca Grande And Beyond
    Boca Grande And BeyondPlacida, FL
    Angler proudly holding a large Goliath Grouper in shallow waters, showcasing a successful catch during a beach fishing adventure.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Goliath Grouper
    Julian V.
    Julian V.
    Captain Dylan is a great guy had tons of fun with him. Caught a few nice goliaths, snook, mangroves, and a gag. Will definitely be booking with him again
  • Boca Grande And Beyond
    Boca Grande And BeyondPlacida, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Goliath Grouper while wading in clear waters, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Goliath Grouper
    Jesse S.
    Jesse S.
    Strongest fish we have ever faught. The bait was bigger then the bass we catch in PA! We will be back next year to find the giant wr lost! thanks for taking time away from ur new born daughter to take us out!
  • Boca Grande And Beyond
    Boca Grande And BeyondPlacida, FL
    A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a large Grouper caught while fishing from a boat in a coastal area.
    Fish 1
    Gag Grouper
    Troy W.
    Troy W.
    Captain Dylan took my 9 yr old son and I out for a great day on the water. Hit loads of snapper and snook. Hooks were back in water as quick as the fish were off. Put us on some gag and Goliath grouper as well that put up an awesome fight. 4hr inshore trip was as perfect as the snapper tacos we had for dinner that evening.
  • Boca Grande And Beyond
    Boca Grande And BeyondPlacida, FL
    Adult angler holding a massive mottled grouper in shallow coastal water near a beachfront residential area.
    Fish 1
    Goliath Grouper
    James T.
    James T.
    Trip was great. Dylan worked hard to get us on fish and was actively helping out the entire time. My girlfriend and I had a memorable time. Would reccomend to anyone looking to get on some fish.
  • Boca Grande And Beyond
    Boca Grande And BeyondPlacida, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Goliath Grouper while wading in clear waters, showcasing a successful fishing experience.
    Fish 1
    Goliath Grouper
    Charles F.
    Charles F.
    Let me say that Capt. Dylan will put you on the fish! We caught mangrove snapper, snook, goliath grouper, and a massive bull shark. Whether a novice or an experienced angler you can't go wrong using him.
  • Boca Grande And Beyond
    Boca Grande And BeyondPlacida, FL
    Angler wading in shallow coastal water and proudly holding a massive grouper near a sandy beach.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Goliath Grouper
    Patrick C.
    Patrick C.
    overall great experience on the 4 hour trip caught plenty of snook,mangrove snapper, grouper , tarpon , and 2 big goliath grouper captain was awesome and would highly reccomend
  • Boca Grande And Beyond
    Boca Grande And BeyondPlacida, FL
    Adult angler proudly holding a large snook aboard a boat during a nighttime fishing trip.
    Conner S.
    Conner S.
  • Boca Grande And Beyond
    Boca Grande And BeyondPlacida, FL
    Angler holding a large snook aboard a fishing boat near a sunny coastal shoreline, with another adult visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Mangrove Snapper
    Mark A.
    Mark A.
    Dylan was very professional and fun. He knew the area very well and got us on the fish for an exciting experience. We got snook, snapper, jacks, grouper, etc! Had a great time and he was a great captain!
  • Boca Grande And Beyond
    Boca Grande And BeyondPlacida, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing at night on a boat.
    Chris W.
    Chris W.
    Fun to get together with some buddies and spend time night fishing Had to catch some lady fish for bait first,Highlight was pulling in a 37 inch Snook unfortunately this time of season is catch and release but definitely worth it Captain Dylan is great and grew up here like supporting a local business
  • Boca Grande And Beyond
    Boca Grande And BeyondPlacida, FL
    A young angler actively reeling in a large fish while fishing from a boat, showcasing the excitement of the catch.
    Jaxon P.
    Jaxon P.
    Absolutely crazy trip! Saw toms if tarpon rolling and going crazy on the full moon.

What's biting with Boca Grande And Beyond in Placida

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Angler holding a large fish, possibly a Tarpon, during a night fishing session.

March/april

Apr 1, 2026 • Placida
TARPON TARPON TARPON, Huge Bull Sharks and Inshore Fishing for Snook, Trout, Jacks, and Gag Grouper - has all been great.
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A variety of striped bass neatly arranged on a cleaning table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Sheepshead

Feb 12, 2026 • Placida
Sheepshead Sheepshead Sheepshead Sheepshead Sheepshead Sheepshead Sheepshead Sheepshead
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A smiling angler in the water is reeling in a large Goliath Grouper during a vibrant day of fishing in clear blue waters.

Winter fishing!

Jan 16, 2026 • Placida
Winter time fishing has been great! Sheepshead, trout, mackerel, goliath grouper, snook and a few others!
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