Captain
Barry Nicholls

Member since March 2017 Bonita Springs, United States
Background
Captain Barry has fished the local waters for a long time and knows how important it is not just to put you on the fish, but to make your day fun, too. He has a great sense of humor and is very knowledgeable about the different fish species, techniques, and the local waters. He is also very good at transferring that knowledge onto his guests if they are interested in knowing more. So don't be shy, ask away and you will receive mind-blowing answers.
Techniques
Spin casting with both shrimp and artificial lures. Fly fishing is fun too.

Hey, I'm Captain Barry Nicholls

Bonita Springs, United States
Background
Captain Barry has fished the local waters for a long time and knows how important it is not just to put you on the fish, but to make your day fun, too. He has a great sense of humor and is very knowledgeable about the different fish species, techniques, and the local waters. He is also very good at transferring that knowledge onto his guests if they are interested in knowing more. So don't be shy, ask away and you will receive mind-blowing answers.
Techniques
Spin casting with both shrimp and artificial lures. Fly fishing is fun too.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(51 reviews)
Bonita Springs
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 51 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (161)
His first ever Snook!
Half day trip on Estero Bay
Half day trip on Estero Bay
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Carol E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

So much fun!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on March 21, 2025
After a warm greeting, Captain Barry gave us lots of tips for a better time on the water. Our party of three appreciated him...
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Michael J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good day on the water!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (PM) on March 24, 2025
We caught a bunch of fish and the captain was great. Our previous booking got cancelled and it was a blessing in disguise....
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Todd C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

All fun, no stress

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on April 5, 2024
This is your guy. With or without experience, Barry will teach and show you what it takes. He will take you to several places...
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Aric H.
Cedar Falls, IA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Barry

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on February 19, 2022
This was a last-minute bookingโ€ฆI initiated the trip late afternoon before the morning we wanted to fish.ย  Capt Barry connected...
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Geoffrey P.
Bonita, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Barry

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on January 7, 2022
Capt. Barry Cuda started off with a quick lesson on fishing safely and the rules on his boat. Within 5 minutes we were on fish....
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