Captain

Capt. Barry Cuda Charters

Bonita Springs, United States

50+ reviews

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.

Charter

Capt. Barry Cuda Backwater Charters

Bonita Springs

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Trips from

US $600

Rating

4.9

52 reviews

4.8

Boat & Equipment

5.0

Captain & Crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (164)

What anglers say

98%

Good experience

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Satisfied with the boat

91%

Caught fish

All reviews (52)

Showing 1 – 5 of 52 reviews

Cynthia Miller
Michigan, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great fishing trip! We highly recommend Captain Barry!
4 Hour Trip – Backwater (AM) on April 3, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children
We had an absolutely incredible experience with our fishing charter captain, Barry. From the moment we stepped on board, his energy was fun, welcoming, and genuinely engaging. He struck the perfect balance between being highly knowledgeable and keeping everything relaxed and enjoyable for the entire group. What truly stood out was how personable he was—he made everyone feel comfortable right away, especially our teenagers. He connected with them effortlessly, kept them involved, and made sure they were having just as much fun as my husband, which is not always easy. He also went above and beyond in capturing the experience. He was incredibly generous, taking photos throughout the trip to document every special moment. Those memories are something we’ll truly treasure. We will book Captain Barry again without hesitation! -Cynthia & Michael
Response from Captain
April 7, 2026
tThank you for the absolutely wonderful review! You guys were wonderful and a real pleasure to fish with!
Carol Eilers
Repeat angler
Iowa, US
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Member since 2023
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2 trips
5.0
Verified
So much fun!
4 Hour Trip – Backwater (AM) on March 21, 2025 • 3 adults
After a warm greeting, Captain Barry gave us lots of tips for a better time on the water. Our party of three appreciated him sharing his vast knowledge. Next, he took us right to the fish. If I remember right, we caught 7 different species, with over 40 fish total. Between the fishing and the Captain’s fun stories, there was never a dull moment! We definitely recommend Captain Barry, and wish we might return to the area sometime soon to go out again.
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Michael Joyce
Repeat angler
Minnesota, US
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Member since 2021
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6 trips
5.0
Verified
Good day on the water!
4 Hour Trip – Backwater (PM) on March 24, 2025 • 2 adults
We caught a bunch of fish and the captain was great. Our previous booking got cancelled and it was a blessing in disguise. Captain Barry brought us to multiple locations where we caught a bunch of different species. It was a great experience.
Response from Captain
March 25, 2025
Thank you! You guys were awesome! You brought your skills and were great company!
Todd Carlson
Duluth, MN, US
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Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
All fun, no stress
4 Hour Trip – Backwater (AM) on April 5, 2024 • 3 adults
This is your guy. With or without experience, Barry will teach and show you what it takes. He will take you to several places and find the fish and you will see some awesome sights. We did a backwater trip and it was great! I will be calling on him again. His boat and equipment are well maintained and cared for.
Response from Captain
April 5, 2024
Thank you Todd! You guys id an awesome job! Take care, Capt. Barry
Aric Halloran
Repeat angler
Iowa, US
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Member since 2019
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3 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Barry
4 Hour Trip – Backwater (AM) on February 19, 2022 • 2 adults
This was a last-minute booking...I initiated the trip late afternoon before the morning we wanted to fish. Capt Barry connected shortly after with clear instructions for how/when to meet and everything we would need to be prepared. The meet-up went just as planned, and we had an excellent outing. The boat was in good shape; the equipment was excellent. Capt Barry had us on fish the entire time. We didn't catch any trophies, but were consistently catching fish -- six different species in all. Capt Barry provided insightful guidance for both semi-experienced and low-experienced members of our party. He also shared a lot of interesting information on local habitat and wildlife. He was very friendly and engaging. He was very intentional about taking high quality pictures and sent all the pictures and a copy of the fish log shortly after the charter. I would definitely book Capt Barry again.
Response from Captain
February 23, 2022
Thanks for the awesome review! You guys were great to fish with! Take care, Capt Barry