Captain
Dave Eliasson

Member since January 2021 Fort Myers, United States
Background
Island Time Adventures is Veteran run and owned. I've always been an avid fisherman. I have been fishing the Ft Myers area since childhood. Full time here for the last 15 years and have enjoyed the challenge of inshore fishing using lite tackle. There is nothing like the excitement of someone catching their first quality saltwater fish with that screaming drag. Having 4 children and 6 grandkids, I have lots of experience in fishing with beginners and expert anglers alike. Visualize fishing with your grandpa.
Techniques
Live bait both shrimp and pilchards or white bait Lure both plastic and plugs

Hey, I'm Captain Dave Eliasson

Fort Myers, United States
Background
Island Time Adventures is Veteran run and owned. I've always been an avid fisherman. I have been fishing the Ft Myers area since childhood. Full time here for the last 15 years and have enjoyed the challenge of inshore fishing using lite tackle. There is nothing like the excitement of someone catching their first quality saltwater fish with that screaming drag. Having 4 children and 6 grandkids, I have lots of experience in fishing with beginners and expert anglers alike. Visualize fishing with your grandpa.
Techniques
Live bait both shrimp and pilchards or white bait Lure both plastic and plugs
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(222 reviews)
Angler's choice
Fort Myers
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 222 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (206)
Really enjoyable day!
Really enjoyable day!
Really enjoyable day!
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
85%
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Thomas D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Really enjoyable day!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on June 3, 2025
The weather hasn’t been great & the wind & storms have the water all mixed up which isn’t ideal for fishing. Captain Dave...
Thomas D. recommends Island Time Adventures
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Tracy S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Family of 4

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 4, 2024
Capt. Dave was great and very patient. We had 2 adults and 2 teens. We were beginning anglers which meant that Dave was constantly...
Tracy S. recommends Island Time Adventures
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Jack W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good time, fun, educational

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 18, 2025
Good time with Capt Dave.  Very windy, fishing was slow, but Capt Dave did all he could to find fish. We caught a lady fish,...
Jack W. recommends Island Time Adventures
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Eric E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A great captain

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Island and River on March 12, 2025
Everything was great and very fun. Weather was great and Captain Dave took Care of everything for the day
Eric E. recommends Island Time Adventures
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Kathleen H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 27, 2024
Captain Dave is very personable and knows the area well.  Can’t wait to go back out with him to catch some fish.
Kathleen H. recommends Island Time Adventures
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