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
(237 reviews)
Angler's choice
Fort Myers
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 237 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (224)
Great day!
Great day!
We had a great time!!
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Angler rating
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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
86%
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Sarah K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on June 24, 2026
We had a fantastic time with Captain Dave! We caught lots of different kinds of fish and were even able to eat some of our...
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Jill G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

An excellent day!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Island and River on February 15, 2026
We had a great day- Captain Dave was very knowledgeable and bent over backwards to make our first experience fishing in this...
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Francis V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great PM Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on February 4, 2026
Capt Dave is a very personable individual. Communicates easily and follows up. My wife and I had a great time. Would definitely...
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Arndt V. K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good fishing Trip with Captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 7, 2025
Had a good time fishing with Capt Dave. Even some heavy rain couldnโ€˜t stop this fun and educational trip. Fishing was good...
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Josh R.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great first trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 1, 2026
Captain Dave was great with my teenage boys and we really enjoyed our time out on the water.ย  The crew worked hard to make...
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