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
Anglers Choice
225
Reviews
23
Fishing Reports
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Veteran owned

My Charter Listing

Island Time Adventures

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(225 reviews)
Angler's choice
Fort Myers
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Trips from US $500

Fishing Reports

Family Slam
Family Slam
Jun 8, 2023 Fort Myers
Mom Dad and daughter on an evening trip starting out daughter caught a nice keeper trout . Later and further inshore behind Ft Myers Beach Dad landed a fat 23 inch Red then an under slot snook
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Inshore Slam and lots of redfish
Inshore Slam and lots of redfish
Apr 24, 2023 Fort Myers
Very nice couple who bass fish enjoyed their first inshore trip landed about a dozen mid slot Redfish and a good variety of other species
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Sheepshead for the girls
Sheepshead for the girls
Feb 20, 2023 Fort Myers
Took my wife her sister and niece out for a few hours of catching
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Police get a back bay slam
Police get a back bay slam
Jan 17, 2023 Fort Myers
A free charter for first responders paid for by Captains for Clean Water 2 female officers and one male city of Ft Myers police . Lots of fun was had 50 some fish caught and a competition that the girls won. We fished the back bay behind Ft Myers Beach
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Honeymoon Slam
Honeymoon Slam
Oct 17, 2021 Fort Myers
After picking Nathan and Carissa up on the beach on Sanibel we headed to a nearshore reef for some nonstop catching of Red Grouper ,Snapper,Grunts and a couple of nice Spanish for Dinner . Then inshore for Snook , Trout and a nice fat Redfish
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Great trip with Mom and 6 year old son
Great trip with Mom and 6 year old son
Mar 24, 2021 Fort Myers
Started trolling into a Marina on the River and he Landed a nice Spanish then fishing some docks lots of Snappers and a good size Sheepshead overall a great day
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 225 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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captain Dave was great! Friendly and very knowledgeable on the area as welk as fish species! I would book his boat again!
captain Dave was great! Friendly and very knowledgeable on the area as welk as fish species! I would book his boat again!
captain Dave was great! Friendly and very knowledgeable on the area as welk as fish species! I would book his boat again!
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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
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Really enjoyable day!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 3, 2025
The weather hasnโ€™t been great & the wind & storms have the water all mixed up which isnโ€™t ideal for fishing. Captain Dave...
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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
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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...
Arndt V. K. 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.ย  Very windy, fishing was slow, but Capt Dave did all he could to find fish. We caught a lady fish,...
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GREGG B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Dave was great! Friendly and very knowledgeable on the area as welk as fish species! I would book his boat again!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on December 23, 2025
Great trip Captain Dave was great!!
GREGG B. recommends Island Time Adventures
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Stacie M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Dave

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on December 22, 2025
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