Captain
Eric Hildebrandt

Member since November 2021 Bonita Springs, United States
Background
Captain Eric is a USMC veteran and a retired LEO living in Southwest Florida since 2017.
Techniques
Captain Eric uses light tackle and fishes the backwaters and nearshore reefs of Bonita Springs, Naples, Fort Myers Beach, as well as Estero Bay.

Hey, I'm Captain Eric Hildebrandt

Bonita Springs, United States
Background
Captain Eric is a USMC veteran and a retired LEO living in Southwest Florida since 2017.
Techniques
Captain Eric uses light tackle and fishes the backwaters and nearshore reefs of Bonita Springs, Naples, Fort Myers Beach, as well as Estero Bay.
Anglers Choice
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BonitaFish Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(86 reviews)
Angler's choice
Bonita Springs
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 86 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
96%
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Mark H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day with BonitaFish Charters

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 1, 2026
Captain Eric did a great job putting us onto fish early in our trip. We caught several species of fish including sheepshead,...
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Mark A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Perfect Fishing!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip โ€“ Family Boating Day on February 20, 2026
We wanted a perfect day of fishing and Eric DELIVERED!ย  We fished multiple locations and were treated to various types of...
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Richard T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Family Fun

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on December 11, 2025
We had an amazing day out on the water with Cpt Eric. We caught a bunch of species of fish at every spot Eric took us to. He...
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Michael N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (PM) on February 17, 2026
Capt Eric is a great guide. terrific with kids.
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Matt C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day with Captain Eric

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (PM) on February 15, 2026
Captain Eric was professional and personable.ย  Found good fishing spots and we took. enough home for dinner for six!
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