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
78
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BonitaFish Charters

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(78 reviews)
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Bonita Springs
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 78 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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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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Chad K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great afternoon on the water!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on March 8, 2025
Captain Eric was great!ย  He not only put us on a bunch of fish but he was very knowledgeable about the fish and the area.ย ...
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Jensi S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Eric

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 22, 2025
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Erin R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Family fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 17, 2025
Our family had a great time! Captain was very knowledgeable of the area. Great with our two boys. Couldnโ€™t have asked for...
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Sally E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 3, 2025
Eric was a fantastic captain.ย  Very knowledgeable and personable.ย  We would highly recommend him and will use him again...
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Brenda C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 7, 2025
Captain Eric was very nice , helpful and patient with our group . Definitely would recommend to others
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