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
86
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BonitaFish Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(86 reviews)
Angler's choice
Bonita Springs
 3 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
Photos & videos by reviewers (164)
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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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Michael B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 8, 2025
My wife and I had a great time. Captain Eric knows the area very well, he took us to several spots where we caught a lot of...
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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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Cliff B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Shore Fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on January 3, 2026
Captain Eric made adjustments to the current conditions and put us on some fish.ย  Great Time
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Terence H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Very enjoyable morning

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on October 19, 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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