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David Barillas
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David Barillas

Naples, United States
10+ reviews
Capt. David runs family friendly trips out of Naples, Florida. He's dedicated to showing his customers a good time on the water whether they're fishing, sightseeing, birding, or shelling.

Charter

Rating

4.5
14 reviews
4.3
Boat & Equipment
4.7
Captain & Crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

All reviews (14)

Showing 1 – 5 of 14 reviews
  • Benjamin Ellis
    Benjamin Ellis
    us
    Kentucky, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Relaxation from a hectic life!

    Full day • 5 adults • 1 child

    Our trip started with a slow morning slack tide, which is how you would want it so the rest of the day would be on fire. Started out inshore catching mangrove snapper and moved out a couple of miles off the beach in the afternoon to catch Goliaths and big jacks, with some lane snapper, red grouper, and grunts thrown in. The crew worked well together. They had a plan but were able to change it to suit the conditions. I was impressed the mate, John, with rigging of the equipment, working fishing line around the anchor when the fish would circle the boat, and his overall seamanship. Overall I was happy that my wife and friends were able to go out there and land some fish that aren’t readily accessible to us from the beach! The company has access to a larger, faster craft that can go out further and we look forward to working with the crew in the future on that!

    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle
  • Gerard Rhatigan
    Gerard Rhatigan
    us
    New York, US
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    Member since 2025

    The captain canceled

    Trip was supposed to happen on May 9, 2026
    The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
  • Rich Sexton
    Rich Sexton
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
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    Member since 2025
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great rude ancc do caught fish ! Our 6 person group had a nice time

    Half Day Trip – Beach/Inshore • 6 adults
  • Fred Pratt
    Fred Pratt
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
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    Member since 2023
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    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Pro water man

    Half Day Trip – Beach/Inshore • 4 adults • 1 child

    Super knowledgeable captain. Very informative and friendly. Enjoyable experience on the water.

  • Simon Briggs
    Simon Briggs
    gb
    United Kingdom
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip with a very knowledgeable Captain

    Half Day Trip – Beach/Inshore • 6 adults • 1 child

    David was brilliant, he knew a lot about the area and the fish. I would highly recommend anyone consider him for a family trip out.

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout

Real catches shared by our community

  • Captain For Hire
    Captain For HireNaples, FL
    Relaxation from a hectic life!
    Benjamin E.
    Benjamin E.
  • Captain For Hire
    Captain For HireNaples, FL
    Great trip with a very knowledgeable Captain
    Simon B.
    Simon B.
  • Captain For Hire
    Captain For HireNaples, FL
    Naples Florida fishing
    Joseph S.
    Joseph S.
  • Captain For Hire
    Captain For HireNaples, FL
    Great morning on the water
    Nick A.
    Nick A.

What's biting with Captain For Hire in Naples

Hurricanes can potentially disrupt fishing as the weather starts to transition towards the fall. Nearshore, you will find King and Spanish Mackerel biting well, with large Bull Reds also in the cards.

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