Captain
Josh Parr

Member since October 2017 Goodland, United States
Background
Captain Josh Parr was born and raised in Naples, Florida and has been fishing the backwaters of SWFL for over a decade. He specializes in light tackle, backwater fishing for Redfish, Snook, Trout, Sheepshead, and Tarpon. Captain Parr will do his best to guarantee you an enjoyable day on the water while learning the art of backwater fishing. Captain Josh Parr will also act as your eco-tour guide, as you are cruising the backwaters of SWFL.
Techniques
Live pilchard / Light tackle fishing for snook/redfish

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Goodland, United States
Background
Captain Josh Parr was born and raised in Naples, Florida and has been fishing the backwaters of SWFL for over a decade. He specializes in light tackle, backwater fishing for Redfish, Snook, Trout, Sheepshead, and Tarpon. Captain Parr will do his best to guarantee you an enjoyable day on the water while learning the art of backwater fishing. Captain Josh Parr will also act as your eco-tour guide, as you are cruising the backwaters of SWFL.
Techniques
Live pilchard / Light tackle fishing for snook/redfish
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(109 reviews)
Goodland
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Trips from US $425

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 109 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (94)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Thien D.
Merritt Island, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 Trip with Captain Josh

3/4 Day Trip on September 21, 2023
I highly recommend choosing Captain Josh as your guide. He was communicative prior to the trip on what to expect, bring items...
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Scott M.
Pickerel, WI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour day Charter with CaptN Josh

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 28, 2023
Great day on the water! Beautiful weather, and time with my father fishing= priceless. Fishing was a touch slow but thatโ€™s...
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Maureen D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun First Fishing Experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on February 21, 2024
Captain Josh was patient, kind and friendly. He helped my grandson, a โ€œnewbieโ€, make his first catch! It was nice being...
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Brian P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on December 30, 2023
My father and I are experienced fishermen from NJ and came down to see what Southwest Florida had to offer. Captain Josh was...
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Matthew B.
Charlotte, VT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Josh

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 13, 2023
Captain Josh was super responsive when I reached out after my original charter was canceled. We had pretty low expectations...
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