Captain
Phillip Haley

Member since February 2016 Naples, United States
Background
Captain Phil Haley was born and raised in Southwest Florida, and has been fishing the Collier County local waters for over 25 years. He is a licensed USCG Captain, and founded Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters in 1996. Capt. Phil offers exciting offshore and backwater fishing excursions for all guests, mo matter if you are a group of friends or a family, fishing for the first time or a serious angler.
Techniques
Light tackle spin Giant Tarpon snook redfish trout pompano offshore permit snapper grouper barracuda and goliath grouper many others

Hey, I'm Captain Phillip Haley

Naples, United States
Background
Captain Phil Haley was born and raised in Southwest Florida, and has been fishing the Collier County local waters for over 25 years. He is a licensed USCG Captain, and founded Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters in 1996. Capt. Phil offers exciting offshore and backwater fishing excursions for all guests, mo matter if you are a group of friends or a family, fishing for the first time or a serious angler.
Techniques
Light tackle spin Giant Tarpon snook redfish trout pompano offshore permit snapper grouper barracuda and goliath grouper many others

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(94 reviews)
Naples
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Trips from US $600
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4.7 / 5
(23 reviews)
Boca Grande
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Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 118 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (104)
Amazing Tarpon Half Day with my 16 year old son!
Amazing Tarpon Half Day with my 16 year old son!
Amazing Tarpon Half Day with my 16 year old son!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
83%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
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Tim B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Marco winds

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) โ€“ Offshore on March 27, 2025
Phil and Tim maneuvered the strong winds and managed to put us on fish. Even a dolphin show.
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Dennis P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Phillip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) โ€“ Backwater on March 20, 2025
Captain Phillip and mate put us on the fish.ย  Had a great time!ย  Thank you Phillip!
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Joe T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 28, 2025
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Jason H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) โ€“ Backwater on April 18, 2025
Well the tarpon were hiding from us but the captain and mate still found fish
Jason H. recommends Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters
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Blake B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 17, 2024
Blake B. recommends Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters - Boca Grande
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