Captain
Dean Murphy

Member since January 2023 Naples, United States
Background
I've been raised in Naples, FL, since I was four years old and have been working on the water my entire adult life. I started off pushing rental jet skis and boats and moved on to working as a deckhand on multi-passenger fishing vessels, both backwater and offshore. Eventually got my 100 Ton Masters License. I've since operated everything from taking boat owners on their own vessels fishing to running yacht charters in the North East. From delivering yachts up and down the East Coast of the US as well as running various charter vessels with anywhere from 6 to 149 passengers. I'm excited to have my charter boat in Naples Bay finally!
Techniques
Personally my favorite fishing is light tackle flat lining (or free lining) for Mangrove and Yellowtail snapper.

Hey, I'm Captain Dean Murphy

Naples, United States
Background
I've been raised in Naples, FL, since I was four years old and have been working on the water my entire adult life. I started off pushing rental jet skis and boats and moved on to working as a deckhand on multi-passenger fishing vessels, both backwater and offshore. Eventually got my 100 Ton Masters License. I've since operated everything from taking boat owners on their own vessels fishing to running yacht charters in the North East. From delivering yachts up and down the East Coast of the US as well as running various charter vessels with anywhere from 6 to 149 passengers. I'm excited to have my charter boat in Naples Bay finally!
Techniques
Personally my favorite fishing is light tackle flat lining (or free lining) for Mangrove and Yellowtail snapper.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(25 reviews)
Naples
Trips from US $349

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 25 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Zachary U.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Backwater Fishing Fun

VERIFIED   2 Hour Backwater Fishing Trip on June 19, 2025
We did the 2 hour backwater trip which was just good enough for the kids and family. We caught many fish (mangrove snapper,...
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Blake W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 27, 2025
We had captin Dean and he was awesome. Took good care of us and kept us on fish the whole time would definitely recommend to...
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Hollie F.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great experience!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Backwater Fishing Trip on March 26, 2025
We had a fantastic 2 hour, backwater fishing charter with Captain Dean! We caught a ton of fish, and one was even a keeper...
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Steve R.
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 (AM) on June 11, 2025
Put us on fish! My whole family went and even my 13 year old daughter had a great time! Dean is awesome and me and my son will...
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Nick G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experienced Captain Dean

VERIFIED   2 Hour Backwater Fishing Trip on April 24, 2025
Great fishing experience with Dean! He knew all of the best spots to fish and actually catch something!
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