Fort Myers
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Charter operator
Barefoot Charters Inc
Fort Myers, United States
50+ reviews
One of the first things I tell people when they get on the boat... 'Think out loud.' Although we're known for some of the best fishing grounds in Florida, it's not just about fishing. There is shelling, wildlife, oyster bars, sand bars, and grass flats. There is lots of wildlife such as dolphins, manatees, birds, otters and so much more. There are places to swim and cool off as well as some really good fishing spots. Some like to fish, and some like to shell. I say why not do both? I have spots where some can shell on a secluded beach while others can fish close by. Our saying has always been 'We leave the serious fishing to the other captains, we go out to have fun!'
Charter
Rating
4.9
61 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (44)
What anglers say
94%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
100%
Satisfied with the boat
82%
Caught fish
All reviews (61)
Showing 1 – 5 of 61 reviews
James MonterRepeat angler5.0Verifiedcourteous captain shows us a great time on a beautiful day!
Half Day 4 hrs Inshore Morning • 4 adultsCaptain Joe was easy to communicate with was flexible. Captain Joe arranged a trip for my family and showed us a great time although the fish were not biting a lot. We did catch them my teenage children and my wife all had a great time. It helped that the day was beautiful, but I think that even if it wasn’t, we would’ve had a great time I would recommend barefoot charters and captain Joe to anyone who asked thanks Captain Joe.
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Response from Charter operatorThank you for a great time on the water. A little windy but you guys rocked it.
Terry Olson5.0VerifiedGreat Trip!
Half Day 4 hrs Inshore Morning • 3 adultsJoe had us on fish at our first stop - no electonics, all as a matter of his decades of knowledge and experiece. The weather was iffy, and here again Joe's knowledge and experience proved to be right on point. Joe is also an interesting guy, and we'll be booking with him again.
Reported catch:Response from Charter operatorthank you guys I'm glad we dodged all of the rain what a great day fishing.
Jerome Cho5.0VerifiedThanks for the Memories
Hop Skip & Jump morning • 3 adults • 1 childThank you, Joe for helping us capture some great highlights for our family vacation! Especially for our daughter. She loved seeing the marine widlife, especially the manatees! Thanks again for showing us around!
Response from Charter operatorThank you guys. Have a great vacation
Kevin KleinRepeat angler5.0Verified⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great Family Fishing Trip
Hop Skip & Jump morning • 6 adultsWe booked a 3-hour charter to celebrate my mother-in-law’s birthday, and it ended up being a perfect morning. It was me, my wife, my in-laws, and our two teenagers. Captain Joe was great. He was very friendly and kept all of us laughing the whole time. A fun and stress free trip. will definitely book again.
Response from Charter operatorThank you guys. what a great morning
Bill Brosius5.0VerifiedBeautiful Experience
Half Day 4 hrs Inshore Morning • 1 adultHot hot hot weather makes for tough fishing conditions yet we still found fish!
Response from Charter operatorHot but a great day.
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What's biting with Barefoot Charters Inc in Fort Myers
The main focus for Fort Myers fishing in October is Redfish. Big ones. They start to spawn in inlets and river mouths at this time of year. Sight fishing on the flats is exceptional, thanks to very low tides. Cobia starts coming south again.
Top catches for October
Fishing reports
Hot Water Slow Fishing, Fish Present
Aug 14, 2026 • Fort Myers
Hot water slow fishing but they're there .
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Beautiful water
Apr 28, 2026 • Fort Myers
Had a great morning on the water
Bite was a slow but dolphins, tarpon and manatee:s were active
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Started slow until tide turned
Oct 24, 2025 • Fort Myers
Started slow but when tide started to come in trout started to bite
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Trout and lady's
Oct 13, 2025 • Fort Myers
Trout bite was on but water still a lot type warm. Cool night made the difference.
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Small but alot
Oct 5, 2025 • Fort Myers
Lots of fish today. Trout, lady's, reds and even shark. Great day
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After the rain
Jun 27, 2025 • Fort Myers
The bigger trout decided to bite. Thanks guys
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