What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Naples, Florida for the first time?

Unfortunately I haven’t done a lot of ocean fishing so I’m not sure what if we caught normal amount but it was still an awesome experience and day on the water. Unfortunately my snook was 1/2 inch short for keeping it.

These guys had a huge boat that had tons of room with 4 walls and a roof for those that don't want to be punished by the heat of the Floridian sun with the option to also fish outside in the Floridian sun. And they have a bathroom which is one of the big factors why I chose this charter. This charter is family-friendly and you will catch tons of fish because they know the hot spots.

The weather and water conditions play a big role in a fishing experience. You never know what fish will be biting. The nice thing that Captain Jason has done is to find alternatives for the fishing experience. Since the common fish were not biting and we were catching catfish, he had us focus on catching sharks. Now this was totally unexpected….and fun!

Our fishing trip was in 35' of water, yet we booked a deep sea excursion. The names of the fishing companies was confusing from our booking. "All In Fishing” was the name on the shirts they wore, but the boat was A & B, and the confirmation messages were from" Fishing Boomker".

Our trip was not specifically for fishing, more for a combination of shelling, fishing and bird/dolphin watching. We only caught a couple of fish, but we did not fish very long so were pleased with what we caught.

Id recommend Capt Marc. The day we went out, two of the people were inexperienced in fishing. Capt Marc not only showed them how to cast and techniques for fishing, he worked hard to make sure they had a super day…. And he was successful in every way!!!

The two times I fished offshore near Naples have been nonstop action and numerous species. Each time we saw dolphins, enormous sea turtles, sharks and more. It’s a great place to fish with kids or the whole family.

Definitely go with a guide. I am an avid fisherman in the upper Midwest but i learned a lot from the Captain about bait selection, rigging, techniques, and tides, that i wouldn't have know how to navigate on my own. It is an investment but pays off dividends with knowledge you receive.

We did not do a real fishing trip, but should have so its hard to grade the fishing in Naples, but on a real fishing trip I'm sure it is good, because we saw photos of good fishing in the brochure.....

Early March is still "winter" in Naples. Cold front came through and we had North and Northwest winds which caused dirty water on the inbound tide in the Bays. 3rd week of March on becomes more consistent as the "summer" season begins.

Choose a vessel and trip length appropriate for your angling skills and experience, endurance, affordability, and time available. Don't expect big game on a half day trip on a big boat, and conversely don't expect comfort on a small but fast open fisherman. Most importantly, talk to your captain....tell him or her what you expect, and they'll tell you what experience they can provide.

Find a reputable & experienced company to charter your trip. Don’t set your expectations too high, fish are unpredictable. Book a full day trip, this will get you further out in the ocean where the bigger fish are at.

We did not catch anything sensational, but the experience was well worth it! We would definitely book again, but this time call Captain Mark directly to inquire about tide and best time/day to fish!

Yes this is a great family vacation highlight! My kids have not stopped talking about how much fun they had! The clean and bagged the fish we caught and recommended a great restaurant close by that would cook our catch!!!

While the fish tend to gather near mangrove roots, you may want to practice your casting in open waters to get a better sense of how far your line will travel. It is relatively easy to overcast and snag your hook and line on the mangrove roots and have to put on a new hook when you break the line to get untangled. Also, bring someone that really enjoys fishing along with you.

We caught enough fish to keep the kids happy. We were not just fishing......We wanted the full experance of shelling, fishing and sight seeing....we got all of it. And Dolphins as well!

Check for red tide and of course spring would be better. Do your homework and set expectations accordingly. Luckily our captain helped us with this prior.

Yes! Captain Bill also provided a small cooler with ice and waters as well as life jackets for our younger crew member (7 y/o). The kids had a blast!

Book a Charter with Dreamaker and Sean will take all the worry out of a great fishing trip. Targeted or multi species let Sean's experience work for you.

Weather can change weekly, I was lucky and had stable warm weather. Have realistic expectations, if your looking for a big bite, wait a couple more months. We caught plenty and had a blast.

If you want good scenery along with the fishing go south at least to the Rookery Bay Area or south of Marco Island.

The cold weather makes the big fish more difficult to catch I reckon. That said, the variety was great with 15 or so different fish in two days.

Live bait seemed to help immensely so end the day on a positive note by saving the live bait for last. Chartering a boat will definitely help in locating good locations to fish.

Be flexible if you can, the weather can be a bit dodgy- we had a front move in and Sean worked with us to rescheduled and we got a great day on the water.

Don't do it, buy a rod and reel and fish in a lake on a golf course or a canal. Inshore fishing is shit.

The water is a little cold for the fish so you might not catch a lot of fish that swim in the middle or top mainly bottom feeding fish

The inland fishing is great. No concern about water conditions. Lots of action catching fish. No trophies, but constant.

Lots of sunscreen and a little bit of patience. Enjoy your get away out on the water with good company.

All anglers please do not hesitate to book your next trip with Todd and The guys at cross em off charters! Such a great experience Thank you Todd and Josh

We did 4 hour trip. Definitely would recommend 8 hour trip to give for more fishing time. The trip was good for being 4 hours though.