Fort Myers fishing charters: Back bay and offshore trips

Captain Mike keeps the boat in top shape and runs both shallow bays and deep water from the same 22-footer.

Fort Myers fishing charters operate in the back bays and offshore waters of southwest Florida, where you target Snook, Redfish and Trout inshore or Snapper, Grouper and Shark in deeper water. Trips run 4 to 6 hours. The longer the outing, the more fishing grounds you can cover and the better your odds of landing something substantial. A live English-speaking guide, fishing poles, bait and fish cleaning are included.

The experience

You choose whether to fish the back bays or head offshore, and the 22' Nauticstar with its 150hp Yamaha can handle both. In the bays you're after Snook, Redfish and Trout in shallower water where the work is more technical. Offshore, the target list opens up to Snapper, Grouper, Shark and Mackerel in deeper channels. Captain Mike, a US Coast Guard veteran of 20 years, runs the boat and knows which grounds hold fish depending on the season and the tide.

The longer you stay out, the more water you cover and the more options you have. A 4-hour trip gets you into one or two productive zones. A 6-hour trip lets you move between multiple spots if the first one isn't producing. Fishing poles and bait are provided, and the boat carries everything needed to clean your catch before you head back to the dock. Bottled water is on board.

What’s included

• Fishing poles and bait.
• fish cleaning.
• bottled water.
• live guide in English.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDepartures at 08:00 and 13:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by BeeLine Fishing Charters, LLC

Is this one for you?You land fish because the boat reaches both the shallow bays where Snook and Redfish hold and the deeper channels where Snapper and Grouper bite, and Captain Mike knows which grounds are producing on the day you go out.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I fish the back bays and offshore on the same trip?

You choose one or the other when you book. Back bay fishing targets Snook, Redfish and Trout in shallow water. Offshore trips go after Snapper, Grouper, Shark and Mackerel in deeper water. The 22' Nauticstar is rigged for both, so the choice is yours depending on what you want to catch.

What's the difference between a 4-hour and 6-hour Fort Myers fishing charter?

The 4-hour trip covers one or two fishing grounds. The 6-hour trip gives Captain Mike time to move between multiple spots if the bite slows down, which improves your chances of landing fish and gives you more water to explore.

Are fishing poles and bait included?

Fishing poles, bait and fish cleaning are all included. Bottled water is provided on board.

Who is Captain Mike?

Captain Mike is a US Coast Guard veteran with 20 years of service who maintains the 22' Nauticstar and runs the charters. He speaks English and knows the back bays and offshore waters of southwest Florida.