Private Everglades Fishing Charter in Chokoloskee

Cast into waters most anglers never reach

A private fishing charter in Chokoloskee puts you on a shallow-draft boat with a local captain who knows the backcountry creeks, barrier islands and hundreds of miles of shoreline across the Ten Thousand Islands. You pick your group size (one to four anglers) and trip length (six or eight hours), and the charter supplies all fishing gear, safety equipment and licenses. The ecosystem here exists nowhere else in Florida, and the fishing holds year-round, even on windy days and through the heat of summer.

Step-by-step itinerary

Everglades fishing charter experience

• Arrive at marina boat ramp
• Meet local Chokoloskee captain
• Board boat and review itinerary
• Depart marina into Chokoloskee Bay
• Explore shallow waters of Chokoloskee Bay
• Fish around Ten Thousand Islands area
• Return to marina at trip end

The experience

The marina sits one minute from downtown Chokoloskee, with ample parking and restrooms. Your captain meets you there, walks through the day's plan, and helps you board. As you leave the marina and enter Chokoloskee Bay, the water opens into a maze of shallow flats and narrow passages: the kind of terrain that requires a captain who has run these waters for years. The boat is built for this: shallow enough to reach spots bigger vessels cannot, stable enough to fish all day without wearing you out.

From Chokoloskee Bay you head south toward the Ten Thousand Islands, where the backcountry spreads across creeks, rivers and miles of mangrove shoreline. The captain reads the water, positions the boat and helps you work the structure. Whether you're targeting redfish, snook or tarpon depends on the season and what's moving through, but the captain knows what's biting and where to find it. Bottled water is provided. Bring sun protection and any food or drinks you want for the day.

You choose your trip length and group size at checkout. A six-hour charter fits a focused morning or afternoon. Eight hours gives you the full day to explore deeper into the backcountry. Groups of one or two work well for couples or solo anglers. Three or four spread the cost and the boat space. All fishing licenses, rods, reels and safety gear come with the booking. Nothing to arrange beforehand.

What’s included

• Private boat and local captain.
• all fishing rods, reels, tackle and safety equipment.
• fishing licenses for all anglers.
• bottled water.
• use of marina facilities and restrooms.
• choice of six-hour or eight-hour trip.
• choice of group size from one to four anglers.

Options for this experience

6 options

Fishing trip for 1 or 2 anglers lasting 6 hoursUp to 2 per booking · Guide in English · 07:00An inshore fishing trip for one or two anglers

3 anglers, 6 hoursUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English · 07:006 hours for 3 anglers

4 anglers, 6 hoursUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English · 07:006 hours for 4 anglers

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Fishing trip for 1 or 2 anglers lasting 8 hoursUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English · 07:00Fishing trip for a maximum of 2 anglers lasting 8 hours

3 anglers, 8 hoursUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English · 07:008 hours for 3 anglers

4 anglers, 8 hoursUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English · 07:008 hours for 4 anglers

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to8h 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 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by iOutdoor Fishing Adventures

Is this one for you?Book the eight-hour charter if you want to explore the deepest backcountry and spend a full day on the water. The six-hour option works better if you're fitting the charter around other plans in the area. Groups of three or four split the cost per person, while one or two anglers get a more intimate experience with the captain's full attention.

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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.

What's the water like in Chokoloskee Bay and the Ten Thousand Islands?

Chokoloskee Bay is shallow and maze-like, filled with flats and narrow passages that open into the Ten Thousand Islands to the south. The area is surrounded by mangrove shoreline, creeks and barrier islands, with hundreds of miles of backcountry water to explore. The ecosystem found here exists nowhere else in Florida.

Do I need my own fishing license or gear?

No. All fishing licenses, rods, reels, tackle and safety equipment are included with your charter. The captain supplies everything you need to fish. You just bring yourself and any food or drinks you want.

How long does the charter take, and can I choose the length?

You pick either a six-hour or eight-hour trip at checkout. Six hours works for a focused morning or afternoon. Eight hours lets you venture deeper into the backcountry and spend more time on the water.

How many people can fish on the boat?

You choose your group size when you book: one or two anglers, three anglers, or four anglers. The boat is set up for the group you select, so you're not crowded and everyone has room to fish comfortably.

What fish can I expect to catch?

The Ten Thousand Islands hold redfish, snook and tarpon, among other species. What's biting depends on the season and what's moving through the area at the time. Your captain knows the current conditions and will position you where the fish are active.

Is the charter affected by weather?

The charter is subject to favorable weather. If conditions aren't safe, you'll be offered an alternative date or a full refund. Even on windy days, the shallow backwaters often fish well, but the captain will make the call on the day.