Operating out of the Fishermen’s Village Marina, Captain Ralph Allen’s Kingfisher Fleet comprises two boats for deep-sea fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, alongside a selection of smaller boats for guided back bay fishing trips in the Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserve.
Operating out of Sarasota, Florida, Rick Grassett caters to anglers of all skill levels, offering trips to Sarasota Bay, the Charlotte Harbor backcountry, Tampa Bay and the gulf beaches.
As the name would suggest, this resort and marina, located on Charlotte Harbor, Punta Gorda, is a longstanding favorite with visiting fishermen. Offering nightly or weekly accommodation options, along with waterfront dining and shopping, plus easy access to great fishing, it’s easy to see why. This is a great option for those travelling with non-fishing companions.
Captain Nick Angelo’s Shallow Water Fly Fishing Charters specialize in fly and light-tackle trips in Tampa Bay, Sarasota, St Pete, Homosassa and the Nature Coast. Redfish, tarpon, snook, sea trout, Spanish mackerel, cobia, mangrove snapper and grouper are all on the menu.
Sitting on a white sand beach at the heart of Andros Island, Swain’s Cay Lodge is a beautiful and remote destination offering a mixture of dedicated fishing packages and by-the-night rates. With access to excellent DIY bonefishing, along with some excellent local guides, this is a great option for those travelling with non-fishing companions.
Sitting on a secluded, white sand beach at Salina Point, Acklins, Bahamas, this lodge is a great option for the budget-conscious bonefish angler. They offer a great DIY bonefishing programme, with a shuttle service to the nearby flats (not to mention a wadeable flat on their doorstep), comfy accommodation and excellent food as part of the deal, with the option to pay a supplement and book some of the best local guides.
The Delphi Club is a little bit special – located in Rolling Harbour on Abaco’s east coast (about half an hour south of Marsh Harbour) this luxury lodge sits 50 feet above sea level, offering panoramic views of the Atlantic, upscale accommodation and incredible flats fishing for bonefish and even the odd permit. For those looking for somewhere special to take non-fishing companions, you’d be hard pushed to do better.
Combining luxury amenities with typically knockout Andros Island bonefishing (as well as some excellent offshore sport), this resort in stunning South Andros is something of a one-off. It’s also a great option for those holidaying with non-fishing companions/family.
Captain Enrique Trinidad is your guide at Cancun Flats Fishing, offering day trips around the Isla Blanca and Cancun area in search of bonefish, tarpon, permit and more. Enrique offers hotel pick-ups and provides all tackle, lunch and drinks, making this a great option for fishermen on holiday with family looking for day or two on the water.
Located at the heart of the Bocas del Toro archipelago on Panama’s Caribbean coast, this eco adventure lodge is a gem. A family-run establishment, its six cabanas and main lodge have been lovingly and carefully built into 110 acres of lush rainforest. Although not specifically a fishing lodge, Tranquilo Bay have pioneered fishing in this area, and the inshore fishing for tarpon in particular is excellent. This is a great option for the fisherman travelling with family.
