Located in the heart of the Everglades and the 10,000 Islands, this family-run hideaway is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Old country-style cabins, a private boat dock, deli & liquor store, bait shop and of course, access to fishing in the Everglades National Park… this place has plenty to offer.
Capt. Jorge L. Valverde runs this Florida fishing guide service, covering a huge area including Biscayne Bay and the Upper Keys through to Florida Bay, in search of redfish, snook, permit, bonefish and tarpon.
Captain Kyle Giampaoli heads up this renowned guide service out of Marco Island, running fly-fishing charters around Naples, Marco Island, Chokoloskee and the Florida Everglades.
This small and quiet 15-room inn sits on a beautifully-landscaped plot opposite its own small stretch of private beach. Situated within striking distance of some of the area’s best fishing.
Captain Jason Prieto is your host at the promisingly-named Steady Action Charters. Jason specializes in light-tackle fishing in the Tampa and St Petersburg area for snook, tarpon, redfish, trout and cobia, and welcomes anglers of abilities.
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.
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.
If you’re visiting the Naples area, you could do worse than join Captains Eric Alexander and Brandon Lawson aboard the Solo Lobo for a mixture of inshore and offshore fishing. Choose these guys and you’ll be fishing with the 2009 & 2010 Southwest Florida Choice Award winners.
