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Inshore Fishing Charters in Fort Myers

24 inshore guides in Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral, Sanibel and Pine Island that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.

24 guides12 publish prices$550 typical half day$1,075 typical full day
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The guides

Fort Myers inshore fishing guides, A to Z

Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.

Captiva Island Charters

Pickups: 15001 Punta Rassa Rd, Fort Myers; 6001 Maria Dr, St James City; Captiva

Capt. Kevin2018 Dorado (inshore); 36 ft Contender (offshore)Up to 6 guests

InshoreOffshoreDeep seaBackcountry

Targets: Tarpon, Red snapper, Snook, Redfish, Red grouper, Gag grouper, Amberjack, Cobia

Backwater/Inshore 4 hours $700Backwater/Inshore 6 hours $900Backwater/Inshore 8 hours $1,200+3 more on their site
(239) 297-6404Website

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Endless Summer Charters

Port Sanibel Marina (Fort Myers) or Sanibel Marina

Capt. BillUp to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreOffshore

Targets: Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Permit, Cobia, Gag grouper, Mangrove snapper, King mackerel

(239) 691-1966Website

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Four Leaf Charters

5400 Plantation Rd, Captiva, FL 33924

Capt. Sean

Inshore

Targets: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Tarpon, Shark, Mangrove snapper, Sheepshead

Inshore Mini (4 HR) $700Inshore Half Day (6 HR) $1,000Inshore Full Day (8 HR) $1,300+2 more on their site
(239) 223-9090Website

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Hawgwild Fishing Charters

Snook Bight Marina, 4765 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

Capt. Steve Sewell36 ft Twin Vee catamaran (Hawgwild IV)Up to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

NearshoreOffshoreDeep seaBackcountry

Targets: Red snapper, Red grouper, Mangrove snapper, Yellowtail snapper, Cobia, Permit, Tarpon, Snook

Deep Sea 6 hour Snapper $1,600Deep Sea 8 hour Snapper $1,800Deep Sea 10 hour Grouper/Snapper $2,000+1 more on their site
(239) 691-4373Website

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Just Livin the Dream Charters

18501 Mullock Creek Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33908

Capt. JeffUp to 6 guests

InshoreNearshoreBay

Targets: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Mangrove snapper, Sheepshead

Estero Bay Fishing, 1st person (add $33 each additional) $499
(239) 243-4818Website

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Luck o' The Irish Fishing Charters

18400 San Carlos Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

Capt. Rich

InshoreNearshoreBayBackcountry

Targets: Redfish, Mangrove snapper, Snook, Speckled trout, Black drum, Sheepshead, Spanish mackerel, Shark

Back Bay Half Day Trip (4 hours), 2 anglers $400Back Bay 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours), 4 anglers $750Back Bay Full Day Trip (8 hours), 3 anglers $900
(239) 333-9858Website

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Reel Rednecks Fishing Adventures

Fort Myers

Capt. Evan Rexroat39 ft Invincible (offshore); 23 ft Key West (inshore)Up to 6 guests

InshoreNearshoreOffshore

Targets: Redfish, Tarpon, Snook, Red grouper, Gag grouper, Red snapper, Mangrove snapper, Yellowtail snapper

(239) 699-5939Website

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Salty Fishing Charters

Cape Coral

Capt. Daniel MedinaWorld Cat 33TE catamaran; 26 ft Angler center consoleUp to 6 guests

InshoreNearshoreOffshoreDeep seaReefWreck

Targets: Mangrove snapper, Red grouper, Gag grouper, Red snapper, Amberjack, Goliath grouper, Speckled trout, Sheepshead

4 HOUR INSHORE/INLAND $1,2505 Hour NEARSHORE FUN $1,5501/2 DAY 6 HOUR BOTTOM BOUNCER shallow $1,800+1 more on their site
(239) 878-4736Website

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Sea n Red Charters

Punta Rassa Boat Ramp (near Sanibel Causeway), Fort Myers

Capt. Erik Johnson22 ft Skeeter SX220 bay boat

InshoreNearshore

Targets: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Tarpon, Sheepshead, Mangrove snapper, Spanish mackerel, Cobia

Inshore 4-Hour (Half Day) $550Inshore 6-Hour (3/4 Day) $750Inshore 8-Hour (Full Day) $950+2 more on their site
(239) 980-2630Website

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Captain Shawn Kelly Fishing Charters

Jensen's Marina, 15107 Captiva Dr, Captiva, FL 33924

Capt. Shawn Kelly

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreFly fishing

Targets: Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Permit, Shark, Speckled trout, Sheepshead, Tripletail

(239) 677-7929Website

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Tarpon Bay Explorers

900 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957

Capt. James AlvarezUp to 6 guests

InshoreBayBackcountry

Targets: Speckled trout, Redfish, Snook, Mangrove snapper, Sheepshead, Pompano, Flounder, Spanish mackerel

2 people, 2 hours $2753 people, 2 hours $3004-6 people, 2 hours $325
(239) 472-8900Website

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Thrill Of It All Charters

Cape Coral

Capt. Scott Williams

InshoreNearshore

Targets: Redfish, Snook, Speckled trout, Tarpon, Sheepshead, Mangrove snapper, Spanish mackerel, Cobia

Inshore 4 Hour $550Inshore 6 Hour $750Inshore 8 Hour $950+3 more on their site
(239) 205-0898Website

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Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 25 operators: Fort Myers fishing charters.

What to expect

Inshore fishing in Fort Myers at a glance

Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.

  • Trip lengths these guides publish: Half day (about 4 hours) – 8; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 8; Full day (8 hours or more) – 7.
  • Fish they list most: Redfish, Snook, Mangrove snapper, Speckled trout, Tarpon, Sheepshead, Gag grouper, Cobia.
  • Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests.
  • Coast Guard license: 7 of 24 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.

Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Fort Myers fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.

Prices

What an inshore charter costs in Fort Myers

Calculated from the private-trip prices these guides publish, as of October 2026. Prices are for the whole boat, not per person; tips and fish cleaning can be extra.

TripMedianRangeBoats
Private half day (about 4 hours)$550$400 – $1,2507
Private full day (about 8 hours)$1,075$900 – $1,8006

More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.

Questions

Inshore charters in Fort Myers: questions

How much is an inshore fishing charter in Fort Myers?

Among 7 guides that publish a private half-day price, the median is $550 (from $400 to $1,250), and the median full day is $1,075. Prices are for the whole boat. Confirm the price and what is included when you book.

What fish do inshore charters target in Fort Myers?

The fish these guides list most often are Redfish, Snook, Mangrove snapper, Speckled trout, Tarpon, Sheepshead. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.

Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Fort Myers?

Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Fort Myers also runs offshore trips: 8 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.

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