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Inshore Fishing Charters in Marco Island
16 inshore guides in Marco Island, Goodland and Isles of Capri 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.
The guides
Marco Island 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.
BearFoot Charters
750 Palm Point Dr, Goodland, FL 34140
Targets: Goliath grouper, Tarpon, Black drum
Fish the Salt Guide Service
Naples
Targets: Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Speckled trout, Tripletail, Pompano, Shark, Snapper
Fishing Freak Charters
Marco Island
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Tarpon, Cobia, Snapper, Sheepshead, Pompano
Florida Boy Charters
Marco Island
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Snapper, Speckled trout, Pompano, Sheepshead, Grouper
Glades Dayz Outfitters
727 Palm Point Dr, Goodland, FL 34140
Targets: Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Permit, Grouper, Snapper, Cobia
Inshore Odyssey
Goodland Boat Ramp (main launch); 750 Palm Point Dr
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Snook, Speckled trout, Mangrove snapper, Sheepshead, Black drum
Marco Fishing Company
Marco Island
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Tarpon, Mangrove snapper, Cobia, Black drum, Grouper
Native Guided Fishing
385 Angler Dr, Goodland, FL 34140
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Pompano, Black drum, Snapper, Sheepshead, Speckled trout
Red Snarpon Charters
Marco Island, FL 34145
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Mangrove snapper, Sheepshead, Speckled trout, Black drum, Goliath grouper
Captain Rio Adventures
Marco Island
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Six Chuter Charters
Rose Marina, 951 Bald Eagle Dr, Marco Island, FL 34145
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Cobia, Goliath grouper, Mangrove snapper, Sheepshead, Ladyfish
Skinny Dipn Charters
Marco Island
Targets: Tarpon, Redfish, Shark
SlackTyde Charters
740 Palm Point Dr, Goodland, FL 34140
Snook Hooker Fishing
385 Angler Dr, Goodland, FL 34140
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Tarpon, Shark, Jack crevalle, Tripletail, Ladyfish
Sunshine Tours
Rose Marina, 951 Bald Eagle Dr, Marco Island, FL 34145
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Snapper, Speckled trout, Pompano, Grouper, Goliath grouper, Cobia
Wild Thing Charters
Rose Marina, 951 Bald Eagle Dr, Marco Island, FL 34145
Targets: Lane snapper, Red grouper, Goliath grouper
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 16 operators: Marco Island fishing charters.
What to expect
Inshore fishing in Marco Island 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) – 9; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 7; Full day (8 hours or more) – 6.
- Fish they list most: Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Speckled trout, Cobia, Goliath grouper, Black drum, Snapper.
- In season in October: Snook, Redfish (see the Marco Island season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests (the largest up to 12).
- Coast Guard license: 5 of 16 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Marco Island 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 Marco Island
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.
| Trip | Median | Range | Boats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private half day (about 4 hours) | $587 | $550 – $600 | 6 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $1,000 | $900 – $1,200 | 5 |
More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.
Questions
Inshore charters in Marco Island: questions
How much is an inshore fishing charter in Marco Island?
Among 6 guides that publish a private half-day price, the median is $587 (from $550 to $600), and the median full day is $1,000. Prices are for the whole boat. Confirm the price and what is included when you book.
What fish do inshore charters target in Marco Island?
The fish these guides list most often are Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Speckled trout, Cobia, Goliath grouper. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Marco Island?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Marco Island also runs offshore trips: 9 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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