Southwest Florida
Trips & Pricing
SWFL Fishing Charters — inshore, tarpon & nearshore trips departing from Boca Grande, FL.
What's Included on Every Charter
Every trip with Captain Matt includes top-quality Reaper Rods and Florida Fishing Product reels, fresh live bait caught the morning of your trip, all terminal tackle and rigging, and a USCG-licensed captain with 10+ years of local knowledge. Your fishing license is covered — just show up and fish.
What to Bring
Come prepared and you'll have the best day on the water. Here's everything you need.
Sun & Weather
- Sunscreen (reef-safe preferred)
- Polarized sunglasses
- Hat or visor
- Light layers or rain jacket
- Towel
Clothing
- Non-marking rubber-soled shoes
- Extra shirt or change of clothes
- Light long sleeves for sun protection
- Shorts or quick-dry pants
Food & Extras
- Water and drinks (cooler welcome)
- Snacks or lunch for full-day trips
- Camera or phone for photos
- Motion sickness medication if needed
Inshore Fishing Charters
Target snook, redfish, trout, and more on the flats and backwaters of Charlotte Harbor, Lemon Bay, and Pine Island Sound. Perfect for all skill levels.
4 Hour Inshore Charter
A great introduction to SWFL inshore fishing. We'll target snook, redfish, and trout on the flats and mangrove edges of Charlotte Harbor.
6 Hour Inshore Charter
More time on the water to cover more ground. We'll work the flats, mangrove edges, and tidal creeks of Charlotte Harbor and surrounding waters.
Full-Day Inshore Charter
A full day on the water. We can explore Boca Grande, Charlotte Harbor, and the surrounding backcountry — the ultimate SWFL inshore experience.
Tarpon Fishing Charters
Boca Grande Pass is the tarpon capital of the world. From April through July, giant tarpon stack in the pass during their annual migration. This is bucket-list fishing.
6 Hour Tarpon Charter
Six hours gives you the best chance at hooking up with a giant. Morning or afternoon trips — we'll be where the fish are.
8 Hour Tarpon Charter
The ultimate tarpon experience. A full day targeting the Silver King at Boca Grande Pass — the most iconic tarpon fishery on the planet.
Nearshore & Specialty Charters
Head offshore for Goliath Grouper, sharks, and more. These trips venture beyond the flats into nearshore Gulf waters for a different kind of adventure.
6 Hour Nearshore Charter
Target Goliath Grouper, sharks, and nearshore species in the Gulf waters off Boca Grande. An exciting alternative to inshore fishing.
8 Hour Nearshore Charter
A full day nearshore — more time to find the big Goliath Grouper and sharks that patrol the Gulf bottom structure.
Cancellation Policy
Once your deposit is received, other trips for that date are denied. Cancellations must be made at least 15 days before your reserved date to receive your deposit back. Cancellations within 15 days are non-refundable. No-shows or cancellations within 24 hours of departure will be charged the full trip amount. All trips are subject to cancellation by the captain due to unsafe weather or conditions — in that case, you will be contacted and fully refunded or rescheduled.
Ready to Book Your Trip?
Call Captain Matt directly or fill out the booking form to check availability.