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 20+ years of local knowledge. Just bring yourself, sunscreen, and a valid Florida fishing license.

All rods, reels & tackle
Fresh live bait (caught same day)
USCG licensed & insured captain
Up to 4 guests per trip
Fish cleaning available dockside
Morning or afternoon departures

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

4 hrsUp to 4 guests

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

6 hrsUp to 4 guests

More water, more fish. Six hours gives us time to run to the best spots and work multiple species throughout the tide cycle.

8 Hour Inshore Charter

8 hrsUp to 4 guests

A full day on the water. We can explore Boca Grande, Charlotte Harbor, and the surrounding backcountry — the ultimate SWFL inshore experience.

$1,000Book now

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.

4 Hour Tarpon Charter

4 hrsUp to 4 guests

Four hours of dedicated tarpon fishing at Boca Grande Pass. Morning or afternoon trips available during tarpon season (April–July).

$1,000Book now

6 Hour Tarpon Charter

6 hrsUp to 4 guests

Six hours gives you the best chance at hooking up with a giant. Morning or afternoon trips — we'll be where the fish are.

$1,200Book now

8 Hour Tarpon Charter

8 hrsUp to 4 guests

The ultimate tarpon experience. A full day targeting the Silver King at Boca Grande Pass — the most iconic tarpon fishery on the planet.

$1,600Book now

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

6 hrsUp to 4 guests

Target Goliath Grouper, sharks, and nearshore species in the Gulf waters off Boca Grande. An exciting alternative to inshore fishing.

8 Hour Nearshore Charter

8 hrsUp to 4 guests

A full day nearshore — more time to find the big Goliath Grouper and sharks that patrol the Gulf bottom structure.

$1,000Book now

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.