Southwest Florida Fishing Charters and Fishing Guide

This page has a great list of Florida fishing guides and outfitters. Florida has over 8,436 miles coastal shoreline and bays, 30,000 lakes, and 25,949 miles of rivers with some big fish of all kinds just waiting for your hook - the challenge is finding them. That's why you need to call one of the Florida fishing guides that specialize in knowing where the record fish are hiding! Once you decide on where to fish, we'll help you easily find a fishing guide, check out their website, credentials, and view some of their catches, and then, book a trip.

Southwest Florida Fishing Charters and Fishing Guides

COUNTIES: Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, Glades, Hendry, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee

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		BETTER DAYS CHARTER SERVICE - Captain Bill Schwalm, 2355 Carambola Lane, St. James City, FL 33956 I run offshore fishing charters from my location on Pine Island,Florida. My boat is a Grady White 282 Sailfish powered by twin Yamaha 300 outboards. I have a Federal Reef Permit which allows me to fish in the federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. \| LINK
		FISHBONE CHARTERS, 3161 Matecumbe Key Rd., Punta Gorda, FL 33955, Telephone: (941) 628-4687 I am a Southwest Florida native and have been a licensed captain for 25 years. My experience has been fishing local inshore and back Bay waters for tarpon, snook, redfish, shark and trout. I offer many different fishing styles including fly and bow fishing. I aim to give the most exciting fishing experience that will last a lifetime. \| LINK
		Big Bully Fishing, 120 Laishley Ct Punta Gorda, FL 33950, Telephone: (941) 661-0304 Big Bully Outdoors is a fishing guide service. We charter Boca Grande, Charlotte Harbor, Englewood and surrounding South West Florida locations. What do you want to see on the end of your line? We offer a variety of guides. Back Country, exploring the flats for snook, redfish, and trout. If you want to test your strength we offer goliath grouper, or tag and release shark. Can you hang on?! We also offer eco tours that let you experience Florida's natural beaches. Reaching island's only accessible by boat. \| LINK
		Obsession Sportfishing Charters, Telephone: (207) 841-1444 Obsession Charters offers Southwest Florida fishing. Spring tarpon fishing is considered by many as the best in the world. Redfish, snook, and sea trout fishing in Charlotte Harbor is some of the very best in Southwest Florida. Join Captain Dave Pecci for a fishing adventure you won't forget. \| LINK
		Silver Lining Charters LLC, 14045 Cain Avenue Port Charlotte, FL 33953, Telephone: (941) 204-5229 Come fish with Capt. Jay Withers and enjoy what Charlotte Harbor has to offer. We accommodate novice to advanced anglers in light spin and fly. You can choose your style of fishing by using the 17' Maverick HPXS Carbon Edition with Fly or Artificial or the 25' Pathfinder Bay Boat for the use of live bait. We can make your dream trip a reality. \| LINK
		Alpha & Omega Charters, 21224 Bassett Avenue Port Charlotte, FL 33952, Telephone: (941) 979-6517 We invite you to experience the beauty of greater Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island on your fishing adventure with Alpha & Omega Charters. We offer full and half day fishing charters for up to four passengers providing everything you need to fish including fishing licenses, bait, and tackle (or you can bring your own equipment if you prefer). \| LINK
		Punta Gorda Fly Fishing Charters, 100 Nesbit Street Punta Gorda, FL 33950, Telephone: (941) 628-7895 Welcome to Punta Gorda Fly Charters. I’m Captain Michael Manis. I’m a licensed and insured U.S.C.G. captain and live in Punta Gorda where I’ve been teaching the sport of fly and light tackle angling since 2002. I specialize in poling, stalking and sight-fishing the mangrove shorelines and adjacent grass flats of Charlotte Harbor and the surrounding bays and sounds. I'm a skiff guide and would rather throw fly than anything else. I'm old fashioned and still believe fishing should be fun. Teaching is my passion and beginning salt water fly fishers are welcome. \| LINK
		Captain Les Hill, 14482 Dahlgren Avenue Port Charlotte, FL 33953, Telephone: (941) 743-6622 I am a light tackle and saltwater fly fishing guide keeping alive the traditional "poling and stalking" of game fish. I specialize in the sport of fly-fishing and in the use of artificial lures with light tackle. Featuring sight casting, flats, and backcountry. I’ve been guiding on Charlotte Harbor waters since 1990. \| LINK
		Always & Forever Charters, LLC, Cape Haze Marina, 6950 Placida Road Placida, FL 33946, Telephone: (941) 544-4089 Offering offshore fishing, shark and goliath grouper trips and sunset cruises. You only need to bring your sunscreen (no spray-type), hot weather-efficient clothing, rain gear, drinks, and your lunch (which can be provided upon request). Captain Tyler DeGraff enjoys tutoring new fisherman, and loves to help others knock their dream fish off their bucket list. \| LINK
		King Fisher Fleet, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, Telephone: (941) 639-0969 King Fisher Fleet features half-day (4 hours) and full-day (8 hours) deep sea and back bay fishing charters. We supply everything needed including all tackle, bait, licenses, and fish cleaning. We do a lot of catch-and-release as well as catch and keep of legal, edible fish, enough for a meal. \| LINK

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Great Florida Fishing's Curated List of Southwest Florida Fising Charters and Guides

Embarking on a fishing expedition in the pristine waters of Southwest Florida is a dream for many anglers, and having the right charter can make or break your experience.

Based on listings from FishingBooker.com, a renowned platform for connecting fishing enthusiasts with top-rated charters, we have compiled a resourceful list to kickstart your search for the perfect fishing adventure. The charters and guides mentioned herein, are celebrated as some of the finest in the region, receiving commendable ratings and reviews from the community.

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		Partner
		BETTER DAYS CHARTER SERVICE - Captain Bill Schwalm, 2355 Carambola Lane, St. James City, FL 33956 I run offshore fishing charters from my location on Pine Island,Florida. My boat is a Grady White 282 Sailfish powered by twin Yamaha 300 outboards. I have a Federal Reef Permit which allows me to fish in the federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. \| LINK
		FISHBONE CHARTERS, 3161 Matecumbe Key Rd., Punta Gorda, FL 33955, Telephone: (941) 628-4687 I am a Southwest Florida native and have been a licensed captain for 25 years. My experience has been fishing local inshore and back Bay waters for tarpon, snook, redfish, shark and trout. I offer many different fishing styles including fly and bow fishing. I aim to give the most exciting fishing experience that will last a lifetime. \| LINK
		Big Bully Fishing, 120 Laishley Ct Punta Gorda, FL 33950, Telephone: (941) 661-0304 Big Bully Outdoors is a fishing guide service. We charter Boca Grande, Charlotte Harbor, Englewood and surrounding South West Florida locations. What do you want to see on the end of your line? We offer a variety of guides. Back Country, exploring the flats for snook, redfish, and trout. If you want to test your strength we offer goliath grouper, or tag and release shark. Can you hang on?! We also offer eco tours that let you experience Florida's natural beaches. Reaching island's only accessible by boat. \| LINK
		Obsession Sportfishing Charters, Telephone: (207) 841-1444 Obsession Charters offers Southwest Florida fishing. Spring tarpon fishing is considered by many as the best in the world. Redfish, snook, and sea trout fishing in Charlotte Harbor is some of the very best in Southwest Florida. Join Captain Dave Pecci for a fishing adventure you won't forget. \| LINK
		Silver Lining Charters LLC, 14045 Cain Avenue Port Charlotte, FL 33953, Telephone: (941) 204-5229 Come fish with Capt. Jay Withers and enjoy what Charlotte Harbor has to offer. We accommodate novice to advanced anglers in light spin and fly. You can choose your style of fishing by using the 17' Maverick HPXS Carbon Edition with Fly or Artificial or the 25' Pathfinder Bay Boat for the use of live bait. We can make your dream trip a reality. \| LINK
		Alpha & Omega Charters, 21224 Bassett Avenue Port Charlotte, FL 33952, Telephone: (941) 979-6517 We invite you to experience the beauty of greater Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island on your fishing adventure with Alpha & Omega Charters. We offer full and half day fishing charters for up to four passengers providing everything you need to fish including fishing licenses, bait, and tackle (or you can bring your own equipment if you prefer). \| LINK
		Punta Gorda Fly Fishing Charters, 100 Nesbit Street Punta Gorda, FL 33950, Telephone: (941) 628-7895 Welcome to Punta Gorda Fly Charters. I’m Captain Michael Manis. I’m a licensed and insured U.S.C.G. captain and live in Punta Gorda where I’ve been teaching the sport of fly and light tackle angling since 2002. I specialize in poling, stalking and sight-fishing the mangrove shorelines and adjacent grass flats of Charlotte Harbor and the surrounding bays and sounds. I'm a skiff guide and would rather throw fly than anything else. I'm old fashioned and still believe fishing should be fun. Teaching is my passion and beginning salt water fly fishers are welcome. \| LINK
		Captain Les Hill, 14482 Dahlgren Avenue Port Charlotte, FL 33953, Telephone: (941) 743-6622 I am a light tackle and saltwater fly fishing guide keeping alive the traditional "poling and stalking" of game fish. I specialize in the sport of fly-fishing and in the use of artificial lures with light tackle. Featuring sight casting, flats, and backcountry. I’ve been guiding on Charlotte Harbor waters since 1990. \| LINK
		Always & Forever Charters, LLC, Cape Haze Marina, 6950 Placida Road Placida, FL 33946, Telephone: (941) 544-4089 Offering offshore fishing, shark and goliath grouper trips and sunset cruises. You only need to bring your sunscreen (no spray-type), hot weather-efficient clothing, rain gear, drinks, and your lunch (which can be provided upon request). Captain Tyler DeGraff enjoys tutoring new fisherman, and loves to help others knock their dream fish off their bucket list. \| LINK
		King Fisher Fleet, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, Telephone: (941) 639-0969 King Fisher Fleet features half-day (4 hours) and full-day (8 hours) deep sea and back bay fishing charters. We supply everything needed including all tackle, bait, licenses, and fish cleaning. We do a lot of catch-and-release as well as catch and keep of legal, edible fish, enough for a meal. \| LINK

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