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Fort Myers Fishing Guides

southwest guides ★★★★★ 5 6 reviews
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Capt Mark Rogers

Mark Rogers ★★★★★ 4.9 45 reviews
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Capt Mark Rogers is a full-time Southwest Florida fishing guide for bass and saltwater offshore fishing. Fished 15 yrs as professional as a B.A.S.S. Elite Pro. Mark was raised [Read More]
Bass Boat Red
21’ Boat
1 to 3 people
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Capt Rick Mitchell

Rick Mitchell ★★★★★ 5 12 reviews
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Capt Rick Mitchell is a full-time freshwater and saltwater inshore guide. After 25yrs as a 2nd lieutenant in the US Army he is falling his passion fishing tournaments and [Read More]
Bass Boat Red
23’ Skeeter
1 to 4 people
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Saltwater Fishing Charters

Capt Nick Pasquarello

Nick Pasquarello ★★★★★ 5 21 reviews
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Capt Nick Pasquarello is a fishing guide out of Naples, Florida. My first experience with fishing, like many people, was with my dad. He took my two brothers and me fishing for  [Read More]
Bass Boat Red
19’ Boat
1 to 3 people
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Capt Mark Rose

Mark Rose ★★★★★ 4.9 368 reviews
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Capt Mark Rose hometown is Pittsburgh PA. Mark has been fishing Lake Erie and Lake Okeechobee since 1999. He fishes Lake Erie in the spring for smallmouth he loves, guide on Okeechobee [Read More]
Bass Boat Red
22’ Ranger
1 to 4 people
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Capt DJ Timms

DJ Timms ★★★★★ 5 45 reviews
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Capt DJ Timms is a full-time South Florida fishing guide. He guides for both Trophy Large Mouth Bass and Peacock Bass. He is a Marine Corps Veteran born and raised in [Read More]
Bass Boat Red
22’ BigO
1 to 4 people
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Capt Robert Wroblewski

Robert Wroblewski ★★★★★ 5 1 reviews
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Captain Robert is a second-generation guide and tournament angler from Central Florida with over 30 years of experience in local waters. Captain Robert fell in love with fishing [Read More]
Bass Boat Red
22’ BigO
1 to 3 people
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Full Time
Naples Frequent Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Naples Florida?
This has to do with where you are fishing and if you are freshwater fishing, or saltwater inshore fishing or deepsea fishing. We have broke them both down for you to understand the difference.

Freshwater:
#1: Largemouth bass: This is a very common fish found along the Naples inland area, and is often found in lakes and canals…
#2: Peacock bass: …
#3: Snook: …
#4: Cichlids…
#5: Crappie: …
#6: Bowfin: …

Inshore:
#1: Sea Trout: This is a very common fish found along the Naples inshore, 10 thousand islands area…
#2: Snook: …
#3: Redfish: …
#4: Shark…
#5: Snapper: …
#6: Flounder: …

Deep Sea
#1: Red Snapper: This is a very common fish found along the Gulf Coast, and is often found in reef areas or offshore. …
#2: Black Grouper: …
#3: Gag Grouper: …
#4: Scamp Grouper: …
#5: Red Grouper: …
#6: Cobia: …
#7: Mullet: …
#8: Florida Pompano:

Can you fish off Naples Pier?
  • You can fish from the Pier without a license 24 hours a day as it has a bulk fishing license that covers all users. Even non-fishing enthusiasts can enjoy the pier. It’s a great spot to watch wildlife.
Do you need a fishing license to fish in Naples?

You do not need a license to fish from Naples Pier, since the City of Naples maintains a blanket license for the pier. If you are fishing from the beach next to the pier or anywhere from land, or if you are out in a private boat, you must have a Florida fishing license.

You do not need a license to fish with a Saltwater charter captain Naples, since the saltwater captains have a blanket license that is issued by state of Florida for clients. If you are out in a private boat, you must have a Florida fishing license.

 You do need a license to fish in freshwater in Naples. Anywhere in the State of Florida a license is required. Even if fishing with freshwater captain, a license is required as the state law does not apply to freshwater captains.

Where is the best spot to fish?

Golden Gate Park canals can be an overwhelming place to navigate which is just a short drive from downtown Naples. The canals have been there since 1970 and presently it has been developed with a great concrete boat ramp and people can enjoy pedal-boating, canoeing, kayaking, powerboating, and fishing. People fish here mainly peacock bass, but can also catch Snook, Mayan cichlid, and even largemouth bass.

Today, the main area lakes and additional basin that are connected to more than 10 miles of canalsThe encompassing body of water with all of the canals and lakes have enthralled people in general for quite a long time.
The Canals also offers guests the chance to appreciate paddle and sailing in the urban area as it is a great park for families and is enforced by FWC.

 

Are there alligators in Naples & Marco Island canals?

Occasionally, there will be one spotted in the Marco River and even the canals of Marco Island. Additionally you may even see a crocodile… Alligators are mostly reported in canals during August and September. It is not uncommon. Alligators are historic creatures that can be enjoyed as part of the natural beauty of Southwest Florida.

How do people dress for fishing charter?

In layers is best, but fishing is casual. A sundress for ladies with bikini underneath is not uncommon. Khaki shorts for guys is as dressed up as anyone ever gets, long pants work if you’re not using to the sun. In the same vein, there are no “styles.” Get comfortable with whatever dress code is the norm. But always try to wear light colors as they are cooler.

Naples Florida Fishing Guides Reviews

Bass fishing in Alligator Alley!

Southwest Guides
★★★★★
Captain Nick is one of the best guides I have ever fished with; knowledgeable, effective, fun and a service animal. I highly highly recommend Captain Nick, he is a first rate man.
- Steve T

Fishing the Everglades

Southwest Guides
★★★★★
Capt Nick Pasquarello was excellent. Caught 70+ fish. Large Mouth Bass, Peacock Bass, Boefin, Oscar, Phiclel, and Blue Catfish. Also saw 50 alligators. Fishing trip of a lifetime.
- Rich

Mark Rose, Good Fishing

Southwest Guides
★★★★★
Even though the weather was too cold for really hot fishing and many fishing parties were getting skunked, our guide, Mark Rose got us onto really nice fish. Cichlids, largemouth (some three to four pound),peacocks, oscars, and some enormous bowfin. He he knew ho to find the fish. He also to took us into some nice quiet gator country and showed us the sights. We had great day! Thanks Mark
- Mike and Greg
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Fort Myers Fishing Guides Locations

Need more choices, search the different regions where our guides are located by using this below map. Click on map regions or any of the hyperlinked names. The database enables you to select a fishing areas or by Species. Refine your guide search by reading the guide profiles which displayed their particular specialty, locations and species they target. Should you wish to just target a particular species, like Peacock bass for example, you may just click on that particular species link, and you will see a listing of all fishing guides in FL that target that species.

Refine your search by Peacock bass fishing guides Florida, Fort Myers fishing guides, Cape Coral fishing guides, Everglades fishing guides, Lake Trafford fishing guides and Lake Okeechobee fishing guides. All bass fishing guides in that service lakes in the Southwest like “Golden Gate Canal, Lake Trafford, Caloosahatchee river, the Everglades and Lake Okeechobee. You have come to right place Florida’s largest and #1 rated Guide Service on the planet.

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