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About Marco Island, FL
When discovering what Florida offers, do not overlook Marco Island Fishing Trips. The outdoors is a great way to stay connected to this fantastic state. Take a break from the beautiful beaches of Marco Island and step on board for a fishing trip of a lifetime. The Golden Gate Canal is centrally located between the pristine beaches of Naples/Marco Island and the Everglades National Park. If you want to explore wild southwest Florida Fishing, the Golden Gate Canal is where you can save time and money and be connected to the natural wonders Florida offers.
Just a short drive away from Marco Island, you can experience the world-renowned Lake Okeechobee out of Clewiston, Florida—trophy largemouth bass reign supreme on this beautiful lake. The wildlife and vast waters to catch bass will amaze you.
Lake Trafford in Naples, Florida, is also nearby, where you can enjoy a fantastic fishing trip on a beautiful lake. The wildlife surrounding Marco Island is stunning, and you must see and feel what it has to offer. Step on board for a fishing trip of a lifetime and Catch Yours Today!
One of the best ways to experience the Everglades National Park is an Alligator Alley fishing trip. Our fishing trips allow you to experience Florida’s natural wonders. Bring your family and friends on a fishing adventure that will create memories for a lifetime. It has limited access, but by bass boat or airboat, allowing for exceptional bass fishing near Marco Island.
Marco Island Fishing Trip Overview
Trip Core Details:
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- Region: Marco Island
- Duration: 4, 6, 8 & 12 hours
- Cancellation: 2 days in advance
- Weather: Full refund if cancelled
- Instant Online Confirmation
- Includes All State Taxes
What’s Included:
- Cooler, Ice, and Bottled water
- Guided fishing trip
- All Fishing Equipment
- Boat & Fuel
- Photos
What’s not included:
- Each participant over 16 is required to purchase a Florida Fishing License. Approx cost $17.00+ tax
- Livebait, if desired, is an additional purchase made the morning of the trip. (optional)
- Food, specialty beverages, or snacks (Alcohol is permitted)
What You Will Do:
- Fish the waters on a Marco Island Fishing Trip on a boat fully loaded with high-quality rods, reels, hooks, and artificial baits.
- Drop a line into the world-famous bass waters in Marco Island, Florida, with bass, crappie, bluegill, and bowfin.
- Be guided by local lake experts, who will lead you to the best spots on the lake and share their knowledge and experiences.
- Take home a souvenir of your big catch, with photos taken by your guide and ready to share on social media as desired.
Local operator information:
Marco Island fishing trip complete operator information, including local telephone numbers for your destination, is included in your Confirmation email. Our Trip Managers select only the most experienced and reliable guides in each destination, removing the guesswork for you and ensuring your peace of mind.
Additional Information:
- Participants are encouraged to bring comfortable shoes, light-colored shirts, hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
Amenities:
- Fishing Chairs
- GPS & Fishfinder
- Livebait
- Life Jackets
- Catch and Release Allowed
- Keeping Fish Allowed within State Laws
- Disabled Accessible
About this Tour:
- Boat Specs: 20+ ft
- Boat Capacity: 4 People
- All Fishing Equipment
- Boat & Fuel
- Photos
- Fishing License Needed
Fishing Techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Livebait
- Fly Fishing
- Artificial Lures
Fishing Equipment:
- Spinning Rods
- Baitcasting Rods
- Left & Right Handed
- Fly Rods (request only)
- Braid & Mono Line
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Plan your Marco Island fishing visit
Use regional mainland freshwater canals including Golden Gate Canal, Everglades waters and Lake Trafford as waterbody-specific planning options. Confirm the actual launch, travel time, current access, guest capacity and trip inclusions before reserving. Freshwater and coastal trips are separate itineraries; a regional freshwater option does not depart from the ocean beach.
Florida freshwater anglers generally need an individual license unless an exemption applies. Exemptions include children under 16 and Florida residents age 65 or older with qualifying proof. A freshwater guide does not provide blanket guest-license coverage. Passengers on a saltwater charter with a valid FWC charter license are covered for that charter; confirm coverage and any other requirements before departure. See official fishing-license guidance.












