What to do and see in Captiva Island, Florida (FL): The Best Fishing Charters & Tours

Come and explore the beauty of Southwest Florida on one of our Fishing / Eco-Charters through the Pine Island Sound and its surrounding areas with a local native at the helm. Owned and operated by Captain John Houston, a Sanibel native, we provide guests the opportunity to create everlasting memories while strolling the waters on the Gulf of Mexico and Old Florida. Captain John is a self-taught naturalist who is passionate about sharing his knowledge of the local ecosystem. He is a fourth-generation Floridian whose unique upbringing has provided him the platform to share his knowledge of the area’s rugged history and events the shaped our area into what it has become today. We offer a variety of charter services including private fishing trips, snorkeling adventures, eco-charters for sightseeing, birding, and shelling. Private lunch tours to waterfront restaurants in the surrounding areas and water-taxi services are also available. Open year-round!

Fishing Charters for Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, and North Captiva Island. USGC Licensed and Insured. Fishing, Shelling or sight seeing, the family is welcome.

Santiva Saltwater Fishing is owned and operated Captain Jim Burnsed and his family. Capt. Jim is a 3rd generation Floridian who began fishing the Sanibel-Captiva waters as a professional guide 40 years ago. The Santiva Saltwater Fishing Team offers guided fishing, shelling, snorkeling, and wildlife/eco - tours for every age and level of experience. Santiva Saltwater Fishing is located at the Tween Waters Marina on Captiva.

Customer parking at the marnia with clean restrooms,drinks and snacks available in marina office also Pelicans Roost clothing store with a great selection of women and mens resort wear,poolbar grill,spa and resturants are open to the public and can be used before or after a charter.

We offer professional, fully guided fishing charters for the beginner and experienced anglers. Let us show you the beautiful water surrounding our areas that can only be seen by boat. We also offer shelling, sight seeing, dolphin cruises and luncheon trips to restaurants only accessible by boat. Great family fun for everyone!

Well behaved children welcome. Licenses and premium gear included!

Southwest Florida's all inclusive inshore charters Go & Get it charters offers an adventure on the water for the whole family and angler(s) whether it's reeling in an unforgettable catch or a private eco tour of the barrier islands Captain Andre Luttana runs all trips!

My name is Captain Shawn Kelly. I’ve been a Professional USCG registered Captain for more than 16 years. For the last 10+ years, I have dedicated my career to the waters of Pine Island Sound with a special focus on Sanibel and Captiva. I am proud to call the historic Jensen’s Twin Palms Marina home, however we can pick you up wherever you’d like from Captiva, Sanibel, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Pine Island or North Captiva. I’m an avid fisherman, a husband and a father who has experienced the great opportunity to teach my son, but also hundreds of other kids how to fish. We fish year-round from Ft. Myers Beach to the famed Boca Grand Pass and everything in between. With more than a decade on these waters, we know when and where to find fish. Our goal is to make your trip as memorable as can be for you, your family and your friends.

South Florida Outfitters//Captiva Island Charters offers a variety of outdoor activities such as Inshore/Back fishing as well as Offshore/Deep Sea Fishing for numerous species of game fish that South Florida has to offer. Most common inshore/back bay species pursued: Snook, Redfish, Tarpon and Trout. Most Common offshore/deep sea species pursued: Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Yellow Tail Snapper, American Red Snapper, Amberjack, Permit, and Cobia. Inshore trip duration: 4 hour, 6 hour, and 8 hour. Offshore trip duration: 6 hour, 9 hour *extended trips also available. Inshore charters are run on a Pathfinder 23 HPS powered by a Yamaha 250 SHO. The boat has tons of dry storage, cooler space and shade is provided by a T-top. Offshore charters are run on a 36' Contender powered by triple Mercury Verado outboards with top of the line electronics, ample dry storage and cooler space.

Daily eco-based charters and tours. New Wave is a cut above the rest. With marine naturalist and biologist led charters and tours, we offer a fresh spin on traditional wildlife cruises and shelling. We treat you to a day of enjoyment and education both environmentally and historically pertaining to our barrier islands and their surrounding estuary.