Fish Estero Bay backwaters with more time on the lines and less time riding
3 Hours
Tackle, bait, fishing licenses
Explore the calm backwaters of Estero Bay and focus on nearby hot spots for more fishing time. Your captain helps with baiting hooks, casting, and removing fish.
Full refund of deposit if you cancel within 14 days of the trip. No refund of deposit if you cancel within 24 hours or no-show. If canceled before leaving the dock, you get a complete refund. If canceled after the trip starts, you get a pro-rated credit.
Depart from Snook Bight Marina at 4765 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931. Arrange any alternate pick-up location specifically with the captain.
Your fishing charter includes rods and reels, tackle, bait, licenses, and ice and a cooler with bottled water.
Bring a hat, sunglasses, beverages, and snacks.
4765 Estero Blvd Fort Myers Beach, FL US 33931
Captain Ray has built a genuinely loyal following in the Fort Myers area, with many guests returning multiple times and booking him whenever friends or family visit. His dolphin tours are the standout offering, and reviewers consistently rave about how close they get to the dolphins, the informative commentary, and Ray's obvious passion for the local waters. He even has names for some of the dolphins he regularly encounters, which speaks to how well he knows the area. Beyond dolphin cruises, Ray offers fishing charters, shell collecting trips, sunrise cruises, and even sea burial ceremonies, handling each with the same level of care and flexibility. Guests appreciate his willingness to accommodate special requests, whether that means adjusting departure times or tailoring the experience to kids. For small groups especially, the private charter option is considered well worth it compared to larger tour boats.
So happy we booked- best day of our vacation. Ray was great on communication- comfortable boat..we only had 4 passengers, but still the cost was not much more than if we went with one of the larger tour boats. Not sure why anyone with a group of 5 or 6 would ever consider not hiring Ray. In addition to Dolphins and Manatees, first time we saw large pelican groups in trees.
Catherine S
April 30, 2026
So happy we booked- best day of our vacation. Ray was great on communication- comfortable boat..we only had 4 passengers, but still the cost was not much more than if we went with one of the larger tour boats. Not sure why anyone with a group of 5 or 6 would ever consider not hiring Ray. In addition to Dolphins and Manatees, first time we saw large pelican groups in trees.
Catherine S
April 30, 2026