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    8-Hour Backwater Fishing & Shelling Charter

    Cast, cruise and shell along the calm waters of the 10,000 Islands

    4.8 stars• 102 reviews

    Duration

    8 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Backwater fishing, shelling

    Highlights

    Spend the day on a private backwater charter that blends shallow-water fishing with time to shell or swim at a Marco barrier-island beach. Cruise calm, protected waters along mangrove shores and sandy beaches, casting live or artificial bait as the pace shifts between fishing and beach breaks.

    • Fish the 10,000 Islands backwaters for snook, redfish, sea trout, tarpon and more
    • Search nearby barrier islands and sandbars for shells
    • Watch for dolphins, West Indies manatees and land and sea birds
    • Cast live or artificial bait along mangrove-covered shores and sandy beaches
    Split the cost with your group

    This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 6 guests.

    From$210per person
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    Cancellation Policy

    Receive a full refund or credit with 7 days' notice of cancellation. Receive a full refund or credit if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.

    Product ID: GZP2WV

    FAQs

    All ages are welcome on this private charter.

    Bring sun protection, including sunscreen, a hat and polarized sunglasses.

    A 20% gratuity for your captain is the industry standard and is not included in the listed price.

    Meeting details

    Six Chuter Charters at Rose Marina, 951 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island, FL 34145

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    Private Charter

    from $1,261.67

    Price includes 4 people, up to 6 passengers total

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We had a great time fishing the backwater with Captain Pedro. The family really enjoyed reeling in fish, keeping the snapper and feeding the tarpon at the dock at the end of the trip. We recommend giving Six Chuters and Captain Pedro a chance for a great day.

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    Keely Dayak

    August 6, 2026

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    5/5

    We had a great time fishing the backwater with Captain Pedro. The family really enjoyed reeling in fish, keeping the snapper and feeding the tarpon at the dock at the end of the trip. We recommend giving Six Chuters and Captain Pedro a chance for a great day.

    Photo of Keely Dayak

    Keely Dayak

    August 6, 2026

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