Light-Tackle Backwater Fishing for Marco Island Species
8 Hours (8:30AM - 4:30PM)
Up to 6 people
Fishing license, poles, bait
Explore the backwaters around Marco Island with light-tackle spinning rods. Fish for species such as snook, redfish, tarpon, pompano, black drum, snapper, and sheepshead.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 6 guests.
Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice. No-shows are charged the full price. Full refund if the captain cancels due to weather, less online booking fees. If mechanical issues occur, payment is required only for time spent fishing before the issue. If the captain returns early due to weather, the minimum rate applies according to charter duration.
Product ID: HW6C8H
We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Family Friendly Charters and Capt. Nick! He was punctual, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area. Since he’s a native to the area, he also shared so much fascinating local history, which we really enjoyed. His knowledge of the backwaters was impressive, and he seemed to know all the secret spots! He was also incredibly accommodating when we had to adjust our trip several times due to weather. That flexibility made the experience even better. We enjoyed every minute of our trip, but my favorite part was visiting a beautiful, secluded beach to shell—and the shells were shelling! I even found an amazing horse conch, which I’ll be including in the review photos. 🐚 We highly recommend Family Friendly Charters with Capt. Nick. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, personable, and accommodating captain who truly knows the area, this is the charter for you!
April Bowden
August 27, 2026
We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Family Friendly Charters and Capt. Nick! He was punctual, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area. Since he’s a native to the area, he also shared so much fascinating local history, which we really enjoyed. His knowledge of the backwaters was impressive, and he seemed to know all the secret spots! He was also incredibly accommodating when we had to adjust our trip several times due to weather. That flexibility made the experience even better. We enjoyed every minute of our trip, but my favorite part was visiting a beautiful, secluded beach to shell—and the shells were shelling! I even found an amazing horse conch, which I’ll be including in the review photos. 🐚 We highly recommend Family Friendly Charters with Capt. Nick. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, personable, and accommodating captain who truly knows the area, this is the charter for you!
April Bowden
August 27, 2026
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