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    4-Hour Nearshore Fishing Charter in Fort Myers Beach

    Fish nearshore with Capt. Mike on a 4-hour private charter for up to 6

    4.9 stars• 509 reviews
    From$662incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    4 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Captain, gear, bait

    Highlights

    Fish nearshore waters off Fort Myers Beach on a 4-hour charter with Capt. Mike, targeting seasonal species within 3 miles of shore. Bring your own food and drinks and settle in on a stable 31-foot fishing cat with partial shade and a small bathroom.

    • Meet your captain at Snook Bight Marina in Fort Myers Beach
    • Fish nearshore spots with short runs between locations
    • Target seasonal species like snook, redfish, trout, and snapper
    • Try casting, drifting, and bottom fishing based on conditions
    • Keep legal-size fish or choose catch and release
    • Bring food and drinks and use the onboard cooler or your own

    What's Included

    • Professional captain
    • Fishing gear and tackle
    • Bait and lures
    • Fishing licenses
    • Fish cleaning
    • Cooler with ice for your catch
    • Cooler with ice for your drinks
    • Dry storage space
    • Drinking water

    Things to know

    Trips are limited to 6 passengers and the boat is handicap accessible. No smoking or vaping on board. Gratuity is not included.

    Split the cost with your group

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

    From$110per person
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    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel more than 48 hours before tour time for a full refund to original form of payment. Less than 48 hours, no-shows, same-day cancellations, or missing the boat: no refund or rescheduling. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

    FAQs

    Arrive 15 minutes before departure. If you miss the boat, you won’t get a refund or a reschedule.

    Bring your own food and drinks. You can use the onboard cooler with ice or bring your own cooler. Alcohol is allowed if you drink responsibly.

    No. Smoking and vaping aren’t allowed on board.

    Meeting details

    Snook Bight Marina, 4765 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
    509 reviews•Google Maps

    With a stellar reputation built over 15+ years, this outfit clearly knows how to deliver memorable dolphin encounters and eco-tours. Captain Ty, Josh, and Mike lead tours alongside knowledgeable naturalists like Ashley, Christina, and Savannah, who bring the local wildlife and ecosystem to life with fascinating details about dolphins, birds, manatees, and mangrove habitats. Guests consistently rave about seeing multiple dolphin pods, often playing in the boat's wake, plus spotting ospreys, bald eagles, and other wildlife. The shelling island stops are a particular hit with families. The crew's friendly, professional approach stands out across reviews. They take time to answer questions, accommodate special requests (like hunting down manatees for an eager kid), and create a relaxed atmosphere on clean, spacious pontoon boats. Parking can get tight, so arriving early helps. While one tour had exceptionally abundant dolphin activity, the captain honestly noted that experiences vary, though every review suggests wildlife sightings are reliably impressive regardless.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We went on the Dolphin & Shelling Cruise at 9 a.m. and it was amazing!! Saw probably 15-20 dolphins and stopped at an island for shelling. We had Josh and Savannah on ours, Josh was driving the boat and Savannah was the naturalist and gave a shell presentation, told us about the dolphins, birds, mangroves, and some fun facts about the shell mounds from when indigenous people lived here thousands of years ago. Savannah was super friendly and knowledgeable and I chatted with her for a little bit about shells, and she even gave me one to keep that she had found earlier that day at the end of the tour! I would 100% book again, this was an awesome experience! Highlight of our trip to Sanibel/Fort Myers for sure!

    Photo of Ashley Atkinson

    Ashley Atkinson

    April 3, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We went on the Dolphin & Shelling Cruise at 9 a.m. and it was amazing!! Saw probably 15-20 dolphins and stopped at an island for shelling. We had Josh and Savannah on ours, Josh was driving the boat and Savannah was the naturalist and gave a shell presentation, told us about the dolphins, birds, mangroves, and some fun facts about the shell mounds from when indigenous people lived here thousands of years ago. Savannah was super friendly and knowledgeable and I chatted with her for a little bit about shells, and she even gave me one to keep that she had found earlier that day at the end of the tour! I would 100% book again, this was an awesome experience! Highlight of our trip to Sanibel/Fort Myers for sure!

    Photo of Ashley Atkinson

    Ashley Atkinson

    April 3, 2026

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