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“captain ryan”(18 reviews)

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"We had Ryan as our guide, and he was outstanding. He is young, knowledgeable, and very good at his job. We hit a bunch of spots and caught fish everywhere we went. Highly recommended!"-Chase. We get these reviews often. Come out and find out why...more

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Hours Today: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Suggested duration: More than 3 hours

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4765 Estero Blvd, Snook Bight Marina, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931-3923

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Uruguy

Chicago, Illinois

35

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

GREAT TIME WITH KIDS!

Review of: Private Backwater Light Tackle Fishing Charter

Took my wife, and kids (9,7, and 4) and my Dad (70) on a backwater fishing trip....Great day. Caught Catfish and Sheepshead, saw Dolphins and Manatee, and went to private beach at the end to let the girls go shelling. Thanks Capt. Ryan!

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank Uruguy

Thank you for bringing the whole family out! We love customizing charters to keep the whole family entertained. We hope to see you all again someday!

studio346erica

Hartwick, Iowa

71

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Family site seeing with Captain Ryan

Oh my gosh! This was the best thing we have done while visiting Ft. Myers Beach! Captain Ryan made this a blast! We found many dolphins to watch, we went shelling, and saw such beautiful sites that we have never seen! Thanks to his knowledge...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank studio346erica

THis is wonderful! I am so happy you enjoyed the trip and Capt Ryan! We hope to see you again some day.

Ramfamo

3

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

A Great 1/2 Day of Fishing!!

Review of: Private Backwater Light Tackle Fishing Charter

I booked an afternoon, four-hour fishing charter through their website about two weeks before we came down for a family vacation. Our group was myself and four teenagers - all pretty much rookies. Captain Ryan brought us to four or five back bay sites and...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank Ramfamo

Hey thanks! We love to get young people out and on the water! Please come back and see us sometime!

Jim M

Gypsum, Colorado

51

Reviewed 5 weeks ago

A beautiful day to be on the water

Review of: Private Backwater Light Tackle Fishing Charter

Captain Ryan showed us a great time and some lovely marine life while fishing the back waters near Ft. Myers Beach. I had some friends visiting from Europe who wanted to fish and while we did not catch a ton (user errors mostly - no...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank Jim M

I am so happy to hear you enjoyed your charter with Capt Ryan. The fishing was a bit tough that week with the fronts moving through and we are so happy you made the best of it! We hope to take you out again some...More

Wanderer516126

1

Reviewed 22 November 2018 via mobile

Dad and Boyz Trip to Ft Myers

Had a great time fishing. Captain Ryan had some great spots where the fish were jumpin... when they weren’t hitting he would move and find a different place. Was able to keep one catch and taking to a restaurant that will cook it up for...More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank Wanderer516126

THank you! We are lucky to have so many species of good eating fish and I am happy you caught dinner. Hope to see you again some day!

KansasFamily2014

Topeka, Kansas

103

Reviewed 27 April 2018

Beautiful morning of wildlife,shelling

Captain Ryan Herford took us on an exciting adventure!!! Manatees, dolphins and many birds!!! He also took us to an island where we did some fabulous shelling!!! We chose the 3 hour cruise. Highly recommend this!!!! Ryan knows a lot about the area and the...More

Date of experience: April 2018

Thank KansasFamily2014

Thank you so much for the feedback and we are so happy you enjoyed your charter with Ryan!

stevebB910II

Dallas, United States

23

Reviewed 14 April 2018 via mobile

It’s fishing

Review of: Private Backwater Light Tackle Fishing Charter

Had a nice morning with captain Ryan and two couples back bay fishing. Kinda hot and fishing was slow. Caught a few, kept one and saw a lot of dead fish from the red tide. None of this was on the charter of course but...More

1 Thank stevebB910II

Thank you for the feedback! We prefer live shrimp as well but it was not available. Sorry the fishing was slow during your charter. I know Capt Ryan did everything he could to get you on fish. Thank you for joining us and we hope...More

Mark F

Lakeville, Minnesota

69

Reviewed 3 April 2018

Best Light Tackle Tour Ever!

Review of: Private Backwater Light Tackle Fishing Charter

We did the four hour private backwater fishing charter on March 30th. We had an amazing day! Ryan is a tremendous, knowledgeable, patient, kind, hard working guide who put us on the fish all day. My wife and I went with our two kids and...More

Date of experience: March 2018

Thank Mark F

Thank you so much for the great feedback! I am so happy you had fun fishing with your family! Catching your dinner is so fun. Hope to see you again sometime!

stephsue46

Okoboji

142

Reviewed 25 February 2018 via mobile

Great day

Review of: Private Backwater Light Tackle Fishing Charter

We did a half day of fishing. Had a great day. Caught lots of different kinds of fish. Ryan was very helpful and knowledgeable. He cleaned the fish and sent us to a resturant to have them cook it for us. We will do this...More

1 Thank stephsue46

Hey Stephanie! Thank you so much for the feedback! It was so nice to meet you and your friends. You guys were so much fun and Ryan said he had a great time with you on the boat. So happy you enjoyed your catch! best,...More

Linda F

Nags Head, North Carolina

31

Reviewed 15 February 2018

3 hour Wildlife Tour

Our group enjoyed a 3 hour wildlife tour with Capt. Ryan that totally exceeded our expectations. We saw a variety of local birds which Capt Ryan was prepared to share very interesting information about. Osprey nesting, Night Herons, Great Heron, Egrets, Pelicans, Ibis,just to name...More

Date of experience: February 2018

Thank Linda F

Thank you so much for leaving feedback about your charter! Capt Ryan is wonderful isn't he? I am so happy you enjoyed your outing with him. Best Cristina

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Flowerhappy3

Just curious how the fishing is in March?

28 December 2015|

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Fishing is great in March! We catch several species...snapper, sheepshead, macks, trout, pompano, etc...and shark will start moving in too with warmer waters. Tight lines and good fishing!

dukkah

Do we keep the fish? Do we eat them there? Do we send them by mail back home? Do we catch and release?

21 December 2015|

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You can keep the fish. Like any fish there are limits on certain species. You can also eat them on your trip. We brought them back to the house and had them for supper 2 nights. There are also restaurants that you can take... More