Capt. Barry Cuda Backwater Charters
4.9/5 (51 beoordelingen)
8720 Estero Boulevard, Bonita Springs, FL 33931, Verenigde Staten–
8720 Estero Boulevard
Bonita Springs, FL, Verenigde Staten
Capt. Barry Cuda Backwater Charters invites you on a fun fishing and sightseeing adventure on the beautiful Estero Bay in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. You will have a great time fishing with Captain Barry who is a USCG licensed captain and an extremely positive person.
He’ll take you out on a 23’ Key West Bay Reef center console boat powered by a 250 HP Suzuki engine. This speedy boat has everything you need for a successful trip including Simrad electronics, a wireless trolling motor to sneak up on the fearful fish, a live well, and an icebox.
Capt. Barry will take you to the abundant waters of Estero Bay where you can target shallow water species like Redfish, Spanish and King Mackerel, Trout, Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper, Snook, Jack Crevalle, Pompano, Ladyfish, Sharks, and Rays. Sometimes, you can even catch Black Drum, Bluefish, and Cobia.
This area is famous for its wildlife which includes all kinds of marine species, bird species, and more. You’re likely to see manatees, dolphins, ospreys, egrets, herons, cormorants, and anhingas. Eagles and turtles are present as well. This means you will have the unique opportunity to take in the best that Estero Bay has to offer, above and below the waterline.
You are advised to bring protective clothing, polarized sunglasses, and sunscreen for your convenience. Capt. Barry will provide the fishing gear including the rods, reels, tackle, bait, and water. If you are having a great time you are welcome to extend your trip at $100 per hour.
Explore the rich waters of Estero Bay and have the adventure to remember with Capt. Barry Cuda Backwater Charters!
Cash or Venmo suggested. No credit cards, sorry.
Customer reviews
Beoordelingsoverzicht
Boot
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Ervaring
4.9/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (161)
+158Beoordeling van Vissers
48
3
0
0
0
Vissers beweerden
Goede ervaring
98%
Geschikt voor kinderen
100%
Vriendelijke schipper
100%
Tevreden met de boot
100%
Beveel deze charter aan
100%
Gevangen vis
90%
Weergegeven 1 - 5 van 51 beoordelingen
Weergave: 5 van 51 beoordelingen
Carol Eilers
5.0
Verified
So much fun!
4 Hour Trip – Backwater (AM) on March 21, 2025 • 3 adults
After a warm greeting, Captain Barry gave us lots of tips for a better time on the water. Our party of three appreciated him sharing his vast knowledge.
Next, he took us right to the fish. If I remember right, we caught 7 different species, with over 40 fish total. Between the fishing and the Captain’s fun stories, there was never a dull moment!
We definitely recommend Captain Barry, and wish we might return to the area sometime soon to go out again.
Reported catch:
0
Michael Joyce
5.0
Verified
Good day on the water!
4 Hour Trip – Backwater (PM) on March 24, 2025 • 2 adults
We caught a bunch of fish and the captain was great. Our previous booking got cancelled and it was a blessing in disguise. Captain Barry brought us to multiple locations where we caught a bunch of different species. It was a great experience.
Response from Captain
March 25, 2025
Thank you! You guys were awesome!
You brought your skills and were great company!
0
Todd Carlson
5.0
Verified
All fun, no stress
4 Hour Trip – Backwater (AM) on April 5, 2024 • 3 adults
This is your guy. With or without experience, Barry will teach and show you what it takes. He will take you to several places and find the fish and you will see some awesome sights. We did a backwater trip and it was great! I will be calling on him again. His boat and equipment are well maintained and cared for.
Response from Captain
April 5, 2024
Thank you Todd! You guys id an awesome job!
Take care, Capt. Barry
0
Aric Halloran
Cedar Falls, IA
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Barry
4 Hour Trip – Backwater (AM) on February 19, 2022 • 2 adults
This was a last-minute booking...I initiated the trip late afternoon before the morning we wanted to fish. Capt Barry connected shortly after with clear instructions for how/when to meet and everything we would need to be prepared.
The meet-up went just as planned, and we had an excellent outing. The boat was in good shape; the equipment was excellent. Capt Barry had us on fish the entire time. We didn't catch any trophies, but were consistently catching fish -- six different species in all.
Capt Barry provided insightful guidance for both semi-experienced and low-experienced members of our party. He also shared a lot of interesting information on local habitat and wildlife. He was very friendly and engaging. He was very intentional about taking high quality pictures and sent all the pictures and a copy of the fish log shortly after the charter.
I would definitely book Capt Barry again.
Response from Captain
February 23, 2022
Thanks for the awesome review!
You guys were great to fish with!
Take care, Capt Barry
0
Geoffrey Posdal
Bonita, CA
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Barry
4 Hour Trip – Backwater (AM) on January 7, 2022 • 2 adults • 1 child
Capt. Barry Cuda started off with a quick lesson on fishing safely and the rules on his boat. Within 5 minutes we were on fish. Catching 26 fish and 13 different species. He took amazing pictures of every fish we caught and every picture came out great as he was a professional photographer before starting his fishing charter business. It was nice not having to bait a single hook and watching him unhook the cat fish with his fancy flip. I grew up fishing inshore on the east coast of Florida and have never had as good of a day as I did with Capt. Barry. When he dropped us off at the dock another captain was waiting for people and he asked how our day was. When we told him we caught a 27.5 and 28 inch red fish, 3 snook and another 23 fish, he instantly knew he couldn't do the same for the people he was taking out for the day and his face showed it. Capt Barry Cuda knows the waters and I'm pretty sure the fish speakk to him on exactly where to cast the lines. I would personally recommend him to anyone who wants to enjoy there time on the water and catch fish.
Response from Captain
January 8, 2022
You guys were great to fish with - awesome skills!
Take care, Capt. Barry
0
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4 Hour Trip – Backwater (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip – Backwater (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Trip - Backwater
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip - Backwater
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $800
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Customer reviews
Beoordelingsoverzicht
Boot
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Ervaring
4.9/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (161)
+158Beoordeling van Vissers
48
3
0
0
0
Vissers beweerden
Goede ervaring
98%
Geschikt voor kinderen
100%
Vriendelijke schipper
100%
Tevreden met de boot
100%
Beveel deze charter aan
100%
Gevangen vis
90%
Weergegeven 1 - 5 van 51 beoordelingen
Weergave: 5 van 51 beoordelingen
Carol Eilers
5.0
Verified
So much fun!
4 Hour Trip – Backwater (AM) on March 21, 2025 • 3 adults
After a warm greeting, Captain Barry gave us lots of tips for a better time on the water. Our party of three appreciated him sharing his vast knowledge.
Next, he took us right to the fish. If I remember right, we caught 7 different species, with over 40 fish total. Between the fishing and the Captain’s fun stories, there was never a dull moment!
We definitely recommend Captain Barry, and wish we might return to the area sometime soon to go out again.
Reported catch:
0
Michael Joyce
5.0
Verified
Good day on the water!
4 Hour Trip – Backwater (PM) on March 24, 2025 • 2 adults
We caught a bunch of fish and the captain was great. Our previous booking got cancelled and it was a blessing in disguise. Captain Barry brought us to multiple locations where we caught a bunch of different species. It was a great experience.
Response from Captain
March 25, 2025
Thank you! You guys were awesome!
You brought your skills and were great company!
0
Todd Carlson
5.0
Verified
All fun, no stress
4 Hour Trip – Backwater (AM) on April 5, 2024 • 3 adults
This is your guy. With or without experience, Barry will teach and show you what it takes. He will take you to several places and find the fish and you will see some awesome sights. We did a backwater trip and it was great! I will be calling on him again. His boat and equipment are well maintained and cared for.
Response from Captain
April 5, 2024
Thank you Todd! You guys id an awesome job!
Take care, Capt. Barry
0
Aric Halloran
Cedar Falls, IA
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Barry
4 Hour Trip – Backwater (AM) on February 19, 2022 • 2 adults
This was a last-minute booking...I initiated the trip late afternoon before the morning we wanted to fish. Capt Barry connected shortly after with clear instructions for how/when to meet and everything we would need to be prepared.
The meet-up went just as planned, and we had an excellent outing. The boat was in good shape; the equipment was excellent. Capt Barry had us on fish the entire time. We didn't catch any trophies, but were consistently catching fish -- six different species in all.
Capt Barry provided insightful guidance for both semi-experienced and low-experienced members of our party. He also shared a lot of interesting information on local habitat and wildlife. He was very friendly and engaging. He was very intentional about taking high quality pictures and sent all the pictures and a copy of the fish log shortly after the charter.
I would definitely book Capt Barry again.
Response from Captain
February 23, 2022
Thanks for the awesome review!
You guys were great to fish with!
Take care, Capt Barry
0
Geoffrey Posdal
Bonita, CA
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Barry
4 Hour Trip – Backwater (AM) on January 7, 2022 • 2 adults • 1 child
Capt. Barry Cuda started off with a quick lesson on fishing safely and the rules on his boat. Within 5 minutes we were on fish. Catching 26 fish and 13 different species. He took amazing pictures of every fish we caught and every picture came out great as he was a professional photographer before starting his fishing charter business. It was nice not having to bait a single hook and watching him unhook the cat fish with his fancy flip. I grew up fishing inshore on the east coast of Florida and have never had as good of a day as I did with Capt. Barry. When he dropped us off at the dock another captain was waiting for people and he asked how our day was. When we told him we caught a 27.5 and 28 inch red fish, 3 snook and another 23 fish, he instantly knew he couldn't do the same for the people he was taking out for the day and his face showed it. Capt Barry Cuda knows the waters and I'm pretty sure the fish speakk to him on exactly where to cast the lines. I would personally recommend him to anyone who wants to enjoy there time on the water and catch fish.
Response from Captain
January 8, 2022
You guys were great to fish with - awesome skills!
Take care, Capt. Barry
0
FAQs about Capt. Barry Cuda Backwater Charters
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Center console boatsCapacity
3 personsBoat length
23 ftYear built
2015Restored in
2023Boat manufacturer
Key West Bay ReefBoat type
Center consoleEngine model
SuzukiPowered by
1 x 250HPMax cruising speed
40 knots