What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Naples, Florida for the first time?

Expect to catch lots of different fish. Depending on how late in March and the conditions, the bite could be great or just ok. The experience you have really depends on the captain you have. We had a great captain and great time! We really enjoyed our day. If you have a positive attitude and realistic expectations, you will have a great time!

The water is still a little cold for large gamefish like tuna, marlin, tarpon, etc. If youre going to target big gamefish like those I would recommend going out closer to summer when the water has warmed up a bit even more.

Be prepared for cold weather if a cold front comes in, as we can’t control mother nature. But the fishing can be great even if you stick through the weather. Thats why it is called fishing and not catching.

use these guys, i have my own boat and i fish a lot. Alec and Ethan were top of the line just like their boat. I’ve taken a lot of charters and this one was the best! I will definitely fish with these guys again!

You cant go wrong booking this trip. Captain Stan has amazing knowledge of the local waters, the best spots to catch a variety of fish, and was so patient and helpful. We will absolutely book with him again when we visit next!

Get a captain with an honest opinion about the conditions before you book. We might have picked different dayes had we known aboutvthe full moon. My fault for not being more diligent when booking in

We just based our trip on our scheduled visit from the midwest. But if you're visiting to fish and schedule otherwise is of little importance, some research on best times of year for more lively fishing and/or more targeted to what you hope to catch might go a long way. That said, it is Florida so weather and water conditions could change very quickly and with realistic expectations about that, I think you can still have a great time

(Aug 30-sep3) It's been hot ish, with hot water temps, random storms that don't dump a lot of rain but have high winds and cause a lot of waves making it hard to fish. BUT, fishing in 10K islands near the everglades was a blast. I will go again sometime for sure. And I will use 10K Adventures by Captain Kevin Bell.

We had a blast. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to do some beginning or expertise fishing. Don’t expect to be going out deep-sea fishing. You’ll need a full day or longer to do big fish but if you plan on catching some pretty decent size fish and the opportunity to catch some bigger ones offshore around 40 to 30 feet we got tons of different types of fish even if we couldn’t keep them due to season. It was still a blast to catch them and release

If you really want to know what's going on in the area. Do a 3 to4 hour guide of fishing. The captains will tell you the best restaurants, fishing and entertainment. Then you could ever read on the internet. Captain Sean from Dreamaker was great.

Unfortunately I haven’t done a lot of ocean fishing so I’m not sure what if we caught normal amount but it was still an awesome experience and day on the water. Unfortunately my snook was 1/2 inch short for keeping it.

These guys had a huge boat that had tons of room with 4 walls and a roof for those that don't want to be punished by the heat of the Floridian sun with the option to also fish outside in the Floridian sun. And they have a bathroom which is one of the big factors why I chose this charter. This charter is family-friendly and you will catch tons of fish because they know the hot spots.

The weather and water conditions play a big role in a fishing experience. You never know what fish will be biting. The nice thing that Captain Jason has done is to find alternatives for the fishing experience. Since the common fish were not biting and we were catching catfish, he had us focus on catching sharks. Now this was totally unexpected….and fun!

Our fishing trip was in 35' of water, yet we booked a deep sea excursion. The names of the fishing companies was confusing from our booking. "All In Fishing” was the name on the shirts they wore, but the boat was A & B, and the confirmation messages were from" Fishing Boomker".

Our trip was not specifically for fishing, more for a combination of shelling, fishing and bird/dolphin watching. We only caught a couple of fish, but we did not fish very long so were pleased with what we caught.

Id recommend Capt Marc. The day we went out, two of the people were inexperienced in fishing. Capt Marc not only showed them how to cast and techniques for fishing, he worked hard to make sure they had a super day…. And he was successful in every way!!!

The two times I fished offshore near Naples have been nonstop action and numerous species. Each time we saw dolphins, enormous sea turtles, sharks and more. It’s a great place to fish with kids or the whole family.

Definitely go with a guide. I am an avid fisherman in the upper Midwest but i learned a lot from the Captain about bait selection, rigging, techniques, and tides, that i wouldn't have know how to navigate on my own. It is an investment but pays off dividends with knowledge you receive.

We did not do a real fishing trip, but should have so its hard to grade the fishing in Naples, but on a real fishing trip I'm sure it is good, because we saw photos of good fishing in the brochure.....

Early March is still "winter" in Naples. Cold front came through and we had North and Northwest winds which caused dirty water on the inbound tide in the Bays. 3rd week of March on becomes more consistent as the "summer" season begins.

Choose a vessel and trip length appropriate for your angling skills and experience, endurance, affordability, and time available. Don't expect big game on a half day trip on a big boat, and conversely don't expect comfort on a small but fast open fisherman. Most importantly, talk to your captain....tell him or her what you expect, and they'll tell you what experience they can provide.

Find a reputable & experienced company to charter your trip. Don’t set your expectations too high, fish are unpredictable. Book a full day trip, this will get you further out in the ocean where the bigger fish are at.

We did not catch anything sensational, but the experience was well worth it! We would definitely book again, but this time call Captain Mark directly to inquire about tide and best time/day to fish!

Yes this is a great family vacation highlight! My kids have not stopped talking about how much fun they had! The clean and bagged the fish we caught and recommended a great restaurant close by that would cook our catch!!!

While the fish tend to gather near mangrove roots, you may want to practice your casting in open waters to get a better sense of how far your line will travel. It is relatively easy to overcast and snag your hook and line on the mangrove roots and have to put on a new hook when you break the line to get untangled. Also, bring someone that really enjoys fishing along with you.

do not book with captain Santiago Every other time we have been to Naples we have used fishbooker and it was a greay experience. This was not

Do the extended trip. We did the 6 hours, and although our Captain put us right on fish from the beginning, it allowed him to put us in different spots getting a variety of different species.

Stay in Naples, too. We drove from Fort Myers. Made for a long drive back after a full day of fishing. But worth it!

I would recommend booking a longer trip. Because four hours goes by too fast. Also, if you book in warmer weather, you will catch more fish.

the crew was awsome! great fun had by all ! we had 7 adults and a 3 1/2 year old. couldnt have been any better!!