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Turn your Marco Island vacation into an unforgettable adventure with Fish the Salt Guide Service, your local experts in world-class inshore fishing. With a lifelong passion for fishing the pristine backwaters and mangroves of Marco Island, our captain has turned that passion into a full-time guiding career, delivering personalized trips that cater to anglers of all experience levels. Whether it’s your first time casting a line or you’re a seasoned angler seeking trophy fish, our trips are designed to create memories that last a lifetime.
Our inshore fishing trips showcase the best of Marco Island’s unique ecosystem, where crystal-clear waters, winding mangroves, and abundant wildlife set the stage for an extraordinary day on the water. Guests often remember their first trophy catch, the thrill of landing a tarpon, snook, or redfish, and the sheer excitement of being immersed in this beautiful, productive environment. Every trip is tailored to your goals, whether you’re after high-action light tackle fishing or a relaxed, scenic day exploring the local waters.
We offer half-day, three-quarter-day, and full-day trips, ensuring flexibility for families, couples, or solo anglers. Our trips are fully private, allowing you to focus on your fishing experience without distractions, and we provide all the gear, knowledge, and insider tips you need to succeed. Spring and early summer are peak season, thanks to the prime inshore action and abundance of tarpon, but fall and winter trips offer cooler weather, fewer crowds, and excellent fishing year-round.
In addition to fishing, we cater to families and beginners with short “first catch” trips, eco tours, and wildlife-focused excursions, making it easy for everyone to enjoy Marco Island’s stunning waters. From customizing your itinerary to sharing local insight about fish behavior and hotspots, our approach emphasizes hospitality, safety, and a genuine love of the sport.
Whether you’re chasing trophy fish, learning the ropes for the first time, or simply looking to soak in the natural beauty of Marco Island, Fish the Salt Guide Service delivers a fishing adventure you won’t forget. Book your trip today and experience the perfect combination of expert guidance, exciting action, and the unmatched charm of Marco Island’s inshore waters.
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Step into Southwest Florida’s inshore fishing paradise with Captain Tim, based in Marco Island and Naples. Enjoy all-inclusive light tackle and fly fishing trips through mangrove tunnels, grass flats, and hidden backcountry waters. Target snook, redfish, trout, tarpon, and more while fishing from a fully outfitted skiff with top-tier gear, live bait, and artificial lures. Perfect for beginners and seasoned anglers alike, trips include licenses, tackle, water, and ice. Bring your sense of adventure and capture unforgettable memories on the water.
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Enjoy an extended half-day fishing adventure in the pristine waters of Naples and Marco Island with Captain Tim. This 6-hour private trip takes you through mangroves, grass flats, and hidden coves while targeting trout, redfish, snook, tarpon, and crevalle jack. Fish from a fully equipped Pathfinder skiff with top-tier tackle, live bait, and expert guidance. Perfect for beginners and seasoned anglers alike, this all-inclusive experience provides licenses, gear, and a tailored approach to ensure an unforgettable day on Southwest Florida’s backwaters.
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Spend a full day exploring the backwaters of Naples and Marco Island with Captain Tim on this 8-hour guided inshore fishing adventure. Target trout, redfish, snook, tarpon, and crevalle jack while navigating mangroves, grass flats, and hidden coves. Fish from a fully equipped Pathfinder skiff with top-tier tackle, live bait, and expert guidance. Perfect for anglers of all skill levels, this private trip includes all gear, licenses, and a tailored experience. Bring your sense of adventure and create unforgettable memories on Southwest Florida’s waters.
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Challenge your skills on this 8-hour private inshore fishing trip in Naples and Marco Island with Captain Tim. Target trout, redfish, snook, tarpon, and crevalle jack while navigating mangroves, grass flats, and hidden backcountry waters. Fish from a fully equipped Pathfinder skiff with premium tackle, live bait, GPS, and a trolling motor for precise angling. Designed for experienced anglers, this all-inclusive trip includes gear, licenses, and expert guidance, allowing pros to focus on technique, strategy, and landing trophy fish in the heart of Southwest Florida’s inshore paradise.
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Spend a full day exploring Naples and Marco Island’s backwaters on this beginner-friendly 8-hour trip with Captain Tim. Perfect for first-time anglers, you’ll target trout, redfish, snook, tarpon, and crevalle jack while navigating mangroves, grass flats, and hidden coves. Fish from a fully equipped Pathfinder skiff with top-tier tackle, live bait, and expert instruction. This all-inclusive private trip provides gear, licenses, and personalized guidance, ensuring beginners gain confidence and create unforgettable memories on Southwest Florida’s beautiful inshore waters.
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Pathfinder
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
4
Boat Length:
22 ft
Manufacturer Name:
Pathfinder
Model Year:
2002
Engine Manufacturer Name:
Yamaha
# of Engines:
1
Horsepower Per Engine:
200
Maximum Cruising Speed:
32
Features: Bait Tank Trolling Motor GPS
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Set out on Marco Island waters aboard this 22-ft Pathfinder motorboat. Equipped with a 200 HP Yamaha engine, livewell tank, GPS, and trolling motor, it reaches 32 mph and features a fighting chair and snorkeling gear—ideal for family fun or serious inshore fishing adventures.
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Pathfinder
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
4
Boat Length:
22 ft
Vehicle Details