Next AvailableMay 31
Book with Keith Zumar
Prepare yourself for an exceptional fishing experience with Salty Pirate Fishing Charters, where Captain Keith invites you to explore the pristine waters of Pine Island Sound and the serene backcountry of Matlacha in Southwest Florida; this exciting adventure offers you the chance to experience some of the best inshore and flats fishing in the region, whether you are an experienced angler or a beginner looking to learn from the best. Step aboard our 18-foot Pro-Line flats boat, a meticulously maintained vessel designed for both comfort and performance, which accommodates up to four guests, providing a cozy and spacious environment for your fishing excursion.
The Pro-Line is equipped with a powerful 150 HP Mercury engine, ensuring a smooth and speedy ride as we navigate the diverse and rich fishing grounds of Pine Island Sound and Matlacha; this state-of-the-art engine enables us to reach prime fishing spots quickly, maximizing your time on the water and increasing your chances of a successful catch. With the help of top-of-the-line fishing gear and the expert guidance of Captain Keith, you will have the opportunity to pursue a variety of sought-after species including Tarpon, Snook, Trout, Redfish, Snapper, and Grouper, using effective light tackle techniques that are perfect for the shallow waters and flats we explore.
Throughout your fishing adventure, Captain Keith will not only share his extensive knowledge of the local waters and fishing techniques but also ensure that you have an enjoyable and educational experience on the water; he will provide all the necessary fishing equipment and licenses, so you can focus solely on casting your line and reeling in your next big catch. Whether you’re looking to release your catch for the thrill of the sport or would like to have it cleaned and filleted by Captain Keith at no extra cost, he is dedicated to making sure that every aspect of your trip meets your expectations and enhances your fishing experience.
Salty Pirate Fishing Charters is committed to ensuring that every trip is not only productive but also fun and memorable; whether you’re chasing after the trophy fish of your dreams or simply enjoying a day out on the water with friends or family, Captain Keith is there to make your adventure as enjoyable as possible. From the moment you board the Pro-Line to the final moments of your trip, you will experience firsthand the passion and dedication that Captain Keith brings to every fishing charter.
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Fishing
Starting At $600
Description: Join us for an unforgettable cobia and citation redfish charter in Southeast Virginia, where trophy catches await. Our expert captains guide you through the region’s prime fishing waters of the lower Chesapeake Bay, known for our summer migration of cobia and massive redfish. Equipped with top-of-the-line gear and techniques, we ensure an exciting and rewarding experience for anglers of all levels. Whether sight-casting for cobia or battling oversized redfish, your adventure promises excitement and unforgettable memories.
Fishing
Starting At $125
Description: If your kid loves fishing, this is the trip for them! A day of SWFL fishing designed for kids 12-18yo fishing offshore and inshore chasing what's biting. A typical trip runs 8-2 and has us venturing all over Pine Island Sound and Charlotte Harbor in pursuit of snook, redfish, tarpon and more or heading offshore for some closer wrecks for grouper and snapper. All licensing, tackle, drinks, snacks provided! If no trips are listed available, call for availability!
Fishing
Starting At $600
Description: Beach Bliss Awaits! Cruise the Salty Pirate, Virginia's coolest party boat, for an unforgettable beach day. Sink your toes into pristine sand, swim in crystal clear waters, and collect beautiful seashells. Relax with friends and family on ample seating, & comfy bean bags, and enjoy convenient amenities like a flushable toilet and changing space. Whether you seek sun shades or sun-kissed skin, bask in the splendor of world-class beaches, encounter dolphins and turtles, and indulge in delectable meals at fantastic restaurants.
Fishing
Starting At $150
Description: From tarpon in the pass, to near shore wrecks, to chasing big snook...each walk on trip offers a single person price to go target what's hot in our local waters! All licensing and tackle is included, just meet at the docks, hop on and fish! These trips will be announced via our social media platforms with limited availability to ensure maximum fishing!
Fishing
Starting At $30
Description: Walk on our shared trip with fellow veterans! This is a vet only shared trip to have fun, catch some fish and share the brotherhood again! All licensing and tackled is covered.
Fishing
Starting At $900
Description: Full Day SWFL Fishing targeting near-shore wrecks and reefs to back country snook hides. This is a fun and exciting trip targeting snook, redfish, trout, tarpon, snapper, grouper, and more! There is a slew of haunts and hides around upper Pine Island Sound and Charlotte Harbor that a full day trip allows us to tackle while maximizing fishing time and catching! All tackle, licensing, water, and ice are provided, as well as catch/filet at the dock for your daily catch if you wish. This is a great trip for the crew or the fam and kids!
Fishing
Starting At $350
Description: All Camps run Mon-Tues with Drop-off/Pick-up at 8am and 1pm both days. From inshore grass flats to near shore reefs, we tackle every aspect of SWFL fishing! Providing leadership, goal accomplishment, boater safety and fishing 101. Our camp is designed for kids 12 and older with lunch, snacks, drinks and all fishing requirements covered! Each day is tailored to a specific type of fishing our area has to offer from offshore wrecks to inshore flats and mangroves or hooking Tarpon in the passes!!! Expect to throw cast nets and target Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Grouper, Snapper and more!
Fishing
Starting At $1,100
Description: Don't just be a passenger, get the whole experience! From planning to the bait flats and filet tables, this is a start to finish trip. Bring up to 4 guests on a trip that you will remember. We plan the trip together looking at weather and trends, go over known spots and put together a plan to catch and target fish. The next morning, we hit the bait flats for the early morning sunrise and topwater bite while throwing the cast net to fill the live wells. Then we chase snook, tarpon, redfish, trout, snapper and more! License, tackle, water (coffee lol) provided.
Fishing
Starting At $550
Description: Hop on for an exciting morning or afternoon fishing trip targeting our top inshore species in beautiful Pine Island Sound. We use both live bait and artificial lures fishing the Northern Pine Island Sound and Charlotte Harbor for a quick action packed excursion! Water, tackle, licenses and fish cleaning are all included, just hop on and fish!
Fishing
Starting At $1,100
Description: Come chase Southwest Florida's most famous fish resident...the Silver King! Come chase the high flyer, hard pulling fish of a lifetime in World Famous Boca Grande Pass and Pine Island Sound. Showing up and able to target as early as January, by late April the passes are home to thousands of tarpon feeding on the never ending stream of pass crabs on the outgoing tides. Growing in size upwards of 200 pounds or more, the Tarpon is always an unpredictable fight typically lasting over 30 minutes while providing an aerobatic show! All tackle and licensing provided as well as ice and water.
Hunting
Starting At $200
Description: Experience the excitement of waterfowl hunting on Virginia’s Eastern Shore with our premier charter service. This pristine region offers a haven for migrating waterfowl, including ducks, geese, and brant. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or new to the sport, we tailor every outing to your skill level, ensuring a safe and successful hunt. Book your adventure today and create lasting memories in this waterfowl paradise. Required items: VA hunting license, state stamp, federal waterfowl stamp, gun, shells, waders. Meetup location coordinated the day prior to the hunt.
Fishing
Starting At $600
Description: Enjoy a 6-hour getaway aboard Salty’s Revenge, a 26’ Carolina Skiff, perfect for up to 6 guests. ✔ Relax on pristine beaches & swim in crystal-clear waters ✔ Explore scenic sandbars & collect beautiful seashells ✔ Spot dolphins & sea turtles in their natural habitat ✔ Comfort & convenience with ample seating, bean bags, a flushable toilet, & changing space ✔ Dine at fantastic waterfront restaurants
Blackbeard's Fury
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
6
Boat Length:
18 ft
Manufacturer Name:
Pro-line
Model Year:
1994
Engine Manufacturer Name:
Mercury
# of Engines:
1
Horsepower Per Engine:
150
Maximum Cruising Speed:
43
Features: Bait Tank Fish Finder GPS
Flats boat fishing in shallow water on Blackbeard's Fury
Salty's Revenge
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
6
Boat Length:
26 ft
Manufacturer Name:
Carolina Skiff
Model Year:
2023
Engine Manufacturer Name:
Suzuki
# of Engines:
1
Horsepower Per Engine:
250
Maximum Cruising Speed:
50
Features: Fighting Chair First Mate Bait Tank Snorkelling Equipment Toilet Trolling Motor Fish Finder GPS VHF Radio
Our flagship big water boat, our 26' CS Ultra Elite is a loaded fishing machine with a flair for the beachgoer. Whether you are looking to chase monster tarpon in Boca Grande Pass or enjoy the turquoise blue waters and white sand beaches of Cayo Costa, this boat will get you there in comfort!
Sea Ox
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
7
Boat Length:
17 ft
Manufacturer Name:
Sea Ox
Model Year:
1981
Engine Manufacturer Name:
Yamaha
# of Engines:
1
Horsepower Per Engine:
70
Maximum Cruising Speed:
35
Features: GPS VHF Radio
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Blackbeard's Fury
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
6
Boat Length:
18 ft
Vehicle Details
Salty's Revenge
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
6
Boat Length:
26 ft
Vehicle Details
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Sea Ox
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
7
Boat Length:
17 ft
Vehicle Details
The inshore waters around Cape Coral are bustling with activity. Anglers are reporting excellent catches of Redfish and Snook, particularly around the mangrove edges and grassy flats. Live bait, such as pilchards and shrimp, has been particularly effective. Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to target these species, with the cooler water temperatures encouraging more aggressive feeding.
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Snook remain all over the beaches just have gotten picky as we get deeper into summer. Snapper have moved in to the mangroves and docks which are picking at white bait and bringing home nice inshore sizes for dinner. Trout have been the go to on slower days on grass flats. This past Monday northern sound flats produced plenty of trout action with by product catches of grouper, snapper, and big ladyfish which always make for a fun fight! Both live bait and artificial have been producing good fish.
The full moon and bigger currents have scattered bait and fish around the sound a bit but the usual suspects are still around and next week will just heat up again. Snook remain on the beaches and back sides of the barrier islands. Target them with live bait. Redfish along interior islands in the sound are plentiful. Tarpon are still thick in the passes and bridges but you can find bigger tarpon settling on inshore flats as well perfect for fly or sight casting! Local bait shops like D&D in Matlacha or Gromms on the water north of Boca Pass have plenty of crabs available for your silver king adventure. The bait has been scattered. Chumming will produce plenty of pinfish. Reports of white bait south of Matlacha bridge and they can be found on the flats but have moved off the beaches now. Look for them to come back inside with the full moon gone. Sky got her a beautiful snook off the beach this past week all on her own! The smile says it all!
Redfish and snook from sub to over slot are cruising all over the mangroves. Both live whitebait, cut bait like mullet/ladyfish and crab, as well as artificial baits like gold spoons/paddletail jigs/topwater and subsurface twitch baits are producing great numbers of inshore fish from the flats boat. Good water tides have allowed us to get deep into the creeks and site cast in 1-2' of water is the funnest way to chase these fish. You cover lots of ground, see tons of fish and really get to test your fishing skills with casting and presentation to get hook ups!
Tarpon have arrived en-masse and the fishing couldn't be better! As we tick into May, more and more big fish will be showing up. Outgoing tides work best but Tarpon will be around beaches and passes thru summer at this point. Sight casting snook on the beach and pass edges makes for a fun day and nothing beats dropping a crab or thread fin into a mass of tarpon and experiencing that fight. We are having multiple hook ups each day now on our tarpon trips throughout the day. Boca Grande pass, Matlacha, Sanibel Causeway and the barrier island beaches of Sanibel and Captiva all are holding good numbers of fish.
As our waters crept into the low 80's this past week, our fishing is just getting better. Snook and redfish are out of their back country hides and cruising mangrove islands, trout are covering the flats and our tarpon migration is hitting full stride. The winds these past few weeks have made tides difficult to judge and days on the skiff difficult. On calm days, watch the tides. At lower tides, fishing oyster bars and grassy ledges in 3-4' of water has been key. As the water rises on the flats and we are able to get into the islands and mangroves, snook have been hitting artificial and live thread fins especially as water gets moving down the banks. Beaches for tarpon and snook site casting is a great late spring task and outgoing currents in local passes flush crabs and bait out which fire up the tarpon and snook bites!
Very choppy conditions at first light prevented live bait options so we shifted to all artificial and it paid off! First cast started the day off right with a slot trout hitting it as it landed. We escaped the wind and went with Plan C chasing trout on the grass flats in upper PI Sound before moving to Redfish spots a little further south. Trout continued to follow us as we sought out the slam landing one slot redfish at 22" and a monster redfish at 32". The 32"r gave us a run for our money darting around islands as we chased line under mangroves with the trolling motor. All in all we boxed 3 trout and 1 redfish and released another 15+ trout!
Rough day on the water with the fronts moving in but the trout and snook were hungry...and the osprey (which hung with us stealing bait!). Plenty of bait in Matlacha pass in 3-4' of water. Glass minnows on the leeward side of the eastern islands were a target for the trout, willingly striking jig heads with pearl Z-mans. The snook showed up for us at late morning smacking pilchards of any size. Would love to share some pictures but my net man (me) was terrible today!
Rough day on the water with the fronts moving in but the trout and snook were hungry...and the osprey (which hung with us stealing bait!). Plenty of bait in Matlacha pass in 3-4' of water. Glass minnows on the leeward side of the eastern islands were a target for the trout, willingly striking jig heads with pearl Z-mans. The snook showed up for us at late morning smacking pilchards of any size. Would love to share some pictures but my net man (me) was terrible today!
As our waters clear up and flush out from the red tide issues, the fish are getting active. We have bait on most flats firing up the fish. Redfish and snook are cruising the mangroves. Fish them with chummed live bait or cut ladyfish, which are abundant along grass flat drop offs in both Matlacha and Pine Island Sound. On the grass flats in 3-4' of water, trout ranging from 14 to over 23" are hammering suspending twitch bait lures like the Mirrodine 17MR as well as paddle tails on jig heads, top water on calm waters. Finding the water depth trout are hanging out in is important. If you make a pass in 2-3' with no strikes, shift to 3-4'. While throwing the lures and drifting the flats, throw a shrimp or smaller white bait under a cork/bobber to drive behind you keeping an eye on it for a big trout, ladyfish or passing Spanish mackerel to strike it. If you are having a slow day or have kids on the boat, turning your focus to the trout flats will spark a slow day!
with the fly rod and baitcaster in hand (the only two rods I can throw fish with one arm) and still unable to drive the boat, I ventured out the North Cape Trail having just discovered it the other day. wading across in a south-west-north-east-south rectabgle in an incoming tide, i ovserved little activtiy on the ouster bars. on the north bound leg about 200 yards iff the shore, muklet began jumping near the shoreline. as i got to the south bound leg i was able to cast behind a nearby leaping mullet for an instant hook up. My first ever fish on a baitcaster pulled hard to the point I thought perhaps a snook. but finally showing was a beautiful lower slot redfish with two big tail spots either side and a whiter color due to temps. i will certsinly be adding this to the youth canp!
the boys and I took off early morning to scout duck hunting possibilities in Matlacha Pass. i have observed several species of ducks the last few weeks in the pass as well as early spring redheads in the 1000's last spring. We set up for wind on the northern tip of an island in order to see big water ducks that may be coming into the mangroves and grass flats to feed. numerous redheads and mergansers were observed but stuck to open water.This was also several days after our biggest cold front of the year and we observed numerous dead fish with little to no signs of fish activity in the pass.
starting the day trolling for ladyfish and mackerel landing muktiple ladyfish and saving some for bait. redfish ignored the ladies and smashed the white paddletails. finally moving into a skinny creek we landed our snook for the day! ended the day throwing at some shy tarpon
great day leaving from Burnt Store Ramp at 7am with some new Cale Residents getting to explore back waters and Matlacha Pass. plenty of small snook in the trees. Ladyfish in the deeper pass ledges for bait the. redfish aling NW mat pass on paddletails.
good day on the trolling motor working treelines and spilleays for snook
Ratings & Reviews Summary
May 31, 2025
Great time today! Highly recommend your next trip be with Capt. Zumar
May 31, 2025
Our son did a summer camp fishing trip with Captain Keith and had a great time. Captain Keith comunicated through out the day and sent pictures of the kids. He was prepared, knowledgeable and well-liked by the kiddos. We will repeat as soon as the next opportunity arises. Thank you
May 31, 2025
My son has been to many of Captain Keith’s youth camps, and he absolutely loves it. Great fishing and great education. Awesome company!!
May 31, 2025
Captain Zumar is a great dude and the trip was fantastic! I’d give him 6 stars if it was an option! If you want to have a great day on the water, then this veteran owned charter is the only way to go!
May 31, 2025
I and my son came out with Keith to fish and we won't forget that fishing trip. It was so much fun and memorable. We highly recommend Salty Pirate Fishing Charters
May 31, 2025
We had a fantastic day fishing with Capt. Keith. He was truly an expert. He was very patient with us as novices. In every area he took us, we caught fish.