Fishing Charters in Bonita Springs

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African Pompano

Species Name: Alectis Ciliaris

Habitat: Offshore, Structures, Reef

Weight: 15 - 20 lbs.

Barracuda

Species Name: Sphyraena Barracuda

Habitat: Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 5 - 15 lbs.

Black Drum

Species Name: Pogonias Cromis

Habitat: Brackish Waters, Onshore

Weight: 15 - 90 lbs.

Black Grouper

Species Name: Mycteroperca Bonaci

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 5 - 20 lbs.

Blacktip Shark

Species Name: Carcharhinus Limbatus

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Continental Shelves, Insular Shelves

Weight: 100 - 150 lbs.

Bull Shark

Species Name: Carcharhinus Leucas

Habitat: Warm, Shallow Nearshore, River

Weight: 200 - 500 lbs.

Cobia

Species Name: Rachycentron Canadum

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 10 - 80 lbs.

Crevalle Jack

Species Name: Caranx Hippos

Habitat: River, Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Flats Backcountry, Wreck

Weight: 15 - 60 lbs.

Florida Pompano

Species Name: Trachinotus Carolinus

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore

Weight: 4 - 8 lbs.

Greater Amberjack

Species Name: Seriola dumerili

Habitat: Offshore, Reefs, Wrecks

Weight: 40 - 200 lbs.

King Mackerel

Species Name: Scomberomorus Cavalla

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 10 - 20 lbs.

Lane Snapper

Species Name: Lutjanus Synagris

Habitat: Coral Reefs, Sand, Inshore, Nearshore

Weight: 3 - 8 lbs.

Lemon Shark

Species Name: Negaprion Brevirostris

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Reef, Bay

Weight: 150 - 220 lbs.

Mutton Snapper

Species Name: Lutjanus Analis

Habitat: Onshore, Reef, Nearshore, Backcountry

Weight: 5 - 15 lbs.

Peacock Bass

Species Name: Cichla Ocellaris

Habitat: River, Lake, Canal

Weight: 3 - 15 lbs.

Redfish

Species Name: Sciaenops Ocellatus

Habitat: Onshore, Flats, Backcountry, Nearshore

Weight: 10 - 45 lbs.

Sea Trout

Species Name: Salmo Trutta

Habitat: Inshore, Nearshore, Covered River

Weight: 1 - 6 lbs.

Sheepshead

Species Name: Archosargus Probatocephalus

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 1 - 8 lbs.

Shortfin Mako Shark

Species Name: Isurus Oxyrinchus

Habitat: Offshore

Weight: 150 - 300 lbs.

Snook

Species Name: Centropomus Undecimalis

Habitat: Inshore, Flats, Backcountry

Weight: 12 - 29 lbs.

Tarpon

Species Name: Megalops Atlanticus

Habitat: Inshore, Flats, Backcountry

Weight: 25 - 63 lbs.

Thresher Shark

Species Name: Alopias Vulpinus

Habitat: Nearshore, Continental Shelf, Inshore, Offshore

Weight: 500 - 1120 lbs.

Tripletail

Species Name: Lobotes Surinamensis

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Inshore, Estuaries, Bays

Weight: 2 - 20 lbs.

Fred Gowdy

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Fred Gowdy

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April 18, 2025

Fred Gowdy

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Fred Gowdy

Landed a keeper on the first cast! An unforgettable trip for me and my 12-year-old son. Thanks again!

February 28, 2025

Fred Gowdy

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Fred Gowdy

First of all I would recommend a six hour trip.Fred has many spots for a variety of fish. Weather, tides and of course red tide can affect any fishing but Fred found us a great day of fishing!

Ronald Schmidt

February 19, 2025

Fred Gowdy

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Fred Gowdy

My girlfriends and I took a beach/sandbar cruise with Capt. Fred, we had an amazing time cruising around and stopping at the beaches to swim.

May 23, 2021

Fred Gowdy

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Fred Gowdy

Despite the tough conditions, we had a great time with Fred. We caught fish when we probably wouldn’t have -props!

May 9, 2021

Fred Gowdy

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Fred Gowdy

We did an AM tour with Fred and what a great guide. He knew exactly where the fish where bighting, what they where biting and when. Even a little bit of wildlife info, so much fun. I highly recommend this charter service. You won't regret it.

July 28, 2020

Fred Gowdy

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Fred Gowdy

Great fishermen Fred will put u on the meat. Very safe and friendly. Always a great time on the skiff with friends and family. He knows what he’s doing. I’ll always fish Fred Gowdy Fishing Charters

February 26, 2020

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Fred Gowdy

Captain Gowdy got me hooked on Fish within minutes!

February 26, 2020

Fred Gowdy

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Fred Gowdy

Had a great time! Extremely knowledgeable! Highly recommend!

January 29, 2019

Fred Gowdy

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Fred Gowdy

Captain Fred is outstanding! We had a fantastic time on our fishing charter. He is knowledgeable in all aspects of local fishing, he’s fun, and he’s courteous! We highly recommend him! Thank you Captain Fred!

December 25, 2018

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