Trips & Rates
Back Country Fishing.
Enjoy a day experiencing the beautiful estuaries of South West Florida! When fishing the backcountry, we specialize in catching redfish, snook, and trout. However, some common bonus catches are Jack carvels, Mangrove snapper, Spanish Mackrell, Sheepshead, Flounder, and pompano. When targeting these species, will will be fishing the Shorelines and Grass flats of Charlotte Harbor, Boca Grande, Pine Island, & Englewood. Back country rates are based on 3 guest with a $50 fee for one additional guest.
4 hour Back Country Fishing
$450.00
6 hour Back Country Fishing
$650.00
8 hour Back Country Fishing
$850.00
Boca Grande Tarpon Fishing. (April-August)
Spend your day chasing the legendary silver king in the Tarpon capital of the world! All Tarpon trip prices are based between April and June (Prime tarpon season). Tarpon rates are based on 3 guest. Call for details!
4 hour Tarpon Fishing
$550.00
“The Tarpon Classic” 6 hour Tarpon Fishing
$700.00
8 hour Tarpon Fishing
$900.00
“The Silver King Extreme”. 10 hour Tarpon Fishing
$1100.00
Shark Fishing
Put yourself to the ultimate test and fight the beast on the top of the food chain! Charlotte Harbor and Boca Grande is home to a several species of shark commonly including Blacktip sharks, Bull sharks, Hammerheads, and Nurse Sharks. Primary for sharks we drift fish with tasty dead and live baits, providing for a relaxing style of fishing in-between battles. Rates are based on 3 guests with an additional $50 charge for a 4th angler.
4 Hour Shark Fishing
$450.00
6 Hour Shark Fishing
$650.00
8 Hour Shark Fishing
$850.00
Nearshore Fishing
Southwest Florida is known for immense nearshore reefs scattered along the coast consisting of concrete piles and sunken vessels as well as ledges and rock piles. These prime fishing grounds are within a short 9 miles off the coast, within sight of land. These fishing grounds provide prime habitat to the Gulf of Mexico’s favorites including Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Red Grouper and even the more sizable fish like Kingfish, Barracuda, Cobia and Sharks. Nearshore Rates are based on 3 anglers with an additional $50 charge for a 4th angler.
4 Hour Nearshore Fishing
$500.00
6 Hour Nearshore Fishing
$700.00
8 Hour Nearshore Fishing
$900.00
Sunset cruises & Excursions (NEW!)
Southern Tail Charters now offers Sunset cruises and excursions to provide a fun relaxing day with the family or a nice evening cruising into the sunset. Cruises and Excursions commonly include but are not limited to taking a nice smooth ride down the beautiful South West Florida Beaches and through the beautiful estuaries of Charlotte harbor & Gasparilla sound, Taking a trip to one of the many top-rated restaurants (some only assessable by boat) and exploring some of the state parks an islands.
