Guests depart on the M/V Naples Explorer and head out along the Gordon River. From there, your experienced Captain will take you to the spots that are catching. Locations can include Crayton Cove, Halderman Creek, Rookery Bay, Dollar Bay (east of Keewaydin Island and coastal reefs 3 miles into the Gulf of Mexico, weather permitting. The Captain’s pride themselves on their expert knowledge of the best fishing areas and best fishing practices so that you maximize your experience. Be ready to have some good pictures – as the Captains like to celebrate and take pictures of their guests when they get a big catch!
Coastal Calm Bay fishing excursions target redfish, snook, sheepshead, mangrove snapper, ladyfish, trout and pompano. There are other seasonal varieties as well. This Coastal Calm Bay fishing excursion will get you “hooked” to come back year and year! A marine restroom is available on the boat. Guests are welcome to bring their own small coolers with drinks and snacks. This 3.5 hour experience will return you back to the original departure point where where you can enjoy shopping in one of the 30 different unique shops or eating the fish you caught at Pincher’s Crab Shack or Riverside restaurants! After fishing you'll be in the heart of Naples, with plenty of additional shopping and eating along 5th Ave South, Naples most famous street!