Everglades Fishing Charters with Sea n Red Charters offer guided inshore, freshwater, and saltwater fishing trips led by a USCG-certified captain. Anglers can catch snook, tarpon, redfish, trout, and largemouth bass across mangrove backwaters and open flats, with all gear, bait, and licenses included.
The Everglades offers one of the most unique and diverse fishing environments in the world — a perfect blend of saltwater and freshwater ecosystems teeming with life. Whether you’re fishing the Everglades National Park backcountry, the open Gulf flats, or the maze of mangrove estuaries, there’s no place like it.
At Sea n Red Charters, we proudly offer Everglades City fishing charters designed for anglers of all experience levels. From trophy tarpon and snook to redfish, trout, and even freshwater bass, our trips are guided by Captain Erik Johnson, a seasoned professional with decades of experience in Southwest Florida’s premiere fishing grounds.
Your adventure includes all bait, tackle, and gear — just bring your excitement and let us handle the rest.
Guests consistently rate Sea n Red Charters among the top Everglades fishing charters for personalized trips, family-friendly service, and year-round fishing success.
We offer a wide range of guided fishing experiences across the Everglades. Choose from inshore, nearshore, saltwater, or freshwater trips, each tailored to your goals and schedule.
Explore Everglades mangrove shorelines, tidal creeks, and grass flats targeting snook, redfish, trout, and sheepshead in calm, protected waters.
Fish just outside the Everglades backcountry in nearshore Gulf waters for snapper, grouper, cobia, and seasonal migratory species.
Venture inland to Everglades freshwater canals and rivers for largemouth bass and other freshwater species with expert local guidance.
Target powerful saltwater species like tarpon, sharks, and mackerel along Everglades coastal flats, passes, and open Gulf edges.
The Everglades is one of the rare places in Florida where freshwater and saltwater species overlap, allowing anglers to target multiple fish types on a single trip. Based on tides, season, and water flow, Captain Erik selects the right service to match the species you want to catch.
Everglades backcountry waters, mangrove shorelines, and shallow flats are prime habitat for classic inshore gamefish. These calm, protected areas are perfect for beginners and families.
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Targeted on our Inshore Fishing Charters and Family-Friendly Backcountry Trips
When conditions allow, Everglades nearshore waters and Gulf edges offer bigger, harder-fighting fish just offshore. These trips balance action with adventure.
Common species include:
Targeted on our Nearshore Fishing Charters
The freshwater side of the Everglades delivers a completely different experience, especially for anglers who want variety beyond saltwater fishing.
Common species include:
Targeted on our Freshwater Fishing Charters
One of the biggest advantages of fishing the Everglades is the ability to combine environments. Depending on the day, you may catch snook in brackish water, redfish on the flats, and bass inland during the same charter.
Available on Custom Everglades Fishing Charters
Perfect for anglers who want variety, flexibility, and nonstop action
We offer customizable 4-, 6-, and 8-hour private fishing charters across the Everglades. Each trip includes all fishing gear, tackle, ice, and licenses. Prices are transparent with flexible options for families and groups.
$550
3 people 4 Hours (4th $100 more)
Hook an extra hour – $125
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$750
3 people 4 Hours (4th $100 more)
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$950
3 people 4 Hours (4th $100 more)
Hook an extra hour – $125
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$650
3 people 4 Hours (4th $100 more)
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$850
3 people 4 Hours (4th $100 more)
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$1050
3 people 4 Hours (4th $100 more)
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$450
3 people 4 Hours (4th $100 more)
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$600
3 people 4 Hours (4th $100 more)
Hook an extra hour – $125
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$750
3 people 4 Hours (4th $100 more)
Hook an extra hour – $125
Species you can catch:
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Up to 3 people
Although you can find shells on almost any beach, the Gulf Coast of Florida — especially around Sanibel and Captiva — offers some of the best shelling in the country. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a local explorer, this trip blends relaxation, Sightseeing & Shelling, and treasure hunting all in one peaceful adventure.
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Captain Erik Johnson, owner of Sea n Red Charters, is a veteran angler with years of experience fishing Everglades National Park and Southwest Florida’s backwaters. His USCG-certified Skeeter Bay Boat (SX220) is equipped with advanced electronics and safety gear for a comfortable, secure ride.
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See why anglers call the Everglades a world-class fishing destination. Browse our gallery of redfish, tarpon, and snook catches from Everglades City to Chokoloskee Bay, and follow us on social media for live updates and fishing reports.
Stay up to date with fresh Everglades fishing reports, seasonal updates, and professional advice from Captain Erik. Learn the best times, baits, and tides for catching your dream fish in the Everglades.
Captiva Island sits at the top of the Sanibel-Captiva barrier island chain, separated from Sanibel by Blind Pass to the south and
Cape Coral is unlike anywhere else on the Gulf coast for one specific reason: the city has more than 400 miles of
Choosing the right fishing charter near Sanibel is less about the boat and more about strategy. Sanibel is an island, but the
The Everglades is one of the few places in the world where you can catch both saltwater and freshwater fish in the same day. You might hook a snook in the mangroves, then catch a largemouth bass just a few miles inland. This unique ecosystem makes it a must-visit for serious anglers.
No, you don’t need to bring a thing! Sea n Red Charters provides all bait, tackle, and gear — including premium rods, reels, and lures. You just show up ready to fish, and we’ll handle the rest.
Depending on your charter, you can enjoy backcountry fishing, flats fishing, saltwater inshore trips, or freshwater canal excursions. Each style offers different challenges and species — from tarpon and snook to bass and redfish.
Absolutely! Our trips are family-friendly and beginner-approved. Captain Erik ensures that everyone — from first-timers to expert anglers — enjoys a safe, exciting day on the water with hands-on help for kids.
Fishing is great year-round, but seasonal changes affect what’s most active. Spring and early summer bring trophy tarpon, while fall and winter are prime for redfish, trout, and sheepshead. We’ll tailor your trip based on current conditions.
Most trips launch from Everglades City or Chokoloskee, exploring back bays, mangrove tunnels, and shallow Gulf waters — all within a short, scenic ride. You’ll spend more time fishing and less time traveling.
Yes, and that’s part of the magic! The Everglades National Park is home to stunning wildlife — from alligators and dolphins to ospreys and manatees. You’ll experience fishing and Florida nature at its finest.
We recommend light, breathable clothing, polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. Bring snacks, drinks, and a camera — the photo ops are incredible. Everything else is included in your charter.
Yes, most species are catch-and-keep depending on state regulations. Captain Erik will help you follow Florida Fish and Wildlife rules, and he’ll clean and bag your catch so you can take it home fresh.
Yes, our charters operate year-round. Summer trips often start early to avoid the afternoon heat, and the boat is equipped with shade, drinks, and all required USCG safety gear for a comfortable experience.
Sea n Red Charters proudly serves the Everglades while also offering trips in nearby destinations including Fort Myers Fishing Charters, Sanibel, Captiva, Cape Coral, Pine Island, and Punta Rassa. Each location provides unique inshore, nearshore, and freshwater opportunities, allowing anglers to explore Southwest Florida’s most productive waters.
Everglades National Park is a massive wetlands preserve on the southern tip of Florida, covering roughly 1.5 million acres (over 7,800 square miles across the greater Everglades region). Centered around approximately 26.0°N, 80.7°W, this “River of Grass” stretches through South Florida as a broad, slow-moving sheet of water that feeds coastal bays and Gulf estuaries.
What makes this location so special for anglers is the way the Everglades connects freshwater marshes, mangrove shorelines, brackish creeks, and coastal flats in one continuous ecosystem. That transition zone creates ideal habitat for gamefish and allows you to fish multiple environments without long runs. Depending on tides, season, and water flow, you can move from protected backcountry channels to more open Gulf-side water — all within the same Everglades system.
The Everglades is also famous for its wildlife and untouched scenery. Between mangrove tunnels, sawgrass prairies, and winding waterways, it’s common to spot manatees, dolphins, wading birds, and alligators while you’re on the hunt for fish. With a warm South Florida climate and distinct wet and dry seasons, conditions change throughout the year — which is exactly why local knowledge matters so much when choosing where to fish on any given day.
Sea n Red Charters provides inshore, nearshore, saltwater, freshwater, shark, and tarpon fishing charters throughout Fort Myers & Southwest Florida. Book your adventure today!
