Sea N Red Charters | Fort Myers Fishing Charters
Sea N Red Charters runs private Fort Myers fishing charters with Captain Erik Johnson, a U.S. Coast Guard licensed guide who moved to Florida from Erie, Pennsylvania in 1994 and has more than 30 years of fishing experience. Trips fish the calm backwaters of Pine Island Sound, Estero Bay, Sanibel, Captiva and Cape Coral, plus nearshore Gulf waters when conditions allow, and every charter is just your group on the boat.
The Boat
Captain Erik fishes from a 22-foot Skeeter SX220 bay boat set up for shallow water and short runs. It has a Power-Pole shallow-water anchor, a spot-lock trolling motor, a roomy casting deck for three to four anglers and Coast Guard safety gear.
Trips and Rates
Rates cover up to three anglers, with a fourth angler for $100 more, and extra hours are $125.
- Inshore: $550 for 4 hours, $750 for 6 hours, $950 for 8 hours. Snook, redfish, trout and mangrove snapper in the bays and mangroves.
- Nearshore: $650 for 4 hours, $850 for 6 hours, $1,050 for 8 hours. Spanish mackerel, grouper, cobia, sharks and more just off the beaches.
- Freshwater: from $450 for 4 hours and $600 for 6 hours, for largemouth and peacock bass.
- Shelling and sightseeing: island trips for beachcombing and dolphin watching.
Seasonal tarpon trips and custom fishing and sightseeing combos are also available.
What’s Included
Rods, reels, tackle, bait, fishing licenses and fish cleaning are all included. The captain teaches techniques as you go, so trips work well for families, kids and first-timers as well as experienced anglers looking for light-tackle action.
Where Trips Leave From
Most trips launch from the Punta Rassa Boat Ramp near the Sanibel Causeway, or from other agreed spots around Fort Myers Beach and the islands. Confirm your meeting point when you book.
Book Fort Myers Fishing Charters
Call Captain Erik at (239) 980-2630 or book through the Sea N Red Charters website. Want a bigger boat for a group? See Sea Trek Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, or see all Florida fishing charters.