Estero Bay Express

BACK BAY AND OFFSHORE FISHING CHARTERS AT FISH TALE MARINA

Come join us for a day of fishing the back country or offshore waters with Southwest Florida's Top Guides. We offer Private Charters on a variety of different vessels.

Our Captains are the best and most experienced in the business. Our Captains come from generations of local fisherman and they know these waters like the back of their hand. Equally important, our Captains and mates all understand that customer service and your overall angling experience is the most important part of their job. Our Captains are USCG licensed and Insured.

FISH TALE MARINA'S PRO STAFF GUIDES

CAPTAIN ROB MODYS - BACK BAY

Captain Rob is a full time back country guide with over 45 years experience fishing the waters of southwest Florida. He specializes in guiding both novice and advanced fly and spin anglers. Captain Rob is the President of the Lee County Professional Guides Association and a Pro Staff member of Bass Pro Shops and Host of ESPN's Reel Talk Radio Show.

CAPTAIN GREG SMITH - OFFSHORE

Captain Greg specializes in offshore fishing targeting grouper, snapper, and shark. A 4th generation Fort Myers Native, he has been fishing the Gulf of Mexico since he could hold a pole.

CAPTAIN BRAD BROWN - BACK BAY

Captain Brad has been fishing since he was boy. he relocated to Florida 15 years ago, and has been fishing Estero Bay for over 10 years. He has been a part of several Fishing Tournament circuits, making a name for himself as "Team of the Year" in the local Flats Masters Series for 2008. Capt. Brad's love of being on the water, makes his occupation of choice a daily adventure. As he often says, "I love heading off to "the office!"

CAPTAIN MIKE DENEGRE - BACK BAY

Specializing in family charters. Captain Mike will put the youngest, to the most seasoned anglers on the best fish Southwest Florida has to offer. Fishing up to six at a time Captain Mike’s open deck pontoon boat is ideal for back country fishing. His boat is handicap accessible and has a restroom on board. Mike has a vast knowledge of Estero Bay and is anxious to share it with everyone of all levels of experience.

CAPTAIN PHIL PICA - OFFSHORE

Captain Phil is a full time guide and has been fishing the Southwest Florida waters from Boca Grande to the Keys since 1980. He specializes in offshore light tackle sport fishing for tarpon, permit, cobia and snook as well as grouper and snapper. Captain Phil's tower boat lets him see schools of fish and that gives his anglers the advantage of sight fishing big fish in the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

CAPTAIN JON FETTER - BACK BAY

Captain Jon has spent 30 years fishing with experience ranging from farm ponds in Ohio to bone-fishing in the Abaco Islands of the Bahamas. He now calls Southwest Florida home where he hunts the flats and mangroves in search of monster snook, redfish, and tarpon. Captain Jon is the current Secretary of the Lee County Professional Guides Association and a Pro Staff member of Bass Pro Shops.

Pro-Staff Boat

This 30 ft custom built fishing boat includes your private Captain, fishing gear, licenses, and bait. The vessel is licensed to charter up to 6 passengers. It is comfortably shaded with spacious seating and a restroom on board.

Booking your private fishing charter is easy, and the memories will last a lifetime. Call the Ship's Store today at (239) 463-3600 ext 1 or Email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it