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F.L.T.C. hires the Best Guides & Captains in the state, performing charters at "Usual & Customary" rates for each location. While our rates are competitive, our reputation for professionalism and producing fish for our clients is unsurpassed. In addition to our quality and unmatched service, we are one of only a very select few, who do not charge our clients, if they do not catch fish.

" You may only fish our waters once this year. Your vacation is an important get-a-way for you and your family, and may be the highlight of your year. You've spent countless hours planning and budgeting for this special event, to insure that you and your family enjoy every moment of your vacation.................the vacation of your lives. I have hired the best Light Tackle Guides Florida has to offer, so you do not have to sell yourself short with a second-rate fishing guide. Choose from the best....The Staff at Florida Light Tackle Charters....."

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West Northwest Florida & The Panhandle

Pensacola / Fort Walton ● Panama City / Destin

Northeast Florida

● Fernandina / Amelia Island ● Jacksonville ● Ponte Verde / St. Augustine

Northwest Florida / Big Bend

● Steinhatchee / Cedar Key ● Crystal River / Homosassa ● Weeki Watchee / Spring Hill

East Central Florida / Orlando

● Daytona ● Titusville / Merritt Island ● Melbourne ● Orlando / Disney

West Central / Tampa Bay

● Tarpon Springs / Clearwater ● St. Petersburg / Tampa Bay ● Sarasota / Bradenton

Southwest Florida / Venice to Ft. Myers

Venice / Englewood ● Boca Grande ● Port Charlotte / Punta Gorda

● Pine Island / Fort Myers / Estero ● Sanibel / Captiva

Naples & The 10,000 Islands

● Naples / Marco ● Goodland ● Chokoloskee / Everglades City

South Florida & The Keys

● Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood ● Miami / Biscayne ● Key Largo / Flamingo

● Islamorada / Marathon ● Big Pine Key / Key West

I Want to Go Flats & Backcountry Fishing Instead

Northeast Florida

● Fernandina / Amelia Island ● Jacksonville ● Ponte Verde / St. Augustine

Capt. Ray McCauley

Offshore Reef, Wreck and Blue Water

Light Tackle Fishing

Boat: 35' Albemarle Express

Equipment: AC, Radar, Fish Finder, GPS, Computer Chart, VHF

Max Anglers: Six

Species Targeted: Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Shark, Kingfish, Dolphin, Wahoo, Tuna, Sailfish

Port: Ponte Verde / Jacksonville

Offshore Rates:

4hrs	6hrs	8hrs	10hrs	12hrs
$599	$749	$999	$1199	$1399

Misc: Rates are based on SIX anglers. Overtime Rate is $75 per hr. Ps. add $50 for evening charters.

East Central Florida / Orlando

● Daytona ● Titusville / Merritt Island ● Melbourne ● Orlando / Disney

Capt. Mike Myers

Offshore Reef, Wreck & Blue Water

Light Tackle Fishing

Boat: 29' SEA VEE Tournament Rigged w/300 Yanmar Diesel

Equipment: Fish Finder, GPS, Computer Chart, VHF

Max Anglers: Four

Species Targeted: Tarpon, Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Kingfish, Shark, Barracuda, Permit, Cobia, Sailfish, Tuna, Wahoo

Port: Port Canaveral

Offshore Rates:

4hrs	5hrs	8-9hrs	Specialty Trips
N/A	$599	$699	Call for rates

Misc: Rates are based on FOUR anglers. Overtime Rate is $100 per hr. Ps. add $50 for evening charters.

Capt. Lee Myers

Offshore Reef, Wreck & Blue Water

Light Tackle Fishing

Boat: 32‘ Stuart Angler Tournament Edition

Equipment: Fish Finder, GPS, Computer Chart, VHF

Max Anglers: SIX

Species Targeted: Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Cobia, Wahoo, Snapper, Grouper, Kingfish, Tarpon, Sailfish, Shark and Barracuda.

Port: Port Canaveral

Offshore Rates:

4hrs	5hrs	8hrs	9hrs	2-Day Specialty Trips
N/A	$699	N/A	$849	Call for Rates

Misc: Rates are based on SIX anglers. Ps. add Overtime Rate is $100 per hr. Ps. add $50 for evening charters.

Capt. Jim Ross

Nearshore Light Tackle Fishing

Boat: 23' Maverick Pathfinder Open fisherman (Light Tackle)

Equipment: Fish Finder, GPS, Computer Chart, VHF

Max Anglers: FOUR

Species Targeted: Kingfish, Bull Redfish, Shark, Tarpon

Port: Cape Canaveral / Cocoa Beach

Offshore Rates:

4hrs	6hrs	8hrs	10hrs	12hrs
$379	$429	$499	N/A	N/A

Misc: Rates are based on TWO anglers. Ps. add $50 for additional angler ($30 if additional angler is a child under 12 years of age). Overtime Rate is $75 per hr. Ps. add $50 for evening charters.

South Florida & The Keys

● Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood ● Miami / Biscayne ● Key Largo / Flamingo ● Islamorada / Marathon ● Big Pine Key / Key West

Capt. Mike Weinhofer

Offshore Reef, Wreck & Blue Water

Light Tackle Fishing

Boat: 36' Yellowfin / Mercury

Equipment: Radar, Fish Finder, GPS, Computer Chart, VHF

Max Anglers: Six

Species Targeted: Tarpon, Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Kingfish, Shark, Barracuda, Permit, Cobia, Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo

Port: Key West

Offshore Rates:

4hrs	6hrs	8hrs	10hrs	12hrs
$649	$749	$849	$1049	N/A

Misc: Rates are based on SIX anglers. Overtime Rate is $75 per hr. Ps. add $50 for evening charters. Ps. call for information on trips to Ft. Jefferson / Dry Tortugas. 1-866-482-7766

Capt. Ariel Cabrera

Nearshore Light Tackle Fishing

Boat: 22' Mako / Mercury

Equipment: Radar, Fish Finder, GPS, Computer Chart, VHF

Max Anglers: Four

Species Targeted: Tarpon, Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Kingfish, Shark, Barracuda, Permit, Cobia, Sailfish, Dolphin, Tuna, Wahoo

Port: Haulover / Ft Lauderdale

Offshore Rates:

4hrs	6hrs	8hrs	10hrs	12hrs
$449	$549	$649	N/A	N/A

Misc: Rates are based on 4 anglers. Add $25 for child. Overtime Rate is $75 per hr. Ps. add $50 for evening charters. Ps. call for information. 1-866-482-7766

West Northwest Florida / Panhandle

● Pensacola / Fort Walton ● Panama City / Destin

Capt. Danny Pike

Nearshore Light Tackle Fishing

Boat: 22' Cape Horn Open fisherman (Light Tackle)

Equipment: Fish Finder, GPS, Computer Chart, VHF

Max Anglers: Four

Species Targeted: Bull Redfish, Snapper, Cobia, Kingfish, Grouper

Port: East Pass Marina - Destin

Offshore Rates:

4hrs	6hrs	8hrs	March 1st thru Sept 30th
$399	$599	$799	Add + $25.00

Misc: Rates are based on FOUR anglers. Overtime Rate is $75 per hr. Ps. add $50 for evening charters.

Capt. Joe Lowery

Nearshore Light Tackle Fishing

Boat: 22' Cape Horn Open fisherman (Light Tackle)

Equipment: Fish Finder, GPS, Computer Chart, VHF

Max Anglers: Four

Species Targeted: Tarpon, Bull Redfish, Snapper, Cobia, Kingfish, Grouper

Port: East Pass Marina - Destin

Backcountry Rates:

4hrs.	6hrs.	8hrs.	March 1st thru Sept 30th
$399	$599	$799	Add + $25.00

Misc: Rates are based on FOUR anglers. Overtime Rate is $75.00 per hr. Ps. add $50 for evening charters.

Capt. Scott Whitehurst

Nearshore & Offshore Reef, Wreck

Light Tackle Fishing

Boat: 22' Hydra Sports Open fisherman (Light Tackle)

Equipment: Fish Finder, GPS, Computer Chart, VHF

Max Anglers: Four

Species Targeted: Bull Redfish, Snapper, Cobia, Kingfish, Grouper

Port: East Pass Marina - Destin

Offshore Rates:

4hrs	6hrs	8hrs	March 1st thru Sept 30th
$399	$599	$799	Add + $25.00

Misc: Rates are based on FOUR anglers. Overtime Rate is $75 per hr. Ps. add $50 for evening charters.

Northwest Florida / Big Bend

● Steinhatchee / Cedar Key ● Crystal River / Homosassa ● Weeki Watchee / Spring Hill

FLTC Does Not Operate Any Light Tackle Nearshore or Deep Sea Fishing Boats in this area at this time.

West Central Florida

● Tarpon Springs / Clearwater ● St. Petersburg / Tampa Bay ● Sarasota / Bradenton

Capt. Mike Witfoth

Nearshore Light Tackle Fishing

Boat: 23' Ranger Open fisherman (Light Tackle)

Equipment: Fish Finder, GPS, Computer Chart, VHF

Max Anglers: Four

Species Targeted: Cobia, Tarpon, Shark, Kingfish, Little Tunny, Barracuda, Snapper

Port: New Port Richey south to St. Petersburg & Tampa Bay

Offshore Rates:

4hrs	6hrs	8hrs	10hrs	12hrs
$349	$399	$449	N/A	N/A

Misc: Rates are based on TWO anglers. Overtime Rate is $75 per hr. Ps. add $50 for each additional angler ($25 if additional angler is a child under 12 years of age). Ps. add $50 for evening charters. Ps. add $100 for Tarpon Charters

Capt. Greg DeVault

Nearshore Light Tackle Fishing

Boat: 23' Ranger Open fisherman (Light Tackle)

Equipment: Fish Finder, GPS, Computer Chart, VHF

Max Anglers: Four

Species Targeted: Cobia, Tarpon, Shark, Kingfish, Little Tunny, Barracuda, Snapper

Port: New Port Richey south to St. Petersburg & Tampa Bay

Offshore Rates:

4hrs	6hrs	8hrs	10hrs	12hrs
$349	$399	$449	N/A	N/A

Capt. John Turner

Nearshore Light Tackle Fishing

Boat: 23' Ranger Open fisherman (Light Tackle)

Equipment: Fish Finder, GPS, Computer Chart, VHF

Max Anglers: Four

Species Targeted: Cobia, Tarpon, Shark, Kingfish, Little Tunny, Barracuda, Snapper

Port: Tampa Bay, Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, Sarasota

Offshore Rates:

4hrs	6hrs	8hrs	10hrs	12hrs
$349	$399	$449	N/A	N/A

Capt. Keith Benson

Nearshore Light Tackle Fishing

Boat: 23' Ranger / Mercury

Equipment: Fish Finder, GPS, Computer Chart, VHF

Max Anglers: FOUR

Species Targeted: Cobia, Tarpon, Shark, Kingfish, Little Tunny,

Port: New Port Richey south to St. Petersburg & Tampa Bay

Offshore Rates:

4hrs.	6hrs.	8hrs.	Night
$349	$399	$449	+$50	Backcountry

Misc: Rates are based on TWO anglers. Ps. add $50 for each additional angler ($25 if additional angler is a child under 12 years of age). Overtime Rate is $75.00 per hr. Ps. add $100 for split charters (4hrs. in the morning & 4hrs. in the late afternoon)

Southwest Florida

● Venice / Englewood ● Boca Grande ● Port Charlotte / Punta Gorda

● Pine Island / Fort Myers / Estero ● Sanibel / Captiva

Capt. Dan Cambern

Bay Boat Sold / New Bay Boat Coming soon!

Boat: 27' Privateer

Equipment: Fish Finder, GPS, Computer Chart, VHF

Max Anglers: Six

Species Targeted: Tarpon, Shark, Kingfish, Little Tunny, Permit, Cobia, Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Barracuda

Port: Placida Fishery Docks

Offshore Rates:

5hrs	6hrs	8hrs	10hrs	12hrs
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Misc:

Capt. Dan Cambern

Offshore Reef, Wreck & Blue Water and Nearshore Light Tackle Fishing

Boat: 34' Priority

Equipment: AC, Radar, Fish Finder, GPS, Computer Chart, VHF, (enclosed) Head

Max Anglers: Six

Species Targeted: Tarpon, Shark, Kingfish, Little Tunny, Permit, Cobia, Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Barracuda

Port: Placida

Offshore Rates:

5hrs 6hrs 8hrs 10hrs 12hrs

$599 N/A $899 N/A Special Requests

Misc: Rates are based on SIX anglers. Overtime Rate is $100 per hr. Ps. add $50 for evening charters.

Capt. Justin Cunningham

Offshore Reef, Wreck & Blue Water and Nearshore Light Tackle Fishing

Boat: 34' Morgan Hard Top w/CAT. Diesel

Equipment: Color Fish Finder, GPS, Computer Chart, VHF, EPIRB

Max Anglers: Six

Species Targeted: Tarpon, Shark, Kingfish, Little Tunny, Permit, Cobia, Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Barracuda

Port: Placida

Offshore Rates:

4hr Bay Only	6hrs	8hrs	10hrs	12hrs
$499	$599	$799	$999	$1149
"Hardcore Angler Specialty Trips" (Call for info)
"AWESOME" ---->15hr Night Snapper Trips (5 Angler Max)
"ADVENTURE"--->2-Day Dry Tortuga Trips (4 Angler max.)

Misc: Rates are based on SIX anglers. Overtime Rate is $100 per hr. Ps. add $50 for (regular) evening charters.

Capt. Jim Obrian

Offshore Reef, Wreck & Blue Water and Nearshore Light Tackle Fishing

Boat: 30' John Allmond Fly bridge w/300 Ranger twin engines

Equipment: Color Fish Finder, GPS, Computer Chart, VHF, EPIRB

Max Anglers: Six

Species Targeted: Tarpon, Shark, Kingfish, Little Tunny, Permit, Cobia, Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Barracuda

Port: Charlotte Harbor, Punta Gorda, Placida Park

Offshore Rates:

5hrs 6hrs 8hrs 10hrs 12hrs

$549 $599 $899 $999 N/A

Misc: Rates are based on SIX anglers. Overtime Rate is $100 per hr. Ps. add $50 for evening charters.

Naples / Marco / 10,000 Islands

● Naples / Marco ● Goodland ● Chokoloskee / Everglades City

Capt. Dan Haley

Offshore Reef, Wreck, and Near Shore Light Tackle Fishing

Boat: 25' Parker

Equipment: Fish Finder, GPS, Computer Chart, VHF

Max Anglers: Six

Species Targeted: Tarpon, Shark, Kingfish, Little Tunny, Permit, Cobia, Grouper, Snapper, Barracuda

Port: Naples & Marco Island

Offshore Rates:

4hrs 6hrs 8hrs 10hrs 12hrs

$399 $499 $699 N/A N/A

Misc: Rates are based on four anglers. Ps. add $50 for each additional angler ($25 if additional angler is a child under 12 years of age). Overtime Rate is $50.00 per hr. Ps. add $100 for split charters (4hrs. in the morning & 4hrs. in the late afternoon)

Capt. Phil Haley

Offshore Reef, Wreck, and Near Shore Light Tackle Fishing

Boat: 25' Parker

Equipment: Fish Finder, GPS, Computer Chart, VHF

Max Anglers: Six

Species Targeted: Tarpon, Shark, Kingfish, Little Tunny, Permit, Cobia, Grouper, Snapper, Barracuda

Port: Naples & Marco Island

Offshore Rates:

4hrs 6hrs 8hrs 10hrs 12hrs

$399 $499 $699 N/A N/A

Misc: Rates are based on four anglers. Ps. add $50 for each additional angler ($25 if additional angler is a child under 12 years of age). Overtime Rate is $50.00 per hr. Ps. add $100 for split charters (4hrs. in the morning & 4hrs. in the late afternoon)