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Fishing • Shelling • Island Adventures
We can take you to
Sanibel Island
Captiva Island
Fort Myers & Bonita
and more!
Trip Types
Are you a seasoned angler who wants to fish from sunrise to sunset? Or maybe you’re looking to bring your family on an adventure that offers a little bit of everything, from fishing, to shelling, to island-exploring, and more
Island Adventure
Family adventure that offers everything, from fishing, to shelling, to island-exploring
Fishing trips. Night or day.
Fully flexible to you: Want to fish for world-famous species (Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Sea Trout, Tripletail, Cobia and more)? Interested in just half a day or do you want to fish from sunrise to sunset? Is night fishing for monster shark on your bucket list? Or perhaps you want to break for lunch at a water-access-only restaurant? Whatever you like, we will make it your trip! (All gear, bait and fishing license included)
4 hours minimum
Day Fishing
Night Fishing
246 Cayman Sky Deck Robalo boats
300 HP Yamaha engine
Cruising speed 50mph
All gear is included
Top-notch rods and reels
Bait & tackle
Fishing license
Shelling excursions.
Let Capt. John Gauntt take you to the best shelling spots on the west coast of Florida. Shelling gear will also be provided when needed.
Island adventures.
Fish, shell, and explore the boat-access-only islands of SW Florida to your heart's content! See dolphins, manatees, birds and incredible sunsets. Dine at water-access-only restaurants. Find giant conch shells. Go to a deserted island and play, picnic, or tie up a hammock! This excursion is fully customizable. You dream it up. We will make it happen!
4 hours+ for Shelling
8 hours+ for Island Adventure
246 Cayman Sky Deck Robalo boats
300 HP Yamaha engine
Cruising speed 50mph
All gear is included
Shelling gear
Life jackets for all ages
Pricing
Below are our most updated prices
An additional fee of $50 per extra person will be applied for the day (6 guests maximum).
There will be an additional one-time $100 added to the above prices for trips targeting Shark and Tarpon due to the additional expenditure of those trips. High-season/holiday rates may vary.
Our Captains
Captain John
Anglers Choice
Licensed
20+ years experience
Captain John Gauntt has been fishing the backcountry and nearshore waters of Southwest Florida for over 20 years. With his expert knowledge spanning anywhere from the 10,000 Islands to Boca Grande, you’re sure to catch some impressive fish – and the memories of a lifetime, too! He prides himself on offering any trip you could dream of, from full-on fishing trips packed with angling action to a family–friendly shelling excursions, to nighttime jaunts that target some seriously impressive fish. Your trip can be completely customized to suit your wants and needs, so let him know what you want to do!
Capt. John is also a certified regional forecast guide for Saltstrong (saltstrong.com), where he gives weekly fishing reports and forecasts – So he knows where to take you to get your drag screaming!
What's the best part of his job? Simple: doing his favorite thing in the world! He's a lifelong fisherman who loves nothing more than being on the water, spending time with guests of all ages and angling abilities, and reeling in SW Florida’s world-famous species.
Captain Parker
Licensed
10+ years experience
Captain Parker Gauntt grew up fishing the waters of Southwest Florida with his brother, Captain John, where he has learned to target some of the most sought-after species in North America. Whether you’re fishing inshore or nearshore, he will help you get to where the bite is hottest! Captain Parker wants to make sure that your adventure with Day Five is personally tailored to you and your family, whether it be the perfect Island getaway, a day of chasing down hard-hitting sport-fish, or staying out all night with Florida’s apex ocean predators, he is dedicated to giving you the trip of a lifetime. Captain Parker loves working with guests from all walks of life and levels of experience, from first-time fishers, to veteran anglers, his goal is to make sure you’ve got the gear, skills, and know-how to land that once-in-a-lifetime catch! Captain Parker’s favorite sound in the whole world is a screaming drag, and he knows exactly where to find the monsters that make it. If he’s not fishing with guests, he’s fishing with his brothers or his own children, raising the next generation of dedicated, die-hard anglers!
Fort Myers Beach Location
Our boats run out of the beautiful Fish Tale marina on Fort Myers Beach
Meeting Place: Fish Tale Marina
Address: 7225 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
* We can accommodate local/home dock pick ups (accommodation and additional fee contingent on distance from Fish Tale Marina). Call to inquire.Phone: (239) 994-4027
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