Captain Dave Stephens is a fourth generation native Floridian, and full-time fishing guide in Charlotte Harbor, surrounding bays and inlets. Charlotte Harbor is the second largest estuary in the state of Florida, and seventeenth in the United States. There are over 200 square miles of fishable water in Charlotte Harbor with a variety of fish available including snook, redfish, trout, and tarpon. Back bay trips fish in shallow water with light spinning tackle or live bait. (Fly fishing is available by request.)

Captain Dave grew-up fishing Southwest Florida with three generations of back bay fishing experiences inherited from past family generations. Captain Dave’s love for fishing and preservation of Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserve natural resources are legendary. Captain Dave is renowned for his knowledge of the local area and target species fishing

Join Captain Dave Stephens for a relaxed and personalized fishing experience. Our charters will take you on a fisherman’s dream journey.

Whether you’re a pro or novice you will appreciate the service and expertise that our Captain Dave furnishes