Its all smiles this spring break from the kids and adults and there’s no signs of slowing down for us here at Salty Native Charters! What are you waiting for?  Weather looks awesome! Come experience for yourself why we are the best Cape Coral fishing charters!

We were so fortunate to have some great families these past weeks and the Snook did not disappoint.  We found hungry fish along the Fort Myers and Cape Coral shorelines and they devoured the big hand-picked shrimp and some live bait! 

We found more Snook on the east side of Pine Island Sound directly across from Sanibel and Captiva Islands.  We found these guys to be more into live pilchards than shrimp.  

Cape Coral fishing has been fantastic during the month of March and I expect even better bites in April. 

Fishing, eco tours, shelling trips, dolphin tours or maybe all the above.  Salty Native Charters can customize any trip specifically to your needs.  Captain Jay is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran and his attention to detail and safety makes us the top rated fishing charters in Cape Coral. 

Call us today to book your dream trip! We provide easy and convenient pickup services in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island and Pine Island. 

Captain Jay

Well, the votes are in and all our guests agree, it’s just not spring break without enjoying some amazing Cape Coral fishing!  Call us today and let’s get those kids fishing.  Come experience for yourself why we are the best Cape Coral fishing charters!

We had some serious repeat young anglers on board this past week and they wanted REDFISH! They wanted, we delivered. We found nice reds in Matlacha pass and the mouth of the Caloosahatchee river. Big handpicks did the trick for us on the higher tides.

Snook continue to be the proven steady bite with plenty of fish chewing on the east side of Pine Island Sound directly across from Sanibel and Captiva Islands.  We found bigger Snook on the late morning high tides along the Fort Myers and Cape Coral shorelines.  Live bait worked best for them hungry boys!

Cape Coral fishing has been fantastic during the month of March and April should only get better.   

Fishing, eco tours, shelling trips, dolphin tours or maybe all the above.  Salty Native Charters can customize any trip specifically to your needs.  Captain Jay is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran and his attention to detail and safety makes us the top rated fishing charters in Cape Coral.

Call us today to book your dream trip! We provide easy and convenient pickup services in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island and Pine Island.

Captain Jay

Spring break is here!!! The weather and the fishing in Cape Coral couldn’t be better.  The kids and adults are enjoying the sunshine and tight lines. 

The Snook bite continues to be on fire here in southwest Florida! We found hungry fish along the Fort Myers and Cape Coral shorelines and they were more than happy to devour some tasty white baits! 

We found more Snook on the east side of Pine Island Sound directly across from Sanibel and Captiva Islands.  These guys were on the smaller side but provided endless fun on light tackle and artificial baits.  

Cape Coral fishing has been fantastic during the begining of March and I don’t expect that to slow down anytime soon!   Come experience for yourself why we are the best Cape Coral fishing charters!

Fishing, eco tours, shelling trips, dolphin tours or maybe all the above.  Salty Native Charters can customize any trip specifically to your needs.  Captain Jay is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran and his attention to detail and safety makes us the top rated fishing charters in Cape Coral. 

Call us today to book your dream trip! We provide easy and convenient pickup services in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island and Pine Island. 

Captain Jay

The shallow waters surrounding Cape Coral offer some of Florida's most productive inshore fishing opportunities, and nobody knows these waters better than Captain Jay of Salty Native Charters. As a U.S. Coast Guard veteran with years of local experience, Captain Jay brings a level of expertise and attention to detail that transforms an ordinary fishing trip into an unforgettable adventure. Whether you're targeting the legendary snook that patrol the mangrove shorelines or seeking the copper-colored redfish that tail in the flats around Pine Island Sound, you'll benefit from Captain Jay's daily presence on these waters and his intimate knowledge of seasonal patterns, tides, and fish behavior.

The inshore waters around Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and the surrounding islands create a diverse ecosystem perfect for light tackle enthusiasts. During your charter, you might find yourself casting near oyster bars where hungry redfish gather during rising tides, working topwater lures along mangrove edges for explosive snook strikes, or drifting grass flats for speckled trout. Captain Jay specializes in reading the water and conditions to put you in the right place at the right time. His local knowledge means you'll not only experience great fishing, but you'll also gain insights into the techniques and strategies that make Southwest Florida anglers successful year-round.

What sets Salty Native Charters apart isn't just Captain Jay's fishing knowledge, but his commitment to creating personalized experiences for every guest. Unlike operations that run the same cookie-cutter trips day after day, each Salty Native charter is customized to your interests, skill level, and goals. First-time anglers receive patient instruction on casting and fish-fighting techniques, while experienced fishermen appreciate Captain Jay's willingness to target specific species or try challenging approaches. The conversation begins when you book, as Captain Jay personally discusses your expectations to ensure your day on the water exceeds them.

Beyond the thrill of the catch, an inshore fishing trip with Salty Native offers a front-row seat to Southwest Florida's natural beauty. As you navigate the pristine backwaters around Matlacha, Pine Island Sound, and Sanibel, you'll likely encounter dolphins playing in your wake, manatees surfacing for air, and ospreys diving for their own catch. Captain Jay's respect for these waters comes through in his role as not just a guide but an environmental steward. He practices and teaches conservation-minded fishing, ensuring these waters remain productive for generations to come.

When you step aboard with Salty Native Charters, you're not just a customer – you're Captain Jay's guest for the day. His Coast Guard background ensures your safety remains the top priority, while his passion for sharing Southwest Florida's waters guarantees memories that last far beyond your visit. Whether you're a serious angler looking to check species off your list or a family seeking a fun day of fishing and wildlife viewing, Salty Native delivers with professionalism and enthusiasm that's earned them consistent five-star reviews. Book your custom inshore adventure today and discover why locals and visitors alike trust Captain Jay to showcase the best of Cape Coral's inshore fishing paradise.

Whether you’re already in southwest Florida or you have plans to visit us soon, now is the time to book your trip with Salty Native Charters and experience for yourself why we are the best Cape Coral fishing charters!

The weather in Cape Coral has been amazing and the inshore bite is just as hot! Snook are hungry along the Fort Myers and Cape Coral shorelines and nice, meaty white bait has been the ticket for the hungry linesiders. 

We found some schools of lower slot redfish on the east side of Pine Island Sound directly across from Sanibel and Captiva Islands.  Cut bait worked best deep under the bushes on the afternoon high tide. 

Cape Coral fishing has been amazing these last few weeks.  Have an offshore boat but not familiar with our offshore fisheries?  We’ve  got you covered with out Captain For Hire services. Let Captain Jay show you the tricks and techniques for catching big grouper, snappers, African Pompano and so much more! 

Fishing, eco tours, shelling trips, dolphin tours or maybe all the above.  Salty Native Charters can customize any trip specifically to your needs.  Captain Jay is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran and his attention to detail and safety makes us one of the top rated fishing charters in Cape Coral. 

Call us today to book your dream trip! We provide easy and convenient pickup services in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island and Pine Island. 

Captain Jay 

The weather couldn’t be any better to start our February and now is the time to book your custom fishing trip in beautiful Cape Coral, Florida!

Everyone from our clients to the fish are enjoying the warm weather after weeks of cold snaps.  We have a few spots left for this spring season so call us today and book your custom trip with the best fishing charters Cape Coral! 

Snook, Redfish, Trout are all providing a great bite for our anglers.  Nice live bait has retuned to the south side of Pine Island sound and has been the top ticket on the higher afternoon tides along the Cape Coral and Fort Myers shorelines. 

Got into some nice schools of Pompano last week which provided lots of fun fights and great table far for our guests. Jig’s worked best for them in the flats. 

Don’t forget about our Captain For Hire services. If you’re here for the season or new resident to the southwest Florida and have a boat, Salty Native Charters has you covered! Captain Jay is a US Coast Guard veteran instructor and can help you learn our amazing waterways and our spectacular inshore and offshore fishing! 

Come see for yourself why we are consistently rated as the best in Cape Coral fishing charters!  We offer services in the entire southwest Florida area including Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Pine Island as well as Sanibel and Captiva Islands. 

Captain Jay

The cold weather is over and the future forecast could not be better!  Now is the time book your dream trip with the top rated Cape Coral fishing charter!

Cold weather means cold water and Sheep Head city!  We found daily limits of the tasty striped bandits along the deeper creeks of Sanibel Island and Matlacha Pass. We mostly used shrimp but crabs worked much better when we could find them.  

Had a nice surprise right before the strong cold front moved in. We found a nice school a Redfish along the Cape Coral shoreline of the Caloosahatchee River.  Found some smaller Snook on the Fort Myers side but they were much more  finicky.

Get out of the cold and come down to beautiful Cape Coral, Florida.  Call us today and book your custom trip with best fishing charter in Cape Coral!  Trust in Captain Jay, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, to show you and your family the beauty of southwest Florida! 

Salty Native Charters has you covered on the water. Whether it’s fishing, Eco Tours, dolphin cruises, sunset cruises, shelling or barhopping, we do it all in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island and Captiva Island!

Captain Jay

We took full advantage of the couple warmer days this past week and our awesome guests were rewarded with some spectacular Cape Coral fishing!

Snook we’re a welcome surprise for some of our families this past week enjoying the amazing fight the linesiders provide!  Most of the action was along the Fort Myers and Cape Coral shoreline.  Cut bait worked best in the late morning hours.  Found some smaller Snook sunning up against the mangrove shorelines of Pine Island Sound between Sanibel and Captiva Islands. 

Sheepshead continue to be the star of the show on cool mornings with good numbers of keeper fish found along the deep creeks and cuts of Matlacha pass. 

We are quickly approaching the busiest time of year and days are filling up fast.  Book your trip today and come spend a day on the water with the top rated Cape Coral Fishing Charters!  

Captain Jay is a Florida native and U.S. Coast Guard veteran.  Let his experience and safety provide your family with a trip of a lifetime! 

We offer fishing charters, eco tours, shelling trips, dolphin and manatee tours and much more. We provide easy and convenient pick up/drop off locations throughout Cape Coral and Fort Myers as well as Fort Myers Beach!

Captain Jay 

We took full advantage of the warmer weather last week and had a great time with our loyal customers fishing out of Cape Coral, Florida!

The holidays are always a special treat when we get to see our good friends from the north and spend the day on the water!

Snook really fired up with the warmer water temps. We found fish of all sizes along the Cape Coral and Fort Myers shorelines of the Caloosahatchee River.  Pilchards were the bait of choice which is common with the bigger linesiders.

Still finding decent schools of Black Drum in our area. What a great fight on light tackle those fish can be. Live shrimp was the key for those guys last week.  Schools of drum were holding tight along the oyster bars of Sanibel Island and Captiva Island as well as the bars along the east side of Pine Island Sound. 

Get out of the cold and come on down to sunny southwest Florida and book a trip with the best Cape Coral Fishing Charters! Salty Native Charters is owned and operated by Captain Jay, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran and Florida native. Come experience for yourself why we continue to be rated as the best Fishing Charters in Cape Coral, Florida! 

Captain Jay 

Holidays are here and the weather could not be any better for fishing in Cape Coral Florida!!

Sharks are by far our most requested species from our young anglers this time is year and at Salty Native Charters, we don’t disappoint.  Got some Black Tips and Bonnetheads keeping the lines tight and the kiddos happy!

Weather has been warming up nicely and of course, that means Snook are hungry! Been finding nice pods of linesiders along the mangroves of Sanibel and Captiva Islands as well as the east side of Pine Island Sound on higher tides.  Cut bait worked best for us this past week.  

Good mix of Snook, Trout and even some Black Drums in the river lately along the Cape Coral and Fort Myers shorelines.  Live shrimp was the key for these hungry fighters!

Great weather continues in the forecast for January.  Call Captain Jay today and experience for yourself why we are the top rated Cape Coral Fishing Charters! 

And remember, not only do we offer fishing charters in Cape Coral, we also offer eco tours, shelling trips, dolphin and manatee tours and much more. We provide easy and convenient pick up/drop off locations throughout Cape Coral and Fort Myers as well as Fort Myers Beach!

Captain Jay