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Everglades Fishing

About this experience

I specialize in fishing the No-Motor-Zones within Everglades National Park. I use my skiff as a mothership and launch my canoe off of that. This offers visitors a chance to sneak up on fish in shallow water because of the quietness of the canoe and also offers an experience that is unique from most other fishing charters. Unlike deep sea fishing there is hardly any rough water...I've never had anyone get seasick and there is much more to look at. While not catching fish we might see manatees, spoonbills, crocodiles, eagles, Herons, white pelicans, raccoons, deer, and otters. I don't only fish the no-motor-zones. I run my skiff up the rivers and out into the gulf on certain days and am successful doing that as well. My trips are generally tailored to the specific requests and desires of my clients so feel free to reach out and ask questions and talk about fishing so I can make sure you have a trip of a lifetime.

At a glance

  • Duration: 8 hr
  • Private experience

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Duration: 4 hours
Waters & Ice are supplied
17' Seastrike Flats Skiff

Plan your experience

Time on the tour8 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

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Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Boat fully outfitted to fish
  • Knowledge of the water
  • Cooler with Ice
  • Fishing Licenses
  • All rods and tackle are supplied
  • Navigational Expertise

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Sunscreen
  • Bugspray
  • Rain Gear

Itinerary and highlights

From the meeting point you will follow me down into the park all the way to Flamingo Marina where we will launch. It's about a 45 min drive in from the park entrance. From there we will either put in on the backcountry side or on the Florida bay side and hunt for snook, redfish, tarpon and whatever else happens to be around that time of year. Other sought after species include triple tail, mangrove snapper, Goliath grouper, Mackerel, Sharks, and Jacks.

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Meeting and pickup information

  • I'll be in the Ernest F. Coe Visitor center parking lot in a Red Ford Ranger towing a white sea strike skiff.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Paul Manoogian

Accessibility and practical details

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 8 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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