
Trips Available starting in August 2025
Inshore fishing around Sanibel Island, Pine Island Sound, and Matlacha.
Trips depart from Cape Coral.
As seen on YouTube!!!


about
Captain Dave has been fishing the waters of Southwest Florida since 2020. He is active in several local fishing clubs and has developed a strong network of salty captains!Dave a USCG licensed and insured fishing guide.You will be fishing out of a Robalo 266 Cayman equipped with a fully functioning and roomy HEAD! Perfect for the ladies!Check out the video below for a full walk through:
Trips
Canal Life Charters offers flexible trips with the goal of providing an unforgettable experience on the water in Southwest Florida.Chase inshore species like snook, redfish, speckled sea trout and many more.Want to stop into a boat-in restaurant or hit a sand bar for a quick refreshing break....it's your day. Enjoy it your way.Want a video? Capt Dave can bring a film crew...just kidding, he is the film crew! Ask about additional cost for a filmed adventure. Check out his YouTube channel for examples.Inshore Half Day
$600Inshore Full Day
$900Tarpon (April - June): 2 people max
$1300Canal Cruise/Sunset/Beach Day
$Contact me for ratesAll rates are for 2 people. +$50 per additional angler.Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made 30 days prior to trip reservation date can receive a 100% refund. Trips cancelled inside of this will loose their deposit.Weather happens! The captain maintains the right to cancel any trip in the event of weather concerns or any other reason. If the captain cancels, your deposit will be 100% refunded.



Frequently Asked Question
What is included?
- Fishing license
- Gear
- Ice
- Bottled water

What to bring?
- Sun protection! Hat, Sun screen, sunglasses (polarized)
- Food
- Beverages

Where do we meet?
We have a few options:
1 ) Rumrunners (5848 Cape Harbour Dr, Cape Coral, FL 33914)
2) Tarpon Point Marina (6179 Black Marlin Lane, Cape Coral, FL 33914)
3) Are you staying on one of the Cape Coral canals? If you are close by, I can pick you up right from your dock!
What is a normal trip like?
That is a difficult question to answer. Everyday on the water brings new experiences. Southwest Florida offers a very diverse fishery.Maybe it's best to check out some YouTube videos!
Contact
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