SWFL's Top Fly Fishing Guides

Capt. Steve Baird

Everglades Guide

970 903-6033

steveabaird@hotmail.com

https://saltybirdfishingcharters.com

Steve Baird is a 10 year fly fishing guide from Colorado. He spends 4 months of the summer in the high country streams of the South San Juan Mountains. For the last 5 years Steve has been spending the rest of the year fishing out of Everglades City, with Everglades National Park in his back yard. Steve loves to find shallow clear where he can help you sight fish that trophy catch.

Capt. Pat Blake

Naples/Marco Guide

239 793-3370

p.blake1524@gmail.com

https://www.mangroveoutfitters.com/pages/guided-fly-fishing

Capt. Ken Chambers

10K Islands Guide

239 289-0984

captkenchambers@aol.com

www.backcountryguideservice.com

Captain Ken Chambers is a native Southwest Floridian and has been fishing the waters of the 10,000 Islands and Everglades National Park his entire life. Captain Ken prides himself on being patient and courteous with anglers of all skill levels and will work hard to make your fishing trip a success.

Capt. John Hand

Everglades/10K Islands Guide

239 842-7778

tomatoesjh@yahoo.com

https://www.captjohnhand.com



Join Captain John Hand and enjoy the pristine backcountry of the Florida Everglades. As a 4th generation Florida native, Capt. John has explored these waters for more than 4 decades. Need a little help with your casting? Capt. John is also an International Federation of Fly Fishers Master Certified Casting Instructor.

Capt. David Milne

Tide Rider Charters

412-915-6641

https://www.tideridercharters.com/

When booking a charter with Capt. Dave expect to be fishing the surrounding waters of Fort Myers and Naples. Stalking fish in shallow water on a poling skiff, we try to target these fish by fly fishing or spin fishing lures to our target species. The ultimate thrill for an angler looking for a challenge! There is nothing more satisfying than stalking the fish, and making a perfectly placed cast and watching it all go down with the eat. Capt. Dave encourages anglers of all skill levels to join for a memorable day on the water. 

Justin Nguyen

I-75 Canals Guide

954-681-2278

justinflyfishing@gmail.com

Capt. Justin Nguyen is a freshwater fly & light tackle charter guide. He is based in Fort Lauderdale and does Peacock Bass trips in the canals along I-75.

Capt. Josh Greer

West Wall Outfitters

863-781-1373

https://yourflyguide.com/

West Wall Outfitters offers fly fishing charters on Charlotte Harbor and the surrounding areas including Boca Grande and Pine Island Sound. You can choose to fish from a poling skiff or a kayak. Our seasoned guides are sure to put you on some great fishing.

Capt. Kevin Grainger

(321)392-4123

https://captainkevingrainger.com/

The remoteness of the Everglades and 10K Islands brought a new calling to my life and big tarpon on fly buried a hook deep into my heart. There’s nothing like idling out of the marina with a client who is about to experience these legendary waters. It doesn’t matter if it’s their first time or 50th trip. The feeling I get takes me back to the feeling I had when I was 13 in my first boat. Granted, I’ve spent many years learning the fishery but the excitement I get motoring out and stepping up to the poling platform has never changed.

Capt. Wyatt MacAlister

Salty Slough Guide Service

(239) 348-5115

https://captswampy.com/

I remember catching snook as a kid with my dad. I offer a range of services from casting lessons, guided trips, and more.

Ever since then I have been passionate about sharing this experience with others. Every trip is unique and is planned out for a tailored experience. Ask me about tunnel runs.

There is nowhere else in the world like The Everglades and we have a responsibility to preserve this valuable resource.