Sanibel Island Fishing Co.
Capt. Jacob
Private charters from a captain who has fished Sanibel, Captiva and Pine Island Sound for 20 years. Inshore, tarpon, shelling and dolphin tours, and guided alligator hunts.
Fishing charters
Fish Sanibel with a local guide
Our guides know these waters: the flats, the passes, the mangroves and the beaches. Tell us what you want to catch and we'll get you on the right boat.
Trips we book
Pick your kind of day
Every trip is set up around you: your experience, your schedule and the fish you're after.
Inshore & Backcountry
Snook, redfish and trout around the mangroves, flats and oyster bars.
Tarpon
Chase the silver king around Sanibel and Captiva during the spring, summer and fall.
Fly Fishing
Sight fish the flats with a fly rod, for beginners and experienced casters alike.
Family Trips
Relaxed, fun trips that get kids hooked on fishing.
How booking works
Three easy steps
Call or email
Tell us your dates, group size and what you'd like to catch, and we'll pair you with the right captain.
Pay your $50 deposit
Call or email us to pay your deposit. Every guided trip is reserved with a $50 deposit per trip, which holds your date and your captain.
Go fishing
Meet your guide, grab any last-minute gear at the shop, and head out.
$50 deposit per guided trip. Your trip is booked once the deposit is paid. Call (239) 579-0399 or email whitneysbaitandtackle@gmail.com.
Meet our guides
Our fishing guides
Local captains we trust. Book with them directly, or call the shop and we'll help you pick.
Capt. Jarrett Jones Fishing Charters
Capt. Jarrett Jones
Full-time, USCG-licensed guide with 10 years on Sanibel waters. Inshore snook, redfish and trout, tarpon, and nearshore wrecks. 4, 6 and 8 hour trips for up to 6 guests.
Sanibel Sportfishing Charters
Capt. Nate & Capt. Adam
Sanibel-based fishing charters rated 5.0 stars on Google. Call the shop and we'll help you get a trip on the books.
On the water
Local guides, local know-how
From tarpon rolling off the beaches to redfish tailing on the flats, Sanibel has some of the best inshore fishing in Florida. Our guides fish it every day.