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Head out from Tin City for a six-hour split charter that runs 25–35 miles into the Gulf of Mexico. Captains provide gear, bait and instruction while the crew cleans and bags your catch — or helps arrange restaurant preparation back on the dock.
Head out from Tin City for a six-hour split charter that runs 25–35 miles into the Gulf of Mexico. Captains provide gear, bait and instruction while the crew cleans and bags your catch — or helps arrange restaurant preparation back on the dock.
The boat slips out of Tin City before dawn and the Gulf rises to meet it — a wide, moving room with wind that teases the bow and a horizon that dares you to go farther. On this six-hour split charter, anglers trade the shore for open water aboard a 2022 World Cat 325CC, engines humming as the captain runs 25–35 miles offshore toward reefs, wrecks and current lines where fish congregate.
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Operated by Pure Florida - Naples · Naples, Florida
The boat slips out of Tin City before dawn and the Gulf rises to meet it — a wide, moving room with wind that teases the bow and a horizon that dares you to go farther. On this six-hour split charter, anglers trade the shore for open water aboard a 2022 World Cat 325CC, engines humming as the captain runs 25–35 miles offshore toward reefs, wrecks and current lines where fish congregate.
Naples grew as a fishing town; Tin City started as a working waterfront for processing and boat repair and today is the gateway to sportfishing on the western Florida shelf. Geologically the area sits on a shallow continental shelf where structures and hard-bottom patches produce pockets of life — snapper and grouper, kingfish and the occasional mahi-mahi feed here. Local culture still orbits the catch: dockside restaurants will cook your fish, and crew members keep the day practical and centered on results.
Expect hands-on guidance from experienced captains who bait hooks, set lines and teach technique; vessels are equipped with modern fish-finding electronics to locate structure and bait. The trip includes rods, bait, and licenses, and the crew will clean and bag keepers. Practical prep matters: dress for sun and wind, bring non-slip shoes, and plan for motion of the open Gulf. Timing your trip for early morning or late afternoon increases cooler temperatures and active bite windows. Whether you’re after a brief taste of offshore sportfishing or planning to bring home fillets, this charter pairs accessible instruction with genuine offshore opportunity.
moderate.
6 hours.
Be able to stand for long periods, handle rod weight and move on a rocking deck; not strenuous but requires balance and basic stamina.
The trip includes vessel time, captain and crew, fishing rods, bait, tackle, and required licenses; crew will clean, ice and bag your keepers.
Trips are suitable for most ages and beginners; children should be supervised and everyone must be able to stand on a moving boat.
Common targets include snapper, grouper, kingfish and seasonal pelagics such as mahi-mahi, depending on tides and time of year.
All sales are final; the operator may cancel for weather or insufficient travelers and will provide notice per their policy.
Naples developed as a commercial and sportfishing hub on Florida’s Gulf Coast; Tin City was historically a working waterfront that has retained its maritime character.
Local fisheries are managed by size and bag limits and seasonal closures; practice sustainable harvesting and use catch-and-release for undersized or protected species.
Pure Florida - Naples operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The boat slips out of Tin City before dawn and the Gulf rises to meet it — a wide, moving room with wind that teases the bow and a horizon that dares you to go farther. On this six-hour split charter, anglers trade the shore for open water aboard a 2022 World Cat 325CC, engines humming as the captain runs 25–35 miles offshore toward reefs, wrecks and current lines where fish congregate.
The boat slips out of Tin City before dawn and the Gulf rises to meet it — a wide, moving room with wind that teases the bow and a horizon that dares you to go farther. On this six-hour split charter, anglers trade the shore for open water aboard a 2022 World Cat 325CC, engines humming as the captain runs 25–35 miles offshore toward reefs, wrecks and current lines where fish congregate.
Naples grew as a fishing town; Tin City started as a working waterfront for processing and boat repair and today is the gateway to sportfishing on the western Florida shelf. Geologically the area sits on a shallow continental shelf where structures and hard-bottom patches produce pockets of life — snapper and grouper, kingfish and the occasional mahi-mahi feed here. Local culture still orbits the catch: dockside restaurants will cook your fish, and crew members keep the day practical and centered on results.
Expect hands-on guidance from experienced captains who bait hooks, set lines and teach technique; vessels are equipped with modern fish-finding electronics to locate structure and bait. The trip includes rods, bait, and licenses, and the crew will clean and bag keepers. Practical prep matters: dress for sun and wind, bring non-slip shoes, and plan for motion of the open Gulf. Timing your trip for early morning or late afternoon increases cooler temperatures and active bite windows. Whether you’re after a brief taste of offshore sportfishing or planning to bring home fillets, this charter pairs accessible instruction with genuine offshore opportunity.