Chokoloskee Private Everglades Inshore Fishing Charter: Ten Thousand Islands Backcountry Adventure
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; you’ll be standing for casts and moving around the skiff occasionally.
Overview
Slip from the marina into a maze of mangrove-lined creeks and glassy flats on a private inshore fishing charter from Chokoloskee. Expect sight-fishing for redfish, snook, and trout amid the Ten Thousand Islands’ unique estuarine landscape.
Chokoloskee Private Everglades Inshore Fishing Charter: Ten Thousand Islands Backcountry Adventure
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You step off the dock and the water answers—shallow, glassy, threaded with mangrove roots and eelgrass that hush the engine. The captain eases the skiff into a map of channels that only reveal themselves at low speed: shifting sandbars, oyster bars shining like coins, and the wide, crooked mouths of creeks that run to the Gulf. In Chokoloskee, on the south edge of Florida’s Everglades, fishing feels less like sport and more like navigation through a living atlas.
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Adventure Tips
Book by tide
Aim for a mid-ebb or mid-flood tide—it concentrates bait and makes sight-fishing for redfish and trout easier.
Pack sun protection
Bring long-sleeve sun shirts, a wide-brimmed hat, and high-SPF sunscreen—the sun reflects harshly off shallow water.
Polarized lenses help
Polarized sunglasses cut glare and let you see tailing fish and submerged flats more clearly.
Bring motion-sickness meds if prone
The backcountry can be choppy on windy days—take preventative medication if you get seasick.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- American oystercatcher
- West Indian manatee
History
The Ten Thousand Islands area was long used by the Calusa and later by settlers who harvested shellfish and fished these sheltered waters; Everglades conservation reshaped local livelihoods in the 20th century.
Conservation
The region’s seagrass and mangrove habitats are fragile—stick to marked channels, avoid driving over flats, and follow catch-and-release guidelines when advised.
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Recommended Gear
Polarized sunglasses
Reduces glare and reveals fish and underwater structure for sight-fishing.
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Lightweight long-sleeve shirt
Protects from sun and keeps you cooler while exposed on the water.
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Waterproof dry bag
Keeps camera, phone, and spare clothes dry from spray and splashes.
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Stable deck shoes
Non-slip shoes give traction on wet decks and protect your feet while casting.
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