Backwater Fishing Adventures Customer Reviews

Before our fishing adventure, the captain and I had effective communication. We met punctually, and he exhibited exceptional courtesy and professionalism. The boat was immaculate, and all equipment was in optimal condition. Although our catch fell below the allowed FL measurements for keeping, the captain promptly unhooked and released them. In our quest for more rewarding fish, he navigated to different locations. Despite not landing any large fish for photos, we did manage to catch two flounder and one sea bass of allowable size. The captain skillfully filleted them upon our return to port, and they became a delicious dinner that evening.

Excellent journey. We were fishing within minutes of leaving the dock and were soon on fish. Captain David served as a patient advisor for technique adjustment, which is especially important given the differences in bite behavior among the target species. Not bad for a day just a few days after Hurricane Ian blew through!

The man will put you on some fish on this awesome trip.

Our ten-year-old granddaughter chose this trip and had a great time learning how to and catching a lot of fish. Her grandparents were having difficulty keeping up. She even ate some of the last catch, which had been prepared by a Dockside chef nearby. There are several firsts in this. Thank you, Captain, for a fantastic time!

I caught nine different fish species and kept redfish, flounder, and snapper! Wonderful day!!

Captain David was fantastic; he put us on fish every time we came to a halt. He also shared his vast knowledge with us, instructing us on how to catch each species. In a half-day trip, we completed an inshore slam. I highly recommend it!

Captain David was fantastic. The bite was slow the day we went, but we still caught a lot of fish, including bull and keeper reds, founder, and snapper. This is an excellent charter if you want to catch fish or learn about fishing.

My very first large red drum! It's so much fun to catch fish on light tackle. Captain David was extremely patient with me and taught me a lot.

Amazing journey!! We hooked up with 9 different species of fish in 6 hours. We have dinner and an experience to share with all of our friends for a few nights. Strongly recommended!!

Incredible journey!! In 6 hours, we caught 9 different species of fish. For a few nights, we have dinner and an experience to share with all of our friends. Highly recommended!!

I had a fantastic time fishing with Captain David and my friend Tom! Captain David knew all the best fishing spots... and even assisted us in catching redfish for our lunch at Dockside. I can't wait to get out there again!!

We had a wonderful day on the water for my son's 12th birthday. We caught about 30 fish in 4 hours. Mama caught the biggest trout of the season!!! Captain David is very knowledgeable, patient, and friendly. Thank you Captain David for the wonderful memories of today! we will be back!

I would recommend this charter to anyone wanting to go. The captain is great and very patient. The captain was able to take home six beautifully dismantled fish. You may not be able to keep everything, but catching fish is still an exciting experience. Another great experience and lots of fun!

Awesome day of fishing with Captain Dave. He was helpful and made sure he took us where the fish were. Catching them was our job, but he gave great tips to help with that too! When we got done, he cleaned the fish and told us about the restaurant next door that cooked our fish for us! The waters here had so many species of fish! We caught flounder, snapper, and trout. We also saw dolphins, crabs, and lots of birds. Definitely recommend Captain Dave!

We had an absolutely amazing time on our fishing trip! Caught lots of fish and Dave was amazing with us and our 7 yr old son! Very knowledgeable! Thanks again for the great day!