Shallow water adventures

Fishing the pristine waters from venice to boca grande Shallow water adventures offers its customers some of the best light tackle and fly fishing that the has to offer. Anglers who are all about inshore and nearshore fishing flock to this area from all parts of the world to test their skills against some of the most prized species available.

You’ll be accompanied by Captain Shane Smetak, an experienced captain who has a vast knowledge of the local fishery. He’ll be able to take you around some of the richest fishing grounds, put you on your targeted fish and show you the techniques that will give you the best chance at landing the catch of your dreams.

The boat you’ll be fishing from is an 17’ pathfinder tunnel hull skiff, ideal for getting to all the hard to reach places that the target fish may choose to hide at. To further help with this task, while keeping your noise output minimal, the boat also has a wireless trolling motor and a polling platform. The vessel’s powered bu a 60 HP mercury 4 stroke outboard.

The trips have been designed in such a way to provide an option to anglers of all experience levels. If you’re new to the sport, the captain will gladly provide you with a taste of local fishing, introducing you to the various techniques and species targeted using them. You’ll be fully equipped with top-notch rods, reels, lures and anything else you might need to land a catch worth bragging about.

Experienced anglers and specialized fly fishers are also more than welcome and are sure to find a challenge they can get excited about aboard one of the full-day trips. These offer anglers the opportunity to test your skills to the fullest as they challenge the power of the Silver King itself.

All you need to bring with you before you dive into the action are food and drinks, sun protection and sunglasses. Now all that’s left to do is to book a trip that best suits your fishing needs and start planning your next adventure today!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje Privado
    Inshore half day A.M.
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 8:00 AM
    US $500
    Fish the flats and the bay for Redfish, Snook, Trout, Sheepshead, and Pompano. There are other species as well. If you’re a fly fisherman we can target fish in the fly rod as well. We will target fish on live bait and artificials. This is a fun trip and it’s 4 hours long.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
  • Viaje Privado
    Inshore half day PM
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 1:00 PM
    US $500
    Fish the flats and the bay for Redfish, Snook, Trout, Sheepshead, and Pompano. There are other species as well. If you’re a fly fisherman we can target fish in the fly rod as well. We will target fish on live bait and artificials. This is a fun trip and it’s 4 hours long.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
  • Viaje Privado
    4 Hour Trip – Snook/Tarpon Night
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:35 PM
    US $575
    Get ready for an action-packed trip that will take you around bridges and lighted docks! You'll be fly fishing for Tarpon and Snook.
  • Viaje Privado
    Tarpon half day
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada May 1 - Aug 15
    US $1,000
    Come chase the mighty Silver King! Cast To pods of Rolling Fish and Laid up fish In the Beautiful waters from Boca Grande to Venice! The fish we target this time of year are from 50-200lbs. The silver king is known for its acrobatics and the hard fight they put up! You will be amazed with the power of the Tarpon! This trip is available from March 15th-September 30th
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca en Arrecife
    Pesca de Naufragio
    Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
    Pesca Backcountry
    Técnicas de Pesca
    Pesca con Mosca
    Jigging
    Troleo
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
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FAQs about Shallow water adventures

Shallow water adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Inshore half day A.M. (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Inshore half day PM (4 hours)
  • US $575 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Snook/Tarpon Night (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Tarpon half day (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Shallow water adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Localizador de peces
  • Motor de troleo inalámbrico
  • Nevera para la pesca

Trips booked with Shallow water adventures include:
  • Cañas, carretes y equipo
  • Señuelos
  • Limpieza y Fileteado
  • Bebidas
  • Licencia de Pesca
  • Equipo para Pesca con Mosca

Shallow water adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • Pesca de Orilla
  • Pesca Cerca de la Costa
  • Pesca en Arrecife
  • Pesca de Naufragio
  • Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
  • Pesca Backcountry

Shallow water adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero
  • Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
  • Troleo
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Pesca con Mosca

Top targeted fish species with Shallow water adventures include:
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Sobre el Captain

Shane Smetak
Englewood, Florida, Estados Unidos
Reportes de Pesca
Identificación y licencia verificadas
70 Opiniones de los clientes
Tiempo de respuesta dentro de una hora
Miembro desde Abril 2016
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I am an avid fisherman and very passionate about it, any days that I am not booked I’m fishing! I am very big into conservation. Come experience my passion for fishing and what Florida has to offer!

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Especies de Interés

Pompano Pompano
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead
Snook Snook

Especificaciones del barco

Pathfinder 17t (Skiff) construido en 1999, y restaurado en 2023. Impulsado por 60HP Mercury 60ct 4 stroke motor, con una velocidad máxima de crucero de 29 nudos.

Longitud
17 ft
Capacidad
3 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca de Orilla
Pesca Cerca de la Costa
Pesca en Arrecife
Pesca de Naufragio
Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
Pesca Backcountry

Técnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
Troleo
Spinning
Jigging
Pesca con Mosca

Servicios

GPS
Localizador de peces
Motor de troleo inalámbrico
Nevera para la pesca

El Viaje Incluye

Cañas, carretes y equipo
Señuelos
Limpieza y Fileteado
Bebidas
Licencia de Pesca
Equipo para Pesca con Mosca

Política de Cancelación

Cancelación gratis hasta 7 días antes del viaje

Los clientes pueden cancelar o modificar su reserva hasta 7 días antes de la fecha del viaje sin cargo. Si el viaje se cancela o modifica después, o en caso de no presentarse, se cobrará el 100% del depósito.

Políticas

Opción de traslado después de reservar
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Se permiten niños
Te quedas con la pesca
Estrictamente captura y liberación
Tarpon

Pago

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitán confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargará a su tarjeta de crédito un depósito del 15% para garantizar la reserva.

El saldo restante se pagará directamente al operador del charter en la fecha del viaje o antes en uno de los siguientes métodos de pago:

Efectivo
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Cheques
Al pagar el saldo restante con tarjeta de crédito, habrá un cargo adicional del 3.5%

Englewood Calendario de Pesca

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Opiniones de los clientes

Calificación general
Excellent
4.9 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 12 reseñas
Barco
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Fotos de clientes (5)
July fishing trip
Night tarpon and snook. 4 hr
Night tarpon and snook. 4 hr
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Opinión de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
100%
Capitán amigable
100%
Recomienda este charter
100%
Apto para niños
70%
Satisfecho con el barco
100%
Atrapé lo que quería
80%
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Mark G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Tried super hard!

VERIFICADO   NUEVO  Inshore half day A.M. on Abril 8, 2024
Captain Shane tried super hard today to get us a bunch of keepers, but the conditions just weren’t in our favor. Water temp...
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Aaron P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Great afternoon

VERIFICADO   Inshore half day A.M. on Marzo 9, 2024
Great afternoon of fishing. Thanks
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Paul O.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Barco
Very good
4.0 / 5
Tripulación
Very good
4.0 / 5
En general

Good day hunting/sighting fish and casting lures

VERIFICADO   Inshore half day A.M. on Marzo 7, 2024
Caught a variety of fish - specks, snook, red fish, lady fish and the obligatory lizard fish!  In the back waters, Shane likes...
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Thomas S.
Fort Wayne, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Half day trip with Captain Shane

VERIFICADO   Tarpon Half Day on Julio 15, 2021
Simply outstanding trip with Captain Shane.  Very strong tarpon Captain and fisherman.  He knows where they are and how to...
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David G.
Winter Park, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Fishing with Shane

VERIFICADO   Tarpon Half Day on Mayo 19, 2021
Captain Shane was awesome he put us right on top of the tarpon unfortunately they weren’t biting. he tried everything He...
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