We recently contracted with Keith for a camping trip to Cayo Costa. I strongly recommend him for…read morehis professionalism and compassion. He was easy to work with for scheduling and payments and we felt very safe loading up, unloading, and during the trip. He is a hard worker and makes sure all your needs are fulfilled. His boat was clean and his jokes were tolerable. Just kidding! We'll be using his service again.

Captain Keith shuttled us to/from Cayo Costa for a family camping trip. The water was rough on the…read moreway out. We had two kids under the age of 5 on board and Captain Keith was mindful of that the whole way. Not only did he navigate the chop safely, it was obvious he didn't want the kids to be scared or soaked. He kept everyone relatively dry the whole way. In addition to providing a great ride, Captain Keith shared some great fishing information as we were planning to fish from Cayo Costa. His information was very useful and he even gave us the 'shrimp' off his back. That's right, we couldn't find any live shrimp that morning to bring out so Keith gave us what he had in his live well which proved to be the necessary bait to catch fish that afternoon. We'll always book with Captain Keith going forward.

We had an amazing day on the water and with Captain Steve. Our party of 5 consisted of 3 men, 2…read morewomen and of course the most important or Captain. I believe early in our journey we caught a barracuda some yellow snapper. Then hooked up with a couple of gag grouper. We went in short to hook up with some snook. Captain Steve was a gentleman, professional, and on top of everything. I highly highly recommend recommended booking him for your fishing adventure. Thank you so very much Captain Steve!

My wife and I booked a 4 hour Inshore charter with Captain Justin. From the time we met him he…read morecouldn't of been more genuine or accommodating. We spent the morning going to several spots catching everything from Red fish, Snook, Speckled Trout, Jacks, and even Catfish. He is a great guide and Captain but more important he is good person.

My wife and I recently visited Punta Gorda and had the pleasure of fishing with Justin from High…read moreTide Charters. THE DAY WAS PERFECT! Justin worked his butt off the entire time. He was very personable, professional, and knowledgeable. Bottom line, the man knows how to fish, and wants you to catch fish. My wife is a beginner when it comes to fishing, but you would never have known it with his expert guidance. He knows how to teach, a rare commodity these days, and he has plenty of patience. When the fish weren't biting, he was sharing his love and knowledge of the area. He's more than happy to answer questions about the area, not just about fishing. I've been fishing my entire life, and this was one of the most enjoyable trips I've been on. I'm sure we will charter him again on our next visit, and so should you. He's a stand up guy/guide who you can comfortably put your faith in. I think the only question he could answer was, "why do mullet jump?" Seriously though, look no further than High Tide Fishing Charters, you will not be disappointed.

What a great family experience!! Capt Billy Barton made it the perfect trip. He was very…read moreprofessional and personable. He definitely knows where the fish are and gave us valuable pointers that we could use forever. It was obvious he was invested into making sure we had the best fishing trip possible. We never had to wait for bait or anything. It was like there were two of him - Very attentive! Capt Barton also did a great job cleaning and filleting our fish after the trip. It was a bone-free dinner!! His recommendation for preparing the fish was a spot on recipe that was for sure a game changer. I highly recommend Scales and Tails Native Guided Tours. Regardless if you are an experienced fisherman or have never fished before, you will not be disappointed. Give this man your business and keep him out on the water. There's no doubt I will use his charter service every time I come back to visit the Punta Gorda area. Lastly - make sure not to get this business mixed up with another with a similar name, but in Boca Grande. Get out there and go fishing with Scales and Tales.

Went out had a horrible time, paid good money for the outing and didn't catch anything!!! We got to…read morethe boat ramp and he was being a jackass to the kids that where catching fish!!! Even processed to take a photo of the minors !! BAD EXPERIENCE wouldn't recommend!!

I took one of Captain Danny Latham's fishing charters and it was a terrific experience. Captain…read moreDanny is very professional and works as hard as any fishing guide I have been with(and I have been with quite a few in Florida, Minnesota and Alaska). He always seems to be able to find fish including tarpon (in season), snook, redfish and trout and even some pompano, mackerel and snapper. Captain Danny is always on time and always gives you your money's worth whether it is an all day or half day charter. I believe he has a number of regular clients because of his expertise and ability to always catch fish. I highly recommend Captain Danny to anyone looking to have a great experience fishing in Southwest Florida.

Very fun way to explore the area. Our guide Connor did an amazing job and the boats are stable and…read moreeasy to drive. We saw Dolphins, lots of pelicans, sea birds and even a bald eagle. It was such a beautiful day, we even went our through Stump Pass into the Gulf as the water was so calm. Every boat has its own radio so you can communicate with the guide and hear about the wildlife and history of the area. Highly recommended.

Conor was a great tour guide. We test drove a ProGlider, and Conor explained the water craft really…read morewell, to my hubby, and pointed out the great features and answered our questions. He was knowledgeable about the area and very nice and polite.

Great captain, guide and fisherman! We had a great time catching snook and snapper. Can't wait to…read moredo it again! Look up Captain Steve Phillips.

I went on the offshore fishing charter with captain Mike and was very impressed with his knowledge…read more and hard work toward helping me catch fish. I have been on other charter's and Charlotte Harbor Fishing Ventures has been the best. I highly recommend them.