JP's Backwater Adventures 

4.9
(125 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Palm Point Drive 750, Goodland, FL 34140, United States–

JP's Backwater Adventures 

Goodland, FL, United States
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22 ft
4
4.9
(125 reviews)

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JP's Backwater Adventures is located in Naples and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Come on aboard with Capt. Josh, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like light tackle jigging, based on the species you're targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 4 to 8-hour trips, where you'll be fishing for the likes of Snook, Snapper, Redfish, Tarpon, Permit, and Speckled Trout, depending on the specific season and the day's weather.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 22' Skeeter boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. This boat features an ice box. All rods, reels and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. The captain will supply all the needed fishing licenses for your trip. You can keep anything you catch, as long as it's legal to do so.

The price of your trip also includes complimentary drinks, but you're welcome to bring your own. Please let the captain know if you have any questions or special requests.

Book your trip now and hit the water with JP's Backwater Adventures.

JP's Backwater Adventures is located in Naples and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Come on aboard with Capt. Josh, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like light tackle jigging, based on the species you're targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 4 to 8-hour trips, where you'll be fishing for the likes of Snook, Snapper, Redfish, Tarpon, Permit, and Speckled Trout, depending on the specific season and the day's weather.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 22' Skeeter boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. This boat features an ice box. All rods, reels and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. The captain will supply all the needed fishing licenses for your trip. You can keep anything you catch, as long as it's legal to do so.

The price of your trip also includes complimentary drinks, but you're welcome to bring your own. Please let the captain know if you have any questions or special requests.

Book your trip now and hit the water with JP's Backwater Adventures.

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4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
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4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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4 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
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US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
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6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $800
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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Rating

4.9
125 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (111)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

Reviews (125)

  • Richard Barker
    Richard Barker
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2024
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    No nonsence

    3/4 Day Trip on September 28, 2026 • 2 adults

    When your Captian tells you we can talk later we got to get out there. “Honey, we got the right guy, I said”. Particular to maximizing your trip. Appreciated his directness in coaching. Great sense of humor, and local to the area. booking another tip. BTW Dawnmarie wanted me to post she beat me on most….

  • Iain Kennedy
    Iain Kennedy
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Last Minute Gem

    3 hour fishing on January 25, 2026 • 1 adult

    Josh was able to accommodate my last minute decision to fish. Suggested an early start to beat the wind and boats. 100% worked out. First cast landed fish. Great knowledge of key spots was clear. Boat was perfect and gear top notch. Really enjoyed his company and enthusiasm. The giant Snook hook up was a thrill….Brought home dinner - sheepshead. Super trip, great guide and really solid dude. Highly recommended.

  • Matthew Buss
    Matthew Buss
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Quit searching and book!

    Half Day Trip (PM) on March 16, 2026 • 2 adults

    My girlfriend and I had a great time on a 4 hour backwater trip. Josh told us it was going to be windy and it may be tough but we had an epic tour through the backwater on our way to a few go to fishing holes. We got lucky and got on fish early and didnt have to bounce around much. Dude knows what hes doing and vibes were great through and through. BOOK IT!

  • Mary Emminger
    Mary Emminger
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    WOW!!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on September 16, 2026 • 2 adults

    What an amazing adventure! Josh took fantastic care of us and made sure we were on the fish!! I couldnt be happier

  • Ben Devito
    Ben Devito
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2022
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Caught Fish!

    Half Day Trip (PM) on March 22, 2026 • 2 adults

    I went on a 4 hr trip with Capt. Josh. He put me on fish right away and I caught 4 different species; jack, sea trout, snook and grouper. I had a large snook on the line, but lost it near the boat. My only regret is I should have booked a longer charter.

  • Shawn Gabrielson
    Shawn Gabrielson
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip!

    3/4 Day Trip on April 1, 2026 • 2 adults

    My girls and I had a blast today fishing with Capt Josh He was very knowledgeable and took very good care of us the whole trip, He had us on a wide variety of fish in different areas in the Islands. Will definitely use him again!

  • Chris Allshouse
    Chris Allshouse
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2020
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    JP Is Awesome

    Full Day Trip on March 9, 2026 • 2 adults

    Josh is fabulous- he knows his business he finds fish and makes the day one the best you’ll have. Head out with Josh if you want an epic day on the water.

  • Michael Caruso
    Michael Caruso
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Josh

    Half Day Trip (PM) on April 14, 2026 • 4 adults

    Excellent adventure, Captain Josh new the fishing spots for a perfect day of catching fish.

  • Tim Pals
    Tim Pals
    Repeat angler
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2020
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day with Captain Josh

    3 hour fishing on February 24, 2025 • 2 adults

    If you’re looking for a great backcountry fishing trip while visiting the Marco Island Area a day on the water with Captain Josh is exactly what you want! He is a young aggressive local born and raised Captain who knows the waters like the back of his hand. Our trip was booked for Monday morning and he called us on Saturday afternoon and asked if we wanted to switch to Sunday afternoon because bad weather was forecast for Monday. We said yes and met him at noon at the Goodland Marina Park. He had tons of fresh caught bait (no purchased shrimp here) and top notch custom rods and reels. The boat was spotless and in great condition! I had my wife with me and she loved Josh! Oh yeah by the way we caught 25 Snook a Mangrove Snapper and a Jack. The most fun and best day ever fishing in SW Florida.

  • Joe Dorrian
    Joe Dorrian
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    What-A-Day!!!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on December 20, 2023 • 2 adults

    We had an AMAZING day out on the water today fishing with Captain Josh!! My son and I wanted to have a Father/Son day doing some fishing and chose Captain Josh from amongst the many choices available in the Marco Island/Naples area and he delivered on all accounts. First, Josh is just a great guy. You’re always a little nervous meeting someone for the first time, especially when you have to spend half a day with them on a fishing boat. But Josh immediately put us at ease. He is very understanding and patient with newbies like us and was as good as a teacher as he was a guide. The boat and equipment were immaculate and he had plenty of ice and refreshments available for us. But come on, we were there to catch fish…and boy did we ever do that! For as tough as the conditions were (it was pretty cold and the waters were murky), Josh consistently had our fishing reels whizzing with a variety of species, 5 different ones in all. At days end, we had caught well over thirty fish and took home something special for dinner!! Oh, and we even got to watch as a family of dolphins played in our boat’s wake. Overall, a bonding day like no other…thank you Captain Jake for the wonderful outing!!! -Joe

Rating

4.9
125 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (111)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (125)

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Richard Barker
Richard Barker
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2024
4 trips
5.0
Verified
No nonsence
3/4 Day Trip on September 28, 2026 • 2 adults

When your Captian tells you we can talk later we got to get out there. “Honey, we got the right guy, I said”. Particular to maximizing your trip. Appreciated his directness in coaching. Great sense of humor, and local to the area. booking another tip. BTW Dawnmarie wanted me to post she beat me on most….

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Permit
Redfish
Iain Kennedy
Iain Kennedy
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Last Minute Gem
3 hour fishing on January 25, 2026 • 1 adult

Josh was able to accommodate my last minute decision to fish. Suggested an early start to beat the wind and boats. 100% worked out. First cast landed fish. Great knowledge of key spots was clear. Boat was perfect and gear top notch. Really enjoyed his company and enthusiasm. The giant Snook hook up was a thrill….Brought home dinner - sheepshead. Super trip, great guide and really solid dude. Highly recommended.

Matthew Buss
Matthew Buss
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Quit searching and book!
Half Day Trip (PM) on March 16, 2026 • 2 adults

My girlfriend and I had a great time on a 4 hour backwater trip. Josh told us it was going to be windy and it may be tough but we had an epic tour through the backwater on our way to a few go to fishing holes. We got lucky and got on fish early and didnt have to bounce around much. Dude knows what hes doing and vibes were great through and through. BOOK IT!

Reported catch:
Permit
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Redfish
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Stuart Toews
Stuart Toews
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Awesome Time
3/4 Day Trip on October 31, 2026 • 4 adults

Josh is the best Thanks for the great time

Reported catch:
Snook
Richard Conlon, Jr
Richard Conlon, Jr
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Three old guys enjoyed the trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on February 25, 2026 • 3 adults

Josh is an excellent fishing guide. We booked a fishing trip knowing it was not the ideal weather. Josh put us on fish every time. Once the bite stopped we zipped to other spots with fish. Josh knows the islands and has a great personality and good stories. Can’t go wrong with booking a trip with Josh at JP's Backwater Adventures!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Snook
Mangrove Snapper

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Skeeter
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots
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