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Excited to go fishing in Marco island?!
That’s what Reel Thrills Fishing Charters is here for! With Captain Erix at the helm, you’re in knowledgeable and experienced hands.
These waters are known for Great Barracuda, Black Drum, Cobia, Goliath Grouper, Pompano, Tripletail, Tarpon, Spotted Seatrout, Spanish Mackerel, Snook, Mangrove Snapper, Hammerhead Shark, and more – with any luck, you’ll hook into a few! On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.
Trips with Reel Thrills Fishing Charters are kid-friendly, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. You’re welcome to bring snacks!
Your adventure begins aboard a 25’ Sea Pro center console with capacity for 6 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether you’ll be catching it yourself.
There’s no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.
Don’t leave home without sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Get in touch with Capt. Erix below and start planning your trip today!
Excited to go fishing in Marco island?!
That’s what Reel Thrills Fishing Charters is here for! With Captain Erix at the helm, you’re in knowledgeable and experienced hands.
These waters are known for Great Barracuda, Black Drum, Cobia, Goliath Grouper, Pompano, Tripletail, Tarpon, Spotted Seatrout, Spanish Mackerel, Snook, Mangrove Snapper, Hammerhead Shark, and more – with any luck, you’ll hook into a few! On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.
Trips with Reel Thrills Fishing Charters are kid-friendly, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. You’re welcome to bring snacks!
Your adventure begins aboard a 25’ Sea Pro center console with capacity for 6 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether you’ll be catching it yourself.
There’s no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.
Don’t leave home without sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Get in touch with Capt. Erix below and start planning your trip today!
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Mitch Loiacano5.0Verifiedincredible
2 Hour Trip – Inshore on April 8, 2026 • 4 adultsWe had an absolutely amazing time out on the water with Captain Erix! From start to finish, the experience was smooth, exciting, and incredibly fun. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and engaged the entire trip. The fishing was fantastic, and Captain Erix knew exactly where to go to keep the action going. Whether you’re experienced or brand new to fishing, this charter is a perfect choice. Highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for a great day on the water. So much fun — A+++ all the way!
- Melinda Beretsky5.0Verified
Great experience for some first timers
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on September 4, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenOur family of 4 had a great time. We caught 7 Goliath grouper, snapper, nurse shark, and another type of shark - along with lots of bait fish. Captain Erix was amazing with my 2 kids and made sure we all had a great time. I’d definitely recommend and would go again. He made the entire trip fun and we had some great memories and conversation.
Dan Mcfadden5.0VerifiedWonderful first-time ocean fishing for my 6YO!
2 Hour Trip – Inshore on July 22, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childAn amazing experience and would definitely recommend! Captain Erix is fantastic, personable, and knows exactly where the fish should be. He also made the time special for my son who never had fished on the ocean before. We caught tons of catfish and bonnethead sharks! Definitely looking forward to a longer excursion next time.
John Nelson5.0VerifiedAwesome Day
2 Hour Trip – Inshore on July 15, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenCaptain Erix had us catching fish within 2 minutes of making the first cast. For the next 2 hours there was non stop action and the trusty Skipper never missed a beat. Between taking fish off of our lines and rebaiting hooks he hustled every second. Plenty of catfish, ladyfish, and a bonnet head shark. Highly recommended.
Andrew Runion5.0VerifiedNewAwesome Trip!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore - 12:00 PM on October 3, 2026 • 2 adultswe had a great teip out on the water with Captain Eric!!! We caught a lot of fish and had a memorable time! We woild definitely recommend this to anyone!
Kimberly Casey5.0VerifiedAmazing fishing trip with an excellent captain!
2 Hour Trip – Inshore on July 27, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 childrenOur first private fishing charter was an amazing experience! The captain was friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we had a great time. We caught a ton of bonnethead sharks, which made for an exciting day on the water. If you’re looking for a fun fishing trip in Marco Island, I highly recommend this charter!
- Allan Hartley5.0Verified
Erix is the best!
2 Hour Trip – Inshore - 2:00 PM on July 24, 2026 • 3 adultsErix was a super fun guy to be around! we were cracking jokes right off the bat and he put us on the fish immediately. we probably pulled up about 70 catfish and a few shark. Everytime we got a fish off he was super quick to take the fish off and he was super fast at baiting the hook. Definitely recommend Erix
John Bonk5.0Verifiedkids first fishing trip big success
2 Hour Trip – Inshore on August 3, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 childrenErix was great. The olny issue is that i think we may have setthe bar too hih for future fishig trips. It was my frst time taking my 8 and 11 year old out and thy both had a great time. Erix was very understanding of them being rookies and made sure we had a blast.
Christian DamicoRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAwesome day on the water!
2 Hour Trip – Inshore - 2:00 PM on March 12, 2026 • 2 adultsHad an awesome trip yesterday. Captian Erix was fantastic super knowledgeable, put us right on the fish, and made the whole experience fun and easy. We were catching fish all day and honestly lost count. Great communication, great attitude, and clearly knows these waters extremely well. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a great fishing trip. I’ll definitely be back.
Frank PericolosiRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat trip for kids
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on November 27, 2025 • 4 adultsCaptain Erix was great. We chose this charter because of the good reviews on trips with kids. We had an 8 year old and 6 year old on the trip and they both caught a bunch of fish. Erix had a great demeanor with the kids and engaged with them the entire trip. Adults caught a lot of fish too. We caught trout, catfish, bonnet head shark, whiting and spanish mackerel. Overall great trip, highly recommend.
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Captain Erix put us on nice trout and catfish today. He was so good with my two grandchildren. We kept him busy baiting and taking the fish off of the hooks. He has a new boat and had very good tackle for us to use. I highly recommend Erix as your guide. My grandson asked if there were Hammerhead Sharks in the area, because that was his dream to catch one. He did catch one and so did I. We warmed up catching a ton of catfish. He was very knowledgeable of the areas we fished. Oh and by the way, the fish we caught and he clean for us were delicious. Erix is a good Christian Man. Tight lines!!
captian Erix was excellent! Very friendly and helpful and knew just where to go to catch fish. We told him that we would like to be able to bring home fillets, instead of just sport fish, and he nailed it for us with over 14 keepers! I would highly recommend him for anybody interested in a trip.
I booked a nearshore 4 hr with Erix and we had a blast! We were catching fish so fast! It was impressive how he kept up with all 5 of us, quickly taking the fish off and rebating the hooks! It was such a great experience. He was great with my kids 17,13,&11. Definitely would recommend him for a fishing charter.
Our first father-and-son fishing charter was an amazing experience! The weather was perfect, making for a great day on the water. Captain Erix was fantastic—patient, knowledgeable, and an excellent teacher. He took the time to explain everything and made sure we both had a great experience, whether it was learning new techniques or landing fish. We made some unforgettable memories together and couldn't have asked for a better first charter. Highly recommend!
Captain Erix should be your first choice when looking for someone to take you fishing for the day. Erix was knowledgeable, kind, and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time on the water. We caught too many fish to count, and a couple we had never seen before! He took the time to take us to a couple different spots to catch a variety of fish. He was patient with our 3 kids and helped all of us when needed. We can’t wait to do it all again! Also- we’ve never seen a boat so clean! Thank you Erix for a fun Christmas Eve Morning! ~Heather ( Brandon, Carter, Kennedi, and Tenley)
