Top-Rated Boca Grande & Punta Gorda Fishing Charters

"Danny took my son and I on a 6 hour inland trip from Boca Grande. Enthusiastic Guide and great fisherman! He worked hard to get us on the fish and entertain with life stories all the while. Consummate professional and a nice guy and my pick for any fishing in SW Florida. Once we got on them, it was a hoot!"

"Danny is the best. Despite windy conditions and cooler than normal temperatures, Danny consistently put us on fish. We caught huge snook and plenty of other fish , a few of which he cleaned for us to take to a local restaurant after the charter. Danny is incredibly knowledgeable and a lot of fun. He is extremely skilled and has a passion for fishing and the environment. He is the first person we reach out to before every trip to the Boca Grande area in hopes that he is available. Pick Danny for your next charter . It will be the best decision of your trip."

"I have fished with Danny several times and have always had great success, even when he may seem disappointed I'm always amazed at his ability to find nice quality fish. He is exceptionally hard working and very knowledgeable. He reads the water like no other captain I have been with. He's a pleasure to fish with and not afraid to partake in the harassment or provide a scolding when a fish is missed. My kind of captain, easy to make some good memories."

"Danny has taken us (My husband and I) out on 4 trips all of them great. He finds the fish when others do not . We fish a lot and have our own boat in Georgia so you know a good fishing guide when you meet one and Danny fits the bill."

"Danny has taken my wife and I out on two occasions, once for redfish and once for tarpon. We had a great experience and excellent fishing both times. My wife is not a fishing enthusiast but Danny coached her through landing a 150lb tarpon, and put us on so many reds that she got tired of reeling them in. Our experiences have been so positive that we book our trips around Danny's availability. As I type this I have already reached out to Danny about our 2018 tarpon trip."

"My 13 year old son and I went fishing with Capt. Danny and had a blast. He was patient and very good with my son, even when he lost a big one. I would highly recommend Capt. Danny. Thanks for a great fishing trip!"

"I have been fishing with Danny for 20+ years. My Girls, now 26,28,29 literally grew up fishing with Danny. Danny was raised in the area....he is not a "Transplant"....he knows the Area and he KNOWS The Fish. I have fished with other "Guides" all over North America and he truly loves what he does and even more importantly, he knows what he is doing. Whether a seasoned Angler or just a Beginner, Danny is a great Teacher. I learn something every time I fish with him and am 57 years old and have fished all over the Western Hemisphere. And No, this is not his Mom writing this....."

"I have used Capt. Danny for years to take my brothers and other folks flats fishing. We have ALWAYS caught a lot of fish and ALWAYS had a great time."

"If you're looking for one of the top captains in the Boca Grande/Charlotte Harbor area, Danny is it. He kept us so busy we got tired of catching fish. Between my wife and I, we caught 50+ snook, and several redfish and trout. He is one of the true pros and worth every penny. Can't wait to do it again!"

"Couldn't have asked for a better, more professional Charter Captain than Danny Latham. He was almost immediately responsive to my calls setting up and confirming our 2 day charter. He put us on fish in multiple locations and when things slowed, it was immediately off to the next hot spot!! Not only did we have non-stop action, but we had quality as well as quantity. A number of big cow snook (up to 38") and big reds but also numerous gator trout (25"+).  You can't go wrong with Capt. Danny---he'll work hard to make sure you are more than happy with your time on the water with him. Thanks Dan, we'll be back next year!"

"I've fished for Tarpon with Captain Dan multiple times over the years. We initially tried other guides and they simply just don't compare to the experience that you get with a true professional and sportsman like Captain Dan. He has a great boat side manner for anglers of all levels and he puts you on the fish. We had an EPIC 2016, boating 11 for 15 Tarpon over two half day trips...don't forget to bow to the King!"

"Danny's performance in fishing tournaments is second to none. Plus he is a real gentleman - easy going and a joy to fish with. He is widely regarded as Southwest Florida's top guide."

"Best day fishing, EVER!!!!! Capt. Dan was great, made us feel "Welcome aboard"! No doubt Capt. Dan is a full time guide. He knows where the fish are!!! Thanks Capt."

"My wife and I have been fishing with Capt. Dan Latham of Reelfishing Charters, Boca Grande, both inshore backcountry and for tarpon in Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Island beaches several times a year for many years. Capt. Dan is truly one of the best guides, and has always provided us with fantastic trips. His boats are always clean and comfortable, he uses only the best equipment, he has always put us on quality fish, and has always been the perfect host."

"If you want to catch a fish, ask a fisherman. If you want to catch a few fish, ask a guide. If you want to catch dozens of fish, ask a Full Time Guide who has personally won Dozens of Fishing Tournaments! I have known Dan for nearly 20 years. He never disappoints. He knows fish and how to catch them. Two of my sons and I had a wonderful time catching dozens of fish. Dan and I had a great time catching up.  We live in Alaska and enjoy fishing. Dan lives in Florida and knows fishing. Searching for a fishing captain? Just ask One Question.....How many fishing tournaments have you won? Thanks again Dan."

"Capt. Danny is a true professional and is thoroughly focused on providing his clients with exceptional service and an enjoyable experience. His is the only phone number I will use for fishing charters in the future. Have already recommended him to friends and a week after our charter I am still showing pictures and telling stories of the fun we had."

"Danny is without question the finest guide in southwest Florida. I fished with many others and he is at the top of the list. FYI - Danny has won just about every Redfish Tournament in Florida. Also, he's a real fine gentleman."

"This was the 3rd time that we have fished with Capt. Danny and each time it gets better and better. Danny always puts you right on the fish and keeps the action going for the entire charter. This time we went fishing in the flats and caught an unbelievable number of snook, trout, redfish and jacks. Danny is great with the kids (4 & 7) as well. My son caught a 32 inch snook, which was definitely the highlight of his trip to Florida. Danny even gets my 4 year old daughter in the action. Each time, he has set her up to catch, and pose with, her own fish. If you are going to go fishing out of Boca Grande, you have to go with Captain Danny."

"Captain Danny knew the area well. He took us to fishing spots that flourished with jumbo snook. If we pulled up on a spot and didn't get a bite within 5 minutes we moved to a better hole. We have taken out about 8 different charters over the last few years and Captain Danny was clearly the best. It was a great afternoon with a good captain."

"If you are in SW Florida and you really want to catch fish; Danny Latham of Reelfishing is the guide to get. He has more hours on the water in a month than most guides do in a year. Best of all, he can adapt to your skill level; he can do the type of fishing that you expect and he is a really nice all around person. You will not be disappointed whether you book a half day or fullday."

"I have gone on fishing charters across North America and Captain Danny is one of the best. He is an experienced and talented fisherman and is willing to share that knowledge with his guests. But best of all, he lets the guest do the fishing! Iite tackle with strong fish makes for a great day. I've been out with Captain three times now with my family and on my one. All I can say is I am looking forward to the next trip!"

"Danny took us to a few of the bays and mangrove spots in charlotte harbor on his flats boat. Not only we caught the "trifecta"....Snook, Redfish and trout, but we caught 2 of the largest snook we have ever seen. One of them was over 25 lbs. it took me over 15 minutes to reel it in. As it is usual with Danny, not only a fantastic day of fishing but an outstanding day of catching."

"I can only tell you that Capt. Danny provided a trip that we thought would be once in a lifetime, but that we've now committed to doing again."