MangroveMasters –

Sanibel Island Fishing Charters and Dolphin Cruises

Join MangroveMasters as we…. 

Explore the beaches of Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, and Fort Myers on a private, family-friendly fishing charter or dolphin cruise!

We are dedicated to spreading the art of inshore fishing and knowledge of the Sanibel & Captiva Florida waters. When looking for ‘Things to do’ in Sanibel or Fort Myers be sure to add a MangroveMasters excursion to the list! You will be sure to experience the true SouthWest Florida boating lifestyle and vacation like a local.
MangroveMasters will create lasting memories for you and your family through private and personalized fishing charters, dolphin cruises and Sanibel beach boat trips. Under the guide of Captain Jack Boutchyard, a USCG Certified Master Captain and Florida native, you can visit the areas (and its inhabitants) of Redfish Pass, Bokeelia, Pineland, and many more.

As a family owned and operated business, we strive to make each fishing charter or dolphin cruise as memorable and entertaining as one of our own family outings! Being out on the Gulf of Mexico waters, circling around Sanibel Island and Captiva is a truly remarkable experience you will not want to miss on your next trip to Fort Myers, FL.

Sanibel and Captiva guided flats fishing charters explore the grass flats, oyster bars and mangrove islands from Redfish Pass to Tarpon Bay for fish of all species. Captain Jack offers knowledgeable hands on, guided fishing charters for fishermen of all experience levels.  From Trout fishing on the grass flats, to observing tailing Redfish at low tide, each trip is tailored to your preferred species or style of fishing.

Common inshore fish species:

• Redfish
• Snook
• Tarpon
• Snapper
• Grouper
• Shark
• Triple Tail
• Sheepshead
• Trout
• Pompano
• Permit

Give Captain Jack a call and he will be glad to discuss your trip today.
(239) 410-0890

[email protected] 

**Deposit Required

​Rates are for up to FOUR anglers Add $50.00 for each extra person up to 6 total.

Parties of more than 6, or large groups please call for multiple boat rates.

Trips include: fishing license, bait, tackle, rods and bottled water. Captain Jack also takes pictures of you and your catch during each trip and is happy to email them to you free of charge!

We strongly recommend you bring sunblock, sunglasses, camera, towel and additional food and beverage if needed. Please refrain from bringing aerosol sunblock as it is harmful to the vessel’s upholstery.

A 2 hour Private Dolphin Cruise around the waterways of Sanibel, Captiva and Pine Island. Keep a sharp eye out and you will see some of Sanibel’s most treasured mammals, the Dolphin.

While on your private Dolphin Cruise, be sure to bring your camera as dolphins are notorious for playing in the boat’s wake! They trail, jump and leap as you sail along. Our boat is equipped with rear seating for a front row seat to this truly spectacular show! You will not regret adding a family dolphin cruise to your itinerary when visiting Sanibel Island or Fort Myers Beach.

Cruises depart Monday through Friday at
9:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Rates are $300.00 for up to 6 people.

Advanced Reservations are Required. Looking for alternate times? Call us!

You can reserve your cruise by calling 239-410-0890

Dolphins and Manatees around Sanibel Island have a reputation for being very curious, friendly, social mammals. Captain Jack has observed this personally for years. It has always been MangroveMaster’s rule that our presence does not entice or harass them. We watch them feed and play in their natural environment from a safe distance.

On many occasions, we have observed them playing in the boat wake. The young dolphins love to jump and play. On several trips we have observed them playing with floating mangrove seeds and leaves as if they were toys. Also, manatees feeding on turtle grass as they float over the grass beds. So come along and enjoy an Eco-Friendly Sanibel Island Dolphin Cruise with MangroveMasters and observe dolphins and manatees in their natural habitat.

Sanibel Island is one of the top destinations in the world for shelling. So much so, locals dubbed the art of bend at the waist while scouring the shores as the ‘Sanibel Stoop’. On a MangroveMasters beach and shelling excursion you will have the opportunity to visit some of Sanibel and Captiva Island’s most exclusive beaches (some only accessible by boat) and search for our area’s native gems. So bring your shell bag and sunscreen and let’s do the Sanibel Stoop!

Please Call for Rates. Make a Sanibel and Captiva Beach and Shelling Excursion truly unique and memorable by adding lunch by boat to your reservation! Captain Jack will include a trip to a water front, local restaurant in certain trips. Contact us for more details!

For reservations call (239) 410-0890

MangroveMasters accepts all major credit cards.

– Deposit required at the time of booking (deposit amount varies dependent on charter).

– Cancellations that occur within 48 hrs of charter date, or in the case of no shows, forfeit the deposited amount.

– Weather related interruptions will result in rescheduling, based on availability. If charter cannot be rescheduled the deposited amount is refunded.

– Prices subject to change without notice.