Everglades Fishing Trips: Fly & Light Tackle
Plan an Everglades fishing trip around your target species and preferred fishing style. Explore local guides for fly and light tackle fishing, then discuss launch areas, daily conditions and what to bring.
- Location
- Everglades National Park, Florida
- Species
- Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Black Drum
- Trip Type
- Inshore & Backcountry Sight-Fishing
- Launch Areas
- Flamingo or Chokoloskee
Lodges & guided trips
Explore the lodges and guides for this destination.
Everglades, Florida, USA
Mangrove Expeditions
Guided day trips · Everglades backcountry
From $500 USD
per trip
Published season guide
Peak seasonRegular season
- JanuaryRegular
- FebruaryRegular
- MarchRegular
- AprilPeak
- MayPeak
- JunePeak
- JulyRegular
- AugustRegular
- SeptemberPeak
- OctoberPeak
- NovemberRegular
- DecemberRegular
Published seasonal guidance. Confirm your dates and target species with the planning team.
The fishing experience
Everglades National Park, located at the southern tip of Florida, is home to one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Its vast shallow flats, winding backcountry waters, and untouched wilderness make it a premier destination for inshore and sight-fishing experiences.
2026 Rates
Half Day Guided Fishing Charter$650
Full Day Guided Fishing Charter$850
- Rates apply to guided inshore and backcountry fishing trips
- All trips are fully customized based on conditions and guest goals
- Please inquire for multi day trips or custom itineraries
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Everglades Fishing Guides and Charters
ABOUT THE FISHERY
Fish to Target in the Everglades
- Redfish: Classic sight fishing in backcountry flats.
- Snook: Powerful fighters among mangroves and oyster bars.
- Tarpon: Seasonal giants in the bay and creeks.
- Black Drum: Bottom rovers with fierce runs.
Accommodation Details
- The Rod & Gun Club
- Flamingo Hotel
Customized Fishing Trips
Every trip is tailored to your exact fishing style and level! We collaborate with our local charter captains to plan a day specifically to you. We take the time to build stellar itineraries prior to your trip for best success on the water.
Choosing Everglades Fishing Dates
The Everglades offers exceptional opportunities year round for gamefish. April to October is notably the best time of year to visit!
Local Everglades Fishing Captains
Our partners are seasoned veterans in these waters. Being well rounded and versatile is a key trait we look for when signing charter operations up!
Why National Parks are so Special
National parks protect some of the last truly wild places on Earth, preserving ecosystems, wildlife, and landscapes exactly as they were meant to exist. Visiting them isn’t just about recreation—it’s about experiencing nature in its purest, most unaltered form.
“Our Everglades trip was unforgettable — guides knew every backcountry cut, and the fishing was epic!” — James M.
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