Everglades National Park Fishing Trips | Blackbone Outfitters

Explore the Wild Backcountry of Everglades National Park. Sight fish for redfish, snook, tarpon & more in Florida’s greatest backcountry.

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CUSTOM GUIDED TRIPS
SHALLOW-WATER SIGHTFISHING
LOCAL BACKCOUNTRY CAPTAIN
REDFISH, SNOOK, TARPON
SKILL-BASED PLANNING
RATES

Destination Overview

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.

Quick Facts

Location: Everglades National Park, Florida
Species: Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Black Drum
Trip Type: Inshore & Backcountry Sight-Fishing
Launch Areas: Flamingo or Chokoloskee

Contact Us

Get in touch with our travel team to discover more about our experiences in Everglades National Park.
Phone: 8132305767
Email: outfitters@blackbone.us

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

Read more on our tech tips about the Glades!

WHEN TO GO

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October

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Regular season

Peak season

AVAILABLE CHARTERS

MANGROVE EXPEDITIONS

BIRD DOG FLY FISHING

ABOUT THE FISHERY

Target Species

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

Weather you're fishing out of Flamingo or Everglades City both destinations offer excellent accommodations! Let us plan you stay at either:

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.

Best Time to Visit / Seasonal Guide

The Everglades offers exceptional opportunities year round for gamefish. April to October is notably the best time of year to visit!

Local Expert Captain

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.