- Location
- Fort Myers, Florida
- Trip Types
- Inshore, nearshore, tarpon and shelling trips
- Phone
- 239-292-9355
Caloosa Charters offers fishing and shelling trips with Captain Patrick Ewald in Southwest Florida. Its routes cover the waters around Sanibel, Captiva, Pine Island and the Caloosahatchee River.
Contact and booking details
| Operator | Caloosa Charters |
|---|---|
| Area | Fort Myers, Florida |
| Departure / address | Pickup options include Punta Rassa in Fort Myers, The Green Flash on Captiva and Pineland Marina on Pine Island. |
| Phone | 239-292-9355 |
| Use the operator’s website or phone; no public email was confirmed in the reviewed pages. | |
| Website / reservations | Visit Caloosa Charters |
| Trip options | Inshore, nearshore, tarpon and shelling trips |
Captain Patrick and the boat
Patrick is a full-time guide whose published biography describes three decades of local fishing experience. The service uses a 24-foot bay boat with a 300-horsepower Mercury and Raymarine electronics. The main description recommends up to four guests. Caloosa also works with other captains when Patrick is unavailable.
Fishing options and rates
Possible targets include snook, redfish, trout, tarpon, tripletail, sharks and seasonal nearshore species. Posted fares are $600 for four hours, $800 for six and $1,200 for eight. Eight-hour tarpon outings are also listed at $1,200.
Rate cards advertise a $100 fifth-guest option, while the main boat description says four guests. Confirm the boat assignment and approved party size before booking five. Larger groups may use multiple boats. A 6% booking fee is listed separately.
Equipment and preparation
The charter provides fishing equipment and license coverage. Legal retained fish can be cleaned, bagged and iced, although catch and release is encouraged. Bring bottled water, snacks, sun protection and non-marking footwear. Ask about restroom access and child-sized life jackets.
Meeting and cancellation details
Morning departures are generally at 8 or 9 a.m., depending on tides and season; afternoon trips usually start at 12:30 p.m. The published cancellation policy offers a refund less a $75 deposit more than 24 hours before departure. Within 24 hours, no refund is promised. Confirm weather terms and the selected launch.
Details checked September 29, 2026, using the operator’s published information. Rates, boats, meeting points and policies can change; confirm the final trip details directly. Listed species describe possible targets, not a guaranteed catch or an open harvest season.
Featured photo: Caloosa Charters two anglers displaying redfish. Photo from Caloosa Charters.
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