Down South Charters in Naples

Down South Charters is Captain Robbie Sommer's Naples fishing business. Robbie is a Naples native who describes a lifelong interest in local fishing. His service offers inshore trips and offshore excursions, with four-, six- and eight-hour options.

Contact and booking details

The captain's approach

Robbie says running his own guide business was a longstanding goal. His public introduction welcomes beginners and avid anglers alike. That includes teaching basic fishing skills as well as working with a group that already knows its preferred tackle and target fish.

Use the booking conversation to explain how much guidance each guest will need. A first-time angler may want help with casting and setting a hook, while an experienced visitor may prefer discussing the day's tide and bait choices. Robbie's overview stresses adjusting to challenges on the water.

Inshore fishing around Naples

The inshore FAQ names snook, trout, redfish, jacks, tarpon, sheepshead, snapper and grouper among possible catches. The list is broad. It should be used to start a discussion about seasonal opportunities, not as an expectation that one outing will produce every species.

Tell the captain whether you favor frequent bites, a specific fish or a relaxed introduction to local fishing. Ask which areas and techniques are practical for your dates. Legal retention will depend on the species and current rules, so make any dinner plans flexible.

Offshore options and travel time

The offshore description names snapper, grouper, mackerel, permit, sharks and snook among the operator's possible targets. It does not publish an exact distance offshore or guarantee the route. Confirm what the excursion means for the package you are considering.

Discuss how weather might affect that plan and whether an inshore alternative would be offered. A longer charter gives more scheduling room, but does not make poor conditions irrelevant. Ask which vessel will be used, available shade and seating, and whether there is a restroom aboard.

Rates for small groups

The published four-hour rate is $650 for three guests, with a fourth adding $50. Six hours are listed at $900 and eight at $1,200, each also showing a $50 fourth-guest addition. Confirm the included party size for the longer packages when obtaining your final quote.

The reviewed rate table does not itemize tackle, bait, license coverage, refreshments or cleaning. Have Robbie identify what the total includes and whether any other fees apply. This is especially useful when comparing an inshore booking with an offshore request under the same duration menu.

Reach Robbie before reserving

Call 239-404-3433 or email downsouthchartersllc@gmail.com. Send the number of guests, fishing experience and preferred trip length with your date request. The business serves Naples and surrounding areas, so obtain an exact launch location rather than relying on a general service-area label.

Deposit requirements and customer cancellation deadlines are not spelled out in the reviewed overview. Ask for the current terms before paying, including the outcome if the captain cancels for weather. Bring the agreed food, drinks and sun protection once your reservation details are settled.

Details checked October 11, 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: Group displaying a snook with Down South Charters. Photo from Down South Charters.

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