Punta Gorda Fly Fishing Charters

Punta Gorda Fly Fishing Charters is Captain Michael Manis’s skiff-based guide service. The focus is fly fishing, light tackle, and learning how to approach shallow-water fish around Charlotte Harbor.

Contact and booking details

The guide and approach

Michael says he has guided since 2002. His trips welcome anglers who are learning to fly fish as well as those who already cast confidently. Discuss your experience before booking so the day can balance instruction with time fishing.

Fishing water and targets

The operator describes fishing Charlotte Harbor, Pine Island Sound, and Boca Grande. Snook, redfish, trout, and tarpon are among the target species. Sight fishing means looking for fish before making a cast, so visibility, wind, and tide can influence the route.

Published trip prices

Four-hour trips are $500, six-hour trips are $600, and eight-hour trips are $700. Confirm how many anglers the price covers. Ask whether you should bring your own fly outfit or use the guide’s gear.

What to arrange

Ice, water, and cooler space are listed. Bring snacks, preferred drinks, sunglasses, a hat, and sun protection. Confirm license coverage, the selected skiff, passenger limit, launch location, and deposit terms. A dedicated fly trip is best planned around both your ability and the conditions expected on your date.

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: Punta Gorda Fly Fishing angler casting a fly rod from the bow. Photo from Punta Gorda Fly Fishing Charters.

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