- Location
- Sanibel, Florida
- Trip Types
- Inshore fishing, shelling, dolphin tours and combination trips
- Phone
- 239-579-0371
Sanibel Custom Charters is a family-operated service led by Captain Brandt Symes. Private trips explore Sanibel, Captiva and Pine Island Sound, with fishing-only outings and combinations that include wildlife, shelling or lunch.
Contact and booking details
| Operator | Sanibel Custom Charters |
|---|---|
| Area | Sanibel, Florida |
| Departure / address | Sanibel-area pickup confirmed with the operator. |
| Phone | 239-579-0371 |
| sanibelcustomcharters@comcast.net | |
| Website / reservations | Visit Sanibel Custom Charters |
| Trip options | Inshore fishing, shelling, dolphin tours and combination trips |
The captain and boat
Brandt holds a U.S. Coast Guard 50-ton Master license, according to the operator. The boat is a 24-foot Ranger Bay 2400 with a 300-horsepower Yamaha and a shaded T-top. It accommodates up to six passengers. Larger parties require additional boats, arranged separately.
Fishing and trip prices
Inshore fishing covers mangrove shorelines and grass flats for snook, redfish, trout, snapper and other coastal species. Published prices for one to four people are $600 for four hours, $900 for six and $1,200 for eight. Add $50 for each fifth or sixth passenger.
Combination trips involving Cayo Costa or Cabbage Key need at least six hours because the boat ride can take about an hour each way. A lunch stop also uses time that would otherwise be available for fishing.
Included supplies
Rods, reels, tackle, bait, fishing-license coverage, ice and bottled water are included. Legal retained fish are filleted and bagged. Bring food, other drinks, non-slip footwear, lightweight clothing, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen lotion.
Reservations and weather
A $150 deposit holds most charter dates. Dolphin tours require full payment when booked. Customer cancellations with less than 48 hours’ telephone notice and no-shows can incur the full fare. Weather decisions rest with the captain; the deposit is refunded if a weather-cancelled trip cannot be rescheduled.
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: Sanibel Custom Charters Ranger bay boat on a trailer. Photo from Sanibel Custom Charters.
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