What a wonderful morning with Dreamlander Tours! Capt Kieran was friendly, knowledgeable, and full…read moreof interesting stories about the area, wildlife, and local history. We saw manatees, dolphins, and found beautiful shells, making it an unforgettable experience. The pace was perfect, and we appreciated how much the captain shared while still allowing us to simply enjoy the beauty around us. This was one of the highlights of our Marco Island girls' trip, and we would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting the area!

Captain Kieran was an absolutely amazing guide for our family! So kind and knowledgeable! We got to…read moresee dolphins and manatees very close, and we went shelling and got some beautiful shells! Would 100% request him again if we ever decide to go on another tour!

Absolutely recommend Kevin and his team for a day at sea. We learned about the area and caught…read moreplenty of fish for dinner. Lucky to enjoy dolphins, sea turtles and an amazing black tip shark! The Mako boat is impressive and fun! First time to experience a boat that can tread water while the guide tells us all about the dome homes. I can't wait to go out with Sea Gone again!

Great outfit. Captain Kevin was great. Grandfatherly figure very patient. My family was very…read morecomfortable with him. Boat was clean very clean and had a head., bonus for my wife. We went back water fearing sea sickness from the kids but water was cloudy and not much action. We asked to go again later that week and he gave us a great discount. We went near offshore caught sharks Goliath grouper an a bunch of Spanish mackerel. Great time!!!!!!

I'm re-posting this 5-star review from someone named Chris F. of Fort Myers, FL because for some…read moreVERY stupid reason, Yelp editors have not allowed it to be "recommended", even though this review from Chris F. is the more accurate of the two reviews about fishing guide Capt. Kevin Merritt and Naples Backcountry Fishing. Why Yelp editors would recommend the two-star review over a 5-star review is a mystery, but Yelp editors, take note: hiding non-recommended reviews about a business is JUST as bad as only recommending positive reviews. Also, your so called "recommended" review is not completely honest. Naples Backcountry Fishing does supply water ("e.g. refreshments") for all parties on the boat and charter customers are told before booking a trip that food and alcohol are not provided. Chris. F Fort Myers, FL 5.0 star rating 8/4/2014 10,000 Islands trip w/ Capt. Kevin was AWESOME!! Knows how and where to put you on fish. Very cool guy. Not sure what first commenter was expecting. He's well worth the money and I've spent a lot more for A LOT less. Snook, Reds, Jack, Grouper, Mangrove Snapper. We had some great dinners from our trip...

Captain Kevin was so knowledgeable about all the fish, how to handle them, where to catch them. He…read morewas a great conversationalist and wanted to ensure that I had a great time and caught a lot of fish. Made sure I was able to see the Dolphins playing with their babies. His knowledge of the area was also very through. His boat,very clean and safe. Also his equipment was high quality and easy enough to use. One of the best days I had this year was out on the water with captain Kevin, I will remember it for a long time.

Three members of our fishing club arrived for their half day outing. The bait was dead and Danny…read morespent the next hour trying to catch more. The day turned out to be a disaster. He is charging premium prices and then wants a tip. Look for a different guide.

I've been fishing with Danny for about 9 years and have never been disappointed. If you visit or…read morelive in Naples, avoid the busy and over-fished waterways up there and drive a little further south to Goodland. Danny will put you on the fish in the beautiful 10,000 islands. Plus, he's just a courteous, patient, all around good guy.

Captain Stacy is by far the best fishing guide I've ever gone fishing with. We had guests from…read moreWisconsin who has never fished saltwater. As we were pulling out another charter Captain told him the fish weren't biting and i thought bummer. With his knowledge and skills we caught more fish than we ever have on a Charter. The man is worth every penny! He gave the thrill of a lifetime to our young guests And to us! There's nothing like fresh fish. It's been 3 weeks since going and im still fondly thinking about the thrill of that fishing experience. I just had to write a review. Thank you Captain Stacy!

Excellent shelling trip. Our shelling tour with Captain Stacy was wonderful. He was very…read moreknowledgeable of the area and took us to some great spots. We collected more shells that we imagined. He had everything we needed- baskets for shells and bags to take them home in and a cooler of bottlEd water. The booking was easy also. I highly recommend.

Captain Dave is the only captain that I will fish with when I am visiting Florida! He is a…read moreknowledgable captain based off of the southwest coast of Florida. Dave knows where all of the great fishing spots are around the backwaters and throughout the ten thousand islands. I have fished with Dave three times now, and each time had a unique experience. Dave knows where the best places to fish are during certain seasons, and we always leave with tons of catches. Before Irma hit the coast, we would return with as many red snappers as allowed for food (fish tacos!). On our last fishing trip, we caught quite a few huge snook, grouper, and a sea speckled trout (which we could take back with us). Overall, Dave is a great guy with plenty of knowledge. He will make your fishing experience fantastic!

Dave is one of the best guides I have ever used for fishing. We have used him several times over…read morethe last few years and have ALWAYS had a great experience. His knowledge of the area and fishing conditions is second to none. The amazing thing is that he has never taken us back to the same spots with all the times we have fished with him! Amazing knowledge and talent. Best of all, he has a great personality and it is a joy to be out on the water with him. No brainer choice for Marco Island and Goodland area.

Jungle Jim goes above and beyond for all of his customers. He knows his stuff and knows the waters…read moreof Marco like back of his hand. Thanks again for the great fishing trip Jim! We'll be back soon!

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We went on the dolphin tour with Captain Colleen, and it was absolutely fantastic! She was…read moreincredibly knowledgeable about the entire area, which made the experience even more enjoyable and informative. We saw several pods of dolphins, a manatee, ospreys and their chicks, and even a swimming raccoon! It was the perfect day on the water. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a memorable wildlife adventure! Plus note to those who want some shade they are one of the few boat companies that have a covered sitting area!

The BEST tour company in Florida! We loved every minute. Colleen was awesome, she knows her…read morestuff! We did the 3 hour eco tour and recommend it 100%! Saw tons of dolphins, birds, and had so much fun shelling. The shells we found were absolutely gorgeous. Next time I want to do the shelling tour exclusively. The sand on the island we visited was ridiculous...pristine white sands. Soo beautiful. Make sure you get here early, and bring your cooler with food & drinks! And don't forget your sunscreen, hat, and upf shirt. Hope to see you guys again soon!

This is our go-to charter every year because they run shared charters. Good boats, good captains…read moreand good fishing. Smaller results this year, but a lot of that driven by the weather. Other years have been outsized catches! Offshore, near shore and backwater all available.

First time trying Sunshine Tour, thought all they did was boat tours, but they also do backwater…read moreand offshore fishing charters. Today we went out and hit sheepshead and a nice keeper redfish at the first stop. Capt. Trent aka "Mr. Try It Again" was awesome, and we have booked again for later this week.