Best Of Pine Island
2021 / 2022 / 2023 / 2024
Best Price - Best Value
We earned TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Award
Rated TOP # 2 Of All Island Outdoor Attractions

Read our 78 Top 5 reviews on Trip Advisor. Then call me to book a trip.
239 994 7818. My email is walruss25@aol.com however
many emails don't reach me in time.
Please Just use your cell and call me.

Saltwater is a different critter. Learn from
U.S.C.G. issued Masters Licensed Captain Russ Walker
Professional Guide Host, Author, Local Artist, Public Speaker, Sports Writer & Magazine Cover Artist

Rented a boat for the week Did'Ya? I do Specialized Teaching Charters too. Where to fish, what to look for to find them, how to rig and the correct bait for your quarry.
After you go, you'll be in the know.

You say you have a nice boat on the lift but need a Captain for a day?
I will Captain your boat safely and efficiently for the day. You and the wife can just point the way and enjoy the day.
This must be pre-arranged so I can inspect your boat prior to the trip.

Departing Destinations:
7290 Barrancas Avenue, Bokeelia, Lee County, Lavender Ramp

Cape Coral, Florida.
or Punta Rassa Ramp, Punta Rassa, Fl., just before the Bridge toll booth.

Hey, I'm on the trailer. Have Boat Will Travel.
Call me to arrange your departure destination.
Operating Locally at these locations for the past 12 years.

"Hammertime"

South Dakota Jim's catch with

his friend Cape Coral Kevin

Tide Walker Charters offers Tailor made Guided Fishing Trips for the Whole Family
Or For The Most Experienced Sportsman

Catch Lots of Fish and Experience the opportunity to catch a fish of a lifetime

OUR CHARTER BOAT:

THE TARPON EXPRESS

We operate a Clean and Roomy 24' Center Console Bay Boat known as the Tarpon Express with 10' Bimini Sunscreen Top, two live wells and fighting chair on the bow. Yamaha 150 Four Stroke Power.

We offer 4 hour, half day charters then, extend hourly if you want. Depart 7:30 am or 8:00 am.

Target Fish Species including Tarpon, Sharks of all kinds, Snapper, Cobia, Tripletail, Snook, Redfish, Pompano, Grouper, Mackerel, Speckled Sea Trout and more.

Your saltwater fishing license, bait and use of our equipment are all furnished.

Free bottled ice water too.

SPECIAL FOR THE 2025 SEASON
Fishing Charter and Cheeseburgers in Paradise at World Famous Cabbage Key.
Leave at 7:30 / 8:00 AM for 3 hours of fishing then take a break for lunch. Then another hour or more of fishing after lunch. What could be better? Cabbage Key is listed in the National Registry of Historical places. Sorry, this trip is not available Saturdays or Sundays.

Experience the historical oratory given by Captain Russ on this incredible inter-coastal geographical area.
See Dolphins and Sea Turtles too.
Up to 6 people.
Every Trip is an Adventure.

Folks, we furnish the Super Smooth, BATTLE 4000 II & III reels. 6000 CONFLICT AND CLASH Reels, sealed bearing, PENN REELS for your use and fishing pleasure. Each loaded with 40lb to 90lb POWER PRO 8 ply braided line, all mounted on Incredibly sensitive 7'/7'6" fiberglass rods. You'll love the sensitivity and the feel of the fight.

750 Spin Fishers & 8000 Battle III & 950 SSM PENNs for You Tarpon addicts. Custom, German made Marzulla rods. Call me today to book your trip.

Family, Beginners and Children are always welcome.
So, You say You've Never Fished Before? I'll teach you; It'll Be Fun. I'll have you on the Pro team by days end. You Can Do This.

Check out some recent videos on our Customers' Catches page. Visit the store. See the Captains art or get a copy of his latest novel. See Below.

FYI: 51 years fishing Saltwater in 5 States, Canada, Northwest Territory, Mexico, Caribbean, and the Florida Keys.
We are here to make your trip a great experience for you. Give me a call today.

Hook'em while they're Young
The "Tug" is the "Drug"

Nice Red Travis

Julia's Redfish

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Keys Me Dahling !

African Pompano

My Buddy Kevin

Tommy's Red Grouper

32" Red Grouper

Three against One...Tarpon Fun

And this little Piggy came Home with Ed

26.5" Released

Another National Geographic Moment

King Mackerel

Peacock Bass

Blake's Bull Red

21 pound triple tail

Martin from Germany

Stuart, Art and Ron catch & Release 102 today.

Rusty Dusty's Jack Crevalle

Captain Russ C&R this Beautiful Tarpom

Dolphins Play

Helen's Reef Snook

Jim's Pompano

Parker's Shark

Don't Miss Our Annual Summer Fishing, Snorkel, Coral Head Lobster Hunts and Pole Spearing Charters in the Florida Keys.

Flounder, bout a 5 Pounder

Yes, We Use Live Bait.

Take A Teaching Charter or hear My Seminars

Never seen one? Bill's Jolthead Porgy

Another 100 pounder

Fabulous Florida Fishing with Tide Walker Charters

Find us at : 7290 Barrancas Avenue N.W. Bokeelia, FL 33922 ( Lavender Ramp - Lee County Pine Island, Florida

or
Cape Coral, Florida, 33904

Punta Rassa Ramp, Punta Rassa, Florida.
Hey, I'm on the trailer now. "Have Boat Will Travel" pick your departure spot.

Visit Retail Locations for Muddoggie Artworks

Browse the site throughout and the gallery store for stunning artwork by Muddoggie . . .

aka Captain Russ Walker

Click here to get your copy.

"SEA HUNT" Painting by Captain Russ

Paintings seen on this site are done by Captain Russ Walker (Pen name: Muddoggie) or Visit Facebook / Muddoggie Art to see Captain Russ's local, marine art and read his poetry. View his paintings at Island Visions Gallery on Matlacha Island or go to Frame Galley Gifts at Lorne's Gallery, Tarpon Point Hotel and Marina, Cape Coral, Florida.

Click the Button Below to See 77 of his paintings
in the Web Site store now or Go To this link :

Click Here To See Paintings

DO YOU LIKE TO READ?
ORDER YOUR COPY
OF CAPTAIN RUSS WALKER'S LATEST NOVEL TODAY
Show the Captain your copy and receive a $25 charter discount for your day on the water. Bring your copy along with you and have it autographed by the Captain.
Southern Greed - Legend of the Pass
Don't miss the thrilling action. Read Captain Russ Walkers latest Novel. Find it on Amazon eBooks today. (51,000 word) Not a Reader? No Problem. With the Audible text to speech function just download then click and listen.
Available in beautiful glossy Paperback too.

A Local, South West Florida setting, Murder, Romance, Kidnapping, Gold, Betrayal and above all, Justice. Proving that fate always fulfills itself regardless of who interferes. Captain Walker writes of historically documented events and suggests an alternative outcome, producing a mystery that asks the question; Is the history we’ve been taught the truth or is this the true story?
Content Description:
The pursuit of gold extracts a heavy price, even more so once it’s found. Discover what textbooks left untold. Ruthless Spanish explorers lay waste to the Indians of South America and war with the Florida Calusa. History states the encounters were diplomatic by nature or was it purely, Southern Greed?
Now, jump ahead 497 years into today’s time. Fall in Love with Beth and Curt. Solve the Riddle of the Old Fisherman. Will it reveal the location of the lost shipment of Spanish Gold? With guns blazing, be part of the rescue. Identify the Psychopathic Killer and stop the murders.
Remember: For Those Obsessed by Greed, Justice will come.
Don't miss the excitement ! Order Your Copy Today.
On the Cover: Look for the Calusa War Mask under the Ferrari against a Miami backdrop photo at night.
Find it on Amazon.com Kindle or Beautiful Gloss Paperback, a fabulous, 51,000 word plus, beach read or download and activate the Kindle Audio.
He always has some on hand if you don't want to wait. He will gladly sign it for you too.

See My Fish Mount Restoration Page for more info if your old memory needs some new life breathed into it.

Best Of Pine Island 2021 / 2022 / 2023 / 2024 Best Price - Best Value We earned TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Award Rated TOP # 2 Of All Island Outdoor Attractions

Read our 78 Top 5 reviews on Trip Advisor. Then call me to book a trip. 239 994 7818. My email is walruss25@aol.com however many emails don't reach me in time. Please Just use your cell and call me.