Charter information

Areas covered:

Inshore Everglades National Park Flamingo:

Flamingo has the most productive inshore fishing in South Florida. Inshore there is a choice of launching on the Florida Bay or Whitewater Bay ramps. Both sides lead to extensive shallow water fishing. Tailing the Tides charters specializes in Fly Fishing and light tackle for redfish, snook, and tarpon. We offer anglers the opportunity to explore areas of Florida Bay which are rarely seen by others. 

Florida Everglades fishing is a unique experience with multiple species caught year-round. The Everglades backcountry is a maze of mangrove lined tidal creeks, estuaries, and grass flats that are teaming with life.

Fort Lauderdale area:

Freshwater: Nearby fresh water adventures in the Everglades for peacock bass, large mouth bass , snakeheads .

SaltWater: Ft Lauderdale inshore fishing can be just as exciting and close to local hotels and a quickly assessable fishery.

All Fort Lauderdale waterways during certain times of the year are loaded with tarpon and snook.  Fort Lauderdale at night provides tremendous fishing in the canals just off the Intracoastal Waterway and around docks with underwater lights.

Those lights will attract bait-fish and the predators and is great for fly fisherman and light tackle anglers.

Early morning and late evenings are best when targeting tarpon and snook. Anglers visiting Ft. Lauderdale and Miami on business cannot fish during the day. Fishing at night maybe perfect for that situation!

•  Fishing rods and reels
•  Tackle
•  Ice
•  Drinking water
•  Saltwater Fishing license

•  Sunblock
•  Sun protective clothing, such as fishing shirts
•  Brimmed or baseball style hat
•  Polarized sunglasses
• Additional drinks
• Food and snacks
• Rain gear
• Freshwater license for all peacock bass trips 

2025 HellsBay Marquesa 

Have questions, Feel free at ask any questions or request.  

I’ve been fishing the waters of South Florida my entire life. After years of offshore and freshwater fishing, I ventured into the shallows in 1996—and quickly developed an addiction for shallow-water fishing that has never gone away.

With more than 25+ years of experience fishing the diverse waters of South Florida, I’ve had the opportunity to pursue everything on the flats and backcountry. 

The shallow waters surrounding Everglades National Park offer some of the finest year-round fishing in Florida. Whether you’re an experienced angler looking to target trophy fish or someone hoping to experience the excitement of South Florida’s flats for the first time, I look forward to putting you in the right place for an unforgettable day on the water.

For anglers looking for something completely different, I also offer night fishing charters in Fort Lauderdale, targeting snook and tarpon around the dock lights.

As darkness falls, the lights along the docks create a unique and highly productive fishery. Snook and tarpon move into these areas to feed, creating exciting opportunities for sight casting and presenting flies or light-tackle offerings to hard-fighting fish in tight quarters.

Night trips can be especially exciting on fly and light tackle, where accurate casts, stealth, and the right presentation can make all the difference. Watching a snook or tarpon appear from the darkness and eat your fly or lure under a dock light is an experience you won’t soon forget.

These trips are a great option for anglers who enjoy technical fishing, close-quarters casting, and the challenge of targeting powerful fish with lighter gear. Whether you’re an experienced fly angler or simply want to try something new, I’ll work with you to make the most of the conditions and put you on the best opportunities available.

My goal is simple: provide a great experience, share my knowledge of these incredible waters, and help you make memories that will last long after the day is over.

Feel free to reach out with any questions about me, fishing locations, availability, or special trip requests. I’m always happy to talk fishing and help create the right trip for you.