Bear Charters

Call Native Guides
Capt. Chris Gillespie & Capt. Patrick Ewald
239-225-5640 & 239-292-9355

Come spend a day aboard my shallow water skiff and leave your worries behind as we glide through the mangrove labyrinths or cruise the emerald green shores of the upper islands. Observe our fragile eco-system still untouched by man. The waters of SW Florida including Sanibel, Captiva, Estero Island, and the Pine Island Sound have provided me with some of the best times of my life and as a native Floridian and a thirty year resident of SW Florida I offer my guests local knowledge, respect, and appreciation for the water and all of its inhabitants. Let me share with you the passion I hold for being on the water that has shaped my perspective, my mission, and my life. - Capt. Chris Gillespie

Captain Chris Gillespie & Captain Patrick Ewald have a lifetime of experience on the water here in SW Florida, which will ensure a dynamic perspective of our wonderful habitat. They are professional fishing guides specializing in near shore and offshore waters. They will extend to you their intimate knowledge of fishing techniques and strategies that can be used and shared for a lifetime! There are endless amounts of mangrove islands, oyster bars, creek mouths, and grass flats which allow you access to many of Florida's premiere gamefish. Tarpon, snook, trout, mangrove snapper, tripletail, and sharks are a few of the species you can expect to find in the waters here of SW Florida. Bear Charters offers an exclusive fishing experience of our barrier islands, Captiva, Sanibel, Pine Island Sound, and the Caloosahatchee River that is unmatched. You will be provided with a first class excursion of your choice, whether its fishing, shelling, eco-tours, dolphin watching, or lunch on the water at one of our island restaurants. You will be provided with guide-quality equipment and tackle which is second to none. Rest assured that you will travel in style, Bear Charters carries the top names in boating... Mako, Pathfinder, and Lake and Bay. There are many different packages offered to cater to all of the activities we have to offer here in SW Florida. Our fleet can also accommodate large family groups, business seminars, or wedding parties. Please call for detailed information and pricing options.