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Tide Walker Charters
Welcome to Tide Walker Charters
Fishing Reports for Pine Island Sound by Captain Russ, go to ,
then scroll down looking to the left for Fishing Reports, click on Forum Reports.
See recent catches on Facebook too. Read our reviews on Trip Advisor and call me to book.

Saltwater is a different critter. Learn from
U.S.C.G. issued Masters Licensed Captain Russ Walker
Professional Guide, Author, Artist & Public Speaker
7290 Barrancas Avenue, Bokeelia Lee County Lavender Ramp
13921 Waterfront Dr., Bokeelia, Pine Island, Florida 33922
Yacht Club Ramp, Cape Coral, Florida, 33904
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
"Hammertime"
South Dakota Jim's catch with
his friend Cape Coral Kevin

Bring the Family and Grand-Kids too
Start Your Scrapbook of Memories Today!
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 Sun Screen Top, two live wells and fighting chair on the bow. New Yamaha 150 Four Stroke Power.
We offer 4 hour, half day then hourly extended Charters. Target Fish Species including Tarpon, Sharks of all kinds, 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 2021 SEASON
Fishing Charter and Cheeseburgers in Paradise at World Famous Cabbage Key.
Leave at 8:00 AM for 3 hours of fishing then take a break for lunch. Buy the Captain a Burger and a glass of Iced Tea and he will add the time for lunch back onto your Charter. Then another hour + of fishing. What could be better? Cabbage Key is listed in the National Registry of Historical places.
Peacock Bass on your bucket list. Let me know and we will go. Local Peacock Bass Trips available with Captain Russ Walker, Tide Walker Charters.
Rather just take a ride? TWC Two hour Eco-Adventure trip no fishing. With reservation, leave from Pineland Marina at 10:00 AM. Just $250.
Experience the historical oratory given by Captain Russ on this incredible inter-coastal geographical area.
See Dolphins and Sea Turtles too.
Up to 4 people.
Every Trip is an Adventure.
Folks, we furnish the Super Smooth, BATTLE 4000 II, III & 5000 CONFLICT AND CLASH, sealed bearing, PENN REELS for your use and fishing pleasure. Each loaded with 40lb to 90lb POWER PRO braided line, all mounted on Incredibly sensitive and super strong, "BIG WATER" Ugly Sticks. You'll love the sensitivity and the feel of the fight.
750 Spin Fishers & 950 SSM PENNs for You Tarpon addicts. Custom, German made Marzulla rods. Call me today to book your trip. The Tarpon are here and we've been catching them. PENN 9000 too.
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: 39 years fishing Saltwater in 5 States, Canada, Northwest Territory and the Florida Keys.
We are here to make your trip a great experience for you. Give me a call today.




Our 24' Charter Boat, Clean and Roomy
View Past Trip Highlight Pics Below
Julia's Redfish
He was a Pro by Noon




Keys Me Dahling !

Nice Red Travis
Arc Reef Barracuda
The Boss waving to Everyone.
African Pompano



Tommy's Red Grouper
My Buddy Kevin
Three against One...Tarpon



And this little Piggy came Home with Ed
26.5" Released
Pete's Pompamo


Another National Geographic Moment

King Mackerel
Peacock Bass

Blake's Bull Red

Rusty Dusty's Jack Crevalle

21 pound triple tail


Martin from Germany





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


Never seen one? Bill's Jolthead Porgy
Helen's Reef Snook

Another 100 pounder

Parker's Shark
Captain Russ C&R this Beautiful Tarpom
Flounder, bout a 5 Pounder
Dolphins Play
Jim's Pompano
Fabulous Florida Fishing with Tide Walker Charters
Find us at : 7290 Barrancas Avenue N.W. Bokeelia, FL 33922 ( Lavender Ramp - Lee County )
Pine Island, Bokeelia, Florida or Cape Coral, Florida or Punta Rassa, Florida.

Browse the site throughout and the gallery store for stunning artwork by Muddoggie . . .
aka Captain Russ Walker

Visit Retail Locations for Muddoggie Artworks
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 and Frame Galley Gifts on Del Prado Ave, Cape Coral, Florida.
Click the Button Below to See over 70 of his paintings
in the Web Site store now or Go To this link :
Video
