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Fishing Charter Guide, Bokeelia, Pine Island, Florida, Cape Coral, Florida
WELCOME TO
Tide Walker Charters
239 994 7818
EVERY TRIP IS AN ADVENTURE
With Host Captain Russ Walker - Masters Licensed Fishing Guide
Enjoy three great locations:
Lavender Public Ramp Located @
7290 Barrancas Avenue., Bokeelia, Pine Island, Florida, 33922
or
Out of 3618 SE 1st Avenue, Cape Coral, Florida 33904
3rd alternative Punta Rassa Ramp, Punta Rassa, Florida
or
Hey, I'm on the Trailer: "Have Boat Will Travel"
Best Of Pine Island 2021 / 2022
Best Price - Best Value
We earned TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Award 2021 & 2022
Please read our 61 Top 5 reviews on Trip Advisor and call me to book at 239 994 7818. My email is walruss25@aol.com however
many emails don't reach me in time. Please Just use your cell.
2021 & 2022
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
We Do Specialized Teaching Charters too. Where to fish, how to rig and the correct bait for your quarry.
After you go, you'll be in the know.
Departing Destinations:
7290 Barrancas Avenue, Bokeelia, Lee County, Lavender Ramp
3618 SE 1st Avenue, Cape Coral, Fl. 33904
departing Cape Coral Yacht Club 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 11 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
Fabulous Florida Fishing Fun
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 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 2023 SEASON
Fishing Charter and Cheeseburgers in Paradise at World Famous Cabbage Key.
Leave at 7:30 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.
Rather just take a ride? TWC Two-hour Eco-Adventure trip no fishing. With reservation, departing Lavender Ramp, Bokeelia, FL. 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 6 people.
Every Trip is an Adventure.
Folks, we furnish the Super Smooth, BATTLE 4000 II & III 5000, 6000 & 8000 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 7'/7'6" fiberglass rods. 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.
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: 46 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.
Our 24' Charter Boat, Clean and Roomy
View Past Trip Highlight Pics Below
He was a Pro by Noon
Here's The Boss waving to Everyone.
Hook'em while they're Young
The "Tug" is the "Drug"
Julia's Redfish
Keys Me Dahling !
My Buddy Kevin
Nice Red Travis
Tommy's Red Grouper
African Pompano
Three against One...Tarpon Fun
And this little Piggy came Home with Ed
26.5" Released
Red Grouper
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.
Helen's Reef Snook
Parker's Shark
Captain Russ C&R this Beautiful Tarpom
Flounder, bout a 5 Pounder
Dolphins Play
Jim's Pompano
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
3618 SE 1st Avenue, Cape Coral, Florida, 33904
depart: Cape Coral Yacht Club Ramp
3rd alternative: Punta Rassa Ramp, Punta Rassa, Florida.
Hey, I'm on the trailer now. "Have Boat Will Travel" pick your departure spot.
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 Islandor 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 :
"Sea Hunt" Painting by Captain Russ
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.
Find it on Amazon.com Kindle or Beautiful Gloss Paperback, a fabulous 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 Mount Restoration page for more info if your old memory needs some new life breathed into it.
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