Port Charlotte
Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Charters
Inshore Fly Fishing & Light Tackle Fishing Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island
Tides and Tails Expeditions is based out of Port Charlotte and specializes in shallow-water sight fishing throughout Charlotte Harbor, Pine Island Sound, and the surrounding waters of Southwest Florida. Pursue tailing Redfish, cruising Snook, Tarpon, and Sea Trout on the fly or with light tackle while exploring grass flats, mangrove shorelines, and oyster bars. Whether you're an experienced fly angler or novice light tackle fisherman, every trip is tailored to your goals. Trips are limited to two anglers maximum. Come
Target Redfish, Snook, Tarpon Across Southwest Florida's Shallow Flats
Experience the excitement of sight fishing Southwest Florida's shallow flats for Redfish, Snook, Tarpon and more. We specialize in fly fishing and light tackle techniques throughout Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound, where changing tides, clear water and shallow grass flats create incredible opportunities to watch fish feed and make the perfect cast. Whether it is poling the skiff along mangrove edges hunting for Redfish, fishing potholes for Sea Trout, or dock light fishing for Snook we have you covered! Come check out the best Port Charlotte fly & light tackle charter operation.
Angler Stories
"Captain Andy took me for a dock light charter targeting Snook on a fly rod. I was nervous about going out at night, but I ended up feeling very comfortable and landed more than 10 Snook that night. I cannot wait to go again!"
Phoenix
"As a freshwater fly fisherman, I have always wanted to catch a Tarpon. Within a half hour of our trip he spotted a group of Tarpon from the platform and guided me to this beautiful Tarpon. What a thrill! First Tarpon on a fly rod that I will never forget. Thanks Capt Andy"
Jake
Meet Captain Andy
Captain Andy Sponable is a passionate inshore charter captain who prides himself on spending time getting to understand each clients goals for their trips and works tirelessly to make them become realized. He holds a USCG 25 Ton Master Captains License and has successfully guided more than 1,200 trips in the last 10 years as a full time charter captain. When he is not on the water with clients, he is on the water searching for the next hot bite for his upcoming trips. His 2026 Delta D18 is rigged for any inshore adventure from tailing Redfish to dock light Snook fishing.
Start Your Expedition
Ready to experience the thrill of sight fishing? Reach out to our team to plan your next adventure on the Florida coast.