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The Everglades National Park and the Ten Thousand Islands are a traveling fisherman's ideal destination. It is one of the most pristine and productive fisheries in North America. But equally as important, how many times have you had your trip hurt by weather? For the light tackle and fly fishing angler, the area's vast expanse of protected waters means that weather days are virtually nonexistent. There is always sheltered places to fish so you do not spend your fishing days in the fishing lodge or villa. Never do you have to fish in the wind all day!!

WHAT'S New ...

Please congratulate the winners of this month's drawing for the free fishing trip!!
      Earl Brewer (Tishomingo, OK)
      Dee Kelly (Sanibel, Fl)
      Fred Francis (Satellite Beach, Fl)
Remember, you must register for each drawing to be eligible to win. Click here for more info on the Kayak Fishing Trips
Tropical Storm Fay has passed, Gustav has passed us but hitting New Orleans right now!! I guess, now its Hanna-Time!
September Forecast Read More
We have taken over JT's Island Grill and Gallery on Chokoloskee Island. We still have a long way to go, but it has already turned into a great gathering place. Come by for a "hello", to hang out, take a look at the fishing pictures or bring in your own! It is going to be a lot of fun!
Ringer Rich's EKF Report ... Fishing out and around Chokoloskee and Everglades City this August was very rewarding as we were catching some real nice snook ... nice as in 30”+ fish. The fishing has been most productive early, at first light. It has been particularly good when the water is moving. However, we have caught some big fish up till mid-day and also at dusk. Mixing with the snook, on some of the oyster bars have been some nice reds ranging from mid to over-slot fish. The bait of choice has been top water plugs, especially Zara Spook Jr’s. ... just about any color. This last week in August the Tarpon have been thick in many of the rivers and river mouths. They can be real fussy but now is the time to come and fish for them, now thru September! We have been in schools of juveniles along with some very large fish mixed in. Updated 9/5/08 ...Tuesday last minute I decided to go out. It was fairly hot out but I thought I would use the outgoing tide to help me out to go out to the gulf and when it changed ride it back in and do some fishing. The bite has been on lately on the incoming tide. Well as it would be and as unpredictable as it can sometimes be around here I couldn't find a fish. I fished a river as I drifted in checked out some side bays and oyster bars to no avail. The tide came in so fast. Anyway, I more or less got skunked. planned to get out early on Wednesday and try fishing the outgoing. I was on the water by 6. I get to my first spot and first cast, fish on! Read More > Click Here

Capt. John released over 30 snook a week before Fay. I fished two and three days before Gustav arrived and had a tough day. The next day, however, the place "went off".
Vickie is back fishing (although still a bit fishing spoiled). She released a 28 lb permit on her last trip ... she'll be happy to tell you all about it! On the same trip Capt. Bruce releasedfour very big snook ... one pushing 30 lbs. "Ringer Rich" jumped three tarpon as well.
The evening tarpon trips have been very good. We have been putting fish in the air on every trip. These trips are timed with the full and new moons, so they are limited each month ... a fine cigar, adult beverages and tarpon jumping at sunset ... Hmmm!
Sight fishing has been good, but the window of opportunity is pretty short. The seasonal rains have brought a big influx of fresh, tannin stained water. This limits your opportunities and time frame as the off-colored water is hard to see through as the water deepens with the tide. A sight fished snook in the shallows ... What can be better?
We are pleased to be able to now offer secure, online booking for all our trips. Please never hesitate to call about any of the charters, to personally work out the details of your fishing trip, discuss accommodations, or anything! We will always be here for you. Click for online booking.
We will be posting the dates for the upcoming National Park fishing/camping trips very soon ... the first will be in October!
For Sale - 1999 Maverick Mirage 2 Flats Skiff. This is the quintessential flats boat - the Tradition. Excellent condition, custom rigged and ready to fish. We have reduced the price to sell it soon ... Click for more information
Good news for all! Fuel prices have came down so have suspended the fuel surcharges on our charters! Four dollars per gallon on the water seems "cheap" now!

Chokoloskee Charters offers you many different adventures: Fly fishing Snook on the flats, everglades tarpon fishing the rivers, beaches or the deep backcountry of the Everglades National Park on a Maverick Mirage flats boat; Florida permit fishing the Offshore Wrecks and Artificial Reefs aboard the 24' Blue Bird Daze.Take your family to an isolated beach for fishing, shelling and picnicking; or a Guided Bird Watching/Nature tour. Florida kayak fishing is the best it can be here. The 10,000 islands fly fishing for the everglades tarpon, fishing either from fishing kayaks or traditional boats is spectacular

So why go to crowded Marco Island fly fishing when you can enjoy the "Best fly fishing in the World" ... Fly fishing Everglades National Park and the Ten Thousand Islands with Chokoloskee Charters.

Captain Wright and his staff guides have been fishing the Park since 1972. Permit, Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Grouper and Cobia fishing are Chokoloskee Charters' specialty. Whether you fishing Chokoloskee fly-fishing, using spinning gear, plug casting or fishing live baits, we have the state-of-the-art equipment, local knowledge and expertise to deliver a wonderful trip regardless of your experience level.

Everglades Kayak Fishing, using dedicated kayak transport mother ship to bring your outfitted fishing kayaks and gear to the deep everglades tarpon fishing is out newest trip. Kayaks are revolutionizing shallow water and backcountry fishing. Florida kayak fishing is superb in the massive area of protected water. Everglades snook fishing deep into the backcountry with experienced Florida kayak fishing guides is a trip that you will always remember.

If you are planning a business outing, then Chokoloskee Charters is for you. With our network of guides, boats, hotels and restaurants, we coordinate complete corporate packages for fisherman of all experience levels. Please call us to make your next corporate outing one to remember.

While Everglades City and Chokoloskee Islands restaurants, attractions and accommodations. Experience the Everglades on eco-tour Everglades Area Tours. Enjoy the a smoothie or cup of coffee the Big House Coffee. For lunch try, Triad Seafood, City Seafood Market or the Havana Cafe'. The Seafood Depot opens early for breakfast and stays open late for dinner. Take an airboat ride through the saw grass prairies with Speedy Johnson's Airboat Adventures, or rent a fishing kayak from Everglades Kayak Fishing. Visit the Museum of the Everglades in Everglades City or the Smallwood's Store in Chokoloskee. Pamper yourself at the Everglades Spa-fari Day Spa. Excellent accommodations are provided by the Ivey House Inn, the Bank of the Everglades B&B and the Rod and Gun Club. Perhaps our own "Kayak Shack" cabin is your style. Should you fall in love with the area as we have, drop by Glades Realty to find your place in paradise.

For more information or to book a charter with Capt. Charles Wright.

CHOKOLOSKEE CHARTERS
"Not Just Another Boat Ride"

P.O. Box 824 Chokoloskee Island, Florida 34138
ph. 239-695-9107 fax. 239-695-9108

Fish Everglades National Park & 10,000 Islands

Light Tackle and Fly Fishing

in the Pristine Waters of the Everglades Backcountry

Over one million acres of sheltered waters, excellent year round weather,

fine accommodations, a richly diverse fishery ...

A traveling fisherman's ideal destination!

Rated as the "No. 1 Saltwater Fly Fishing Destination In the World"

by ESPN (2004)

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