Scales and tales specializes in Backbay fishing charters on Charlotte harbor

If you are the angler(s) searching for your trophy!  If you must set out and catch a fish that's larger than yourself!?  This is the trip for you!  Our coast is swimming with XXL saltwater fish to play tug of war with!  Generally the fish in this category are Tarpon, Goliath Grouper and Sharks.  Fishing for them is best from April through November.  

6 Hours - $700 - Up to 3 Anglers

8 Hours - $900 - Up to 3 Anglers

Add a 4th Angler to any trip for $100

Big Snook and Tarpon are nocturnal ambush predators and are successfully targeted at night time at our local bridges especially.  This isn't a shot in the dark (no pun intended)!  As your guide I'm proud to say I was born and raised in Southwest Florida.  Fishing our local bridges and lights at night has always been one of my favorite pastimes.  Over the years I've developed a strong sense and knowledge of how these fish will act and cooperate which is strongly dependant on our moon phase.  If you think you may want to try a new type of fishing, or if you're just trying to beat the Florida heat?  Give me a call (with some notice) and let's set out at night!  We'll have the fish all to ourselves!  

4 Hours - $500

6 Hours - $700

Cost covers up to 3 anglers.

For businesses and large family parties.  Do you have a party of five or more people that you are trying to get on a boat backbay fishing?  This is a common occurance and most local inshore fishing charter boats max out at four anglers.  This takes a little bit of leg work on our part, but with enough notice we can accommodate your group and get them all on a boat with an experienced guide at the same time and on the same date.  If this is something that may interest you please contact me, Captain Billy Barton by phone or email and we'll put this day together for your party. 

- Cost per boat -

4 Hour Trip - $500 

6 Hour Trip - $700