Captain Brandon
​(Just Dad)

Captain Brandon is the owner and founder of “Everglades City Fishing Charters.” Usually if you call or have called us or emailed us he is personality behind those communications. He is also our head Maintenance man for the fleet. Wears many hats. Brandon has been treating his customers to memorable Everglades Fishing trips for the past 15 years. He has become friends with a lot of our clients over the years and always tries to make sure they have a great, as well as easy trip from the time of booking to the return back to the dock.   Captain Brandon writes for some of the local newspapers as well as our monthly newsletters…Sign Up!!
Brandon primarily fishes from (Boat #1) his 26ft Sea Chaser lx. Has all of the comforts and electronics to ensure a great day. 

Captain Austin
​(Our Celebrity Guide)

Captain Austin is a 2nd generation Everglades fishing guide and the older son of Captain Brandon. He has been fishing the Everglades and 10,000 Islands since he could hold the rod. Captain Austin is very knowledgeable, polite, extremely patient and is fantastic with anglers of all levels, including men, women, children or the whole family. He can be seen on tv having filmed a couple of fishing shows with Florida Sportsman and Sport Fishing Television. He always goes over and above to make sure every customer has an enjoyable experience. His primary vessel (Boat #2) is a 24ft Sea Chaser LX equipped with all the comforts and top of the line electronics. 

Captain Kaleb
​(Mr. Photogenic)

Captain Kaleb is a 2nd generation Everglades Fishing Guide also and the younger son of Captain Brandon. He has co-starred alongside his brother in the filming of Sport Fishing Television’s “The 400” episode. Having grown up fishing the waters of the Everglades National Park and 10,000 Islands, The little tricks and secrets that he has developed helps him ensure you and your family will have a great experience and a memorable day on the water. You can verify that he gives 110% to every trip by reading his Trip Advisor reviews. He also gets his (Mr Selfie) status for all of the customers that have posted pics with him on our trip advisor page. Captain Kaleb fishes primarily from (Boat #3) a 23ft Ranger 2300 Bay boat equipped with pedestal seats for some easy fishing and t-top for some shade of needed. 

Captain Ricky
​(Our Internet Personality) 

Captain Ricky is part of our “Everglades City Fishing Charters” team and one of our guides for our “Boat Tours” division. Just like the other guides, Ricky has grown up fishing our local waters for as long as he can remember. Ricky has an awesome upbeat personality that is sure to make you feel like you have known him forever. Captain Ricky is excellent with anglers of all ages and experience levels. Ricky is bilingual speaking both English and Spanish. Captain Ricky primarily fishes from (Boat #4) our deck boat equipped to carry larger families or groups.

Captain Kurt
​(Grandpa)

Captain Kurt is part of our Chokoloskee and Everglades City Fishing Team. He has been fishing
the waters of the Everglades National Park and 10,000 Islands for a couple of decades. He gets
his “Grandpa” status not from being old but from Captain Austin and and Captain Kaleb. They
use him as their mentor soaking up any and all knowledge he has to offer. Captain Kurt always
goes the extra mile to keep the customers wanting to book their next trip before the current
one is over. Kurt fishes primarily from a 24ft Pathfinder Bay boat equipped with all of the best
equipment to ensure a comfortable and safe trip.

Captains’ Keeper
​(Mama)

Over 2 decades ago Captain Brandon made his best catch yet and landed his keeper of a wife Alana. She is the owner and operator of our local tackle shop. Everglades Bait and Tackle. This is where you meet your captains before your charter and she is usually the first personality of the team that you meet.  Alana is responsible for supplying all of our guides with the best equipment and baits available. She also handles our phone calls while the guides are all out on the water showing their customers a great time.