Donna
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Captain Austin
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Captain Kaleb
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Captain Cy
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Captain Ricky
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Captains’ Keeper
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Captain Brandon
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Donna
(Mima)
We would like to welcome the newest member of our team. You can call her Donna or as the team calls her Mima. Donna is our office manager responsible for taking your phone calls. email communications and reservations. She is the mother of Captain Brandon and the 'Mima" to Captain's Austin and Kaleb. Her addition to the team will allow for better communications and easier reservations to be made during the time of your first initial contact with us. She is in daily constant contact with our captains to keep up on the latest and greatest catches. Give her a call to say Hi and find out more information about how we can get you out for a great day of fishing.
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 Cy
(Uncle Cy)
Captain Cy joined our crew here at Everglades City Fishing Charters in 2019 and has made a great addition to our family. Cy has been running guided trips from Marathon to Alaska for most of his career and we think he will be around here fishing with us for some time to come. He is very upbeat and has a great personality and is very accommodating to his clients. These characteristics make him an exceptional guide for fisherman of all ages. Captain Cy primarily fishes from a 23ft Ranger Bay Boat.
Captain Ricky
(Our Internet Personality)
Captain Ricky joined our Everglades City Fishing Charter Team back in 2018. 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 a 22ft Kenner Bay Boat that provides plenty of room for up to four anglers plus the Captain.
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.
Captain Brandon
(Just Dad)
Captain Brandon is the owner and founder of “Everglades City Fishing Charters. 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 experience from start to finish. Since starting the business he has been joined by most of his family to help service our clients. 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.
Brandon primarily fishes from (Boat #1) his 26ft Sea Chaser lx. Has all of the comforts and electronics to ensure a great day.