Florida Fish and Wildlife Announces Seasonal Close of Snook Harvest
Here’s the latest message about the season for harvesting Snook in Gulf and adjacent waters: “Snook will close to all harvest in Gulf state, federal and inland waters, including all of Monroe County and Everglades National Park, starting May 1. Seasonal harvest closures conserve Florida’s valuable snook populations and help sustain and improve the fishery […]
May is a great time to visit Fort Myers Beach!
May brings life to the shores of Fort Myers Beach, Florida and there is no better way to experience all the excitement than on an adventure with Good Time Charters. The beaches begin to brighten as the days get longer (and warmer!), leading way to the best time to catch a ride on one of […]
We have been seeing more and more manatees on our dolphin wildlife cruises and charters near Fort Myers beach!
Manatees, the Gentle Sea Cow When you book your tour with us, you know you are in good hands. You will be in the company of the best water guides in our area! The vast knowledge and love of nature that our captains possess will make your adventure educational and fun! As you cruise […]
Our Feathered Friend, The Brown Pelican
Whichever fantastic tour you take with us you will, no doubt, run into our wonderful friend the Pelican! They are found everywhere you can go on our coastline and in no time, you become acquainted with them. You see them flying in formation off for a day of hunting in the early morning hours to […]
We Love our Guests!
This year is speeding by, faster than ever. We have been working non-stop since January to make sure all of our seasonal visitors can get out on the water and soak up all that Fort Myers Beach has to offer. We have met lots of fantastic people and seen lots of amazing wildlife, but we […]
What’s the “porpoise” of a dolphin cruise?
Okay. It’s a corny joke. While the terms are often used synonymously, dolphins and porpoises are not the same species. Dolphins that show up in Gulf of Mexico shores and estuaries are Bottlenose Dolphins. Porpoises are a different, smaller mammal found chiefly in Northern colder water. They share, however, designation as “toothed whales”. Not only do […]
Fishing Frenzy on Fort Myers Beach
For sportsmen, newbies and the kid in all of us, there’s nothing like feeling the telltale tug on your fishing line and the anticipation of what would-be whopper could be on the other end. We are fortunate to have some of the best backwater fishing in the state, another unique way to experience the “real” […]
Visitors and locals all enjoy seeing wild dolphins around Fort Myers beach
Good Time Charters: Better than a marine theme park If you’re looking for an authentic, wild and up-close animal encounter, you’ve come to the right place. Many choose to head to theme parks or zoos to get closer to nature, but believe us when we say we think our encounters are the best! Hop aboard […]
We love our Gulf Pink Shrimp and these easy recipes here in South West Florida.
If you are looking for an easy and tasty shrimp recipe, let this be the one! Are you stuck up North remembering your days in the sun, or just in a recipe rut? All of us here at Good Time Charters have just what you need! Read the recipes below to indulge in the flavors […]
When is the best time to visit Florida?
Floridian Winter Wonderland After the excitement of the holiday season ends, and the bone chilling cold of winter sets in, many northerners begin to look south, and where else better to look than The Sunshine State. With winter temperatures averaging around 75 degrees in the middle of the season it is no wonder that it […]
