True Florida Expeditions
Fishing, eco tours and water fowl expeditions
Welcome to True Florida Expeditions
Be it fly fishing, eco tour or a kid’s trip your day with True Florida Expeditions is all about fun. Your expedition is tailored to your request. Therefore your day may be a trip up the Peace or Myakka rivers, Gator creek or through the extensive coast line of Charlotte Harbor. In addition Captain Leighton will take the opportunity to point out the amazing wildlife in the Charlotte Harbor estuary. He will share his knowledge about a wide range of wildlife and Florida history.
Species you may encounter as you explore Charlotte Harbor:
- Spoonbills
- Ibis
- Herons
- Pelicans
- Manatee
- Bald Eagles
So expect to relax and spend a wonderful day on the water.
Species that can be caught on a half-day and full-day of fishing with True Florida Expeditions.
- Snook
- Redfish
- Tarpon
- Cobia
- Jacks
- Sharks
- Mangrove Snapper
- Sheep Head
- Pompano
Fly Fishing Charters
Fly Fishing Charters – Captain Leighton’s personal favorite trip is fly fishing. You will see his passion reflect that love. Expect his passion to be contagious. You’ll fly fish the extensive estuary in Charlotte Harbor near Boca Grande and Punta Gorda, Florida. Depending on…
Light Tackle Charters
Light Tackle Charters – On a light tackle charter you’ll explore the back waters of Charlotte Harbor. Up to two anglers may fish. Depending on conditions your main focus will be tarpon, snook and/or redfish. Captain Leighton will provide you custom made jigs, lures…
Kid’s Fishing Charters
Fly fishing, light tackle, night trips and kid oriented trips. Traditional Tarpon Fishing – This trip is in Boca Grande Pass and the surrounding harbor and beaches. The targeted species is Tarpon using traditional tackle and techniques unique to this area and style of fishing….