19' Flats Boat Rental for Fly Fishing in Fort Myers
Ideal for fly fishing with up to 3 people and flexible rental durations.
Duration
Half, Full & Multidays
Ideal For
Up to 3 people
Includes
Boat, safety equipment, livewell
Highlights
Experience a versatile 19′ Scout Flats boat, perfect for fly fishing adventures with friends or family. Enjoy flexible rental options and explore scenic waterways.
- Accommodate up to 3 people comfortably
- Operate a 150 HP Yamaha engine for smooth cruising
- Utilize rear livewell and raised casting platforms
- Access Sanibel, Captiva, Cayo Costa, and Cabbage Key
- Choose half-day, full-day, or multi-day rentals
What's Included
- Boat with full gas tank
- Required safety equipment
- Livewell and casting platforms
Things to Know
All power boat operators must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license. Operators born in 1988 or after must also have a valid Florida boater's license. Maximum group size is 3 people. Animals are not permitted on board.
The price of the boat rental does not include tax or fuel. Every boat leaves with a full tank and will be topped off upon return to account for the fuel used.
All rentals must be returned to Marina by reservation's end time or renter will incur a $75.00 late fee for each thirty (30) minute interval beyond reservation's conclusion.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 3 guests.
Cancellation Policy
Customers will receive a full refund or credit if cancellation notice is submitted at least 72 hours prior to reservation commencement time. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Reservations cancelled inside 72 hours will forfeit deposit.
FAQs
The boundaries for rental boats include north through the ICW (Intracoastal Waterway) to Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, North Captiva Island, Cayo Costa Island, and Cabbage Key. Rental boats are not allowed east through the Caloosahatchee River, north to Matlacha, in the Gulf of Mexico, or south to Fort Myers Beach / Lovers Key.
The essentials are water and sunscreen! You’ll probably also want to pack beach towels, a cooler with snacks and beverages, sunglasses, and bug spray. If you forget any of the essentials, you can pick them up at the marina's ship store.
Alcohol is allowed on the boat for passengers to enjoy – it is prohibited for the operator to be under the influence while boating.
Meeting details
14341 Port Comfort Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33908
More about Cayo Costa State Park
Cayo Costa State Park is one of Southwest Florida's last truly wild barrier islands, a stretch of unspoiled coastline reachable only by boat and beloved for its powdery white sand, shell-strewn shores, and shallow grass flats teeming with life. Setting out on a scout flats boat rental and fly fishing adventure puts Cayo Costa State Park within easy reach, letting you trade crowded marinas and busy beaches for the quiet rhythm of tide and mangrove. The waters surrounding Cayo Costa State Park are a haven for snook, redfish, tarpon, and trout, making the area a natural playground for anglers who want to stalk fish on the fly in clear, knee-deep water.
From the bow of a shallow-running scout flats boat, the approach to Cayo Costa State Park unfolds slowly, with dolphins often arcing alongside and ospreys wheeling overhead. The skinny water along the park's eastern flats is ideal for sight casting, where you can spot tailing redfish working the grass or schools of snook shadowing the mangrove edges. When the fishing winds down, beach the boat on the Gulf side of Cayo Costa State Park and wade into water so clear you can count the sand dollars at your feet. The contrast is what makes a day here memorable, technical fly fishing in the morning, then sun-warmed sand, gentle surf, and the kind of quiet you only find on an island with no roads.
This trip is perfect for fly anglers chasing a bucket-list inshore slam, couples looking for a remote beach day with a side of adventure, and small groups who want a flexible self-guided experience on the water. Families comfortable on a boat will love combining a few casts with shelling and swimming along the unspoiled shoreline. If you are looking for an authentic slice of old Florida paired with world-class flats fishing, a day spent exploring Cayo Costa State Park by scout flats boat is hard to beat.
