Fishing Boat Rentals
Bring your own rods or rent ours. Paradise Boat Rentals has boats set up for a day of fishing out of Cape Coral.
Fishing Boat Rentals
Center Consoles, Live Wells and a Fishing Package
Our fishing boat rental in Cape Coral is mostly our center console boats, plus deck boats that allow fishing. They're well-equipped for the job, with live wells on the consoles and decks and a depth finder on the consoles. Add the Fishing Package, grab frozen shrimp bait at our store, and you're set. See every boat in our boat rentals fleet, or browse the boats below that allow fishing.
Available Boats
Boats That Allow Fishing
PontoonStandard Pontoon- 22'
- Yamaha 90HP VMAX (equivalent to 115 HP)
- 8–10 adults
Deck Boat21' Deck Boat- 21'
- Yamaha 200HP
- 8–10 adults
Deck Boat23' Deck Boat- 23'
- Yamaha 200HP
- 10–12 adults
Center Console21' Center Console- 21'
- Yamaha 200HP
- 5–9 people
Center Console24' Center Console- 24'
- Yamaha 250HP
- 5–9 people
Picking a Fishing Boat Rental
Want to rent a boat for fishing and not sure which one? Start with a center console. The open deck lets you cast from every side, and it handles more open water. Our Key West consoles come in 21' and 24' lengths. A deck boat that allows fishing works well when part of the group wants to fish and the rest want to relax.
The Fishing Package and Bait
Fishing gear is an add-on, not included with the boat. You can add it when you book or ask at the dock:
- Fishing Package, $60 each, per day: 2 adult poles, a tackle box loaded with tackle, a net and bait
- Additional poles for adults and children, $20 each, per day, when you need more than the 2 in the Fishing Package
See all the add-ons on our accessories page. Our Ships Store at the marina sells frozen shrimp bait and ice in person, along with sunblock and hats.
Fishing in Cape Coral
From the marina you have the canals, the Caloosahatchee River, the back bays and Pine Island Sound to work, and the near-shore Gulf on a good day in a boat approved for it. Where the fish are changes with the season and the tide. Your captain will show you on the map where to go, where not to go and how the tides affect the shallows.
Fishing Rules on Our Boats
Not every boat allows fishing. Some newer deck boats are no-fishing boats to protect the upholstery. The grid above shows only the boats that allow it, and each boat's page says so.
Florida requires a saltwater fishing license for most anglers, with exemptions that include children under 16 and Florida residents 65 and older with proof of age and residency. Check the rules and buy a license through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission before your trip.
- Since 2006Paradise Boat Rentals has been renting boats from Cape Coral since 2006.
- Our Own Private MarinaPick up at our Cape Coral marina, where parking is free and you can leave your car while you're out on the water.Learn More
- Licensed CaptainsA licensed captain walks you through your boat, the safety gear and the map before you leave the dock.
- We Own Our FleetWe own and maintain the boats we rent, and we keep backup boats ready in case one has a problem.
- Delivery to Your RentalStaying on the water? A captain can deliver your boat to your vacation rental for a fee.Learn More
- A Day, a Week or a MonthRent for one day, a long weekend or your whole stay in Southwest Florida.
- Veteran-Owned & OperatedA veteran-owned business run with Midwest values: do the job right and treat people well.
Do I need a fishing license to fish from a rental boat?
Most anglers need a Florida saltwater fishing license, though children under 16 and Florida residents 65 and older with proof of age and residency are exempt. FWC sells licenses online, so check before you go.
What's in the Fishing Package?
Two adult poles, a tackle box loaded with tackle, a net and bait. It's an add-on you can choose when you book, at $60 each, per day.
Can I buy bait at the marina?
Yes. Our Ships Store sells frozen shrimp bait and ice in person at the marina.
Which boats allow fishing?
Our center consoles and the deck boats marked for fishing. Some newer deck boats are no-fishing boats, so check the boat's page or ask us.
Where are good fishing spots near Cape Coral?
The river, the back bays, the mangrove shorelines and Pine Island Sound are all close to the marina. Your captain marks the map and goes over the tides before you leave.
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Book Your Fishing Boat
Paradise Boat Rentals offers fishing boat rentals in Cape Coral for anglers visiting Marco Island, Fort Myers and Sanibel, and for guests from North Port. Pick a boat and book now, or call (239) 758-9512.
Open daily 9am–5pm