Owner/Operator of Kickin’ Tail
Born and raised fishing all over the Everglades, Marco Island, 10,000 Islands, Isles of Capri, Naples and other surrounding areas… Captain Todd Godwin, Owner of Kickin’ Tail Charters, is here to deliver a premier fishing experience.
We are very proud to serve our community and it’s many visitors from around the world. We take pride in offering the best fishing experience by offering the following differences from other fishing charters… Born and Raised Native Guide, Captain Todd Godwin has fished here his entire life!
We book Backwater & Back Country Fishing Charters, Flats Fishing and Eco Tours:
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"I have been fishing with Capt Todd off and on for over six years. He has yet to disappoint on any trip. The consummate professional guide. He knows where to go, when to go, and what to do to catch fish once there, inshore or offshore. Extremely likable, boundless energy, and definitely patient with a bunch of old guys like us. The best guide in southwest Florida if not all of Florida."
Herber H
"I have had the pleasure of fishing w/ Cpt. Todd on several occaisions and have found him to be a fantastic Charter Captain. He works VERY hard to find and catch fish for his charters whether you are fishing backcountry or big water! You cannot go wrong booking a charter w/ Cpt Todd!!!"
Jeff J
"Captain Todd was awesome he did very well with 7 year old fisherman that caught a lot of big reds and snook all day. He kept us on good fishing and we had a great time. When dad gets to fish too its a good day."
FarmKY
"I had the pleasure of fishing with Todd again on a trip to Marco in November. We went way down to the south and fished in places where we didn't see another boat. The weather was beautiful and we began catching Gag Grouper in the backcountry. These fish are big and fight like crazy. Most people think that it can only be done in deep water offshore. We were in 6-10 feet mostly. We also caught quite a few snook, but none were big enough to keep(28-34 slot). As usual, the boat was clean as a pin and he was well prepared. Dinner was great for the rest of the trip and we even had enough to take some home."
Bill C
"We went out with Todd on a family boat outing and the individualized service was spectacular! He seemed like part of the family about halfway through the trip. It was my three year old son's first boat ride and Todd was so helpful with making sure he was comfortable, got to see exciting things, was happy, and safe. We explored a great island and while there he helped my young son get shells out of his shoes and even helped him fish. Needless to say, my little boy thought he was great, and of course the rest of us did too!"
JoAnna C
"I went with my family on a sightseeing adventure with captain Todd. It actually turned out to be so beautiful and super fun! Captain Todd took us to a secluded island where we collected a lot of unique shells. The boys fished off the bank while the girls looked for shells and exotic wildlife (we saw endangered birds, dolphins, sting ray, plus the fish the boys caught). What truly made this experience so great though was captain Todd's compassion. My little sister had not eaten much that morning and felt extremely dizzy and nauseous. Captain Todd put all of his attention towards her and did everything he could to make her feel okay (water, food, shade, talking her through it). I was very impressed with his sympathy! Overall, I would recommend the sightseeing trip to a family looking for a beautiful tour of the mangroves off of Marco island."
E Piwowarski
"Todd is totally all about the people on his boat and dedicated to bringing home the species of fish you are after. From off shore to pounding the backwaters, Todd is the best."
Gunner
"Todd is a great captain knows where he is going and we caught lots of fish one if the best guides in the area. In addition to lots of tripletail, grouper, redfish, snook and snapper we caugh a five foot lemon shark and a tarpon!"
Max R
"I have fished with Captain Todd several times and have always found him to be a very professional guide, willing to go the extra mile to make a fishing trip interesting, productive and enjoyable. He is always willing to run to where the fish are. I look forward to fishing with him again in the future."
Tony B
"While in Marco recently my family with children ranging in age from 3 to 19 years old decided to book a half-day "nature" cruise with Capt. Todd Godwin on his beautifully outfitted and fast (!) 32' boat. He took us to the gorgeous sand islands of Cape Romano where there was something for everyone to do, and we had a ball fishing, shelling and enjoying the wildlife sanctuary under his watchful eye and helpful expertise the entire time! If you come to Marco, make time to call Todd for an unforgettable experience of this type. He really knows the area all around, having grown up in these waters."
Lee S
We take fishing very seriously and are proud of our sport. These brands have made it official and sponsored Kickin’ Tail Fishing Charters / Captain Todd Godwin.
Kickin’ Tail Fishing Charters is a locally owned and operated business based out of beautiful Marco Island, Florida.