Captain Bill Russell
Gulf Coast Guide Services of Southwest Florida

Berth: Pine Island Sound, Matlacha Pass, and Charlotte Harbor.

Trips depart from Captain Russell’s home dock by 9:00 am, 2637 Clyde St., Matlacha, FL 33993.  About a 50 minute drive from The Brooks.

Boat: Custom built 2017 Canyon Bay 24 ft. Hybrid Bay Boat with Tower

Contact Information: Laurie Russell (239) 410-8576; website: http://fishpineisland.com/

Club Rate: Half day (4 hours) $550 per trip

Comments:  As a native of Pine Island and professional fishing guide for the past 23 years, Bill specializes in light tackle fishing for Snook, Redfish, Sea Trout, Snappers and a variety of other species including Tarpon.  Author of fishing column “On The Water.”  Bill’s wife Laurie Russell handles the scheduling of trips with Captain Russell and several associate captains where they coordinate trips.