Capt. Jason Sullivan

What to Bring:

Customers only need to bring sunscreen of their choice, long-sleeved shirt and pants (light fabric), polarized sunglasses, hat with long bill, any drinks you might want besides the bottled water that is provided.

Season & Species:

• Redfish: Year-round
• Snook: Year-round
• Tarpon: Spring, summer, early fall
• Sea trout: Year-round
• Largemouth bass: Winter, spring

Typical Weather:

South Florida's weather would be considered sub-tropical. It can be warm all year-round, depending on the cold fronts during our winter months which are December through early March. The spring months usually brings alot of sunshine but also a lot of wind. Our summer months are hot and you can expect some afternoon showers. That's why in the summer months it is important to get out on the water early. The fall can also be warm but the humidity is low. The best part about fishing the Everglades is it can be done all year long.

Everglades National Park

The Everglades, or as Marjory Stoneman Douglas called it, the "River of Grass" runs south from Lake Okeechobee down to Florida Bay. The park is known for its large wading birds, such as the roseate spoonbill, wood stork, great blue heron, and a variety of egrets. It is not uncommon to be able to see all those birds in one day, especially during the winter. It is also the only place in the world where alligators and crocodiles exist side by side.

Everglades Flamingo is also a world—class fishing destination and many anglers all over the country come to South Florida each year just to experience what the Everglades has to offer. Whether it's stalking the flats for tailing redfish and snook, or casting to a school of 100 rolling tarpon, Flamingo gives you that chance of a lifetime. The park was established in 1947 by President Harry S. Truman to protect the unique and fragile ecosystem. Located less than an hour from the Miami metropolitan area, Flamingo is the perfect escape from the everyday grind of life. Problems seem to fade away as we make the drive through the park and down to Flamingo.

The best part of fly fishing the Everglades is that it can be done all year round. No matter the weather conditions, there is always a place to hide in the Everglades. We mostly target tarpon, redfish, and snook with a fly rod but there are plenty of other options as well. Other species that we may encounter in Everglades National Park are black drum, sea trout, shark, tripletail, permit, jacks, and ladyfish. Another great thing about the Everglades is, if the weather is warm, you can target tarpon all year round. There is no other place in the world that you can do that.

Rates start from: $500. You can find all pricing information at: https://risingtidecharters.com/trip-info-rates/

What is Provided:

We have fly rods ranging from 7 to12 wt., as well as all leader material and flies. We also provide lunch for our customers as well as bottled water. We supply sunscreen, bug spray, and basic toiletries.

How many people can fish on your skiff?

Since the majority of the time I pole the skiff and sneak up on fish, one angler can fish at a time. I can hold two anglers on the skiff for each trip. Time will be shared fishing if there are two anglers.

How far should I be able to cast to catch fish?

Anywhere from 30-60 feet with one or two false casts. There are plenty times where we catch fish at a shorter distances than that. I strongly suggest working on accuracy rather than distance.

Whats the best time to fish in the Everglades?

The Everglades can be great year round, it just depends on the weather and what you want to fish for. The weather in our winter months can be very unpredictable, whereas the spring and summer months can be a little bit more predictable.