Wild water
Remote mangrove country, blackwater creeks and open flats.
Everglades National Park · Year-Round
Welcome to
the jungle.
Sight-fishing wild water with a guide who has spent more than two decades learning its moods.
12years guiding
professionally20+years plying
the flats
professionally20+years plying
the flats
The Serenity Standard
Built for anglers who care about the hunt—not just the photo.
Serenity is a full-time, year-round Everglades guide service for fly and light-tackle anglers. Every day is built around your skill, outlook and objectives—not a canned route.
One or two anglers fish from a purpose-built poling skiff. Larger groups and corporate trips are coordinated with Ren’s trusted guide network for parties of eight or more.
Real sight fishing
Snook, redfish and tarpon on fly or carefully presented tackle.
One guide, one standard
Your day is personally run by Captain Ren Stanley.
What swims when
A year in the Everglades.
There is no off-season here—only a change in water, weather and opportunity.
JAN—FEB
Backcountry blackwater
Big snook and reds crush flies and surface baits all day long.
MAR—APR
Early tarpon season
Big snook and reds remain deep in the backcountry as giant migratory tarpon arrive to feed.
MAY—JUN
Tarpon. Tarpon. Tarpon.
Snook fishing is phenomenal, but this is prime time for the giant migratory fish.
JUL—AUG
Summertime snookin’
Consistent snook with shots at juvenile and adult tarpon. Ren’s favorite time of year.
SEP—OCT
The seasonal turn
Breaking temperatures stimulate the bite, with strong numbers of reds in the fall.
NOV—DEC
Migration to warm water
Snook and reds push backcountry. Poppers and big jerkbaits shine, with tarpon still viable.
Veteran ownedGratefully operated
Captain Ren Stanley
Experience earned one tide at a time.
Hunting and fishing—especially fly fishing—have shaped Ren’s life since childhood. He began fishing Everglades National Park at age ten and learned to navigate its water long before GPS became a crutch.
A combat veteran who served four years on active duty in the U.S. Army, Ren later earned a Bachelor of Science from Kennesaw State University and returned to the work he was built for: guiding people from around the world through the serenity of the Everglades.
“The fellowship, the fish and the passion of a pure pursuit provide the right mixture for a truly unique experience.”— Ren
12 years professional guiding20+ years on the flats
Current Pro Team
Trusted on the water.
Captain Ren Stanley proudly represents Maverick Boats and G. Loomis.
Built by Ren
Before the pro team,
he built the boats.
Ren previously designed and hand-built three elite poling skiffs from modern composites. That builder’s understanding still shapes how he rigs, runs and fishes his Maverick today.
Before you go
Travel light.
Fish hard.
The day +
Trips are built for one or two anglers. Ren supplies premium fly and light-tackle gear, hand-tied flies, leaders and lures. Cooler, water and ice are aboard; bring food and weather-appropriate clothing.
Licenses & park pass +
A Florida fishing license is not required when fishing with a licensed and insured charter captain. Everglades National Park may require a park pass; purchase one here.
Departure & travel +
Everglades City, Florida.
Lodging +
Nearby options include Everglades City Motel, the Rod & Gun Club and Ivey House. For luxury accommodations and fine dining, stay in Naples.
Proof of work
From the water.
No stock photos. No staged lifestyle campaign. These are the people, fish and skiffs that made Serenity.
Your next day starts here
Come fish the real Everglades.
Call or text Ren directly for dates and rates. If he cannot personally guide you, he will recommend someone he trusts.