Question 1

How do I book a charter?

Accepted Answer

Book online, by phone, or by email. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot

Question 2

What should I bring?

Accepted Answer

Sunscreen (lotion only, no aerosol)
Weather-appropriate clothing
Hat & polarized sunglasses (recommended)
Snacks & drinks (cold bottled water is provided, but bring any additional food or beverages you’d like)

Question 3

What should I NOT bring?

Accepted Answer

Glass bottles of any kind
Aerosol spray sunscreen
Large coolers
Personal fishing gear (unless pre-approved by the Captain)

Question 4

Do I need a fishing license?

Accepted Answer

Nope! The Captain provides full coverage for your fishing license.

Question 5

What’s included in a charter?

Accepted Answer

All rods, reels, tackle, and bait
No hidden fees—bait and fuel are included
Fishing license covered while on board
Cooler stocked with bottled water

Question 6

What payment methods do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We accept cash, credit cards and electronic payments. The balance is due before departure.

Question 7

What is the cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

48+ hrs notice = Full refund
Less than 48 hrs = Deposit forfeited
No-show = Full trip price charged

Question 8

What time does my charter start?

Accepted Answer

Captain Bill will contact you after booking to confirm your exact departure time. ⚠️ The time shown online is not final.

Question 9

Are trips kid-friendly?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! We provide kid-friendly fishing gear for all ages and love having young anglers aboard. Plus, we’re proud to host the largest Kid’s Fishing event in the area, where over 120 kids fish at Sims Park each year and take home free rods and reels!

Question 10

How many people can join the trip?

Accepted Answer

Trips include the listed number of guests. Additional guests may be added for an extra fee (if capacity allows).

Question 11

Is alcohol allowed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in moderation. Unsafe behavior = trip canceled with no refund.

Question 12

Where do we fish & how far out do we go?

Accepted Answer

Inshore Trips: We stay within a mile of the coastline, fishing mangroves, channels, and canals.
Nearshore Trips: We fish within 9 miles offshore, staying within legal state waters.

Question 13

What types of fish do we catch?

Accepted Answer

Inshore Trips: Depending on the season and trip type, we target redfish, Snook, trout, tarpon, sheepshead, mangrove snapper, flounder, black drum, Spanish mackerel, and cobia.

Nearshore Trips: Expect to catch snapper, grunt, grouper, sea bass, king and Spanish mackerel, flounder, sheepshead, and cobia. Sharks are only targeted on dedicated shark trips.

Question 14

Can we target a specific species?

Accepted Answer

Yes! If you're after a particular species, let us know. The Captain will guide you on the best time of year to target them, and we’ll do our best to make it happen!

Question 15

What about bad weather?

Accepted Answer

Unsafe weather = reschedule or full refund. Light rain does not cancel unless deemed unsafe.

Question 16

What if I'm late or don’t show up?

Accepted Answer

Arrive 15 min early
30+ min late = shortened trip
1+ hr late = no-show
No-show = full charge, no refund

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