Fish offshore in the Gulf of Mexico with fish cleaning included
Five hours
Up to 6 people
License, gear, fish cleaning
Head offshore on a five-hour private bay-boat charter and try bottom fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Your captain supplies the gear and can switch to inshore fishing or cancel if offshore conditions are too rough.
Must be 21+ to book online. A 15% deposit is required. Gratuity is customary (15–20%) and not included.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 6 guests.
Cancel more than 48 hours before departure for a full deposit refund. No-shows and cancellations less than 48 hours before departure are charged $150. Full deposit refund if the captain cancels due to weather.
Your private bay boat sits 4 passengers comfortably. Legally, it can take up to 6 passengers.
Bring your own food and drinks, plus cash or credit as payment.
Your captain provides a fishing license, rods, bait, tackle, teaching and instructions, fish cleaning, and ice.
Your captain will meet you on the dock 5-10 minutes before your trip.
Captain James is the clear standout here, earning consistent praise across a wide range of customers, from first-timers to seasoned anglers. Reviewers repeatedly highlight his deep knowledge of local spots, his ability to keep lines baited and guests engaged, and a genuinely warm, attentive style that makes the whole outing feel effortless. Crew members Mike and Miles also get strong mentions, particularly for their patience with kids and family groups. The fishing itself seems to deliver, with multiple trips reporting impressive hauls including Vermilion Snapper, Sheepshead, and Redfish. One guest noted catching 40 fish in a four-hour trip, and several others mentioned that fish were cleaned, bagged, and ready to cook by the end of the day. Communication before the trip gets called out too, with guests appreciating that the captain reached out ahead of time to personalize the experience. If you're on the fence, the volume of repeat customers and unprompted "I'll be back" comments say a lot. This is a crew that clearly takes pride in the experience, and it shows.
Captain James is amazing! It was my first time fishing, and he made the whole experience enjoyable and easy. I’ll definitely be booking with him again.
Thallison Alex
May 17, 2026
Captain James is amazing! It was my first time fishing, and he made the whole experience enjoyable and easy. I’ll definitely be booking with him again.
Thallison Alex
May 17, 2026