Fish federal waters offshore for snapper, grouper, triggerfish, and more
Six hours
Up to 6 people
License, gear, fish cleaning
Head at least 9 nautical miles offshore to fish federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico on a 28' Contender. Target hard-fighting species like Red Snapper and other offshore fish on a six-hour private charter.
Must be 21+ to book online and a 15% deposit is required. Gratuity is customary (15–20%) and not included. Federal Red Snapper season for 2025 is to be announced and typically starts June 1.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 6 guests.
Cancel more than 48 hours before departure for a full refund of your deposit. No-shows and cancellations less than 48 hours before departure are charged $150. Full refund of deposit if the captain cancels due to weather.
Bring your own food and drinks, plus cash or credit for payment.
The charter includes a fishing license, rods, bait, tackle, teaching and instructions, fish cleaning, and ice.
Bring up to six passengers. Federally permitted boats sit five passengers comfortably.
Captain Mike will meet you on the dock 10-15 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