About Your Trip

Deep Sea

Nearshore

Head out with Captain Gage for the perfect day out on the beautiful Florida waters. Whether you're looking for a 4 hour near-shore trip, a 12 hour off-shore trip, or anything in between, Captain Gage will put you where you need to be!

Enjoy bottom fishing reefs for Red Snappers, Gag Groupers, Red Grouper and more. Or relax and let Captain Gage and his 27' Grady White take control to do some nearshore trolling and ... Read More

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide

38 Years of Experience

A street motorcycle racer when not on the water, Captain Gage is always going full speed ahead!

A 3rd generation fisherman, Captain Gage's grandfather and father introduced him to fishing when the gifted him his first rod.

That one rod set things in motion, and Captain Gage has been fishing nonstop ever since. After earning his federal reef and pelagic permits while running a Chichlid farm, Captain Gage has been professionally fishing the Gulf of Mexico for over 12 years.

While a fan of all ... Read More

Start Location

200 Seminole Street, Clearwater, FL 33755, United States (this guide can be flexible with their start location) | Bodies of water fished: Tampa Bay, Clearwater Beach, St. Pete Beach

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Grady White
Boat Length: 27
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 500
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Outriggers, Ice Box

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

Available

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Location

This trip has multiple pickup locations.

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Species

African Pompano, Amberjack, Gag Grouper, Goliath Grouper, Hogfish, Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper

Techniques

Bottom Fishing, Heavy Tackle Fishing, Jigging, Light Tackle Fishing, Trolling

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Hat, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses. Rods, reels, tackle included. If you decide to bring your kids, let your captain know, so that he’s got appropriate life vests ready for them.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: No license needed for this trip.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping: We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: The deposit for this trip is non-refundable (but if the weather is too bad to go out, you will still receive a credit back to your account).

Pricing Matrix

	12 Hours	10 Hours	8 Hours	6 Hours	4 Hours
6 People	$3,080.00	$2,695.00	$2,035.00	$1,595.00	$1,045.00
5 People	$2,915.00	$2,530.00	$1,870.00	$1,430.00	$935.00
4 People	$2,750.00	$2,365.00	$1,815.00	$1,265.00	$825.00
3 People	$2,750.00	$2,365.00	$1,815.00	$1,265.00	$825.00
2 People	$2,750.00	$2,365.00	$1,815.00	$1,265.00	$825.00
1 Person	$2,750.00	$2,365.00	$1,815.00	$1,265.00	$825.00

Reviews

Arnold

Verified Review Fishing

December 5

Great day, Captain Gage was fantastic, he really knows his craft !!

Troy

Verified Review Fishing

October 28

Me and my wife had a great time. Gage and his first mate Peyton work very well together. We differently recommend them.

Vincent

Verified Review Fishing

August 5

Fun time with 3 guys with no experience. Gage and Peyton were completely helpful in making a good fishing day equal. Next trip will be for 6-8 hours! We’ll be back!

Forrest

Verified Review Fishing

March 27

Had a great trip yesterday 3/27/23 with Gage and His assistant. Got plenty of fish, including a nice run of Grouper on the last
stop. The Boat ride out, and back in was very comfortable, and the fishing gear was top notch...we will definetely be back again !

Dan

Verified Review Fishing

March 8

It was great. Got me on some big barracuda which is exactly what I wanted. Mate was also great.

Troy

Verified Review Fishing

September 7

Fishing trip went very well, we knew from the start that Gage and Peyton we’re going to get us on the fish by the way we took off , very knowledgeable, very informational, and never did we feel our personal safety was being compromised! Peyton did a phenomenal job as ...Read More

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!