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Technique
Light Tackle, Artificial Lures
Water Type
Inshore
Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Captain Johnathan Willis will help you reel in some trophy-size fish as you adventure through the waters surrounding Pensacola, Florida!
He’ll help you target Bluefish, Flounder, Jack Crevalle, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout, Tarpon, Triggerfish, and Tripletail throughout your 3, 4, 5, or 6-hour adventure. The longer you’re out on the water, the more hotspots you’ll be able to visit!
You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Johnathan’s 23-foot Skeeter equipped with a 300 HP Yamaha engine. She can host up to four anglers, so make sure you bring some good company.
Don’t forget food and drinks for the day, a hat, and sunscreen. Captain Johnathan will provide all licenses, rods, reels, and tackle.
Get ready for an action-packed day on the water!
Boat type: Bay boat
Boat Manufacturer: Skeeter
Boat length: 23ft
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Engine HP: 300HP
Number of engines: 1
Extras: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Ice Box
Captain Johnathan Willis of Gulf Bay Charters has been fishing since a very young age. In 2018, he decided to turn his passion into his profession and started his own fishing charter business, Gulf Bay Charters.
Captain Johnathan loves teaching beginners how to catch fish, and he accommodates all kinds of groups, regardless of experience or skill. The most important thing to Captain Johnathan of Gulf Bay Charters is that everyone catches a lot of fish and has a good time!
June 27, 2021
·Verified Review
This was a last minute trip booked with Captain Jonathan. Our originally scheduled trip 2 days prior had been cancelled due to water conditions being rough. Weather was good this day, however water still a little rough.(1-2 Feet) We had a 1 1/2 hour drive to meet them at the dock and 15 minutes before we arrived Captain Jonathan called me wanting me to consider re-scheduling the trip. That was not an option for us. To make a long story short, our planned 6 hour trip lasted just 3 from the time we stepped on his boat until we stepped back on the dock. We made 1 drop after a 45 minute ride. We boated 3 fish, 2 red snapper( 1 legal size) a small mackerel. Hooked up on a couple more we ended up loosing. We moved from there to the shoreline in the Pensacola pass to try redfish. After 20 minutes Captain Jonathan said "I can't stand anymore of this, let's call it a day". We headed back to dock. We were very content with the fishing conditions, not perfect conditions, but we were fishing that's all we wanted to do. It was obvious Captain Jonathan wanted to be elsewhere. I've been on several charters in the past and on them all the Captain has done all they could to make the trip as good as possible. Captain Jonathan and 1st mate Noah are very personable, friendly young men, however on this day we were very disappointed in how this trip was handled.
Tackle
All rods, reels, and tackle are included.
Fish Cleaning
This guide will clean your catch for you.
Beer
Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.
Live Bait
Yes, Included
Weather
You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.
Boat Restroom
No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.
Lunch
No meal provided.
Provided
Rods, reels, tackle
At an Additional Rate
No added costs.
Recommended Packing
Hat, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses
Required Items
A valid fishing license.
Payment & Tipping
After paying the deposit, a QR Code will be emailed to you. On the day of the trip, your guide will scan your QR code to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is for a 10-20% customary tip.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Yes, cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip.
Where to Buy a Fishing License
Find a license for your state here.Start Location
10121 Sinton Drive, Pensacola, FL 32507, United States
Start Time(s)
07:00 AM, 08:00 AM
Duration(s)
3 hours, 4 hours, 5 hours, 6 hours,