About Your Trip
Forty to one hundred miles offshore out of Palmetto, Florida is serious blue water territory, and Captain Justin's catamaran is built to get you there and back in comfort. This eight to twelve hour trip covers some of the most productive deep water structure in the Gulf of Mexico, targeting an impressive spread of species across multiple depths and techniques.
The target list covers the full range of what the Gulf has to offer. Reef
fish like red snapper, gag grouper, red grouper, scamp, and snowy grouper hold on structure throughout the water column, while vermillion snapper and yellowtail snapper fill in around the edges. Deep dropping opens up tilefish in the deeper breaks. On the pelagic side, mahi-mahi, wahoo, blackfin tuna, cobia, and amberjack round out a species list that gives Captain Justin's crew plenty of options regardless of what's in season or where the fish are holding on a given day.
The approach is equally versatile. Trolling, jigging, live bait, cut bait, light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, and deep dropping are all part of the playbook, and the crew adapts in real time to what's producing. All gear is high-end and purpose-matched to the techniques being used, paired with top-of-the-line Raymarine electronics to read structure, find bait, and stay on fish.
The 35-foot catamaran delivers a notably smooth and stable ride offshore, a real advantage on longer runs and in the kind of mixed Gulf conditions that can make a monohull trip uncomfortable. Plenty of shade, comfortable lounge seating, and bean bags make the long runs out and back genuinely enjoyable rather than something to endure. An onboard bathroom rounds out a setup designed for a full day on the water.
Bring a cooler on meat trips, and check current regulations for what's in season before you book. Species availability shifts throughout the year, and Captain Justin's crew keeps tabs on what's running and where.
If you're ready to run real miles and fish serious offshore structure, book a trip with Captain Justin out of Palmetto and get after it.
Amenities
Skill Levels
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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.
Music
You can play your own bluetooth music.
Boat Restroom
This boat has a restroom.
Live Bait
Live bait is included for this trip.
Weather
You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather
Federal Permit
This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.
Flexible Cancelation
This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.
Physicality
This trip requires an average level of physical activity.
Kid Friendly
This trip is not suited for small children.
Disability Friendly
This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.
Lunch
Please provide your own food / snacks.
