About Your Guide

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Kyle Whetsel

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Quantity
Comfortable
With over a two decades on the water, he ensures every trip is both safe and thrilling. Born in Sarasota, FL and grew up fishing these waters with his first boat at age 13. 100 Ton USCG licensed Master Captain.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Kyle Whetsel

Kyle Whetsel

Independent Guide
With over a two decades on the water, he ensures every trip is both safe and thrilling. Born in Sarasota, FL and grew up fishing these waters with his first boat at age 13. 100 Ton USCG licensed Master Captain.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
300 Lbs Blue Marlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Lobster or BBQ Brisket

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
300 Lbs Blue Marlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Lobster or BBQ Brisket
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Inshore Fishing Trip

100% (6) 1 - 8 People 2 - 8 Hours From $270
Inshore Fishing Trip
Inshore Fishing Trip
Inshore Fishing Trip
Inshore Fishing Trip
Inshore Fishing Trip
Inshore Fishing Trip
Inshore Fishing Trip
Inshore Fishing Trip
Inshore Fishing Trip
Inshore Fishing Trip
Inshore Fishing Trip
Inshore Fishing Trip
Inshore Fishing Trip
Inshore Fishing Trip
Inshore Fishing Trip
Inshore Fishing Trip
Inshore Fishing Trip

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Book your next trip with us and find out what keeps anglers coming back to Bradenton Beach for more. With Captain Kyle, a Sarasota native with over 20 years fishing expertise, at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

During the trip you might be casting, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or for the more adventurous among you, there's spearfishing.

Please be aware the 2 hour trips are catch and release only.

Young ones...

About Your Trip

Book your next trip with us and find out what keeps anglers coming back to Bradenton Beach for more. With Captain Kyle, a Sarasota native with over 20 years fishing expertise, at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

During the trip you might be casting, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or for the more adventurous among you, there's spearfishing.

Please be aware the 2 hour trips are catch and release only.

Young ones
are welcome, so get 'em offline and onto the water! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, we normally keep a good selection on board. Also remember to bring snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

Your adventure begins aboard a 20' Center console with room for 6 passengers (4 on fishing trips). It comes with all the essentials and top of the line electronics including sonar, side scan, bottom scan and Livescope for the best chance of success.

Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is normally provided depending on the trip.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations. If you do want to keep your catch, we will fillet and bag it up.

It's a good idea to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. There will be water provided, but you are welcome to bring your own drinks. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, we do ask no glass bottles. Cooler space and ice are provided
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

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.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 1 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

Boat photo for Inshore Fishing Trip
Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
SeaCraft
Year Built
1972
Boat Length
20'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
SeaCraft
Year Built
1972
Boat Length
20'
Boat Restroom
No
Engine Manufacturer
Suzuki
Total Horsepower
175
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
GPS, Fishfinder, Snorkeling Equipment, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, Ice Box
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Recent Reviews of Mother Ocean Charters

5.0
based on 2 reviews

Robert

Verified Review

Kyle is a very knowledgeable and professional captain. My son and I didn’t have a lot of time to squeeze in a long fishing trip but Captain Kyle put us on the fish. We caught 3 keepers (Trout and Jack), 3 non-keepers (Cat) and lost several bait to really strong hits in a very short amount of time! He kept the rods bated and cleaned and filleted the fish for us to take with us...

Robert

Verified Review

Kyle is a very knowledgeable and professional captain. My son and I didn’t have a lot of time to squeeze in a long fishing trip but Captain Kyle put us on the fish. We caught 3 keepers (Trout and Jack), 3 non-keepers (Cat) and lost several bait to really strong hits in a very short amount of time! He kept the rods bated and cleaned and filleted the fish for us to take with us at no charge. We even had a few dolphin come up and greet us at one point! This is definitely a trip that will be remembered for a lifetime for both my son and I! Thank you Captain Kyle for the memories!
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Ted

Verified Review

Kyle is awesome! Great experience today! We caught a bunch of fish in multiple locations.

Ted

Verified Review

Kyle is awesome! Great experience today! We caught a bunch of fish in multiple locations.
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Recent Fishing Reports

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