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Placida, Florida
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American Red Snapper

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John Perry

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
I have grown up on the waters around Boca Grande, Englewood and Venice, FL. As a fishing charter captain, I take pride in my knowledge and expertise in all aspects of fishing. My years of experience have taught me that patience, persistence, and a willingness to adapt to changing conditions are the keys to success. I'm constantly learning and tweaking my approach to stay ahead of the game, and my clients can count on me to share my knowledge and experience to make sure they have a great day on the water.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide John Perry

John Perry

Independent Guide
I have grown up on the waters around Boca Grande, Englewood and Venice, FL. As a fishing charter captain, I take pride in my knowledge and expertise in all aspects of fishing. My years of experience have taught me that patience, persistence, and a willingness to adapt to changing conditions are the keys to success. I'm constantly learning and tweaking my approach to stay ahead of the game, and my clients can count on me to share my knowledge and experience to make sure they have a great day on the water.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Hammerhead
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Steak
How did you get started guiding?
So people can enjoy what I love to do.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Hammerhead
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Steak
How did you get started guiding?
So people can enjoy what I love to do.
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Deep Sea Fishing in Placida

American Red Snapper

100% (4) Guided by John
34 ft 1 - 12 People From $2,600
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Pully Ridge Deep Drop Trip

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34 ft 1 - 12 People From $4,800
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

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Nearshore Reef & Wreck Trips

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34 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,000
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Englewood

8 Hour In Englewood

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34 ft 1 - 12 People From $2,400

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Recent Reviews of Through the Guides

5.0
based on 2 reviews

Robert

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John is a damn good guide! He is incredible experienced and passionate for fishing. He put us on hot spot with almost none stop actions. We want to come back to do more fishing with him!

Robert

Verified Review

John is a damn good guide! He is incredible experienced and passionate for fishing. He put us on hot spot with almost none stop actions. We want to come back to do more fishing with him!
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Chad

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Trip was a lot of fun and John did a great job hitting different spots for us to catch fish.

Chad

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Trip was a lot of fun and John did a great job hitting different spots for us to catch fish.
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
View Full Species Seasonality Chart » View Recent Placida Fishing Reports »
  • 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)

Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Deep Dropping
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Trolling

Types of Fishing

Deep Sea
Nearshore

Recent Fishing Reports

Mid June 2026
Pulley ridge bite is on fire.
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Late May 2026
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Early May 2026
American red snapper opens June 1st.
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American Red Snapper
American Red Snapper
April 12th, 2026
Placida, Florida
Nearshore Reef & Wreck Trips
Nearshore Reef & Wreck Trips
April 12th, 2026
Placida, Florida
8 Hour
8 Hour In Englewood
April 12th, 2026
Placida, Florida
Pully Ridge Deep Drop Trip
Pully Ridge Deep Drop Trip
April 12th, 2026
Placida, Florida
American Red Snapper
American Red Snapper
April 12th, 2026
Placida, Florida
Pully Ridge Deep Drop Trip
Pully Ridge Deep Drop Trip
April 20th, 2026
Placida, Florida
8 Hour
8 Hour In Englewood
April 12th, 2026
Placida, Florida
American Red Snapper
American Red Snapper
April 12th, 2026
Placida, Florida
Nearshore Reef & Wreck Trips
Nearshore Reef & Wreck Trips
March 18th, 2026
Placida, Florida
American Red Snapper
American Red Snapper
February 25th, 2025
Placida, Florida
8 Hour
8 Hour In Englewood
April 15th, 2026
Englewood, Florida
Pully Ridge Deep Drop Trip
Pully Ridge Deep Drop Trip
February 25th, 2025
Placida, Florida
Nearshore Reef & Wreck Trips
Nearshore Reef & Wreck Trips
April 12th, 2026
Placida, Florida
American Red Snapper
American Red Snapper
April 12th, 2026
Placida, Florida
Nearshore Reef & Wreck Trips
Nearshore Reef & Wreck Trips
March 18th, 2026
Placida, Florida
8 Hour
8 Hour In Englewood
April 12th, 2026
Placida, Florida
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