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About Your Trip

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Get out there and get fishin' with Captain Scott, an expert fisherman and one of the top guides out of Holmes Beach, FL! On this trip, you can do it all, from trolling to bottomfishing, and go home with a full cooler and some amazing memories.

On this trip, you'll troll for fast fish like King and Spanish Mackerel, sight cast for cruising Cobia, or hit the reefs to bottom fish for Gag Grouper, Black Grouper, Mutton Snapper, and more! These fish are a blast to catch, and all make great table fare as well.

Captain Scott is great with kids and people who are new to fishing, so there's no experience required to have a great time on this trip. However, if you're a seasoned angler, Scott also have a bunch of tips and tricks to improve your fishing skills!

On the day of the trip, you'll head out aboard Captain Scott's 25' Chris-Craft center console, a fast and versatile boat perfect for a comfortable and productive trip. She's equipped with a 250-HP Yamaha engine, so you'll be on the hot fishing spots in no time! This boat also features standard electronics, so there's no need to worry about finding fish. Captain Scott will bring everything you need for a perfect day, including rods, reels, bait, and tackle. To maximize your experience on the water, remember to bring a pair of polarized sunglasses, weather-appropriate clothing, a hat, and sunscreen.

Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore

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.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Boat Restroom

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

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	6 Hours	4 Hours
1 Person	$950.00	$650.00
2 People	$950.00	$650.00
3 People	$950.00	$650.00
4 People	$950.00	$650.00
5 People	$1,000.00	$700.00
6 People	$1,050.00	$750.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Scott F.

Independent Guide

About Your Guide

Scott F.

Independent Guide

Captain Scott is a true local expert when it comes to fishing the waters around Holmes Beach, FL. He comes from a family of fishermen and captains, and started working on a charter boat shortly after high school. Not long after, he got his captain's license and started chartering himself.
These days, Captain Scott specializes in inshore and nearshore fishing, and loves working with all types of people, including families, kids, bachelor parties, and more; one time, he even took out a group of bachelorettes!
He's taught many, many people how to catch fish and his clients come from all over the U.S. and Canada. There's no better way to experiences the great fishing that this area has to offer than a trip with Captain Scott!

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Holmes Beach, Florida

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Holmes Beach Nearshore Trip

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Chris-Craft
Year Built: 1978
Boat Length: 25'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Chris-Craft
Year Built: 1978
Boat Length: 25'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 250
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Ice Box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore

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.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Boat Restroom

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

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Gag Grouper	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good
Kingfish	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Mangrove Snapper	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good
Mutton Snapper	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Redfish	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good
Snook	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Speckled Trout	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Fishing License, Ice Box, Rods, reels & tackle included.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

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%).

Cancel up to 1 day before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 1 review

John

Verified Review

May 23

Captain Scott was great. He was very patient and encouraging with our kids as they learned the details of near shore fishing. Very hard worker.
We ended up catching 50 fish!! Everyone had a great time.

John

Verified Review

May 23

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code 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 event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.