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About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Head offshore with Captain Jason for an all-day deep-sea adventure out of Shalimar, FL! Venturing up to 90 miles into federal waters, you’ll have the chance to target hard-fighting species like Red Snapper (in season), Grouper, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Blackfin Tuna. Whether you’re bottom fishing deep structures or trolling for fast-moving pelagics, Captain Jason will put you on the bite using expert techniques tailored to the season.

You’ll be fishing aboard a 31’ Pursuit Cuddy Cabin powered by twin 250 HP Suzuki engines—fully equipped with GPS, radar, a live bait well, and everything you need for a top-tier offshore experience. All rods, reels, tackle, and bait are provided, so just bring your sun protection, snacks, and drinks, and get ready for an epic day of deep-sea fishing in the Gulf!

Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea, 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.

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.

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 3 days before the trip.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	5 hours	6 hours	8 hours	10 hours
1 Person	$1,175.00	$1,410.00	$1,880.00	$2,350.00
2 People	$1,175.00	$1,410.00	$1,880.00	$2,350.00
3 People	$1,175.00	$1,410.00	$1,880.00	$2,350.00
4 People	$1,175.00	$1,410.00	$1,880.00	$2,350.00
5 People	$1,275.00	$1,510.00	$1,980.00	$2,450.00
6 People	$1,375.00	$1,610.00	$2,080.00	$2,550.00
7 People (two boats)	$2,350.00	$2,820.00	$3,760.00	$4,700.00
8 People (two boats)	$2,350.00	$2,820.00	$3,760.00	$4,700.00
9 People (two boats)	$2,550.00	$3,020.00	$3,960.00	$4,900.00
10 People (two boats)	$2,550.00	$3,020.00	$3,960.00	$4,900.00
11 People (two boats)	$2,750.00	$3,220.00	$4,160.00	$5,100.00
12 People (two boats)	$2,750.00	$3,220.00	$4,160.00	$5,100.00

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

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Jason Y.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Independent Guide 13 years of exp.

Veteran

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Expert Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Captain Jason was born and raised in a military family. When they moved to the Florida Panhandle in 1993, he met some friends who were into fishing and from then he was hooked! The captain's been an avid fisherman since and he purchased his first boat in 2010. From there he has mainly fished the Gulf to this day. Captain Jason loves taking people out to fish and enjoys friends and family catching more than...

About Your Guide

Jason Y.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 13 years of exp.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

12ft Tiger Shark 70lbs Wahoo (6ft) 60lbs Amberjack

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Wahoo

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

12ft Tiger Shark 70lbs Wahoo (6ft) 60lbs Amberjack

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Wahoo

What’s your favorite band?

Too many to choose from I love 80-90s Rock

What’s your favorite movie?

I love horror flicks but I don’t think I could choose one lol

What’s your favorite sports team?

Sad to say but I’m a Huge Dallas Cowboys fan

What’s your drink of choice?

Dr. Pepper

What was your last halloween costume?

Grinch

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Health and prosperity for all my Family and Friends

How did you get started guiding?

My grandpa introduced me to fresh water fishing when I was about 7 years old and loved fishing ever since. As I got older I started taking a lot of family and friends on fishing trips and loved what I did so I decided to make a profession out of it.

What makes you different from other guides?

I’m a very outgoing personable person. I can relate to a lot of people whether it be Veterans, Families (I have 5 children), and even the younger generation. I have a passion for fishing and absolutely enjoy creating excitement and smiles while out there fishing.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Shalimar, Florida

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Federal Waters Deep Sea Fishing

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Boat Type: Cuddy Cabin
Boat Manufacturer: Pursuit
Year Built: 1992
Boat Length: 31'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Cuddy Cabin
Boat Manufacturer: Pursuit
Year Built: 1992
Boat Length: 31'
Boat Restroom: Yes
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 500
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: Private restroom, sleeping quarters, Bluetooth stereo, phone charging station

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea, 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.

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.

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 3 days before the trip.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

View Full Species Seasonality Chart » View Recent Shalimar 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

Everything Else to Know

Sunscreen, shades, and hat. 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 for free up to 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 3 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

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

Reviews

4.9

based on 23 reviews

Zac

Verified Review

July 1

Jason and his first mate were great hosts for me and my girls. We caught fish and made some great memories. Definitely recommend.

Zac

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July 1

Jason and his first mate were great hosts for me and my girls. We caught fish and made some great memories. Definitely recommend.

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David

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June 8

First time out for our group of five. The crew was great. They found several spots with tons of fish. They even weathered our seasickness epidemic like champs. Highly recommended.

David

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June 8

First time out for our group of five. The crew was great. They found several spots with tons of fish. They even weathered our seasickness epidemic like champs. Highly recommended.

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Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

Cameron

Verified Review

March 19

Cameron

Verified Review

March 19

Jason and Drew gave my son and I the most incredible personally tailored experience. My sons biggest worry was not catching a fish, 2 minutes after being told too drop lines my 9 year old pulled in his first fish. For the rest of the time it was non stop reeling and moving. They focused on his experience as if they were his own flesh and blood. Knowledge of the water and species was awesome and he never hesitated to answer any question from my son. We absolutely will be back to support this veteran and make additional unforgettable memories. The best charter experience I have ever had.

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Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

Cody

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May 25

Had an amazing time with Jason and his crew! Highly recommend going on a trip with them, my son is 6 and it’s all he has been talking about. My family already has another trip booked

Cody

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May 25

Had an amazing time with Jason and his crew! Highly recommend going on a trip with them, my son is 6 and it’s all he has been talking about. My family already has another trip booked

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Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

Dave

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June 16

Great trip. Jason and his first mate Dylan were awesome to be with. Made the 5 hour excursion great with humor and a decent amount of fish caught!

Dave

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June 16

Great trip. Jason and his first mate Dylan were awesome to be with. Made the 5 hour excursion great with humor and a decent amount of fish caught!

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Matthew

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June 15

Had a great time -excellent guide. Conditions weren’t great, but we still caught plenty of fish. Lots of fun. Highly recommend CPT Jason

Matthew

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June 15

Had a great time -excellent guide. Conditions weren’t great, but we still caught plenty of fish. Lots of fun. Highly recommend CPT Jason

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Trip: Inshore Fishing

Agustin

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September 1

Great trip caught a ton of fishes

Agustin

Verified Review

September 1

Great trip caught a ton of fishes

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Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

James

Verified Review

July 8

Awesome trip. My son and I took this trip to get on snapper and we did. Then we ended up hooked on a bull shark and the captain did everything in his power to get the shark to the surface. It was definitely a life time experience that we will never forget. Thank you for the amazing memories I made with my son. Worth every penny.

James

Verified Review

July 8

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Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

Alison

Verified Review

June 5

Hell of a time. Captain and first mate were awesome!! Some of us didn’t have much fun tho!! 😂🤣😂

Alison

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June 5

Hell of a time. Captain and first mate were awesome!! Some of us didn’t have much fun tho!! 😂🤣😂

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Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

Nikema

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April 3

Had a wonderful time. Was crazy windy but we made the best of it. Caught about 19 fish between the 5 of us.

Nikema

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April 3

Had a wonderful time. Was crazy windy but we made the best of it. Caught about 19 fish between the 5 of us.

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Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

Heather

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May 28

Captain Jason was such a pleasure to be around and very knowledgeable about the fish we were looking for. He made sure we had the best experience possible!

Heather

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May 28

Captain Jason was such a pleasure to be around and very knowledgeable about the fish we were looking for. He made sure we had the best experience possible!

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Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

Carla

Verified Review

June 25

Carla

Verified Review

June 25

We’ve already discussed, but I keep getting review requests, so here’s this in case you need it documented here. The only reason I didn’t rate this as 1 star is because of the great first mate. Nothing was as advertised, including no bathroom on the boat, it wasn’t in shore fishing, we paid for 5 hours and only got 4, with zero offer of refund of any kind. Not to mention a single fish caught that could be kept (was worth keeping) and the captain had a bad attitude. And we’d been rescheduled twice from our initial scheduling on captain experiences, which we were fine with being flexible until the bad experience.

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Trip: Inshore Fishing

Response from Captain Experiences:

Hey Carla, we're very sorry to hear your trip fell so far short of expectations. We want every Captain Experiences trip to be a great one, and it's clear we missed the mark here. We've already reached out privately make this right for you. We appreciate your feedback and taking steps to make sure this doesn't happen again.

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Karl

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June 13

Had a great time with Captain Nick. He put us on the fish we wanted

Karl

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June 13

Had a great time with Captain Nick. He put us on the fish we wanted

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Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

Kaylee

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May 16

We had an amazing time with Jason! He was knowledgeable, patient, and made the whole trip fun from start to finish. He helped us find fish quickly, kept the experience exciting, and made sure everyone was comfortable and having a great time. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip- highly recommend if you’re looking for a fun and memorable fishing experience!

Kaylee

Verified Review

May 16

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Kevin

Verified Review

April 9

Our trip was great. Even though we couldn’t go into the Gulf because of very rough waters Captain Steve put us on some fish inshore while trolling. Myself and the kids had a blast. Captain Steve was very knowledgeable and personable as well. I would definitely recommend their operation to others.

Kevin

Verified Review

April 9

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Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

Jeffrey

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April 7

I had two grandsons with me and the captain and crew were phenomenal. They took what should have been a bad day die to winds and turned it into a memory for the boys.
I am glad we chose Jason and his team.

Jeffrey

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April 7

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Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

Peter

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October 8

Despite not catching anything big enough to keep, Jason made efforts to change locations and lures to give us the best chances. He expertly navigated pop-up storms and kept spirits high with a curated playlist. Even though we lost the "big one" as it snapped an 80-lb test line while darting under the boat, we had a great time and would fish with him again.

The inclusion of a toilet on the boat, though small,...

Peter

Verified Review

October 8

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Trip: Inshore Fishing

Scott

Verified Review

August 14

Jason and Drew were great, couldn’t expect more. Definitely recommend booking with Jason.

Scott

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August 14

Jason and Drew were great, couldn’t expect more. Definitely recommend booking with Jason.

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Rodney

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July 11

Very professional and actually knew what he was doing! Totally recommend!

Rodney

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July 11

Very professional and actually knew what he was doing! Totally recommend!

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Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

Johnny

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August 14

All around Fantastic experience and Jason is very knowledgable and a great time. Will definitely book with Jason again next year.

Johnny

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August 14

All around Fantastic experience and Jason is very knowledgable and a great time. Will definitely book with Jason again next year.

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Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

Steve

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July 11

Captain Jason is very knowledgeable and worked hard to assure we had a safe and enjoyable trip. The two youngsters on board, ages 11 and 12, had a blast catching snappers and a variety of other species while bottom fishing. Later switched to trolling for mahi and kings but those species didn't want to cooperate that day. His 26ft boat offered a stable and dry ride for our 5 person charter even in a light...

Steve

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July 11

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Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

James

Verified Review

June 22

Great guy. Did an awesome job!! Caught multiple species. Would 100% book another trip with Jason.

James

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June 22

Great guy. Did an awesome job!! Caught multiple species. Would 100% book another trip with Jason.

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Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

Tracy

Verified Review

June 14

We had a great time. Captain Jay was extremely knowledgeable and found us the perfect spots. We had our limit early on large red snappers and trolled for mahimahi. The boat was clean and handled a moderately rough water very well. We highly recommend and will be back!

Tracy

Verified Review

June 14

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Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

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