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

We will run a 30 foot, diesel inboard, cuddy cabin SeaVee to multiple nearshore locations where we will either anchor or drift fish over wrecks, reefs, and other structure to locate multiple popular species. Travel time to and from our fishing areas is less than 10 miles and well under half an hour max. Being so close to the gulfstream in south Florida means we don't have to go far! This trip is geared toward having a fun time and also bringing back fish for the freezer! We use a combination of artificial, live, and cut bait to load the boat with our daily limit and we provide fish cleaning and bagging when we return to the marina. This trip is crewed by either a solo captain or a captain and one mate with room for up to 6 guests. There is a restroom available onboard as well as a cuddy cabin to get some shade.

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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

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.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$600.00	$800.00	$1,000.00
2 People	$600.00	$800.00	$1,000.00
3 People	$600.00	$800.00	$1,000.00
4 People	$600.00	$800.00	$1,000.00
5 People	$600.00	$800.00	$1,000.00
6 People	$600.00	$800.00	$1,000.00
7 People (Second Boat)	$1,200.00	$1,600.00	$2,000.00
8 People (Second Boat)	$1,200.00	$1,600.00	$2,000.00
9 People (Second Boat)	$1,200.00	$1,600.00	$2,000.00
10 People (Second Boat)	$1,200.00	$1,600.00	$2,000.00
11 People (Second Boat)	$1,200.00	$1,600.00	$2,000.00
12 People (Second Boat)	$1,200.00	$1,600.00	$2,000.00

Pay $300 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Garrett N.

Independent Guide

Veteran

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Quality

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

About Your Guide

Garrett N.

Independent Guide

Hi, I'm Garrett! I currently take folks on freshwater and saltwater fishing charters in south Florida. I operate mainly on Osborne and Ida as well as the everglades and we run saltwater trips out of Pompano Beach.

I grew up fishing since I was three years old learning everything from my dad and good 'ol trial and error. After years of working in many different jobs and a stint in the Air Force I found an opportunity to get into this business and I took that leap of faith and never looked back.

I run two boats depending on what we're doing that day. For freshwater I use a 21 foot Tracker Grizzly 2072 with a 90 hp Mercury outboard and for saltwater I have a 30 foot SeaVee 290i cuddy with a 420 Yanmar. I operate saltwater charters with a good friend who has also been fishing here since early childhood so it's always a team effort when we're going offshore.

As for what sets me apart from other guides, it's very common for a lot of guides to never run as far or as hard as they could have to ensure you get what you came for. I don't operate like that. We will run until we find fish. If you aren't happy we're not happy.

Outside of guiding people on fishing trips I spend a lot of time reading and working on some kind of project but for the most part fishing really does consume my life and I like it that way. I've been extremely fortunate to travel the world and have a lot of amazing adventures. I hunt a bit here and there and I've been to Africa on safari several times. I really enjoy music and socializing with my people so going to concerts has always been a big deal to me.

When you book with me you're getting to take on that bucket list trip with me and a team of people who genuinely care about being the best in the business. Reputation is everything and we don't waste a single opportunity to prove we are the best down here. We are sportsmen first and getting to take you along and bring that fish to hand you've been dreaming about is what we live to do.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

The biggest fish I've ever caught was an Atlantic tarpon down south in the Yucatan peninsula!

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

Would definitely be some kind of game meat or fish. Something I caught or hunted myself. Or a classic steak dinner!

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

The biggest fish I've ever caught was an Atlantic tarpon down south in the Yucatan peninsula!

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

Would definitely be some kind of game meat or fish. Something I caught or hunted myself. Or a classic steak dinner!

What’s your favorite band?

I really really love Coldplay, 30 Seconds to Mars, a whole bunch of country bands and artists, and 80s rock!

What’s your favorite movie?

The 1st TopGun, Vertical Limit, Secondhand Lions, Enemy Mine, and all Star Wars

What’s your favorite sports team?

Anything team USA currently getting more into hockey

What’s your drink of choice?

Whiskey, Bourbon, Rum-anything..old fashions and margaritas!

What was your last halloween costume?

Not super into halloween

What do you want for Christmas this year?

I always tell everyone just pick up a lure of some kind from the shop and I'm happy!

How did you get started guiding?

You just gotta take a step out in faith and go for it! I had the dream and I eventually decided that trying and failing would be better than never trying at all. The opportunity came up and I took it

What makes you different from other guides?

I'm thankful to be here. I worked the jobs that were going nowhere and I pulled all the overtime. I know what it's like to be on that assembly line or in that cubicle and being so willing to give anything to be where I am now. I know how it feels to be a client on a trip you've been looking forward to for months or years and hoping your guide cares enough to go the extra mile for you and earn your business and more importantly your RESPECT. Getting to do this for a living is a big dream for a lot of people and I never take it for granted. We hunt'em down and put fish in the boat every day because it's what we're born to do

Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

Pompano Beach, Florida

Areas Fished

Gulf Stream

About Your Boat

Boat photo for South FL Nearshore Reef Fishing

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: SeaVee
Year Built: 2000
Boat Length: 30'

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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

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.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on the current month (March).

View Full Species Seasonality Chart »

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

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Deep Dropping
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Reviews

5.0

based on 1 review

Michael

Verified Review

February 22

Went out with Captain Garrett on 2-22-25
Never had a guide work this hard. One of the nicest guys I ever fished with. Planning on using him again in very near future. Tight lines !

Mike H.