Fishing Charter FAQ

Send a reservation request on our Reservation page, or call or text Capt. Jeff at 941-979-7059 for the fastest answer. Submitting a request doesn't book your charter until Capt. Jeff confirms he's available.

Yes. A $150 deposit is required for each charter booked. Once the deposit is made, your date is reserved and other trips for that date are declined.

Deposits can be paid by Venmo, mail-in check or credit card link. Payments can be made by check, Venmo or Zelle. Credit cards are accepted with a 3.5% service charge.

Cancel at least 7 days before your trip and all money, including the deposit, is refunded. Cancellations less than 7 days before the trip forfeit the deposit. No-shows and cancellations within 24 hours of the trip are responsible for the full balance. If you need to reschedule, please do so as early as possible so the captain can fill your date.

All charters are subject to cancellation by the captain. If he needs to cancel, Capt. Jeff will contact you, and if the trip can't be rescheduled your deposit is refunded 100%.

Rates are for up to 4 anglers on the C-Hawk. A 5th angler can be added for $50. The Maverick skiff (fly and sight fishing) is a max of 2 experienced anglers.

No. Your fishing license is included on every trip, along with rods and reels, tackle and all baits.

Fishing license, rods and reels, tackle, all baits (including live bait caught fresh each morning), a built-in iced cooler with bottled water, and 20+ years of local knowledge. Fish cleaning is included on inshore and nearshore trips.

Bring your food, drinks and snacks. There's a 125-quart cooler with ice and bottled water on board. Sun protection such as sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses is a good idea on the water.

Yes. Trips are family friendly, with plenty of seating and shade, and Capt. Jeff tailors every trip to your group's ages and skill levels.

Capt. Jeff offers multiple pickup locations, including Boca Grande, Little Gasparilla Island, Pine Island and Burnt Store. He'll confirm the spot when he confirms your reservation.

Boca Grande tarpon charters run April through July. See tarpon fishing and what's biting by month.

Half-day (4 hours), ¾-day (6 hours) and full-day (8 hours) trips, with morning and afternoon half-days. Tarpon trips are 5 hours or 10 hours. See Trips & Rates for times and prices.

Yes. By special request, the Maverick Mirage HPX-T poling skiff takes up to 2 experienced anglers fly fishing or sight casting with artificials. See Our Boats.

Yes. Private lunch and dinner cruises, sandbar excursions and trips to Cabbage Key and Cayo Costa are available. Call or text for details.

Yes. Capt. Jeff can arrange multiple boats for larger parties and corporate trips.

If you enjoyed your trip with Capt. Jeff, gratuities are always appreciated.