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Catch On Charters

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9600 Bay Pines Boulevard
St. Petersburg FL, United States

Captain Kevin Wissing owns and operates Catch On Charters, dedicated to exploring some of the finest near shore fishing that the pristine waters of the Gulf of Mexico have to offer. Catch On Charters offers private fishing trips with the ability to customize your journey to your own preferences.

Captain Kevin, a Florida native, is a United States Coast Guard-licensed captain that enjoys sharing the knowledge he’s accumulated as a fishing guide with all his guests. Having spent over 30 years fishing these waters, Kevin specializes in various fishing techniques including trolling, light tackle and bottom fishing, and is used to utilizing both artificial lures as well as live and dead bait, depending on what’s in season and what fish you’d like to target.

You’ll be fishing on a 23’ Sea Hunt Triton powered by a single 150HP Yamaha engine to get you to where the action is quickly. The boat offers plenty of dry storage for you to safeguard your belongings, and features a hard t-top for those hot days when you might prefer getting out of the sun for a while. The vessel can comfortably accommodate up to 4 anglers per trip, and comes equipped with Fishfinder, GPS, and radio for navigation.

Some of the species Captain Kevin commonly targets on his trips include Tuna, Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish, Snapper, Grouper, Cobia and many more. All fishing gear needed for tackling these and other game fish are provided by Kevin, along with live bait and lures for the trip. If you decide to keep the fish you caught, it will be cleaned and bagged after your trip by the Captain at no additional charge.

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Iron Man Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,075
    price breakdown
    $1,075
    If you have what it takes, Captain Kevin will be glad to have you aboard for the Iron Man Trip. Hit the nearshore reefs to fish for species like Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish, Snapper, Grouper, and Cobia. Afterwards, go back inshore and target Redfish and Trout. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of the trip.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip ( Near Shore )
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $800
    price breakdown
    $800
    Nothing beats a full day trip that gives you the time to see everything these waters have to offer. You'll be fishing the nearshore waters, reefs, and wrecks for Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish, Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, and more. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of the trip, along with soft drinks and fishing licenses.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip (Near Shore)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $600
    price breakdown
    $600
    This trip is the perfect compromise for those who like a proper fishing trip, but simply can't stay for the full day. You will be going out to near shore waters and reefs to target fish like Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish, Snapper, Flounder, Cobia, and more besides. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of the trip.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Extended (Near Shore)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $525
    price breakdown
    $525
    If four hours is not quite enough, Captain Kevin has got you covered. You'll be fishing the near shore waters and reefs for Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish, Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, and others. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of the trip, along with bottle water and the necessary fishing licenses.
  • Private trip
    4 hour near shore Afternoon
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - May 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $450
    price breakdown
    $450
    You'll be fishing the near shore waters and reefs for Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish, Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, and others. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of the trip, along with bottle water and the necessary fishing licenses. Trip departs 1:30pm to 5:50 pm
  • Private trip
    Half Day (Near Shore )
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $450
    price breakdown
    $450
    Take a quick ride out to the near shore hot spots. Target a variety of different reef fish. You'll be fishing the near shore waters and reefs for Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish, Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, and others. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of the trip, along with bottle water and the necessary fishing licenses.
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Beach Trolling Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 29 (Sat, Sun)
    $275
    price breakdown
    $275
    Our 2 hour beach trolling trip will keep you busy. Just enough time to troll up some Spanish Mackerel and Kingfish when in season. Using live bait and artificial. Captain Kevin will get you on the hot spot fast !
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About the Captain

Kevin Wissing
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
17 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
52 Customer Reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since March 2014
Captain Kevin was born and raised on the Florida waters. He loves to teach people how to fish and show them different ways to catch more fish. He wants nothing more than for people to fall in love with fishing like he himself did and hopes to be able to contribute to that in his own way.

About this listing

Targeted Species

Barracuda (Great) Barracuda (Great)
Bonito Bonito
Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder

King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sheepshead Sheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove) Snapper (Mangrove)
Spanish Mackerel Spanish Mackerel

Boat Specs

Seahunt Triton (Center console) originally built in 2013. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of Fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing Techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Life Jackets
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
GPS
Life Jackets
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip Includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing License

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

Customers can cancel or modify their booking up to 3 days before the trip date free of charge. If the trip is canceled or modified later, or in the event of a no-show, 100% of the deposit will be charged.

Listing Policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 25% deposit
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
Pay remaining balance to captain
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, there is a 3% fee.

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Customer Reviews

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Catch intended fish
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James B.
Dahlonega, GA
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4 hour trip

VERIFIED   4 hour near shore Afternoon on November 27, 2020
Great trip.  Fish on before Captain Kevin could even finish with his information on how to work the line.  Caught a BUNCH...
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Orlando, FL
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Had a blast.

VERIFIED   Half Day Extended (Near Shore) on October 7, 2020
Took my sons out for a father, son trip. We had a blast. Got on fish quick and stayed on them. Was first trip for my youngest...
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Dumas, TX
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day (Near Shore ) on July 30, 2020
He was fantabulolous! Great personality and chill, plus listened to us and gave us a good time. He was So fun! Recommend him...
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Gibraltar, MI
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Half day charter with Capt Kevin

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day (Near Shore ) on February 25, 2021
Had a great time, he put us on fish the entire time and was very knowledgeable about local foshing tactics.  10/10 would recommend
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St. Petersburg, FL
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Half-day trip with Captain Kevin on Catch On Charter

VERIFIED   Half Day (Near Shore ) on June 25, 2020
Drifted some reefs, ended up with some gray snapper. Then put us on some huge Spanish mackerel. Funny bite- they would eat...
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