Gulf Coast Water & Woods Guide Ser. 

4.9/5 (147 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Galvez Road, Pensacola, FL 32507, United States
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Gulf Coast Water & Woods Guide Services offers professional inshore and nearshore guided fishing trips on the waters of Pensacola, Florida. Captain Marcus Stewart runs a family-friendly guide service where all age groups and skill levels are welcome. From quick and exciting catch and release trips to all day fishing excursions, you’re sure to find a package tailor-made for your needs.

You’ll be angling aboard a 24’ Blazer Bay center console boat that’s powered by a single 250 HP Yamaha engine, capable of developing a top speed of 30 knots. Apart from the full array of navigation electronics needed for a productive trip, the boat also has a livewell for bait, and a wireless trolling motor for sneaking up on the catch.

This part of Florida makes for some great fishing opportunities, bot inshore and further out. Expect to be going after a wide variety of fish species. These include Redfish, Sharks, Flounder, Sheepshead, Kingfish, Red Snapper (when in season) and plenty more besides. Bowfishing and Flounder gigging equipment is available upon request.

Captain Marcus will provide you with all the necessary fishing gear you’ll need for a successful trip. He’ll also clean and fillet the catch for your convenience after the trip. All you need to do is pack a pair of polarized sunglasses, and bring some drinks and snacks if you like. Then you’ll be ready to make your fishing dreams come true!

Marcus Stewart

Captain

Marcus Stewart

 ID & credentials verified

Most popular features:

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

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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3 Hour Trip – Catch & Release (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Dec 31
Price for up to 3 people
US $475 
3 Hour Trip – Catch & Release (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Dec 31
Price for up to 3 people
US $475 
4 Hour – Inshore/Nearshore (AM)

 Just booked! Last booked: 7 hours ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $625 
4 Hour – Inshore/Nearshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 3 people
US $625 
4 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $700 
4 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 3 people
US $700 
5 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)

 Just booked! Last booked: 4 hours ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $775 
5 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM)

 In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 3 people
US $775 
6 Hour – Inshore/Nearshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $925 
6 Hour – Inshore/Nearshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 3 people
US $925 
8 Hour Trip

 In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $1,100 
There are 21 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 147 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (175)

Yes sir, best charter we have ever been on!
Yes sir, best charter we have ever been on!
Yes sir, best charter we have ever been on!
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

95%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

96%

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Matthew C.
Matthew C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Yes sir, best charter we have ever been on!

VERIFIED
NEW

5 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM) on June 27, 2025

Captin Marcus and first mate Wyatt were very knowledgeable gentlemen. We caught our limit of fish and had the most tasty red and black snapper meal. They definitely knew the area and were to go. It was everything we wanted and more. There was even a friendly dolphin that stopped by and hung out with us! We plan on chartering with them again!

Captin Marcus and first mate Wyatt were very knowledgeable gentlemen. We caught our limit of fish and had the most tasty red and black snapper meal. They definitely knew the area and were to go. It was everything we wanted and more. There was even a friendly dolphin that stopped by and hung out with us! We plan on chartering with them again!  

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Richard P.
Richard P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing Charter

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5 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on June 15, 2025

If we didn’t catch anything in 20 minutes, he moved us to another spot where we would, and we caught fish all 5 hours! Lots of red snapper and a few massive Amberjack. Wyatt and Marcus are great people who we had a lot of fun with, and Wyatt the deckhand was very diligent about keeping bait on our hook. Highly recommend!!

If we didn’t catch anything in 20 minutes, he moved us to another spot where we would, and we caught fish all 5 hours! Lots of red snapper and a few massive Amberjack. Wyatt and Marcus are great people who we had a lot of fun with, and Wyatt the deckhand was very diligent about keeping bait on our hook. Highly recommend!!  

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 Richard P. recommends Gulf Coast Water & Woods Guide Ser.

Katie P.
Katie P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

AWESOME trip!

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on July 25, 2024

We (family with 3 teenagers) had the best fishing trip with Captain Marcus. We were a little early showing up and he went ahead and took us out. We caught a wide variety of fish. On the way back to the boat landing, we came up on a huge school of fish, so Captain kept us out an extra 3 hours fishing at extra NO charge. His boat was clean, he was quick to keep our hooks baited, worked to keep us on fish all day, and he was friendly and made us feel at home. We will definitely be booking with him again next summer! 10/10 for sure! Thanks for a great time, Captain!

We (family with 3 teenagers) had the best fishing trip with Captain Marcus. We were a little early showing up and he went ahead and took us out. We caught a wide variety of fish. On the way back to the boat landing, we came up on a huge school of fish, so Captain kept us out an extra 3 hours fishing at extra NO charge. His boat was clean, he was quick to keep our hooks baited, worked to keep us on fish all day, and he was friendly and made us feel at home. We will definitely be booking with...  

 Katie P. recommends Gulf Coast Water & Woods Guide Ser.
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Jeff H.
Jeff H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Fishing Trip

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on June 1, 2025

We had an excellent time on our offshore fishing trip. Marcus and Wyatt were on top of everything from helping reel in a big catch to helping bait our hooks. We all had a great time from the beginner fishers to the more experienced fishermen. They made sure to change the plan as needed to keep the fish biting too. The icing on the cake was we were even able to limit out. We will use them again!

We had an excellent time on our offshore fishing trip. Marcus and Wyatt were on top of everything from helping reel in a big catch to helping bait our hooks. We all had a great time from the beginner fishers to the more experienced fishermen. They made sure to change the plan as needed to keep the fish biting too. The icing on the cake was we were even able to limit out. We will use them again!  

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Sean K.
Sean K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day on the water.

VERIFIED

4 Hour – Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on May 30, 2025

Capt Marcus and Wyatt were great. Very knowledgeable as well as personable. The noticed quickly that one person in are party was getting slightly overheated. Quickly got them water and got the boat moving to help cool them down. Highly recommend these 2.

Capt Marcus and Wyatt were great. Very knowledgeable as well as personable. The noticed quickly that one person in are party was getting slightly overheated. Quickly got them water and got the boat moving to help cool them down. Highly recommend these 2.  

 Sean K. recommends Gulf Coast Water & Woods Guide Ser.

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FAQs about Gulf Coast Water & Woods Guide Ser.

What are the trip rates for Gulf Coast Water & Woods Guide Ser.?

Gulf Coast Water & Woods Guide Ser. offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $475 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Catch & Release (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $475 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Catch & Release (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $625 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour – Inshore/Nearshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $625 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour – Inshore/Nearshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $775 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $775 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $925 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour – Inshore/Nearshore (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $925 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour – Inshore/Nearshore (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Gulf Coast Water & Woods Guide Ser.?

When you book a trip with Gulf Coast Water & Woods Guide Ser., you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Gulf Coast Water & Woods Guide Ser.?

Trips booked with Gulf Coast Water & Woods Guide Ser. include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Caught during the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning included in trip )
  • Fishing License (Licenses included in trip price )
What types of fishing does Gulf Coast Water & Woods Guide Ser. offer?

Gulf Coast Water & Woods Guide Ser. offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Gulf Coast Water & Woods Guide Ser. offer?

Gulf Coast Water & Woods Guide Ser. offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Bowfishing (Equipment upon request)
  • Flounder Gigging (Upon request)
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Gulf Coast Water & Woods Guide Ser.?

Top targeted fish species with Gulf Coast Water & Woods Guide Ser. include:

  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Marcus Stewart

Pensacola, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
190 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since April 2018
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Marcus grew up fishing along the Gulf Coast. He enjoys meeting new people and taking them out for a great fishing experience. Always more than happy to take out beginners, he'll teach them about the wonderful world of fishing. He's a big fan of the outdoors and enjoying the nature aspect of fishing as much as anything else.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Blazer Bay
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Bowfishing

Equipment upon request

Flounder Gigging

Upon request

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Caught during the trip

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Fish cleaning included in trip

Fishing License

Licenses included in trip price

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

no min. age, life jackets supplied

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Pensacola right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
FlounderFlounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
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4 Hour – Inshore/Nearshore (AM) booked 7 hours ago