Playin' Hooky Charters 

5.0
(118 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 3500 Pinellas Bayway South, St. Petersburg, FL 33715, United States–

Playin' Hooky Charters 

St. Petersburg, FL, United States
–
27 ft
4
5.0
(118 reviews)

Whether you want to introduce your kids to the wonders of angling or you're chasing the next trophy catch, you've come to the right place. Captain Adam of Playin' Hooky Charters will share his passion for fishing with you, in the Emerald Green waters of Saint Petersburg!

Join them for an angling adventure on board their 27' Cape Horn. She has a spacious deck and you can fish from any side – the capacity is 6 anglers plus the crew. The engines are twin Suzuki's with 200 HP each, they'll get you to your fishing grounds quickly and smoothly.

Whatever your fishing wishes, Playin' Hooky Charters will deliver! You can hit the nearshore waters (15 to 20 miles offshore) for Lane snapper, Goliath grouper, King mackerel, Porgies, Grey snapper, Red Grouper, Hogfish, Big Sharks, and many many different other reef species.

All trips are fully customizable. Want to enjoy the sights after a couple of hours of fishing? Not a problem. The gorgeous water looks to good to pass up? The charter carries snorkeling equipment for all guests. Just let the captains know if you have any special requests and they'll accommodate you.

There's no minimum age for kids and life jackets in all sizes are provided. Catch cleaning and filleting is included in the price, if the total number of fish cleaned is under 50. The tackle you'll use is all high-quality equipment, made by Penn, Fin-Nor and the big Reels Eat My Tackle.

Explore the waters of the Gulf of Mexico the right way – with a rod in hand! Book a trip with Playin' Hooky Charters today and get ready for a fishing excursion you'll remember for years to come.

Whether you want to introduce your kids to the wonders of angling or you're chasing the next trophy catch, you've come to the right place. Captain Adam of Playin' Hooky Charters will share his passion for fishing with you, in the Emerald Green waters of Saint Petersburg!

Join them for an angling adventure on board their 27' Cape Horn. She has a spacious deck and you can fish from any side – the capacity is 6 anglers plus the crew. The engines are twin Suzuki's with 200 HP each, they'll get you to your fishing grounds quickly and smoothly.

Whatever your fishing wishes, Playin' Hooky Charters will deliver! You can hit the nearshore waters (15 to 20 miles offshore) for Lane snapper, Goliath grouper, King mackerel, Porgies, Grey snapper, Red Grouper, Hogfish, Big Sharks, and many many different other reef species.

All trips are fully customizable. Want to enjoy the sights after a couple of hours of fishing? Not a problem. The gorgeous water looks to good to pass up? The charter carries snorkeling equipment for all guests. Just let the captains know if you have any special requests and they'll accommodate you.

There's no minimum age for kids and life jackets in all sizes are provided. Catch cleaning and filleting is included in the price, if the total number of fish cleaned is under 50. The tackle you'll use is all high-quality equipment, made by Penn, Fin-Nor and the big Reels Eat My Tackle.

Explore the waters of the Gulf of Mexico the right way – with a rod in hand! Book a trip with Playin' Hooky Charters today and get ready for a fishing excursion you'll remember for years to come.

Adam Homan
Captain
Adam Homan
14 years of experience
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Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $495
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $530
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $610
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip - Extended deeper (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Grouper (Goliath)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)
+6
US $795
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

5.0
118 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (232)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

Reviews (118)

  • Sam Kessler
    Sam Kessler
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome experience with Captain Adam

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 30, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Absolutely — here’s a polished, enthusiastic review that keeps the personal and funny tone: Awesome Fishing Trip with Captain Adam! 🎣 We were visiting from out of town and couldn’t have asked for a better fishing experience with Captain Adam! His communication was excellent from the start. He contacted me the day before the trip to make sure we could customize the trip around exactly what we wanted to do. We told him we wanted to catch some BIG fish, and believe me — he delivered! We ended up catching 30+ fish, ranging from bait fish all the way up to some seriously large Goliath grouper. It was an absolute blast! The boat was awesome, clean, and well-equipped — although after a full day of fishing, let’s just say it was a little less clean… 😂 But that’s how you know you had a great day on the water! Captain Adam was personable, knowledgeable, and genuinely fun to spend the day with. He put us on the fish, listened to what we wanted, and made the entire experience exactly what we were hoping for. If you’re looking for a great fishing trip in the Gulf, I highly recommend Captain Adam. We came down from out of town and left with an incredible experience and some great memories. We’ll definitely be back! 🎣🔥

  • Derek Thirkel
    Derek Thirkel
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain and boat

    3/4 Day Trip (PM) on May 23, 2026 • 2 adults

    first date had to be postponed due to poor weather howver Adam kept in touch at all times and gotvus in a few days later. Timed to perfection Adam had us fishing for bait fish within a very short time. Then off to try for some barracuda’s. Caught one within a short time and then we decided to move off to catch some snappers for supper. caught a nice load before Adam filleted enough for supper and then he recommended a local restaurant who would cook them for us. overall a brilliant time. i can thoroughly recommend this charter. Already trying to sort out next soring to return

  • Peter Jezowicz
    Peter Jezowicz
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent trip w/ Captain Adam

    3/4 Day Trip - Extended deeper (AM) on September 12, 2026 • 3 adults

    We had an excellent trip. The weather was a little dodgy in the morning but layed down nicely. Adam had us on bait 1st thing and then we limited out on red grouper and had a keeper Gag as well. We got into some keeper mangrove and Vermillion snappers along the way. We lost a few lunkers - but thats always the case. The only thing we didnt land were the Barracudas. He had us on fish at every stop. The 3 of us are looking forward to fishing with him again.

  • Glenn Thornton
    Glenn Thornton
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Great captain and great trip!

    3/4 Day Trip - Extended deeper (AM) on June 22, 2026 • 3 adults

    Captain was knowledgeable and kept us moving if fish were not biting. We were looking specifically for a goliath, but we wanted to make sure we caught our limit first, so we did not go to the location until afternoon, which was too late. We also caught 3 sharks, one close to 10ft, as well as our limit on red grouper and several snapper. On the trip back, we also saw a 23ft whale shark just cruising and got nice pics and video. We were both worn out by the end of the day. Had a great catch and will book with Captain Adam on our next trip to get the Goliath!!

  • Shawn Bloom
    Shawn Bloom
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome catch, great Captain!!

    3/4 Day Trip - Extended deeper (AM) on July 23, 2026 • 2 adults

    We had an amazing experience from start to finish! The captain was friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone had a great time. The boat was clean, the equipment was top-notch, and he worked smoothly to put us on the fish. We caught several fish and made memories we’ll never forget. This was the highlight of our anniversary getaway, and we’d absolutely book again. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun, professional charter! 🎣🌊

  • Maykon Hernandez
    Maykon Hernandez
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    awesome experience

    Half Day Trip (AM) on September 6, 2026 • 4 adults

    Cpt Adam was a true inspiration and a wonderful captain. His knowledge and determination helped our group land a nice amount of fish to take home. He was very instructional and allowed us to learn as the day went by. 3/4 day trip allowed us to score huge and would highly recommend that package.

  • Denise Shoemaker
    Denise Shoemaker
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    We finally Found the fishing Charter We'd Been Looking For!

    3/4 Day Trip - Extended deeper (AM) on August 28, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Adam was so knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. He wanted to make sure we caught the fish we wanted and knew exactly where to go. We caught almost 20 fish during our excursion! Can't wait for the next time. 10/10 wpuld recommend. Thank you for a memorable trip!!

  • Brian Voges
    Brian Voges
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Trip of a Lifetime

    3/4 Day Trip - Extended deeper (AM) on August 15, 2026 • 4 adults

    My son and 2 of his buddies on a trip to celebrate their completion of grad school. Can’t say enough how much fun we had on 6 hr trip. Absolute BLAST! Cpt Adam was amazing and great communications. Thank you so much for the memories

  • Tina Rolfingsmeyer Todd
    Tina Rolfingsmeyer Todd
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip

    3/4 Day Trip - Extended deeper (AM) on July 24, 2026 • 4 adults

    We had a great time fishing with Adam. We appreciated the opportunity to go for shark and the big grouper. The only thing I would recommend is maybe adding some cup holders. Adam was very friendly and personable. We would go again. Thanks Adam.

  • Emma Mclarens
    Emma Mclarens
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect way to end our Florida Vacation

    3/4 Day Trip - Extended deeper (AM) on August 21, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Adam was awesome. Got and kept us onto all the different fish we asked for. Highlight was hooking a 9ft bull shark. Can't recommend this experience enough!

Rating

5.0
118 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (232)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (118)

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Sam Kessler
Sam Kessler
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome experience with Captain Adam
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 30, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

Absolutely — here’s a polished, enthusiastic review that keeps the personal and funny tone: Awesome Fishing Trip with Captain Adam! 🎣 We were visiting from out of town and couldn’t have asked for a better fishing experience with Captain Adam! His communication was excellent from the start. He contacted me the day before the trip to make sure we could customize the trip around exactly what we wanted to do. We told him we wanted to catch some BIG fish, and believe me — he delivered! We ended up catching 30+ fish, ranging from bait fish all the way up to some seriously large Goliath grouper. It was an absolute blast! The boat was awesome, clean, and well-equipped — although after a full day of fishing, let’s just say it was a little less clean… 😂 But that’s how you know you had a great day on the water! Captain Adam was personable, knowledgeable, and genuinely fun to spend the day with. He put us on the fish, listened to what we wanted, and made the entire experience exactly what we were hoping for. If you’re looking for a great fishing trip in the Gulf, I highly recommend Captain Adam. We came down from out of town and left with an incredible experience and some great memories. We’ll definitely be back! 🎣🔥

Reported catch:
Red Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Lane Snapper
Bonito
+1
Derek Thirkel
Derek Thirkel
gb
United Kingdom
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Captain and boat
3/4 Day Trip (PM) on May 23, 2026 • 2 adults

first date had to be postponed due to poor weather howver Adam kept in touch at all times and gotvus in a few days later. Timed to perfection Adam had us fishing for bait fish within a very short time. Then off to try for some barracuda’s. Caught one within a short time and then we decided to move off to catch some snappers for supper. caught a nice load before Adam filleted enough for supper and then he recommended a local restaurant who would cook them for us. overall a brilliant time. i can thoroughly recommend this charter. Already trying to sort out next soring to return

Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Mangrove Snapper
Red Grouper
Spanish Mackerel
+2
Daniel Cristobal
Daniel Cristobal
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
No Better Captain
3/4 Day Trip - Extended deeper (AM) on May 10, 2026 • 3 adults

The entire trip was amazing. amazing equipment amazing fish amazing spots. but nothing will beat the captain himself. loaded with knowledge with over 3,000 charters- he ensured no matter what that we had a great experience and that he delievered on exactly what we had PREVIOUSLY spoken about! he communicates before we even went on the trip so that he can know and prepare for what we wanted to do out in the ocean- and he was very straighforwarded and kind on what we should expect and not expect. not enough stars to rate the captain himself 10/10 HIGHLY recommend.

Peter Jezowicz
Peter Jezowicz
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Excellent trip w/ Captain Adam
3/4 Day Trip - Extended deeper (AM) on September 12, 2026 • 3 adults

We had an excellent trip. The weather was a little dodgy in the morning but layed down nicely. Adam had us on bait 1st thing and then we limited out on red grouper and had a keeper Gag as well. We got into some keeper mangrove and Vermillion snappers along the way. We lost a few lunkers - but thats always the case. The only thing we didnt land were the Barracudas. He had us on fish at every stop. The 3 of us are looking forward to fishing with him again.

Reported catch:
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Lane Snapper
Grunt
Glenn Thornton
Glenn Thornton
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
Great captain and great trip!
3/4 Day Trip - Extended deeper (AM) on June 22, 2026 • 3 adults

Captain was knowledgeable and kept us moving if fish were not biting. We were looking specifically for a goliath, but we wanted to make sure we caught our limit first, so we did not go to the location until afternoon, which was too late. We also caught 3 sharks, one close to 10ft, as well as our limit on red grouper and several snapper. On the trip back, we also saw a 23ft whale shark just cruising and got nice pics and video. We were both worn out by the end of the day. Had a great catch and will book with Captain Adam on our next trip to get the Goliath!!

Reported catch:
Goliath Grouper
Red Grouper
Gray Triggerfish
Lane Snapper
+1

FAQs about Playin' Hooky Charters

Playin' Hooky Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $495 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $530 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $610 per group - 5 hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $795 per group - 3/4 Day Trip - Extended deeper (AM) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Playin' Hooky Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Full head
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment For all customers at request
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Playin' Hooky Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn and Fin-Nor)
  • Live bait (Usually caught during the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Up to 75 fish, or 1.5h of cleaning)
  • First mate (Available for a $70 fee)
  • Fishing license (I have licenses for all your offshore licenses and all required permits )
Playin' Hooky Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Up to 25 miles)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Playin' Hooky Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Playin' Hooky Charters include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonito
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Hogfish
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your captain

Adam Homan
Adam Homan
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
118 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since July 2018
Captain Adam Homan has grown up with a rod in his hand – he's been fishing his entire life. As a kid his brother and he were hunting and fishing in the rivers and lakes of Northern Indiana, not just for fun, but to provide food to their family too! In 1999 he moved to St. Petersburg and immediately bought a boat – before buying a house. 6 years ago he decided to pursue his dreams and became a United States Coast Guard licensed captain, having spent years learning the tricks and feeding habits of the fish in the Gulf of Mexico. He runs charters together with his wife, Captain Tara, and they hope that you'll join them for a fishing excursion.
Adam Homan
Adam Homan
Fully verified
118
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
Captain Adam Homan has grown up with a rod in his hand – he's been fishing his entire life. As a kid his brother and he were hunting and fishing in the rivers and lakes of Northern Indiana, not just for fun, but to provide food to their family too! In 1999 he moved to St. Petersburg and immediately bought a boat – before buying a house. 6 years ago he decided to pursue his dreams and became a United States Coast Guard licensed captain, having spent years learning the tricks and feeding habits of the fish in the Gulf of Mexico. He runs charters together with his wife, Captain Tara, and they hope that you'll join them for a fishing excursion.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonito
Bonito
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Hogfish
Hogfish
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonito
Bonito
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • Excellent trip w/ Captain Adam
    Peter J.
    Peter J.
  • awesome experience
    Maykon H.
    Maykon H.
  • Awesome experience with Captain Adam
    Sam K.
    Sam K.
  • We finally Found the fishing Charter We'd Been Looking For!
    Denise S.
    Denise S.
  • Perfect way to end our Florida Vacation
    Emma M.
    Emma M.
  • Trip of a Lifetime
    Brian V.
    Brian V.
  • Great Trip
    Tina R.
    Tina R.
  • Awesome catch, great Captain!!
    Shawn B.
    Shawn B.
  • Great captain and great trip!
    Glenn T.
    Glenn T.
  • Great Captain and boat
    Derek T.
    Derek T.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Cape Horn
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Full head
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
For all customers at request
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn and Fin-Nor
Live bait
Usually caught during the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Up to 75 fish, or 1.5h of cleaning
First mate
Available for a $70 fee
Fishing license
I have licenses for all your offshore licenses and all required permits

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No min. age, all sizes of jackets provided
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
 PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in St. Petersburg right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
BonitoBonito
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Goliath)Grouper (Goliath)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
HogfishHogfish
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Snapper (Lane)Snapper (Lane)
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel

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