Nice Guy Charters 

4.8/5 (195 reviews)
 
State licensed
 5001 5th Avenue, Stock Island, FL 33040, United States

Nice Guy Charters 

State licensed
Stock Island, FL, United States
24 ft
6
4.8/5 (195 reviews)

Nice Guy Charters offers nothing less than the perfect Florida Keys fishing experience. After a boatful of fish? Maybe a mix of sportfishing and sightseeing? Captain Jeff LaPierre will build your dream day out, whatever that means to you. He prides himself on giving you complete flexibility and never sticks to a set formula for your time on the water.

The Florida Keys need no introduction as an angling location. These legendary waters are home to huge fish at every depth. The flats and backwaters are home to Tarpon and Mangrove Snapper while the reefs hold anything from Snapper and Grouper to Amberjack and Cobia. And that's without ever getting started on the area's awesome Shark fishing.

Where you fish and what you target is entirely up to you. You can head into open water on full day charters, and the reefs are always in reach. If you prefer to stay in the shallows, that's fine too. You can even ditch the rods and grab some masks for a fun mix of snorkeling and angling. Just let Capt. Jeff know! You can even stop at the sandbar for a peaceful moment surrounded by crystal-clear waters. We also love having kids aboard, so bring the family along!

One thing you'll always find onboard is a wide range of quality fishing gear. Try out bottom fishing, jigging, spinning, and more. Fish with live bait or switch to lures. Whatever you do, you'll have the best rods, reels, bait, and tackle available. Fishing licenses are covered by the boat and your fish will be cleaned after the trip – all you need to do is show up and enjoy!

Nice Guy Charters offers nothing less than the perfect Florida Keys fishing experience. After a boatful of fish? Maybe a mix of sportfishing and sightseeing? Captain Jeff LaPierre will build your dream day out, whatever that means to you. He prides himself on giving you complete flexibility and never sticks to a set formula for your time on the water.

The Florida Keys need no introduction as an angling location. These legendary waters are home to huge fish at every depth. The flats and backwaters are home to Tarpon and Mangrove Snapper while the reefs hold anything from Snapper and Grouper to Amberjack and Cobia. And that's without ever getting started on the area's awesome Shark fishing.

Where you fish and what you target is entirely up to you. You can head into open water on full day charters, and the reefs are always in reach. If you prefer to stay in the shallows, that's fine too. You can even ditch the rods and grab some masks for a fun mix of snorkeling and angling. Just let Capt. Jeff know! You can even stop at the sandbar for a peaceful moment surrounded by crystal-clear waters. We also love having kids aboard, so bring the family along!

One thing you'll always find onboard is a wide range of quality fishing gear. Try out bottom fishing, jigging, spinning, and more. Fish with live bait or switch to lures. Whatever you do, you'll have the best rods, reels, bait, and tackle available. Fishing licenses are covered by the boat and your fish will be cleaned after the trip – all you need to do is show up and enjoy!

Jeff LaPierre
Captain
Jeff LaPierre
20 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
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3 hour trip
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 3:00 PM)
Jack Crevalle
Snapper (Mangrove)
Spanish Mackerel
Shark (Blacktip)
+5
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip (PM) - 13:30
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip (PM) - 15:00
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Sunset 4-8
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Barracuda (Great)
Tarpon
Snapper (Yellowtail)
Shark (Bull)
+1
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 hour trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $800
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Rating

4.8
195 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (178)

What anglers say

92%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
96%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

All reviews (195)

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Caroline Craven
Caroline Craven
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great Trip!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 19, 20263 adults3 children

We took our 9 year old twins out with Jeff and we told him we wanted to make sure the boys were reeling in a lot. He took us to the first spot and they were catching snapper and grunt with every cast. Then we moved out to deeper water and started catching grouper, yellowtail, parrot fish and even trigger fish! He was so kind and great with our boys. They have not stopped talking about our trip, we are so grateful!!

Greg Brown
Greg Brown
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
The sharks were an awesome catch!!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 1, 20265 adults

We started out at the reefs fishing for mangrove snapper and yellowtail snapper. We caught a few but it was kinda slow. Capt. Jeff suggested we make a move and go target sharks. What an awesome experience. We caught several Lemon Sharks in the 4-7’ range. It was a blast!!!

Jeff LaPierre
Response from Captain

It was a blast!

Michael Minnig
Michael Minnig
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Jeff was Great!
Sunset 4-8 on July 15, 20262 adults

Jeff took us from catching bait fish to hooking three sharks! Excellent evening spent on the water and came back with great memories with my son. Would highly recommend.

Reported catch:
Lemon Shark
Jeff LaPierre
Response from Captain

That makes my day that you two will remember your time fishing together and I helped facilitate that!

Vicki Vanover
Vicki Vanover
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2021
4 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Reserve your fishing trip here! You won’t be disappointed!
Sunset 4-8 on July 5, 20262 adults

Jeff is the best! Been fishing with him at least three times and always had a great time. We plan on going again in October with him!

Jeff LaPierre
Response from Captain

Thanks Vicki. I won't forget the end of that trip for a while!

Alena Jewell
Alena Jewell
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
🩷🎣
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 30, 20265 adults

We had a ton of fun! Caught plenty of fish for dinner. Captain was super helpful considering it was our first time fishing in the ocean!!

Reported catch:
Yellowtail Snapper
Jeff LaPierre
Response from Captain

Thanks Alena!!

FAQs about Nice Guy Charters

Nice Guy Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3 hour trip (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3 hour trip - 3:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3 hour trip - 8:00 AM (3 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 5 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 5 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 5 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) - 13:30 (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 5 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) - 15:00 (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Sunset 4-8 (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 5 guests - 5 hour trip (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $75 per person after 5 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Nice Guy Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Nice Guy Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We have pinfish traps and a pen at the dock (most of the time). So we'll have live bait)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (At the end of the trip we'll clean your fish for you)
  • Fishing license (All the fishing licenses are covered)
Nice Guy Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Nice Guy Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Nice Guy Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Lobster
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)

Your captain

Jeff LaPierre
Jeff LaPierre
Jeff LaPierre

Stock Island, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
195 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2018

Captain Jeff LaPierre prides himself on offering a relaxed, easy-going charter experience where you, the customer, decide how you spend your day. Capt. Jeff started commercially catching bluefin and lobster in Massachusetts to pay for college 20 years ago. And moved to the keys in the 2000's so he could fish year round. He has driven a variety of boats, including head boats/ charter boats because he is good with people. He loves being on or under the water and is truly a nice guy that wants catch everyone fish

ID & license verified
195 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2018

Captain Jeff LaPierre prides himself on offering a relaxed, easy-going charter experience where you, the customer, decide how you spend your day. Capt. Jeff started commercially catching bluefin and lobster in Massachusetts to pay for college 20 years ago. And moved to the keys in the 2000's so he could fish year round. He has driven a variety of boats, including head boats/ charter boats because he is good with people. He loves being on or under the water and is truly a nice guy that wants catch everyone fish

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Lobster
Lobster
Lemon Shark
Lemon Shark
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Everglades
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
We have pinfish traps and a pen at the dock (most of the time). So we'll have live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
At the end of the trip we'll clean your fish for you
Fishing license
All the fishing licenses are covered

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child friendly
All ages welcome, life 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

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Stock Island right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
CobiaCobia
Grouper (Black)Grouper (Black)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Yellowtail)Snapper (Yellowtail)

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