Nice Guy Charters 

4.8/5 (173 reviews)
 
State licensed
 5001 5th Avenue, Stock Island, FL 33040, United States

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

19 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Highlights

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

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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3 hour trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $600 
Half Day Trip (AM)

 In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 5 people
US $700 
Half Day Trip (PM) - 13:30
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
Price for up to 5 people
US $700 
Half Day Trip (PM) - 15:00
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
Price for up to 5 people
US $700 
Sunset 4-8
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $700 
5 hour trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 5 people
US $800 
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 5 people
US $900 
There are 4 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 173 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (142)

Captain Jeff made it happen!
Fishing with Jeff
Fishing with Jeff
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

92%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

98%

Satisfied with the boat

95%

Recommend this charter

96%

Caught fish

90%

Showing 1 - 5 of 173 reviews
Ed S.
Ed S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

The Charter Name Says It All

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on March 7, 2025

It’s called Fishing not Catching. At the beginning of the trip the winds were blowing pretty good from the North and continued most of the morning. Capt. Jeff did his best to get us on the fish even moving multiple times but the fish just weren’t much interested. Jeff worked diligently the whole time to make something happen. I will say my fishing buddy and I were not much help either. All in all an enjoyable trip with a nice guy and a well versed Captain.

It’s called Fishing not Catching. At the beginning of the trip the winds were blowing pretty good from the North and continued most of the morning. Capt. Jeff did his best to get us on the fish even moving multiple times but the fish just weren’t much interested. Jeff worked diligently the whole time to make something happen. I will say my fishing buddy and I were not much help either. All in all an enjoyable trip with a nice guy and a well versed Captain.  

 Ed S. recommends Nice Guy Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
Jeff LaPierre
Jeff LaPierre (The Captain)
Replied on March 13, 2025
Thanks Ed!

Dan M.
Dan M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Jeff

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on April 2, 2025

Went out on a day where many other charters cancelled. Our second time with Jeff, and we will come back for a third. Went out deep targeting Cobia and whatever else would bite. Pulled up tons of snappers and many other similar fish. Had a few grouper, numerous cobias, and ended the day off with a nurse shark. Another great day on the water in Key West!

Went out on a day where many other charters cancelled. Our second time with Jeff, and we will come back for a third. Went out deep targeting Cobia and whatever else would bite. Pulled up tons of snappers and many other similar fish. Had a few grouper, numerous cobias, and ended the day off with a nurse shark. Another great day on the water in Key West!  

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 Dan M. recommends Nice Guy Charters
Jeff LaPierre
Jeff LaPierre (The Captain)
Replied on April 4, 2025
Thanks Dan we earned it out there

Scott S.
Scott S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing experience

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (PM) - 13:30 on December 30, 2024

Kids had their heart set on a catch and cook this week and after only catching small fish off the bridges, we decided to do a charter with captain Jeff. The water was so calm you couldn't tell where the ocean and sky met. Captain Jeff taught the kids a perfect technique and they were able to pull fish in almost constantly the entire trip. Kids caught well over 100 fish from lane snapper, red grouper, jack crevalle, and a trigger fish. We also caught an 8 ft nurse shark. This experience exceeded all expectations!

Kids had their heart set on a catch and cook this week and after only catching small fish off the bridges, we decided to do a charter with captain Jeff. The water was so calm you couldn't tell where the ocean and sky met. Captain Jeff taught the kids a perfect technique and they were able to pull fish in almost constantly the entire trip. Kids caught well over 100 fish from lane snapper, red grouper, jack crevalle, and a trigger fish. We also caught an 8 ft nurse shark. This experience...  

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 Scott S. recommends Nice Guy Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
Jeff LaPierre
Jeff LaPierre (The Captain)
Replied on January 2, 2025
Yeah looking at those pictures reminds me it was an amazing day out there. Thanks for the great review. I'm going to book with this guy he sounds great!

Hailey S.
Hailey S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Pretty nice guy

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on March 18, 2025

My husband and I booked a trip with Captain Jeff to go lobster diving and fishing. He was super knowledgeable and very accommodating. “Nice guy” charters is an appropriate name lol. We didn’t get any lobsters but we went home with some fish and great memories! When we visit The Keys again, we’ll definitely be reaching out.

My husband and I booked a trip with Captain Jeff to go lobster diving and fishing. He was super knowledgeable and very accommodating. “Nice guy” charters is an appropriate name lol. We didn’t get any lobsters but we went home with some fish and great memories! When we visit The Keys again, we’ll definitely be reaching out.  

 Hailey S. recommends Nice Guy Charters
Jeff LaPierre
Jeff LaPierre (The Captain)
Replied on March 21, 2025
Thanks Hailey. I'll be seeing you when it gets warmer!

William B.
William B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great captain

VERIFIED
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Half Day Trip (AM) on June 26, 2025

Very knowledgable and curtious captain. Highly recommend!

Very knowledgable and curtious captain. Highly recommend!  

 William B. recommends Nice Guy Charters
Jeff LaPierre
Jeff LaPierre (The Captain)
Replied on July 1, 2025
Thanks man it was a good trip

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FAQs about Nice Guy Charters

What are the trip rates for 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 $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) - 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)
Which amenities are available onboard with Nice Guy Charters?

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
What's included in the trip price with Nice Guy Charters?

Trips booked with Nice Guy Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Nice Guy Charters offer?

Nice Guy Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Nice Guy Charters offer?

Nice Guy Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Nice Guy Charters?

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)

Meet your captain

Jeff LaPierre

Stock Island, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
173 Customer reviews
Response time 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

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

Your boat

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

Where you can fish

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Spinning

Jigging

Drift Fishing

What's on board

GPS

Fishfinder

Snorkeling Equipment

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

Ice Box

Included in the price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Fishing License

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.

Listing policies

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 to 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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