Reel Good Times sets off from Spring Hill, Florida, with the inshore and nearshore as its Oyster – or should that be Scallop? As well as nearshore and inshore fishing trips, you can also hunt for Scallops in the water with Captain Brennan Taylor. As a passionate angler, he decided to complement his job as a firefighter with running fishing charters, so that he can share his passion with others.

Your trip will take place aboard a 22’ Ranger bay boat, built in 2018. Powered by a 200 HP Yamaha engine, you’ll be at sea in no time. With the assistance of a wireless trolling motor, you’ll easily be able to navigate the skinny waters and creep up on the spooky fish beneath you, giving you maximum chance of hooking a prized catch. Offering inshore, offshore, wreck, reef, backcountry, and flats fishing, there’s something for everybody on board.

With reels, rods, lures, live bait, and trolling equipment provided, it’s up to you whether you’d like to troll, jig, spin, or bottom fish. Inshore, you’ll be targeting delicious table fish like Gag Grouper, Pompano, or excellent game fish like Snook or Tarpon when in season. Along the reefs, you may have to put up a fight against Jack Crevalle, Mangrove Snapper, or tasty Sheepshead.

Capt. Brennan will clean and fillet your catch so that you can fill your stomach after a long day at sea. With such a range of fishing options and trips available, Reel Good Times is sure to provide an unforgettable experience whatever you crave – you can even agree on a different departure time, if you require! So come on, take advantage of these rich waters and book now.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Scalloping (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 24
    US $450
    Get in the water and up close to underwater nature. All gear is provided for you to test your hand, quite literally, at collecting Scallop. These trips are always a top-seller, so book early before the season to guarantee a spot.
  • Private trip
    4 hr Scalloping (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 24
    US $450
    This trip is extremely popular so be sure to book as early as possible! All snorkeling gear will be provided for you, or you can bring your own. Get up close and personal with highly prized Scallops and other marine life and take home a delicious meal for the whole family.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Spearfishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $550
    Head out early and spear for some Sheephead, Snapper, Grouper, Flounder, Cobia, Kingfish, Amberjack, and more! Equipment is provided for everything you need.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $550
    This 4-hour morning trip can be whatever you want it to be. You can target inshore species such as the tasty Flounder or the tricky Snook, or head a bit further out to get some more exotic-looking fish like the beautiful Red Snapper (when in season) or Hogfish.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $550
    Let your captain know whether you'd like to do some inshore or nearshore fishing and he'll tailor the trip to your desires. All rods and reels, bait and lures are free of charge and you'll get to target some tasty or challenging species whichever you choose, such as the inshore Flounder and Snook, or the nearshore Snapper.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Scalloping
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 19
    US $550
    Enjoy a full day of scalloping! All gear will be provided for you. These trips are one of the most popular so be sure to book your trip as soon as possible to guarantee a spot.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Grouper (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $600
    Head out for nearshore gag grouper fishing.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Grouper (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $600
    Head out for nearshore grouper.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $650
    Whether it's inshore, nearshore, or both kinds of fishing that you desire, this trip gives you the best opportunity to get stuck in and make the catch of your dreams. You'll have 6 hours on the water, hunting prestigious game fish such as Snook, or some delicious redfish and Trout among others.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Spearfishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $650
    Head out early and spear for some Sheephead, Snapper, Grouper, Flounder, Cobia, Kingfish, Amberjack, and more! Equipment is provided for everything you need.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Grouper
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $700
    Head out for nearshore grouper fishing.

FAQs about Reel Good Times

Reel Good Times offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Scalloping (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 4 hr Scalloping (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Spearfishing (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Scalloping (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Grouper (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Grouper (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Spearfishing (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Grouper (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Reel Good Times, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Reel Good Times include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (We provide bait needed for the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fillet of catch is included and done at the end of the trip)
  • Snacks (We provide water during the trip)
  • Drinks (I will have water on the boat)
  • Fishing License (We cover your fishing license while on the boat)

Reel Good Times offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Inshore and nearshore fishing depending on the season)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Reel Good Times offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Spearfishing

Top targeted fish species with Reel Good Times include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Hogfish
  • Redfish
  • Scallop
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Brennan Taylor
Hudson, Florida, United States
99 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2018
After years of being a fishing enthusiast, Captain Brennan Taylor decided it was time to get a boat and start running tours as a business. He's a firefighter by profession, and is used to reeling in big ones on the sea. Now, he's looking forward to sharing his passion with his customers and helping them either make their first catch, or expand on their skills.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

Blazer bay (Bay boat) originally built in 2021. Powered by a 300HP Mercury engine.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Inshore and nearshore fishing depending on the season
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Spearfishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
We provide bait needed for the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fillet of catch is included and done at the end of the trip
Snacks
We provide water during the trip
Drinks
I will have water on the boat
Fishing License
We cover your fishing license while on the boat

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Kids of all ages are welcome
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
Checks
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 75 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (63)
Great half day
6 hr fishing trip
6 hr fishing trip
+60
Angler rating
64
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Lucas H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Great half day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on February 9, 2024
Captain is very knowledgeable of the area and habits of the fish. We had a great half day catching drum, mangrove snapper and...
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Robert S.
Port Richey, FL
Excellent
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3/4 Day with Captain Brennan

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on April 2, 2023
We had a great time and caught a variety of different fish! He was very knowledgeable about the area and the different types...
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Denys S.
Fort Myers, FL
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   4 hr Scalloping (AM) on July 27, 2023
Nice trip, we got scallops and fish!
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Dewey J.
Jacksonville, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Late June Grouper Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Grouper on June 26, 2022
Booked a last minute trip with Brennan and he still was able to take us out and run around to his spots hunting for grouper....
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Susan L.
Montoursville, PA
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6 hr fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on June 18, 2022
Captain Billy was everything we could have asked for during our trip.  He put us on lots of different fish (including my wish...
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