Skirtchaser Charters – 36’ Yellowfin 

5.0
(97 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 Gulf Boulevard 11165, Treasure Island, FL 33706, United States–

Skirtchaser Charters – 36’ Yellowfin 

Treasure Island, FL, United States
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36 ft
6
5.0
(97 reviews)

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💥 THE BIGGEST, FASTEST BOAT IN THE AREA 💪 Offshore fishing has never been so exciting! Skirtchaser Charters has a brand new fishing machine fully rigged for all types of fishing, different weather conditions, as well as tournaments. Captain Frank Hutchko has 20 years of experience fishing in New Jersey, Cape Hatteras, West Palm Beach, and finally, John’s Pass.💥🔴STARLINK AVAILABLE 🔴

💥Your trip will take place on a 36' Yellowfin boat, even though it can take more people, Capt. Frank allows only up to 6 guests, so everybody can fish in comfort. This center console is powered by three 350 HP Suzuki engines that can reach the amazing speed of 72 mph and cruises comfortably at 45 mph. She is equipped with Garmin electronics, a Carolina fish box, and a cooler to keep your drinks cold at all times.💥  🔴STARLINK AVAILABLE 🔴

💥Once you’re on the boat, Capt. Frank will go through the safety briefing and show you how to use the EPIRB and the radio. He will let you choose the fishing techniques, but if you’re looking for his advice, go bottom fishing! Once you catch enough fish using this technique, you can always switch to trolling. Capt. Frank will prepare dead bait before the trip, and have live bait ready to go when needed,,no wasting time catching bait here!💥🔴STARLINK AVAILABLE 🔴

💥You will mostly target Snapper, Grouper, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Tuna, Wahoo, and Mahi Mahi. It all depends how far you want to go (which can be up to 150miles offshore) and how long you want to stay on the boat. There is no minimum age limit, but Capt. Frank prefers to take children who are at least 8 years old on longer trips.💥 🔴STARLINK AVAILABLE 🔴

💥Skirtchaser Charters strives to make your trip the one you’ll talk about for years to come. Take Capt. Frank’s word for it and book your next adventure today!💥

💥 THE BIGGEST, FASTEST BOAT IN THE AREA 💪 Offshore fishing has never been so exciting! Skirtchaser Charters has a brand new fishing machine fully rigged for all types of fishing, different weather conditions, as well as tournaments. Captain Frank Hutchko has 20 years of experience fishing in New Jersey, Cape Hatteras, West Palm Beach, and finally, John’s Pass.💥🔴STARLINK AVAILABLE 🔴

💥Your trip will take place on a 36' Yellowfin boat, even though it can take more people, Capt. Frank allows only up to 6 guests, so everybody can fish in comfort. This center console is powered by three 350 HP Suzuki engines that can reach the amazing speed of 72 mph and cruises comfortably at 45 mph. She is equipped with Garmin electronics, a Carolina fish box, and a cooler to keep your drinks cold at all times.💥  🔴STARLINK AVAILABLE 🔴

💥Once you’re on the boat, Capt. Frank will go through the safety briefing and show you how to use the EPIRB and the radio. He will let you choose the fishing techniques, but if you’re looking for his advice, go bottom fishing! Once you catch enough fish using this technique, you can always switch to trolling. Capt. Frank will prepare dead bait before the trip, and have live bait ready to go when needed,,no wasting time catching bait here!💥🔴STARLINK AVAILABLE 🔴

💥You will mostly target Snapper, Grouper, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Tuna, Wahoo, and Mahi Mahi. It all depends how far you want to go (which can be up to 150miles offshore) and how long you want to stay on the boat. There is no minimum age limit, but Capt. Frank prefers to take children who are at least 8 years old on longer trips.💥 🔴STARLINK AVAILABLE 🔴

💥Skirtchaser Charters strives to make your trip the one you’ll talk about for years to come. Take Capt. Frank’s word for it and book your next adventure today!💥

Frank Hutchko
Captain
Frank Hutchko
16 years of experience
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November 2026
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2 hr SUNSET CRUISE
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 7:00 PM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+7
US $400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour- snapper (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)
+2
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour - snapper ( pm)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seabass (Black)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Hogfish
Snapper (Vermilion)
+2
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6hr HOGFISH - snapper (20 mi)
In high demand Last booked: 16 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Seabass (Black)
Grouper (Red)
Hogfish
+3
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour snapper - grouper (35 mi)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Snapper (Red)
Wahoo
Snapper (Mangrove)
Grouper (Red)
+5
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Offshore Grouper - Snapper
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Snapper (Red)
+7
US $2,350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hr American Red Snapper/Grouper
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Wahoo
Grouper (Black)
+8
US $3,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (278)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
92%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (97)

Frequently mentioned
Showing 1 – 5 of 97 reviews
Maddox Hood
Maddox Hood
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
sick trip
6 Hour snapper - grouper (35 mi) on September 12, 2026 • 6 adults

sick trip awesome captain limited out on grouper and lane snapper. any questions we asked he answered.. i asked questions about his graph and he explained how it worked and some more details. kept all of us fishing and catching fish the whole tome well worth the money I’ll definitely go with him again 🤟🏻

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Lane Snapper
Frank Hutchko
Response from Captain

outstanding day maddox. thanks for giving us the opportunity. Capt Frank

Ryan Kaufman
Ryan Kaufman
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Business fishing trip
10 Hr American Red Snapper/Grouper on August 16, 2026 • 6 adults

This was our first time with Skirtchaser Charters and fishing in the Gulf and I must say Captain Frank was awesome! He knows his stuff! We all caught a ton of fish and had a great time! We plan on doing this again next year. Thanks Cap!!

Frank Hutchko
Response from Captain

thank you Ryan. slow start but man did we finish strong ! glad you guys were happy

Bill Sholk
Bill Sholk
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2022
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Frank had us on the fish all day!
10 Hr American Red Snapper/Grouper on June 8, 2026 • 4 adults

Frank did a great job of keeping our rods bent. the weather was a little sporty but we caught our limit of red snappers plus half a dozen nice groupers.

Frank Hutchko
Response from Captain

thank you bill

Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
6 Hour snapper - grouper (35 mi) on December 17, 2025 • 2 adults

Among the amazing boat! 🚤 The experience from the booking to the communication from Captain Frank from day one to the morning of the trip was amazing! On the water, we didn’t miss a beet 🐠🐟. One after another 🎣 This is a must book trip! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Red Grouper
Mangrove Snapper
Frank Hutchko
Response from Captain

OUTSTANDING DAY. THANK YOU

Brian Ashby
Brian Ashby
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Hook ‘Em!
6hr HOGFISH - snapper (20 mi) on June 26, 2026 • 6 adults

Cap’t Frank is the MAN! went out for my birthday and racked up! We’ll definitely be back…

Frank Hutchko
Response from Captain

thanks Brian!! great time today. over 70 fish in the box. 💪💪

FAQs about Skirtchaser Charters – 36’ Yellowfin

Skirtchaser Charters – 36’ Yellowfin offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - 2 hr SUNSET CRUISE (2 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 4 Hour - snapper ( pm) (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 4 Hour- snapper (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 6hr HOGFISH - snapper (20 mi) (6 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 6 Hour snapper - grouper (35 mi) (6 hours)
  • US $2,350 per group - 8 Hour Offshore Grouper - Snapper (8 hours)
  • US $3,000 per group - 10 Hr American Red Snapper/Grouper (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Skirtchaser Charters – 36’ Yellowfin, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Our private toilet is electric flush and clean
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well we have 2 livewells onboard for multiple bait
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Skirtchaser Charters – 36’ Yellowfin include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (When needed for big grouper and snapper we always carry live bait ! We DO NOT stop and waist time catching it as we are fully loaded when leaving dock)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (All fish cleaning is part of the tip and we clean / fillet and bag fish every trip)
  • First mate (It is Customary to tip 20% of the trips fair on any charter boat .. you will always have fresh bait ready - new rod ready to go . Fish cleaned and bagged after trip)
  • Fishing license (We cover all licences and federal p)
Skirtchaser Charters – 36’ Yellowfin offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing (5-20 mi)
  • Offshore fishing (30-120 + mi offshore )
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Skirtchaser Charters – 36’ Yellowfin offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Skirtchaser Charters – 36’ Yellowfin include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Frank Hutchko
Frank Hutchko
Treasure Island, Florida, United States
23 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
97 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2018
Captain Frank has been fishing his whole life. He used to go out on fishing trips with his dad, and the boat captains were pretty much his childhood heroes. That's what inspired him to become a captain. He loves making his clients happy and letting them see things he's been seeing his whole life. He had an older captain say to him once 'It's not the size of the fish, it's the size of the experience that matters.'
Our Team
Becky L.
Becky L.
First mate
Frank Hutchko
Frank Hutchko
Fully verified
23
reports
97
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
Captain Frank has been fishing his whole life. He used to go out on fishing trips with his dad, and the boat captains were pretty much his childhood heroes. That's what inspired him to become a captain. He loves making his clients happy and letting them see things he's been seeing his whole life. He had an older captain say to him once 'It's not the size of the fish, it's the size of the experience that matters.'
The crew
Becky L.
Becky L.
First mate

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing on a charter boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Grouper
    Maddox H.
    Maddox H.
    sick trip awesome captain limited out on grouper and lane snapper. any questions we asked he answered.. i asked questions about his graph and he explained how it worked and some more details. kept all of us fishing and catching fish the whole tome well worth the money I’ll definitely go with him again 🤟🏻
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper aboard a fishing boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Ryan K.
    Ryan K.
    This was our first time with Skirtchaser Charters and fishing in the Gulf and I must say Captain Frank was awesome! He knows his stuff! We all caught a ton of fish and had a great time! We plan on doing this again next year. Thanks Cap!!
  • Promotional fishing charter poster featuring the Skirt Chaser center-console boat, gag grouper season, red snapper, red grouper, and amberjack near Madeira Beach, Florida.
    10-12 hr trips
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Gag Grouper
    Bill S.
    Bill S.
    Frank did a great job of keeping our rods bent. the weather was a little sporty but we caught our limit of red snappers plus half a dozen nice groupers.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Grouper caught while fishing on a Yellowfin boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Gag Grouper
    8-10 hr offshore red snapper and grouper trips have been outstanding this week.
  • Anglers display a colorful mahi-mahi catch aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore, with the helm and cushioned seating visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Gag Grouper
    Mark R.
    Mark R.
    we had a great trip. Frank is very knowledgeable and was easy going with us even when we were making mistakes with our lines. We will be using him again and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to have a good time.
  • A variety of fish, including grouper and snapper, displayed on a cleaning table at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Red Grouper
    Greg W.
    Greg W.
    If you want a comfortable boat, great captain, and guaranteed to catch fish, you should select Chasing Tails Charters. We had a great experience and caught a ton of fish.
  • A proud angler holding a vibrant Red Snapper while fishing off the coast of Florida.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Red Snapper
    The HOGFISH bite and assorted snapper has been really good on our last few trips ! Fishing the 4-6 hr trips in 55-70 ft of water has been the ticket !
  • Adult angler proudly displaying a large red snapper aboard a fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Grouper
    John D.
    John D.
    First time fishing in the ocean, caught at least 8 different types of fish over 40 in total. Grandkids loved it, boat very clean, spacious and fast. Had a shark bite 3/4 of a grouper we reeled. Highly recommend this charter.
  • An angler proudly displaying a colorful Mutton Snapper while fishing on a charter boat in clear waters.
    Brian J.
    Brian J.
    Among the amazing boat! 🚤 The experience from the booking to the communication from Captain Frank from day one to the morning of the trip was amazing! On the water, we didn’t miss a beet 🐠🐟. One after another 🎣 This is a must book trip! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
2008
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Yellowfin
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
3 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
47 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Our private toilet is electric flush and clean
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
we have 2 livewells onboard for multiple bait
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
When needed for big grouper and snapper we always carry live bait ! We DO NOT stop and waist time catching it as we are fully loaded when leaving dock
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
All fish cleaning is part of the tip and we clean / fillet and bag fish every trip
First mate
It is Customary to tip 20% of the trips fair on any charter boat .. you will always have fresh bait ready - new rod ready to go . Fish cleaned and bagged after trip
Fishing license
We cover all licences and federal p

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
We welcome kids of all ages onboard.. some of the longer trips 8 hours and above is at your discretion
You keep catch
We keep only legal size and limits
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 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
 PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Treasure Island right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
WahooWahoo

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