Gulfcart Charters 

5.0/5 (123 reviews)
 Gulf Drive South 1507, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217, United States

Gulfcart Charters 

5.0/5 (123 reviews)
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Gulf Drive South 1507
Bradenton Beach, FL, United States
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Discover the pristine waters off Florida’s west coast with Gulfcart Charters. Sett off from Bradenton or Coquina Beach, and the Tampa Bay, Anna Maria Island, and Gulf of Mexico will be your oysters. Offering inshore and nearshore fishing opportunities, Captain Eric Chaignet provides a personal service on each trip. An avid angler since childhood, he’s run charters since 2014, and loves showing customers the rich fishery of this corner of Florida.

The 23’ Dorado bay boat is a suitable vessel for all fishing. A light boat, she can peruse the shallow inshore waters and speed off to the nearshore reefs. She only needs one 250 HP Yamaha engine to get her up to 40 knots! In the skinny waters, the wireless trolling motor will help you navigate without disturbing the spooky fish around you. All the appropriate fishing gear is taken care of, so all you’ll need to do is bring some drinks and snacks.

Using the latest Penn and Shimano gear, along with live bait (prepared before the trip), you’ll bottom fish the reefs, flats, or backcountry. Inshore, expect to catch some delicious Flounder, Redfish, Mangrove Snappers, while also testing your skills against stubborn Snook and Sharks. Head out to the reefs and see the real beauty of the Gulf’s fishing. Target Snappers and Amberjack, Barracuda and Cobia, and even try handlining for mammoth Goliath Grouper.

Whatever trip you opt for, you’re in for an exciting, productive day. After you return to shore, the captain will prepare and clean your catch so that you can take it home. Everything is taken care of, so just bring yourselves, some snacks, and the appropriate attire – don’t forget the sunscreen and the shades! Come and experience the magnificent fishing that the Gulf has to offer and make everlasting memories with Gulfcart Charters.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 123 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (137)

Best Fishing Charter in AMI
Best Fishing Charter in AMI
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Angler rating

110
4
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

98%

Showing 1 - 5 of 123 reviews
Showing: 5 of 123 reviews
Miranda Ellis
Miranda Ellis
5.0
Verified
Great Fishing Trip
Half Day Trip – Inshore on July 19, 20252 adults2 children
Family fishing trip with kids. We had a great experience. Caught lots of fish, trout, grouper, flounder, black tip shark, lady fish, almost got a barracuda! Fun variety, highly recommend.
Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Spotted Seatrout
Snook
Flounder
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Jessica Thompson
Jessica Thompson
5.0
Verified
Best Fishing Charter in AMI
Half Day Trip – Inshore on June 22, 20254 adults1 child
Eric was great! He had us on fish everywhere we stopped. I highly recommend booking a trip with him.
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Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Spotted Seatrout
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Zach Rouse
Zach Rouse
5.0
Verified
Great Fishing Experience
Half Day Trip – Nearshore on May 5, 20254 adults1 child
Captain Eric was great with our whole family. He put us on fish right away and we caught a lot of great fish! We would do this again for sure!
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Natraj Ponna
Natraj Ponna
Chicago, IL
5.0
Verified
Half Day Nearshore
Half Day Trip – Nearshore on February 19, 20233 adults
Eric was great all around, we went 12 miles deep and caught a bunch of groupers which we could not keep as they were and then some snappers. Eric was patient and very quick in helping setting up bait. He took us to spots where we had instant bites. My old guys had fun reeling in fish. Eric also did some fly fishing and we caught couple of snook. Eric also patiently did the filleting of the fish and we cooked them. We did not waste any time and all 4 hours were utilized perfectly. Eric wanted to get us the most out of the trip so we were full on fishing, no breaks :-) We highly recommend Eric.
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Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Gag Grouper
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MAURICIO HODGSON
MAURICIO HODGSON
Davenport, FL
4.7
Verified
2 hour short trip
2 Hour Trip – Family Fun (1PM) on May 27, 20234 adults1 child
This was our first family fishing trip, we decided on two hrs just in case. the goal was for our little one (7 years old) to enjoy the experience which he did. The day was gorgeous, we didn’t bring anything back but rest assure NOT the captain’s fault… 6 of us throwing and reeling and the same time the captain was busy putting new bait every time and we was cool about that. We had some big ones but inexperience on our end left the bests ones on the water, some bait fish for next time was enough for our little one to see how fun this could be. As with everything experienced gives us lessons and I will share here: 1 we went on Memorial Day weekend … hundreds of boats on the water I’m sure made also a difference, 2 follow guidance of captain on how to pull them out of the water!!! Hahaha… bottom line: We are coming back in August!!! See you then Eric!
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Gag Grouper
Snook
0

Trip availability and prices

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Dolphin/ Manatee tour
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2 Hour Trip
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US $300
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 Hour Trip – Family Fun (1PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 12:45 PM
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US $350
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 Hour Trip – Family (3PM)
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2 Hour Trip
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US $350
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:30 AM
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US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip – Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:30 AM
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US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
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US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM)
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4 Hour Trip
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US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 day inshore (6hour)
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6 Hour Trip
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US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore
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6 Hour Trip
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US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 123 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (137)

Best Fishing Charter in AMI
Best Fishing Charter in AMI
Best Fishing Charter in AMI
+134

Angler rating

110
4
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

98%

Showing 1 - 5 of 123 reviews
Showing: 5 of 123 reviews
Miranda Ellis
Miranda Ellis
5.0
Verified
Great Fishing Trip
Half Day Trip – Inshore on July 19, 20252 adults2 children
Family fishing trip with kids. We had a great experience. Caught lots of fish, trout, grouper, flounder, black tip shark, lady fish, almost got a barracuda! Fun variety, highly recommend.
Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Spotted Seatrout
Snook
Flounder
+1
0
Jessica Thompson
Jessica Thompson
5.0
Verified
Best Fishing Charter in AMI
Half Day Trip – Inshore on June 22, 20254 adults1 child
Eric was great! He had us on fish everywhere we stopped. I highly recommend booking a trip with him.
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Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Spotted Seatrout
1
Zach Rouse
Zach Rouse
5.0
Verified
Great Fishing Experience
Half Day Trip – Nearshore on May 5, 20254 adults1 child
Captain Eric was great with our whole family. He put us on fish right away and we caught a lot of great fish! We would do this again for sure!
0
Natraj Ponna
Natraj Ponna
Chicago, IL
5.0
Verified
Half Day Nearshore
Half Day Trip – Nearshore on February 19, 20233 adults
Eric was great all around, we went 12 miles deep and caught a bunch of groupers which we could not keep as they were and then some snappers. Eric was patient and very quick in helping setting up bait. He took us to spots where we had instant bites. My old guys had fun reeling in fish. Eric also did some fly fishing and we caught couple of snook. Eric also patiently did the filleting of the fish and we cooked them. We did not waste any time and all 4 hours were utilized perfectly. Eric wanted to get us the most out of the trip so we were full on fishing, no breaks :-) We highly recommend Eric.
Review media 0
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Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Gag Grouper
0
MAURICIO HODGSON
MAURICIO HODGSON
Davenport, FL
4.7
Verified
2 hour short trip
2 Hour Trip – Family Fun (1PM) on May 27, 20234 adults1 child
This was our first family fishing trip, we decided on two hrs just in case. the goal was for our little one (7 years old) to enjoy the experience which he did. The day was gorgeous, we didn’t bring anything back but rest assure NOT the captain’s fault… 6 of us throwing and reeling and the same time the captain was busy putting new bait every time and we was cool about that. We had some big ones but inexperience on our end left the bests ones on the water, some bait fish for next time was enough for our little one to see how fun this could be. As with everything experienced gives us lessons and I will share here: 1 we went on Memorial Day weekend … hundreds of boats on the water I’m sure made also a difference, 2 follow guidance of captain on how to pull them out of the water!!! Hahaha… bottom line: We are coming back in August!!! See you then Eric!
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Gag Grouper
Snook
0

FAQs about Gulfcart Charters

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
T craft
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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