Seminole Wind Charters is owned and operated by Captain Steve Cottle, a Florida Gulf native, and a USCG 100-Ton Master licensed captain. He also holds a Federal Reef & Pelagic Permit, which allows him to fish much larger bodies of water. He’s been fishing the Gulf and its surrounding waters for over 50 years and is just the guy you want to take you on an offshore adventure!

His boat is a 30’ Pro-Line walkaround with plenty of space for 6 people to fish comfortably at the same time. She’s outfitted with state-of-the-art navigational features, safety gear, outriggers, downriggers, a live bait tank, a fish box for your catch, and a cooler for drinks. You’ll have a private head, a shower, a bed, and a multimedia system to listen to your favorite tunes while you fish.

Capt. Steve will take you to some of the best fishing locations along the Gulf Coast. You can choose to go bottom fishing over reefs and other underwater structures that harbor a plethora of species. You’ll target Grouper, Snapper, Hogfish, Triggerfish, Amberjack, and more!

You can head even further out on a full-day trip to target a wider range of species including Mahi Mahi and different types of Tuna. He also offers 12-hour trips reserved for anglers really looking for some deep sea action. These extended trips will see you fishing in deep “monster territory,” up to 40–60 miles offshore.

You’ll be using top-of-the-line Penn gear and you can purchase live bait at an additional cost. Your fishing license is covered and you’ll have a first mate on board to help out with anything you need. Capt. Gene and his crew will also offer to clean and fillet your fish so you can enjoy the fresh catch of the day! Just bring an extra cooler so you can take your prize home with you.

Seminole Wind Charters invites you and the family to join them on an unforgettable adventure! Just bring some snacks, drinks, sunscreen, and a hat, and get ready to create lasting memories on the Florida Gulf with Capt. Steve!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Offshore (AM)
    Just booked! Last booked: 11 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Apr 30
    US $595
    This half-day morning trip will take you about 8 to 12 miles offshore, hitting between 3 to 5 prime fishing locations, depending on the bite. Your target species are Hogfish, Spanish and King Mackerel, Grouper, Mangrove and Grey Snapper, and more! Fishing tackle and license are included, just bring some snacks, drinks, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses, and get ready to create lasting fishing memories! Please note that the mate works for tips (20%) and there is a possible fuel surcharge as well.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Offshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:20 PM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Apr 30
    US $595
    Head 10–12 miles offshore, hitting between 3 to 5 prime fishing locations, depending on the bite. Target species include Hogfish, Spanish and King Mackerel, Grouper, Mangrove and Grey Snapper, and more! Fishing tackle and license are included, just bring some snacks, drinks, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. Please note that the mate works for tips (20%) and there is a possible fuel surcharge as well, depending on the price of fuel.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Reef & Structure
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $795
    Invite the whole family on this exciting bottom fishing adventure. You'll head out up to 20 miles offshore to fish above reefs and other underwater structures that produce lots of beautiful and not to mention, delicious fish! Capt. Steve will take you to different spots to target Grouper, Hogfish, Snapper, Porgy, Triggerfish, Grunts, and more! Please note that the mate works for tips (15% to 20%) and there is a possible fuel surcharge as well.
  • Private trip
    Tarpon Trip – SILVER KING (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Aug 15
    US $895
    The Tarpon are here from late April through mid to late July. They are migrator a speices. The best time to fish for them is when we have a Full Moon or New Moon known as spring or hill tide days. Because when we have the big tide's it washes the crab's and bait fish out of the bay. If you have never fought a Tarpon it is a experience of life time. My Biggest is 178 lb. Please note that the mate works for tips (15% to 20%) and there is a possible fuel surcharge as well.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $995
    This trip will see you fishing between 4 to 6 different locations approximately 25 to 35 miles offshore. Get ready to target a range of different species, including Grouper, Amberjack, Hogfish, Snapper, Grunts, Porgy, and Triggerfish. Your fishing license and tackle are included and you can buy live bait an additional cost. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks, and don't forget the sunscreen! Please note that the mate works for tips (15% to 20%) and there is a possible fuel surcharge as well.
  • Private trip
    Extended Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    US $1,595
    This is a custom-designed trip for serious anglers. You'll be fishing 40 to 60 miles offshore, to the pipeline and several other underwater structures. Your main target species include Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, Cobia, Grouper, Snapper, Hogfish, Triggerfish, and more. You'll be provided with rods, reels, and a fishing license and you can buy live bait at an additional cost. Please note that the mate works for tips (20%) and there is a possible fuel surcharge as well.
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FAQs about Seminole Wind Charters – 30'

Seminole Wind Charters – 30' offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $595 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Offshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $595 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Offshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $795 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Reef & Structure (6 hours)
  • US $895 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Tarpon Trip – SILVER KING (AM) (8 hours)
  • US $995 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,595 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Extended Full Day Trip (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Seminole Wind Charters – 30', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private head
  • GPS Furuno NavNet
  • Fishfinder Furuno NavNet
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar Furuno 48 Mile Openaray

Trips booked with Seminole Wind Charters – 30' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn )
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (15–20% gratuity )
  • First Mate (Works for tips, customarily 15 to 20%)
  • Fishing License

Seminole Wind Charters – 30' offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Seminole Wind Charters – 30' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Seminole Wind Charters – 30' include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Hogfish
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)

Meet the Captain

Steve Cottle
Redington Shores, Florida, United States
8 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
62 Customer reviews
Response time 3 hours
Member since May 2019
I am a 3rd generation fisherman. My Grandfather fished the Outer Banks of North Carolina for a living. My Father fished with him in his youth and continued this tradition of fishing in the Gulf of Mexico when he got out of the Navy. I was born in Pensacola, FL. So need I say more? It's in my blood. I was born to fish!

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

Pro-Line (Walkaround) originally built in 1993, and restored in 2016. Powered by 2 200HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 24 knots.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Private head
GPS
Furuno NavNet
Fishfinder
Furuno NavNet
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn
Catch cleaning & filleting
15–20% gratuity
First Mate
Works for tips, customarily 15 to 20%
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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
You Keep Catch
Captain keeps 1 fish for dinner
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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 58 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
86%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
92%
Caught fish
81%
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Tammy H.
Crivitz, WI
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Clearwater fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Offshore (AM) on March 1, 2023
The best fishing ever had a great time with Seminole wind charter captain Steve and his son (sorry forgot his name that’s...
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Ashland, OH
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Reef & Structure on March 7, 2022
Was a fantastic experience!  We caught mackerel, sheep’s head, porgies, and grey snapper.  Both captain and first mate...
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Laurie K.
Tampa, FL
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Amazing Trip!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Offshore (AM) on February 25, 2020
We had the most amazing day with Captain Steve and First Mate Don- it was everything we hoped for! We were warmly greeted and...
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Adam A.
Fort Wayne, IN
Excellent
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April 6th - PM 4 hour Trip Offshore

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Offshore (PM) on April 6, 2021
My boys and I had a fantastic time with these guys at the helm!  We didn’t catch quite as many as we had hoped for but that...
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Mark D.
Largo, FL
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3/4 day fish trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Reef & Structure on May 13, 2022
Was a great day fishing!  Excellent Captain and first mate! Captain Steve had us on fish all day, is very knowledgeable, was...
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