Captain Nick of Sarasota Reef Charters is inviting you to come along for a fantastic fishing and cruising trip that you’ll remember for years to come. Everyone’s welcome, whether you’re a group of experienced anglers chasing a trophy catch or a family looking to spend some quality time in nature, the captain will be as accommodating as possible to cater to your needs.

Your boat for the day is a 2020 28’ Sea Fox center console, powered by twin 250 HP Yamaha outboards. The boat is fully licensed with State and Federal Permits allowing reef or migratory fishing beyond 9 miles offshore. The boat is fast, exceptionally stable, and loaded with technology and amenities. You’ll be impressed with its fishability and comfort. Up to 6 passengers for cruising charters and 4 anglers for fishing charters. 

The captain’s primary concern is the safety of all his customers so every trip starts with a safety check. After that, you’ll cruise up to 25 miles offshore, depending on the fish you’re targeting. Captain Nick specializes in bottom fishing for Snapper, Grouper, and other delicacies of the Gulf, but he’s always on the lookout for any surprises that the waters hold! You’ll have access to Penn rods and reels as well as live and artificial bait all included in the price.

Bottled water will be provided on all trips. You’re welcome to bring any other food and drinks you’d like and you’ll be able to store them in a designated cooler on board. Your fishing license is also included in the price meaning the only things you need to remember to bring are your sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, and a cooler for your catch and you’re ready to meet Captain Nick on the water!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $700
    This trip will target waters between 9 to 25 miles offshore. Federal permits are required, which the boat has, and this trip will produce bigger reef fish as well as Amberjack, Barracuda, Cobia, and King Mackerel. All offshore charters include an experienced mate (20% gratuity is customary). $700 – 4 anglers.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
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FAQs about Sarasota Reef Charters

Sarasota Reef Charters offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Sarasota Reef Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Marine head in standup center console
  • GPS Dual Simrad Displays
  • Fishfinder Chirp, Downscan, and Sidescan
  • Live Bait Well Twin pressurized livewells (45 and 30 gals.)
  • Wireless Trolling Motor MinnKota with iPilot
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box 64 qt. Yeti Cooler, 160 and 180 qt. Fish Boxes
  • Radar Simrad

Trips booked with Sarasota Reef Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn gear)
  • Live Bait (Both bought before and caught on the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Gratuity is appreciated)
  • Drinks (Bottled water)
  • First Mate (20% tip is customary)
  • Fishing License (State licenses and Federal Reef and Pelagic Permits)

Sarasota Reef Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 25 miles)
  • Reef Fishing (Up to 25 miles)
  • Wreck Fishing (Up to 25 miles)

Sarasota Reef Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Sarasota Reef Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)

Meet the Captain

Nick Conicella
Sarasota, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
13 Customer reviews
Response time 7 hours
Member since June 2019
I was a Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer and recently retired from my career managing nuclear power electric generation plants. As such, I operate my fishing and sightseeing charter business with the highest level of professionalism and safety standards. You and your family or friends are in good hands with me as your captain. Boating and fishing have been a lifelong hobby and passion. Having moved multiple times throughout my career, I have boating and fishing experience in the Atlantic (New Jersey), Lake Ontario (New York), Lake Erie (Ohio), and the Gulf of Mexico (Sarasota, Florida) where I retired to. I am now able to truly enjoy my lifelong hobby and share my passion through my charter boating and fishing business. To ensure the highest quality and that your charter will be an adventure to remember, I have partnered with a first mate that was a prior boat captain and together we have over 30 years of experience fishing these waters. All this at a very competitive rate.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

Sea Fox (Center console) originally built in 2020. Powered by 2 250HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing
Up to 25 miles
Reef Fishing
Up to 25 miles
Wreck Fishing
Up to 25 miles

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
Marine head in standup center console
GPS
Dual Simrad Displays
Fishfinder
Chirp, Downscan, and Sidescan
Live Bait Well
Twin pressurized livewells (45 and 30 gals.)
Wireless Trolling Motor
MinnKota with iPilot
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn gear
Live Bait
Both bought before and caught on the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Gratuity is appreciated
Drinks
Bottled water
First Mate
20% tip is customary
Fishing License
State licenses and Federal Reef and Pelagic Permits

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
Ages 10 and up, vests provided
You Keep Catch
Mate fillets and bags fish
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
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Rebecca C.
Harpers Ferry, IA
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Half day with Captin Nick

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on October 14, 2021
My husband and I had an amazing time on this fishing trip! Captain Nick and his mate were absolutely outstanding. They answered...
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Tom W.
Shelton, CT
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 16, 2022
Captain Nick and his first mate John were excellent!  They were very knowledgeable and could not do enough to make sure we...
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Julianna H.
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
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Great experience for first-timers

July 29, 2019
This company was recommended to me by a family friend. My husband and I were looking for a fun, interactive activity for our...
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William B.
La Vergne, TN
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Great Trip with Captain Nick and Jamie

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 9, 2021
This was an excellent family trip. First time out offshore fishing for my grandson. My son in law and grandson both landed...
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Sharon K.
Vista, CA
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on December 10, 2022
Thank You Captain Nick for a wonderful day on the boat!! We had a great time.
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