Explore inshore grass flats and protective mangrove shorelines of Charlotte Harbor & Gasparilla Sound. Big Bully Outdoors offers a year-round fishing adventure and never-stopping excitement. Join Captain Andrew, who’s been fishing his whole life. No matter what fishing technique you’re using, he’ll provide you with the equipment and knowledge you need for a successful day on the water.

You’ll be fishing on a 24’ Skeeter boat that accommodates up to 4 anglers. This center console was built for fishing, featuring a 300 HP Yamaha engine, Minn Kota trolling motor, and duel 10’ power poles for easy anchoring. Anglers have ample seating in the front and rear of the vessel. For larger species, there’s also a fighting chair provided, which is perfect during Tarpon fishing trips, to give the angler the ultimate advantage.

This boat was made for sportsmen with a wide front deck perfect for casting. Equipped with three live wells and dry storage to keep your items safe.

Common species caught on these inshore trips are Snook, Red Drum, Trout, Bonnethead Shark, Sheepshead, and more. In addition to a great fishing experience, you’ll get an up-close look at the inshore ecosystem with an experienced guide. If you want to test your strength, there’s a year round Goliath Grouper that can weigh as much as 500lbs. Get up close with the ocean’s top predator with tag and release Shark. Can you hang on?! These trips are catch and release only.

All fishing equipment and licenses are included in the price. You need to pack your food and drinks for the day. The captain provides a cooler with ice.

Big Bully Outdoors welcome you aboard!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Dolphin / Eco Tour
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $400
    Explore miles of Florida's natural beaches. Captain Andrew, , knows where the local wild life likes to hang out! Swimming, shells and sharks teeth to be found. Have lunch on Boca Grande. The possibilities are endless. Great for families and couples.
  • Private trip
    4 hour Inshore / Flats Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $500
    Enjoy the inshore/flats fishing on Gasparilla Sound and Charlotte Harbor flats, and mangrove shorelines. You're most likely going to catch Snook, Red Drum, Trout, Bonnethead Shark, Sheepshead, Snapper, and more. Please let the captain know beforehand if you are interested in keeping fish.Snook are catch and release. All fishing equipment as well as bait is included in the price.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Afternoon 4 hour flats trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $500
    Enjoy the inshore/flats fishing on Gasparilla Sound and Charlotte Harbor flats, and mangrove shorelines. You're most likely going to catch Snook, Red Drum, Trout, Bonnethead Shark, Sheepshead, Snapper, and more. Please let the captain know beforehand if you are interested in keeping fish.Snook are catch and release. All fishing equipment as well as bait is included in the price.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    6 hour Inshore / Flats Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $700
    Enjoy the inshore/flats fishing on Gasparilla Sound and Charlotte Harbor flats, and mangrove shorelines. You're most likely going to catch Snook, Red Drum, Trout, Bonnethead Shark, Sheepshead, Snapper, and more. Please let the captain know beforehand if you are interested in keeping fish.Snook are catch and release. All fishing equipment as well as bait is included in the price.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
  • Private trip
    Afternoon 6 hour flats trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $700
    Enjoy the inshore/flats fishing on Gasparilla Sound and Charlotte Harbor flats, and mangrove shorelines. You're most likely going to catch Snook, Red Drum, Trout, Bonnethead Shark, Sheepshead, Snapper, and more. Please let the captain know beforehand if you are interested in keeping fish.Snook are catch and release. All fishing equipment as well as bait is included in the price.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Half Day Goliath Grouper Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $800
    Ready for a real challenge? Test your strength with a Goliath Grouper fishing charter! These federally protected grouper can range from 100 - 500lbs on your charter. That adds up to Big catch, and release fun when you choose Big Bully Outdoors for your Goliath Grouper trip! Are you strong enough?? This trip is strictly Catch, and release. Maximum of 3 anglers.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 69 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Captain Andrew was awesome
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Bill B.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Nice summertime fishing trip!

VERIFIED   4 hour Inshore / Flats Fishing Trip on July 12, 2024
Summertime charters are always at risk of rain or it just being way too hot.  Captain Andrew braved the early morning rain...
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Dennis F.
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Finally!

VERIFIED   6 hour Inshore / Flats Fishing Trip on May 13, 2024
After years of traveling south and booking trips this captain was able to put me on my very first tarpon, and not a small tarpon...
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Matthew B.
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing the flats

VERIFIED   4 hour Inshore / Flats Fishing Trip on April 2, 2024
Had a great time with captain Andrew and my 2 sons. His boat was nice and had a helm which he let my oldest ride on. We caught...
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Elizabeth G.
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Top notch experience!

VERIFIED   4 hour Inshore / Flats Fishing Trip on June 30, 2024
Andrew was an excellent guide, adapted to our skill levels, made sure we all had fun AND we caught a ton of fish.  We will...
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William F.
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Captain Andrew was awesome

VERIFIED   6 hour Inshore / Flats Fishing Trip on June 9, 2024
My son and I did a couple days fishing the flats in horrible heat.  But captain was able to find fish each day including a...
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FAQs about Big Bully Outdoors

Big Bully Outdoors offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Dolphin / Eco Tour (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 hour Inshore / Flats Fishing Trip (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Afternoon 4 hour flats trip (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 hour Inshore / Flats Fishing Trip (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Afternoon 6 hour flats trip (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Goliath Grouper Trip (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Big Bully Outdoors, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Big Bully Outdoors include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Big Bully Outdoors offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Big Bully Outdoors offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Big Bully Outdoors include:
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Andrew Herzog
Placida, Florida, United States
83 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
69 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2015
USCG Licensed and Insured, Captain Andrew enjoys teachings his clients successful methods to catching their favorite species. Live bait or artificial, Capt. Andrew provides you with the tools and knowledge to be successful. He works closely with Gray Fishtag Research as well as NOAA in volunteer tagging programs.

The fish you can target

Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Redfish Redfish

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Skeeter
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Drinks
First Mate
Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory

How you can pay

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

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