Coastline Fishing Charters
+29Coastline Fishing Charters are waiting for you to join them for some inshore and nearshore fishing on Florida’s west coast. Captain Bill has fished on these waters for over 30 years so he knows where to take you to find a bite.
You’ll enjoy an inshore or nearshore fishing adventure on an immaculate 22’ Pathfinder bay boat. It’s suitable for various types of fishing and all that you need including a live bait well, fishfinder, and a fighting chair for when it comes to the tough ones.
On his trips, you’re given the chance to catch Snook, Trout, Redfish, Cobia, and a lot more. There are also select seasonal Tarpon trips to battle the mighty Silverking making for one of the best sportfishing bouts in the world. You’ll use Penn tackle on the trip an use a variety of techniques depending on the target species including jigging, drift fishing, and trolling. You’ll use live bait to catch the fish which is picked up for you before your trip commences.
Fishing licenses are provided for you as is catch cleaning. There is a first mate on board on some of the trips who works for tips. A cooler with ice and water is provided on every trip. Please remember to bring sunblock and any snacks or other drinks with you.
So whether you are wanting some laid back inshore fishing, an adventure on the sea, or the ultimate sportfishing battle against Tarpon, Coastline Fishing Charters has you covered!
Captain
Bill Heydet
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+59Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Always a great time!
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 22, 2025
This is our second charter with Captain Bill, and once again it was a great time! We caught some sea trout, snappers, jacks, snook, and cats. This was my son’s girlfriend’s first time to Florida, and her first time fishing from a boat. She’s super shy, and very quiet but Bill had her confident to cast her own line, and she ended up catching the most fish! She had a ton of fun! Bill is just an all around cool dude, that will help the most inexperienced angler or will hang back and let you do your thing. We highly recommend Captain Bill, you won’t regret it! Until next year!!!
This is our second charter with Captain Bill, and once again it was a great time! We caught some sea trout, snappers, jacks, snook, and cats. This was my son’s girlfriend’s first time to Florida, and her first time fishing from a boat. She’s super shy, and very quiet but Bill had her confident to cast her own line, and she ended up catching the most fish! She had a ton of fun! Bill is just an all around cool dude, that will help the most inexperienced angler or will hang back and let you...
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Captain Bill is the Best!
Half Day (AM) on July 2, 2024
My family (my husband, and 17 yr old son and myself) had the pleasure chartering with Captain Bill. We had an outstanding time! Capt. Bill put us on some monster sea trout, snapper, and snook! And while it’s out of season for snook it was such a blast to catch!! As the captain himself quoted “like bass on steroids” couldn’t have been anymore on target with that! So much fun!! We are freshwater fisherman that love the challenge of saltwater fishing on vacation, and Capt. Bill knew all the tips and tricks to land some giants! He was patient, and had tons of knowledge to share. We will booking next year with Capt. Bill, planning for a full day at that! Thank you Bill, we can’t wait for our next trip with ya! Book with this charter you will NOT be disappointed!!!
My family (my husband, and 17 yr old son and myself) had the pleasure chartering with Captain Bill. We had an outstanding time! Capt. Bill put us on some monster sea trout, snapper, and snook! And while it’s out of season for snook it was such a blast to catch!! As the captain himself quoted “like bass on steroids” couldn’t have been anymore on target with that! So much fun!! We are freshwater fisherman that love the challenge of saltwater fishing on vacation, and Capt. Bill knew all the tips...
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Great Day on the Water
Full Day Trip on April 6, 2024
Captain Bill was everything we hoped for: professional, personable, knowledgeable and genuine. Went out with 2 buddies and we all caught keepers for dinner: Bill took care of everything right down to the baiting of our hooks. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. And reasonably priced compared to many others out there. Highly recommend Captain Bill.
Captain Bill was everything we hoped for: professional, personable, knowledgeable and genuine. Went out with 2 buddies and we all caught keepers for dinner: Bill took care of everything right down to the baiting of our hooks. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. And reasonably priced compared to many others out there. Highly recommend Captain Bill.
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Fishing trip in June
Half Day (AM) on June 11, 2023
Englewood, Florida
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Bill and AJ Heydet- wonderful fishing trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on March 5, 2022
This was more like going out on a good friend's boat than on a charter! I mean that in a good way. Bill and AJ could not have been more friendly and accommodating. They were attentive to anything we might need, and will give you as much or as little assistance as you want. The boat was in perfect condition, top notch tackle to use. We caught a variety of fish (snook, bonnet shark, mutton snapper, gag grouper). I learned some good stuff from both Bill and his son AJ. AJ, Bill's son, is a stud fisherman and first mate. It's like we got 2 top notch guides for the price of one. We were on a hot bite as the trip was scheduled to end, and Bill just kept us fishing way past when we should have been heading in. As I said, by the end of the trip it was like we were out on the water with our fishing buddies. Can't say enough about these two!
This was more like going out on a good friend's boat than on a charter! I mean that in a good way. Bill and AJ could not have been more friendly and accommodating. They were attentive to anything we might need, and will give you as much or as little assistance as you want. The boat was in perfect condition, top notch tackle to use. We caught a variety of fish (snook, bonnet shark, mutton snapper, gag grouper). I learned some good stuff from both Bill and his son AJ. AJ, Bill's son, is...
FAQs about Coastline Fishing Charters
What are the trip rates for Coastline Fishing Charters?
Coastline Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day (AM) (4 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Tarpon Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Tarpon Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Coastline Fishing Charters?
When you book a trip with Coastline Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Fighting Chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
What's included in the trip price with Coastline Fishing Charters?
Trips booked with Coastline Fishing Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Fishing License
What types of fishing does Coastline Fishing Charters offer?
Coastline Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
- Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Coastline Fishing Charters offer?
Coastline Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Drift Fishing
- Kite Fishing
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Coastline Fishing Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Coastline Fishing Charters include:
- Cobia
- Permit
- Redfish
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Spotted Seatrout
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
Your captain
Placida, Florida, United States
A passion for fishing and a desire to be on the water has led me to become a captain and a fishing guide. I have been fishing the Venice, Englewood, and Placida waters since my family moved here in 1989. Fishing from shore, piers, and jetties is where i started out. I run a 22' Pathfinder bay boat for inshore and near shore trips. I find enjoyment and satisfaction in teaching others how to fish or putting an experienced angler on fish and seeing the look of excitement when they hook up.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License
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.
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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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
PayPal
Checks
What’s biting in Placida right now
Cobia
Permit
Redfish
Snapper (Mangrove)
Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon
Tripletail