Coastline Fishing Charters 

5.0/5 (47 reviews)
 
State licensed
 6499 Gasparilla Road, Placida, FL 33946, United States
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Coastline 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!

Bill Heydet

Captain

Bill Heydet


Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Fighting Chair

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
US $450 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
US $450 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Tarpon Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jul 30 (Sat, Sun)
US $600 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Tarpon Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jul 30 (Sat, Sun)
US $600 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
US $700 
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 47 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (62)

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Angler rating

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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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April K.
April K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Always a great time!

VERIFIED

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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 April K. recommends Coastline Fishing Charters

April K.
April K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Bill is the Best!

VERIFIED

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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 April K. recommends Coastline Fishing Charters

Bob G.
Bob G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Day on the Water

VERIFIED

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.  

 Bob G. recommends Coastline Fishing Charters

Tony V.
Tony V.
4.7/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED

Half Day (AM) on June 11, 2023

 

 Tony V. recommends Coastline Fishing Charters
Bill Heydet
Bill Heydet (The Captain)

Steve K.
Steve K.

Englewood, Florida

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Bill and AJ Heydet- wonderful fishing trip

VERIFIED

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...  

 Steve K. recommends Coastline Fishing Charters
Bill Heydet
Bill Heydet (The Captain)
Replied on March 6, 2022
Steve, thank you so much for the wonderful review. It was our pleasure to meet the both of you. Looking forward to next time. Capt. Bill and Aj

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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

Bill Heydet

Placida, Florida, United States

47 Customer reviews
Response time 11 hours
Member since February 2020

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

Cobia
Cobia
Permit
Permit
Redfish
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Tripletail
Tripletail

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

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

CobiaCobia
PermitPermit
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Spotted SeatroutSpotted Seatrout
TarponTarpon
TripletailTripletail