Mac-Attack Charters Deep Sea Fishin

Mac-Attack Charters Deep Sea Fishing invites you on nearshore and offshore fishing trips in Englewood, Florida. Have some fun and exciting time fishing with Captain Lewis MacDonald, a native Floridian with over 39 years of gulf fishing. Captain Lewis always strives to make your experience on the water the best possible.

You’ll fish from a 39’ Trojan offshore sport fishing boat. This spacious vessel can accommodate up to 6 guests and is powered by a twin 330 HP Cummins engine. We use quality GPS, fishfinder, and radio systems for navigation and features a toilet, flybridge, and an ice-box.

Captain Lewis uses both light and heavy tackle bottom fishing on reefs & coral 15-20 nautical miles out on a 5 hour trip and 21-35 nautical miles on a 7 hour trip. Among the species you’ll target when in season: Red Grouper, Gag Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Lane Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, Mutton Snapper, American Red Snapper, and many more.
Children of all ages are welcome to join the trip.

Captain Lewis will provide you with all the gear needed, which includes rods & reels, and premium cut bait. He’ll also cover you for fishing licenses as well as cleaning and filleting your catch. You’ll only need to pack a small cooler with your favorite food and drinks before you depart.

Come visit us in Englewood and have a lot of fun fishing with Mac-Attack Charters Deep Sea Fishing.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Shark fishing trip half day
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 10 - Aug 10
    US $800
    We shark fish anywhere from 9 ft to 20 ft of depth depending on the weather. We will either fish inside or outside of Boca Grand pass depending on the winds and the wave conditions. You can bring up to six people in your group. We fish with two rods, two big hunks of bait & I explain to you guys what you need to do when the sharks bite. You pick up the rod, set the hook and you're off to the races! Sharks in this area are hammerhead, black tip, bull sharks, Atlantic sharp nose & black nose.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Heavy Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,000
    Spend a beautiful morning bottom fishing rocks & coral and mostly targeting Red Grouper and Snappers anywhere from 15-20 miles off-shore. We will be providing custom rods & reels and quality cut bait. At the end of your trip the fish willbe cleaned & filleted for you. You won't need anything for your trip except for some food and drinks. Please bring cash to pay the balance upon arrival to the boat.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,500
    Spend a beautiful morning chasing mostly Grouper and Snapper. You won't need anything for your trip except for some food and drinks. Please bring cash to pay the balance upon arrival to the boat.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    True American snapper
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 4 - Jul 8
    US $2,000
    American red snapper trip. As long as the weather permits and the season is open we will be traveling offshore. We will be fishing anywhere from 120 to 180 ft depth of water for true American red snappers.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
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FAQs about Mac-Attack Charters Deep Sea Fishin

Mac-Attack Charters Deep Sea Fishin offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group - Shark fishing trip half day (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Offshore (5 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 7 Hour Trip – Offshore (7 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - True American snapper (9 hours)

When you book a trip with Mac-Attack Charters Deep Sea Fishin, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet On pics
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge On pics
  • Ice Box On deck
  • Radar

Trips booked with Mac-Attack Charters Deep Sea Fishin include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (All and licenses)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Done at the Marina )
  • Fishing License (All fishing licenses included )

Mac-Attack Charters Deep Sea Fishin offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (On the half day fishing trip we are between 10 to 21 miles offshore the all-day fishing trip 21 to 44 miles offshore)
  • Reef Fishing

Mac-Attack Charters Deep Sea Fishin offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Light)
  • Heavy Tackle (Heavy tackle)
  • Bottom Fishing (Bottom)
  • Deep Sea Fishing (Deep sea)

Top targeted fish species with Mac-Attack Charters Deep Sea Fishin include:
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grunt
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)

Meet the Captain

Lewis Macdonald
Englewood, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
80 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 2020
Angler's Choice
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Captain Lewis will take you on an exciting and fun fishing trip offshore from Englewood, Florida and embark on a wonderful fishing adventure.

About this listing

Targeted species

Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper
Grunt Grunt

Boat specs

Trojan (Sportfishing) originally built in 1995. Powered by 2 330HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
39 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
On the half day fishing trip we are between 10 to 21 miles offshore the all-day fishing trip 21 to 44 miles offshore
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Light
Heavy Tackle
Heavy tackle
Bottom Fishing
Bottom
Deep Sea Fishing
Deep sea

Amenities

Toilet
On pics
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
On pics
Ice Box
On deck
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
All and licenses
Catch cleaning & filleting
Done at the Marina
Fishing License
All fishing licenses included

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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
Any age
You Keep Catch
Only approved catches

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 80 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Fantastic Day Fishing
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
93%
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Richard D.
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5.0 / 5
Overall

The best way to close out 2023

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Offshore on December 31, 2023
Capt MacDonald was awesome. The fishing trip was excellent due largely to his exceptional knowledge of the fishing spots in...
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Jason M.
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5.0 / 5
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Great day out on the Gulf!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip – Offshore on April 1, 2024
Perfect weather today. We caught lots of snapper and there was plenty of space for everyone on the boat. We caught a few grouper...
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Annette B.
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A perfect day on the water

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Offshore on November 20, 2023
In our group of 6, we had 4 adults and 2 children ages 9 and 13.  We all had such a good time with Captain Lewis. Everyone...
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Angelica H.
Englewood, Florida
Excellent
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Half Day Shark Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Shark Fishing (AM) on June 22, 2023
Where to begin. A 5-Star Rating doesn’t even justify how amazing this experience was. Captain Lewis is a professional. He’s...
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Bill E.
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Overall

We MAC-ATTACKED the fish

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip – Offshore on January 11, 2024
Had a great day with Capt. Lewis McDonald. In spite of inclement weather he steered around the squalls and put us on the fish....
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