Perdido Key Fishing Charters - 24' Shearwater
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Perdido Key Fishing Charters - 24' Shearwater

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5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
5820 Cruzat Way
Pensacola, FL, United States
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Join Perdido Key Fishing Charters for an unforgettable experience on beautiful inshore waters. Pack your family and make some great memories while reeling in a variety of inshore fish species with an experienced captain.

Get comfortable aboard a 24’ Shearwater center console boat that accommodates up to 6 anglers. It’s powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine, so you won’t waste any time and you’ll be on the fish instantly.

You’ll be fishing using Van Staal and Shimano reels, and Capt. Marty has custom-made rods on board. He’ll also try to catch live bait before your trip, so you can get straight to your target fish! You can use light tackle, or try out fly fishing. For fly fishing, just let your captain know in advance.

Target a variety of different inshore species of the area like Speckled Trout, Redfish, Sheepshead, Pompano, Bluefish, Tripletail, and Black Drum. Your captain will clean your catch for you, so you’ll be able to get a taste right after your return.

All you really need in order to have a memorable adventure is some sun protection. The captain will provide a cooler and ice to keep the fish iced down. You should bring a small soft-sided cooler with food and drinks to stay refreshed and enjoy your time.

All that’s left to do is check out which trip you’d have the most fun on, and you’re all set for a great time with Perdido Key Fishing Charters!

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $600
    Hit the inshore waters, and reel in some of the iconic species of the area, like Speckled Trout, Flounder, and Red Drum. Your captain will make sure you have everything you need, and if you're new to fishing, he'll be happy to teach you everything there is to know! Bring some sunscreen, some snacks and drinks, and hop on this adventure to explore the productive waters of the bay.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    $600
    If you want to sleep in and have a good night's rest, join Capt. Marty in the afternoon hours, and have some fun on the bay. You'll be fishing for the main inshore species of the area, including Flounder, Speckled Trout, Redfish, Bluefish, Pompano, and Sheepshead. Everything you need will be waiting for you on board, and if you're a novice angler, your captain would love to teach you as much as possible! All you need to bring is some sunscreen, some snacks and drinks, and you're ready for this adventure!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $800
    Hit the waters in the early morning to start your day with some action! You'll be exploring the beautiful inshore species of the area, targeting fish like Speckled Trout, Redfish, Bluefish, Flounder, Pompano, and Sheepshead. Your captain will have all the equipment you need. He'll be happy to teach you everything about fishing if you aren't experienced! Make sure to pack some sun protection. Bring some snacks and drinks in a soft cooler to stay energized, and get to fishing!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    $800
    Sleep in and head out on this fishing adventure in the afternoon hours, joining Capt. Marty on the inshore waters of the bay. You'll test your skills trying to reel in creatures like Speckled Trout, Bluefish, Flounder, Pompano, Redfish, and Sheepshead. Your captain will provide all the equipmeny you need. If you'd like to learn more about fishing, he'll be glad to teach you everything there is to know! Bring some sunscreen, a cooler with some snacks and drinks, and start your new adventure!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,000
    Spend the whole day fishing the inshore waters of the bay, jumpstarting your morning with some adrenaline! Capt. Marty will help you reel in different inshore species, like Bluefish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Pompano, Redfish, and Sheepshead. He'll provide all the fishing gear you'll need. If you want to learn more about fishing, he'll be happy to teach you everything he knows! Make sure to pack sun protection, a cooler with some food and drinks to stay refreshed, and you're ready to go!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Spinning

FAQs about Perdido Key Fishing Charters - 24' Shearwater

Perdido Key Fishing Charters - 24' Shearwater offers the following trips to customers:
  • $550 per group, additional $50 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $550 per group, additional $50 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $750 per group, additional $50 per person after 1 guest - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • $750 per group, additional $50 per person after 1 guest - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • $950 per group, additional $50 per person after 1 guest - 8 Hour Trip (AM) (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Perdido Key Fishing Charters - 24' Shearwater, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Simrad
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Perdido Key Fishing Charters - 24' Shearwater include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Van Staal and Shimano reels, custom rods.)
  • Live Bait (Usually caught before the trip.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (20% Tip is Customary)
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment
Perdido Key Fishing Charters - 24' Shearwater offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
Perdido Key Fishing Charters - 24' Shearwater offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (All live bait )
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing (Epic fly fishing for all species )
Top targeted fish species with Perdido Key Fishing Charters - 24' Shearwater include:
  • Bluefish

Meet the Captain

Marty Starling
Pensacola, Florida, United States
35 Customer reviews
Response time 16 hours
Member since June 2015
Captain Marty has been fishing these waters for over 25 years. He loves making educational trips, where he can teach people all there is to know about fish. He’s a 4th generation commercial fisherman, so he pretty much grew up on the water. Capt. Marty loves seeing people enjoy themselves on his boat, the looks on their faces when they catch a huge fish, and showing them the amazing scenery. Marty grew up tournament fishing, fished up and down the whole east coast, and even went to Hawaii when he was 20 to fish for Marlin. He considers himself to be a professional, he’s knowledgable and willing to explain everything to his guests. He likes to feel his guests out and try to tailor their trips to what he feels they’ll enjoy the most. He says fishing is what gets him out of the bed in the morning, he’s really passionate about it and not in the business for the money. He wakes up thinking what fish he’s gonna catch and what kind of adventure he’s gonna have with his clients.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bluefish Bluefish

Boat specs

Shearwater (Center console) originally built in 1997, and restored in 2017. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
All live bait
Spinning
Fly Fishing
Epic fly fishing for all species

Amenities

GPS
Simrad
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Van Staal and Shimano reels, custom rods.
Live Bait
Usually caught before the trip.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
20% Tip is Customary
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Kids of all ages are welcome.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

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Doug R.
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 3, 2023
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Nathan J.
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January fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) – Winter on January 21, 2021
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