Family Traditions Charter Co.

Explore the lovely waters around Placida in Florida and have a first-class fishing experience with Family Traditions Charter Co. Captain Will Hubbard is a cordial and skilled angler who’ll take you to inshore and nearshore waters and help you make a good catch as well as have lots of fun. Join him and meet Placida’s marine world in a great way.

You’ll fish from a 23’ Hanson center console that’s powered by a 150 HP Suzuki engine. The boat can carry up to 6 anglers. Thanks to its quality GPS, fishfinder, and radio systems, you will reach the fish safely and quickly. The boat uses a wireless trolling motor for a more tactful approach to the fish, is equipped with a fighting chair, and has got a livewell to provide live bait. There will also be a first mate on board to give you any help you might need.

You can chase a variety of fish in this area. There’s Black Drum, Mangrove Snapper, King Mackerel, Sheepshead, Snook, as well as many other interesting species. Using light and heavy tackle, you and the captain will catch by trolling and bottom fishing. You can choose the amount of your catch that you will take home, or, if you prefer, you can release it.  Kids of all ages are welcome to join aboard and there can be no smoking during the trip.

The captain will cover you with all the fishing equipment you’ll need as well as with licenses. He’ll also clean and fillet your catch so you can easily take it home. What you should bring before you arrive are just some food and drinks.

Come visit Family Traditions Charter Co. and have a wonderful fishing experience on the waters of Placida!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Goliath Grouper
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,200
    Wrestle with one of the heaviest, toughest fighters out there! You'll target Goliath Groupers in the range of 150 to 300 pounds so get ready for an exciting time on the water and muscle soreness the next day!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,200
    On a 4-hour trip, you'll be fishing inshore or nearshore. You'll be targeting Snook, Trout, Redfish, Snapper, Sheepshead, and many other species.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,800
    On a 6-hour trip, you will have the time to experience some different types of fishing. For example, trolling, bottom fishing, and casting. There will be time to do multiple types of fishing both inshore and nearshore. This will be up to the captain's discretion based on the weather and bite!

FAQs about Family Traditions Charter Co.

Family Traditions Charter Co. offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,200 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Goliath Grouper (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Family Traditions Charter Co., you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Family Traditions Charter Co. include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Family Traditions Charter Co. offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing (Up to 5 miles offshore. )
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Family Traditions Charter Co. offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Used for inshore)
  • Heavy Tackle (Used for nearshore)
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling (Near Shore )

Top targeted fish species with Family Traditions Charter Co. include:
  • Black Drum
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Meet the Captain

Will Hubbard
Placida, Florida, United States
45 Customer reviews
Response time 12 hours
Member since January 2021
Captain Will welcomes you to his fishing headquarters in Placida. Join him and delve into inshore and nearshore waters in search of many prized species, and also enjoy the wonderful natural surroundings this area has to offer.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Hanson (Center console) originally built in 2017. Powered by a 150HP Suzuki DF150 engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Up to 5 miles offshore.
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Used for inshore
Heavy Tackle
Used for nearshore
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Near Shore

Amenities

Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

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 included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Placida to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
All Ages
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Clients keep desired amout of the catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 45 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (51)
Birthday Snook w\/Family Tradition
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Great time!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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Luke S.
Sarasota, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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6 Hour Snook Bite

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 10, 2023
Captain Will was a tremendous guide with excellent service and equipment. His Boat was extremely spacious which made for easy...
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Paul S.
Leavenworth, Kansas
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Day with Captain Will

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 7, 2021
Myself and 4 other people had an awesome time. My crew and I signed up for a 6-hour excursion; however, Captain Will left the...
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Lenny B.
Howell, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on March 28, 2023
Awesome time with captain Will! He was great and the fishing was incredible! He knew how to put us on the fish and was a lot...
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Heidi R.
Kalkaska, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Will

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 14, 2023
We had an amazing day fishing with Captain Will. We caught several fish, Will filleted them and put then on ice for us. We...
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David A.
Hanalei, HI
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Day, Great Guys

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 10, 2021
We could not have had a better day of back country fishing than we did with the guys. They had us catching snook within ten...
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