Johnny Wahoo Charters

Come to a place where fishing action never stops. Johnny Wahoo Charters offers a year-round adventure that’s suitable for anglers of all skill levels. This area is famous for its bountiful waters and attracts anglers from all over the world. Use the opportunity to toss a line and catch a trophy you’ll be proud of.

It all begins at Redfish Point, where you’ll meet Captain John. Once you board his 27’ Sailfish boat, you’ll head to your fishing spot. The vessel is powered by twin 150 HP Yamaha engines and reaches the speed of 30 knots. This center console accommodates up to 4 guests, offering enough space for everyone to fish in comfort. The boat also features a toilet, a live bait tank, and a cooler.

Depending on what you want to catch, you’ll use different techniques, such as trolling, deep dropping, and bottom fishing. The trips range from 6 to 12 hours, so there’s enough time to catch whatever you’ve got your mind set on. Some of your targets can be Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, Wahoo, Kingfish, Amberjack, Grouper, and many more.

All fishing equipment and licenses are covered by the crew. They will also clean and bag your catch after the trip. You only need to pack your food and drinks for the day. It’s also recommended to have your hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen as well.

Every day spent on the water fishing is a day well spent. Just pick a date and join Johnny Wahoo Charters!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Night trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
    US $450
    Fishing for redfish at night. Live bait!
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,000
    This is a bottom fishing adventure, where you can go after all kinds of Snapper and Grouper. The captain will take you to the best fishing spots and set up your equipment. You only need to pack some snacks and drinks for the day. Average distance is 25 offshore.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    Just booked! Last booked: 5 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,200
    More travel time to deeper waters! Head out offshore and target Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Snapper, and many more. The captain will show you the ropes if you're new to this sport and you'll be catching them in no time. Average distance offshore is 30 miles.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,400
    This trip can be bottom fishing, trolling, or both! Go after the fastest nearshore and offshore species, such as Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Snapper, Grouper, Wahoo, and many more. All fishing equipment is included in the price. Average distance offshore is 35 miles.
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FAQs about Johnny Wahoo Charters

Johnny Wahoo Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - 3 Hour Night trip (3 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Johnny Wahoo Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Johnny Wahoo Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (All tackle is provided)
  • Live Bait (When available )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Catch is cleaned and bagged.)
  • Fishing License (No license needed!)

Johnny Wahoo Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing (Redfish & sheepshead )
  • Offshore Fishing (Red snapper, Mingo, Amberjack grouper)
  • Reef Fishing (Red Snapper, amberjack)
  • Wreck Fishing (Amberjack)

Johnny Wahoo Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Light tackle provided.)
  • Heavy Tackle (Big Jacks grouper)
  • Bottom Fishing (Red Snapper, grouper, Mingo.)
  • Trolling (Wahoo, Kings& Mahi & black fin tuna.)
  • Jigging (Amberjack )
  • Deep Sea Fishing (Deep dropping!)

Top targeted fish species with Johnny Wahoo Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

John Carleton
Gulf Breeze, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
52 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2021
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I have fished all my life and enjoy watching my customers catch the big one! Sharing the experience and knowledge is what it's all about. Join me regardless of your skill level.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

Sailfish (Center console) originally built in 2014. Powered by 2 150HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Redfish & sheepshead
Offshore Fishing
Red snapper, Mingo, Amberjack grouper
Reef Fishing
Red Snapper, amberjack
Wreck Fishing
Amberjack

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Light tackle provided.
Heavy Tackle
Big Jacks grouper
Bottom Fishing
Red Snapper, grouper, Mingo.
Trolling
Wahoo, Kings& Mahi & black fin tuna.
Jigging
Amberjack
Deep Sea Fishing
Deep dropping!

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
All tackle is provided
Live Bait
When available
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Catch is cleaned and bagged.
Fishing License
No license needed!

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Children 5 and above.
You Keep Catch
Fish are cleaned and bagged for customers.
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
Checks
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 52 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Bob G.
Dallas, Texas
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Awesome Day Fishing-6 Hour Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on September 8, 2023
My son and I had a fantastic day on the water fishing with Captain John and his mate that day, Captain Rick! The weather was...
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Dawnya P.
Springdale, AR
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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8 Hours of Memory Making

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on August 1, 2023
My husband and son recently did the 8 hour off shore trip with Captain John and they had a blast. The booking process was very...
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David B.
Pensacola Beach, Florida
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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6hr Trip with Captain John was great!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on June 10, 2023
My family is from South Louisiana and enjoy fishing charters.  I have to say that our trip with Captain John was fantastic. ...
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Erik B.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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12hr Oct 2023 trip

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip on October 23, 2023
Repeat customers on our second trip out with Capt. John. Had another great day on the water catching a nice mix bag of fish....
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Larry B.
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Best fishing ever

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on November 7, 2023
Captain John is great we had fish on in seconds so many so fast the dolphins where hot on us he pulled up the lines and we...
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