Reel Lucky Fishing Charters
+83Please note that the First Mate works for tips and 15-20% is customary - much appreciated!
Reel Lucky Fishing Charters is truly jack-of-all-trades in the charter business. Whether you’re interested in inshore, nearshore, or offshore fishing trips, they have the equipment to match the task.
The Reel Lucky Too is a fully custom-built 2019 25’ Texas-style C Hawk. Equipped with a bimini top for shade and enclosed head/toilet. This boat is able to creep across shallow flats with its wireless trolling engine or charge it offshore comfortably and quickly with a 250 HP Suzuki engine. As well as do everything in between. It is the perfect boat to sample the different fisheries the Florida Gulf Coast offers.
If the weather changes last minute this boat can adapt and convert to an optimal inshore charter without having to cancel and ruin your trip.
Inshore trips include fishing for Snook, Redfish, Trout, Tarpon, Mangrove Snapper, Flounder, Cobia, and Sharks. This fishing is done on the flats and along mangrove lines where it’s easy to tuck out of the wind if necessary providing a comfortable fishing experience for those who may have a tendency to get sea-sick.
Nearshore trips take you to wrecks and reefs less than 9 miles from shore where the fish are bigger. The species you can encounter on these trips are nearly limitless. This is basically an offshore experience for half the cost. On wrecks, you can simultaneously fish light, mid and heavy tackle for a myriad of species while fishing a handline for the epic 300 lb+ Goliath Grouper Tug-o-War!
All trips include fishing licenses, top-end Shimano, G. Loomis, and custom-built rods, live and dead bait, music, ice, cold and dry storage, photos, videos, fish cleaning, and beach/snorkeling if you desire.
Customize your adventure with Captain Joseph DePhillips So he can tailor the perfect experience for your group. Book your adventure with Reel Lucky Fishing Charters!
Please note that the First Mate works for tips and 15-20%
Captain
Joseph Dephillips
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Appropriate for children
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
92%
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Great fishing experience
6 Hour Trip–Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on March 26, 2025
Captain Joe moved to several spots to get us on several species of fish. Deck hand job was great!! He was kind, helpful, and fast you just can't ask for more. I highly recommend reel lucky! Thank you guys for a great experience.
Captain Joe moved to several spots to get us on several species of fish. Deck hand job was great!! He was kind, helpful, and fast you just can't ask for more. I highly recommend reel lucky! Thank you guys for a great experience.
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Great captain !
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on March 24, 2025
Captain and first mate were great caught a bunch of fish to cook at home definitely would recommend!
Captain and first mate were great caught a bunch of fish to cook at home definitely would recommend!
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AWSOME
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on March 21, 2025
They were great we had 3 kids with us and they made sure all we were doing was reeling in fish.
They were great we had 3 kids with us and they made sure all we were doing was reeling in fish.
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Fishing with Joseph
6 Hour Trip–Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on May 10, 2025
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Great accommodation
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on March 26, 2024
We booked with Reel Lucky after our depends trip was cancelled last minute due to weather. Only having one day that we had set aside for fishing on spring break, Capt Joe and His mate Chris were able to accommodate us on a near shore/ in shore trip. Conditions were far from ideal with wind gusts that made things difficult but we were still able to get on some fish and ended the day catching some sharks. Chris did a great job keeping 5 lines baited. We had a great time and I look forward to fishing with them again.
We booked with Reel Lucky after our depends trip was cancelled last minute due to weather. Only having one day that we had set aside for fishing on spring break, Capt Joe and His mate Chris were able to accommodate us on a near shore/ in shore trip. Conditions were far from ideal with wind gusts that made things difficult but we were still able to get on some fish and ended the day catching some sharks. Chris did a great job keeping 5 lines baited. We had a great time and I look forward...
FAQs about Reel Lucky Fishing Charters
What are the trip rates for Reel Lucky Fishing Charters?
Reel Lucky Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 hour afternoon inshore . (4 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $65 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip–Inshore/Nearshore (AM) (6 hours)
- US $900 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Trophy fish trip , Tarpon & Sharks (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Reel Lucky Fishing Charters?
When you book a trip with Reel Lucky Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet Toilet is full height and fully flushable into a holding tank . It's located inside of the huge raised center console . There's a massive 6 foot 6 inches of head room where you can even stand and comfortably change chlothes after a swim
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Live Bait Well
- Multimedia System
- Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Reel Lucky Fishing Charters?
Trips booked with Reel Lucky Fishing Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (Boat has a huge live well . It will be full of live bait . Pilchards "minnows " , shrip , pi fish etc . Depending on time of year a d target species We won't run out that I promise )
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish are cleaned ,bagged and labeled free of charge after trip )
- First Mate (Your first mate Christopher is my God son . He is a athletic 20yr old , very polite and accommodating . Aspiring to be a fireman and a charter captain in the near future after he compete his schooling . )
- Fishing License (Fishing licenses are covered so no need to worry about purchasing one )
What types of fishing does Reel Lucky Fishing Charters offer?
Reel Lucky Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
- Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Reel Lucky Fishing Charters offer?
Reel Lucky Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift Fishing
- Handline
Which fish species can I catch with Reel Lucky Fishing Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Reel Lucky Fishing Charters include:
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Goliath)
- Hogfish
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Sheepshead
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Spotted Seatrout
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
Your captain
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Captain Joseph's father was a founding member and officer of B.A.S.S., so the captain grew up fishing. He's spent decades working as a commercial fisherman, starting as a deckhand and eventually working his way up to a captain of commercial Grouper bandit boats, Stone Crab boats, and net boats.
Chris L.
First mate
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Handline
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Toilet is full height and fully flushable into a holding tank . It's located inside of the huge raised center console . There's a massive 6 foot 6 inches of head room where you can even stand and comfortably change chlothes after a swim
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Ice Box
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Boat has a huge live well . It will be full of live bait . Pilchards "minnows " , shrip , pi fish etc . Depending on time of year a d target species We won't run out that I promise
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish are cleaned ,bagged and labeled free of charge after trip
First Mate
Your first mate Christopher is my God son . He is a athletic 20yr old , very polite and accommodating . Aspiring to be a fireman and a charter captain in the near future after he compete his schooling .
Fishing License
Fishing licenses are covered so no need to worry about purchasing one
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Kids of all ages are welcome we have life vests for up to 3 children on board so please let us know if you have more than 3 so we can grab the extra off one of our other boats
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
What’s biting in St. Petersburg right now
Grouper (Gag)
Hogfish
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Sheepshead
Snook
Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon
Tripletail