
Please 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%
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (120)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Appropriate for children
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
92%
Mar 26, 2025
6 Hour Trip–Inshore/Nearshore (AM)
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...
Mar 24, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
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!
Mar 21, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
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.
May 10, 2025
6 Hour Trip–Inshore/Nearshore (AM)
Mar 26, 2024
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
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...
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (120)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Appropriate for children
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
92%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
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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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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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.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
6 Hour Trip–Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on May 10, 2025

Experience:
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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...
