Come to Tierra Verde, Florida and experience a true fishing adventure on the Eighty! You’ll have lots of fun as you search nearshore and offshore waters along with reefs and wrecks and chase all sorts of prized fish. Captain Rick Zielinski will give you all the help you need so you can have the best possible time on the water. Come along and join him on your next fishing adventure!

You’ll fish from a restored 46’ Bertram sport fishing boat. This spacious and powerful vessel can carry up to 6 guests and is powered by twin 750 HP Detroit 8V92 engines that can have it reach a maximum cruising speed of 22 knots. The boat is wheelchair-accessible, uses all the modern and comprehensive navigation technology, and is equipped with a fighting chair, livewell, and outriggers. Its facilities include a flybridge, kitchen, toilet, shower, and bed. To maximize your comfort, the boat also features air-conditioning, a multimedia system, TV, refrigerator, and an ice-box. Also, a first mate will join your trip to give you any extra help you may need.

There’s a wide choice of species you can go after. To name just a few, you can chase various sorts of Snapper and Grouper, Tuna, Sailfish, and King Mackerel. The techniques you can use to catch them include bottom fishing, deep sea fishing, trolling, and spinning on both light and heavy tackle. You can choose either to keep your catch or release it back to the water. Also, feel free to bring on your trip any kids you want.

Captain Rick takes care of all the rods, reels, tackle, live bait, lures
and fishing licenses. Also, he can clean and fillet your catch for free. You should just bring lunch
before you depart.

Come visit The Eighty and have an unforgettable day on the sea!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip AM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Mar 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,500
    A 5 hour trip starting at 7:00 a.m.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip PM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:05 PM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Mar 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,500
    5 hour afternoon fishing trip
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip AM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Aug 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,600
    A 5 hour trip starting at 7:00 a.m.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip PM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:05 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Aug 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,600
    5 hour afternoon fishing trip
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip PM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:05 PM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Mar 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,700
    6 hour afternoon fishing trip
  • Private trip
    6 hr Morning Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Mar 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,700
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip PM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:05 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Aug 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,800
    6 hour afternoon fishing trip
  • Private trip
    6 hr Morning Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Aug 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,800
  • Private trip
    8hr All Day
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Mar 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,000
  • Private trip
    8hr All Day
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Aug 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,400
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip Red Snapper
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $3,000
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
  • Private trip
    2 Day Trip – Double Limits!
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Day Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $3,000
    Get a little of everything or a lot of your favorites! Your trip starts at 8:00 a.m. and lasts 30 hours during which you can have a fishing experience of a lifetime. The only things you should bring are the drinks of your choice. This is a 4-person trip.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip Red Snapper
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $3,200
    Spend even more time fishing . You'll start the trip at 7:00 a.m.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great afternoon charter for the entire family
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Ron M.
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Surprisingly Great Day

VERIFIED   6 hr Morning Trip on February 24, 2024
It was a touch and go day because of the winds and heavy seas. Captain Rick was conscious of the bad seas and was willing to...
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PATRICK M.
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Great afternoon charter for the entire family

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip PM on March 30, 2024
Well appointed and clean boat with everything you need for a family outing.  The captain and crew are first rate and professional...
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Thomas R.
Excellent
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Great fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip AM on January 23, 2024
Captain & first mate very friendly, helpful & professional. Boat clean with nice amenities. Caught lots of fish.
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Mike C.
Excellent
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December fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip AM on December 27, 2023
Best charter we have done!!!!  Crew was amazing!!!
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Christopher K.
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip PM on March 21, 2024
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FAQs about Eighty Charters

Eighty Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,500 per group - 5 Hour Trip AM (5 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 5 Hour Trip PM (5 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 5 Hour Trip AM (5 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 5 Hour Trip PM (5 hours)
  • US $1,700 per group - 6 Hour Trip PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,700 per group - 6 hr Morning Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 6 Hour Trip PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 6 hr Morning Trip (6 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 8hr All Day (8 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group - 8hr All Day (8 hours)
  • US $3,000 per group - 10 Hour Trip Red Snapper (10 hours)
  • US $3,000 per day per group - 2 Day Trip – Double Limits! (2 days)
  • US $3,200 per group - 12 Hour Trip Red Snapper (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Eighty Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet 2 Enclosed electric heads with showers and sinks.
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Eighty Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Depending on the trip we will supply or stop and catch live bait)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish are normally cleaned back at the dock. You are welcome to stick around and watch or relax at the Island Grill restaurant and we'll deliver your fish when they're all cleaned.)
  • Snacks (We provide various snacks for your trip. We recommend bringing lunch for the longer trips. We can keep everything cold in the full-size refrigerator.)
  • Drinks (We supply water, coffee, and Gatorade)
  • First Mate (We always take a friendly, knowledgeable deckhand, who specializes in customer satisfaction.)
  • Fishing License (All licensees are provided. If a captain asks you to provide a fishing license, it's more than likely an illegal charter.)

Eighty Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (We travel between 10 and 70 miles, depending on the type of trip.)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Eighty Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Eighty Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)

Meet the Captain

Rick Zielinski
Tierra Verde, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
40 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2021
Captain Rick is a second-generation angler, fishing from Florida to Alaska and back! Join him and have a memorable trip on the waters around Tierra Verde.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
46 ft
Year built
1986
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Detroit
Powered by
2 x 750HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We travel between 10 and 70 miles, depending on the type of trip.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
2 Enclosed electric heads with showers and sinks.
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Depending on the trip we will supply or stop and catch live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish are normally cleaned back at the dock. You are welcome to stick around and watch or relax at the Island Grill restaurant and we'll deliver your fish when they're all cleaned.
Snacks
We provide various snacks for your trip. We recommend bringing lunch for the longer trips. We can keep everything cold in the full-size refrigerator.
Drinks
We supply water, coffee, and Gatorade
First Mate
We always take a friendly, knowledgeable deckhand, who specializes in customer satisfaction.
Fishing License
All licensees are provided. If a captain asks you to provide a fishing license, it's more than likely an illegal charter.

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
We absolutely love having kids. There's nothing better than the excitement of kids catching fish!
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.