Boca Grande Fishing Charters

5.0/5 (64 reviews)

State licensed

6301 Boca Grande Causeway, Placida, FL 33946, United States–

Up to 9 miles

Placida, FL, United States

–

24 ft

5.0/5 (64 reviews)

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Trips & prices What's included Targeted species Boat info Reviews Contact captain

Boca Grande Fishing Charters and Captain John Kelso welcome you to a fine day of fishing in Florida. Captain John has over 25 years of experience fishing the waters of Florida and will help you catch fish regardless of your skill level. He will meet you in Placida and take you to the best inshore as well as backcountry spots, making sure you have the biggest chance of landing a great catch. Join him aboard and have a great time on the water!

You will be fishing aboard a restored 24' custom-built Aquasport bay boat. The spacious design allows for up to 4 anglers and the captain. The boat is equipped with safety gear as well as GPS, VHF radio, and fishfinder electronics used for efficient navigation on the water. It has also got a large livewell, an ice-box, a fighting chair, and a Power Pole shallow water anchoring system. The boat runs on a 200 HP Honda engine.

You and Captain John will fish inshore and nearshore spots, flats, and the backcountry for Shark, Goliath Grouper, Snook, Redfish, Mangrove Snappers, and Spotted Seatrout. You will use light and hard tackle to attract your prey and you can keep the fish you catch. Kids are welcome to join the trip.

Captain John will provide all of the necessary fishing equipment on this charter as well as a fishing license. What you should bring are just the snacks and drinks of your choice.

Join the captain and Boca Grande Fishing Charters, their guests always have fun!

Captain John will provide all of the necessary fishing equipment on this charter as well as a fishing license. What you should bring are just the snacks and drinks of your choice.

Join the captain and Boca Grande Fishing Charters, their guests always have fun!

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

Catch cleaning & filleting

Child friendly

Ice box

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

Catch cleaning & filleting

Child friendly

Ice box

Customer reviews

Rating

5.0

64 reviews

4.9

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (79)

What anglers say

100%

Great experience

95%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

100%

Recommended

91%

Caught fish

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Justin Pajl

South Dakota, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

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April fishing trip

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on April 16, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

John and Mark were great all around! They picked us up on time, traveled 15 minutes and we were catching fish as soon as we put our bait in the water! They were great with helping and teaching my kids about how to fish, what to look for to catch fish and was always attentive when they were having troubles. Would highly recommend John and Mark for your next fishing experience!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

April 20, 2026

Thank you for the review. I really appreciate it. We really enjoyed have you guys on the boat. The kids are great. It makes me happy seeing kids catching fish and having a good time. Thanks again. John

Trent Jackson

Louisiana, US

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Member since 2017

5.0

Verified

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Best Trip

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on May 29, 2026 • 4 adults

The guys went above and beyond to make our trip enjoyable. One of the most enjoyable trips we have taken. 
The crew knew where the fish were at and how to make the experience too notch.

Reported catch:

Shelby Waltemath

Wisconsin, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Great for Families!

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on April 19, 2026 • 2 adults • 3 children

Cpt John and Mark definitely put in the work to find us some good fishing! Were great and patient with my 11, 8, and 4 year old. Fishing was a little slow but fishing is fishing.

Reported catch:

Kyle Carpenter

Ellijay, GA, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

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New

May fishing trip

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on May 28, 2026 • 1 adult • 3 children

Response from Captain

May 29, 2026

Thank you. 

Katie West

Massachusetts, US

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Member since 2024

5.0

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Great time!!!

6 Hour Trip - Tarpon (AM) on June 21, 2025 • 2 adults

My dad and I traveled from across the country for this charter and it did not disappoint! John and Mark were great guides! They got us on a lot of snook and had a great day! Highly recommend

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4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)

FREE Cancellation 1 day notice

4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM

US $600

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $600

Entire boat: up to 4 people

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)

FREE Cancellation 1 day notice

4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM

US $600

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $600

Entire boat: up to 4 people

5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)

FREE Cancellation 1 day notice

5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM

US $700

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $700

Entire boat: up to 4 people

5 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)

FREE Cancellation 1 day notice

5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM

US $700

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $700

Entire boat: up to 4 people

6 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)

FREE Cancellation 1 day notice

6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM

US $800

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $800

Entire boat: up to 4 people

6 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)

FREE Cancellation 1 day notice

6 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM

US $800

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $800

Entire boat: up to 4 people

4 Hour Trip - Tarpon (AM)

FREE Cancellation 1 day notice

5 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM

Seasonal trip

Apr 1 - Jul 1

US $900

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $900

Entire boat: up to 4 people

5 Hour Trip - Tarpon (AM)

FREE Cancellation 1 day notice

5 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM

Seasonal trip

Apr 1 - Jul 1

US $950

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $950

Entire boat: up to 4 people

6 Hour Trip - Tarpon (AM)

FREE Cancellation 1 day notice

6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM

Seasonal trip

Apr 1 - Jul 1

US $1,000

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $1,000

Entire boat: up to 4 people

8 Hour Trip – Inshore

FREE Cancellation 1 day notice

8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM

US $1,000

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $1,000

Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Customer reviews

Rating

5.0

64 reviews

4.9

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (79)

What anglers say

100%

Great experience

95%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

100%

Recommended

91%

Caught fish

All reviews (64)

Filter

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Showing 1 – 5 of 64 reviews

Justin Pajl

South Dakota, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

April fishing trip

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on April 16, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

John and Mark were great all around! They picked us up on time, traveled 15 minutes and we were catching fish as soon as we put our bait in the water! They were great with helping and teaching my kids about how to fish, what to look for to catch fish and was always attentive when they were having troubles. Would highly recommend John and Mark for your next fishing experience!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

April 20, 2026

Thank you for the review. I really appreciate it. We really enjoyed have you guys on the boat. The kids are great. It makes me happy seeing kids catching fish and having a good time. Thanks again. John

Trent Jackson

Louisiana, US

Member since 2017

5.0

Verified

New

Best Trip

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on May 29, 2026 • 4 adults

The guys went above and beyond to make our trip enjoyable. One of the most enjoyable trips we have taken. 
The crew knew where the fish were at and how to make the experience too notch.

Reported catch:

Shelby Waltemath

Wisconsin, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Great for Families!

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on April 19, 2026 • 2 adults • 3 children

Cpt John and Mark definitely put in the work to find us some good fishing! Were great and patient with my 11, 8, and 4 year old. Fishing was a little slow but fishing is fishing.

Reported catch:

Kyle Carpenter

Ellijay, GA, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

New

May fishing trip

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on May 28, 2026 • 1 adult • 3 children

Response from Captain

May 29, 2026

Thank you. 

Katie West

Massachusetts, US

Member since 2024

5.0

Verified

Great time!!!

6 Hour Trip - Tarpon (AM) on June 21, 2025 • 2 adults

My dad and I traveled from across the country for this charter and it did not disappoint! John and Mark were great guides! They got us on a lot of snook and had a great day! Highly recommend

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Boat category

Center console boats

Capacity

4 persons

Boat length

24 ft

Year built

1986

Restored in

2018

Boat manufacturer

Aquasport

Boat type

Bay boat

Engine model

Honda

1 x 250HP

Max cruising speed

40 knots

Boca Grande Fishing Charters

Customer reviews

Rating

Anglers' gallery (79)

What anglers say

All reviews (64)

Trip availability and prices

Customer reviews

Rating

Anglers' gallery (79)

What anglers say

All reviews (64)

FAQs about Boca Grande Fishing Charters

The fish you can target

What is the boat like?

What’s biting in Placida right now

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