Come make great memories on Fort Pierce,Florida’s top producing Pelagic sportfishing charter.  We are simply the best when it comes to producing fish.

Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna are just a few of the numerous species that inhabit our pristine waters making Fort Pierce a novice or seasoned anglers dream.

You will be fishing aboard a 40’ Tiara Express Sportfish which has ample room for 6 passengers. There’s a bathroom on board with seating in the helm and salon area and to help stay out of the elements. Apex Predator is powered by twin Caterpillar 3208 engines making for a fast and comfortable ride to the fishing grounds.  Tiara’s are one of the safest boats to run offshore and our clients safety takes priority.

All licensing is covered as well as bait and tackle. We will also clean and package your catch at the end of the day for free. We can also have it arranged to be cooked at the restaurant that we dock next to.

We offer a large variety of charters to suite everyones taste

We are also offering drift bottom fishing charters for Snapper, Grouper and other bottom dwellers

Our experienced captain has over 40 years of fishing both charter and tournament fishing and loves to see smiles on happy clients’ faces.

Come fish with a charter that wants to help you create fantastic memories for you and your friends or family.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,000
    Inshore trolling for King Mackerel and Spanish Mackerel only.
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip trolling or Bottom
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,300
    With this 6 hour trip you can choose to either go trolling for Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, King Mackeral or other Pelagic species or we can drift fish the bottom for Snapper and Grouper
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Full Day Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,450
    8 Hour slow pitch jigging and drift bottom fishing for Snapper, Grouper and other bottom dwelling species. This does NOT include American Red Snapper season.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    Full Day Offshore (8 hours)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,450
    Spend the full day from 0700 to 1500 hours trolling for Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, King Mackerel, Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna. We will also live bait at times for these species as well. This is a strictly trolling trip
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    Trolling/Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,600
    This is a 9 hour charter. 4.5 hours trolling for Mahi, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, Sailfish and King Mackeral and 4.5 hours slow pitch jigging or drifting bottom for Snapper, Grouper and other bottom species.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Bottom
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,650
    10 Hour slow pitch jigging and drift bottom fishing for Snapper, Grouper and other bottom dwelling species. This does NOT include American Red Snapper season.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    Extended Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    $1,800
    This is a 10-hour offshore charter. This is for those who really enjoy fishing. Target species are Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and King Mackerel. The trip starts at 06:30 a.m. and ends at 16:30 p.m.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
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FAQs about Apex Predator Sportfishing

Apex Predator Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • $1,300 per group - 6 Hour Trip trolling or Bottom (6 hours)
  • $1,450 per group - Full Day Bottom Fishing (8 hours)
  • $1,450 per group - Full Day Offshore (8 hours) (8 hours)
  • $1,600 per group - Trolling/Bottom Fishing (9 hours)
  • $1,650 per group - 10 Hour Bottom (10 hours)
  • $1,800 per group - Extended Full Day Trip (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Apex Predator Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge Express hard top tower
  • Live Bait Well
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers For maximum fishing
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Apex Predator Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Free of charge)
  • First Mate (Mate works for tips only- normal 20%-30% trip cost)
  • Fishing License (All licensing and permits covered by vessel)

Apex Predator Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing (1/2 day charters for Spanish Mackerel )
  • Offshore Fishing (Trolling for pelagic species )
  • Reef Fishing (Drift fishing for Snapper/Grouper)
  • Wreck Fishing (Drift fishing Snapper/Grouper)

Apex Predator Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing (Live bait fishing)
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Apex Predator Sportfishing include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tilefish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

About the Captain

Gil Coombes
Fort Pierce, Florida, United States
50 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
49 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2021
I started as a mate on head boats when I was 14 years old fishing the Northern Canyons of Delaware and Maryland and even worked the offshore waters of the Carolinas. Now for almost 20 years I’ve been fishing the waters of Florida, primarily Fort Pierce and Stuart running charters and providing clients the best experience ever when it comes to offshore fishing. I have fished tournament circuits, however there is nothing like having clients onboard catching a “ bucket list” fish on your boat. I love to hear the scream of reels and work my hardest to put fish on the boat and provide clients an enjoyable day on the water. Come fish with one of the Top Captains in Fort Pierce. I promise you will not regret it as we give 110% from the time we leave the dock until we return back to port safely.

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Tiara (Offshore sport fishing) originally built in 1995. Powered by 2 375HP Cat engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 28 knots.

Length
40 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
1/2 day charters for Spanish Mackerel
Offshore Fishing
Trolling for pelagic species
Reef Fishing
Drift fishing for Snapper/Grouper
Wreck Fishing
Drift fishing Snapper/Grouper

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Live bait fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Express hard top tower
Live Bait Well
Refrigerator

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Free of charge
First Mate
Mate works for tips only- normal 20%-30% trip cost
Fishing License
All licensing and permits covered by vessel

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
You Keep Catch
Fish cleaning is free of charge
Catch and Release Allowed
If client wishes to release. All Sailfish released

Payment

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
PayPal

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 49 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (89)
April fishing trip
April fishing trip
Great day at sea!!
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
84%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Catch intended fish
87%
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Kyle H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip! Highly Recommended

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore (8 hours) on April 4, 2023
Capt and mate put a lot of effort in to get us on fish. Unfortunately the trolling didn’t produce but they switched gears...
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Paul C.
Delphi, IN
Excellent
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Afternoon trip with Gil

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip trolling or Bottom on May 23, 2023
Gill did a great job working around our schedule. Great time!!
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Cole H.
Fort Pierce, FL
Excellent
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip trolling or Bottom on April 2, 2023
It was a great day of fishing. We caught around 40 fish today. The captain was great and very knowledgeable. I will definitely...
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Randall B.
Champaign, IL
Excellent
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Full Day Trip With Cap"n Gil

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore (8 hours) on July 29, 2022
We had a very positive experience with Cap’n Gil. This Man and Mate have a passion for fishing and it is very obvious. We...
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David K.
Virginia Beach, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day at sea!!

VERIFIED   Extended Full Day Trip on March 7, 2023
Cap was great!! When the fish weren’t biting he knew what to do! Moved spots and found us some fish! Great trip! We’ll...
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