Captain Sandy provides private trips to the coastal beaches for fishing, cruising, snorkeling, and shelling. Chase various inshore species or fish the beaches and passes, which is especially fun for kids who just want to catch fish. Also, cruise to waterfront restaurants for live music, dancing, and eating! Captain Sandy also provides transportation for scuba divers to local wrecks and reefs. Spearfishing is legal in state waters. Pick your day and have a memorable time fishing in St. James City, Florida!

The captain just bought a brand new 2023 25 foot Sea Hunt bay boat ! It can seat up to 6 guests and runs on a 300 HP Yamaha outboard with a jack plate, duel power poles and a 36 volt trolling motor. It uses all the modern GPS, fishfinder, as well as radio technology for safe and efficient navigation. The boat has a portable toilet, hard top for shade, comfortable seat cushions in bow and stern, fishing platforms in bow and stern and a freshwater shower. You can also use the onboard cooler with ice provided.

The species you can target on your trip include Spotted Seatrout, Spanish mackeral, mangrove snapper, Sheepshead, Black Drum, redfish and snook . Using light tackle, you can fish with live or artificial bait. Feel free to bring your kids on the trip so they learn how to fish and have fun. You can keep the fish you catch.

For the trip, you should bring your snacks and drinks. Captain Sandy covers you for the regular fishing gear but not for spearfishing. She can also clean and bag your catch when the trip is over.

Come spend a day with Captain Sandy and have a memorable fishing journey in Florida!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    3 Hour Trip – Scuba Diver Driver
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $200
    The captain can take up to 2 certified divers to your favorite reef or wreck. Check out some Goliath Grouper with a scuba-certified, knowledgeable captain up top to manage the boat. Her license covers spearfishing in state waters out to 9 miles. A freshwater shower, freshwater gear rinse, tag line, and assistance on/off the boat are provided. Please bring your credentials in addition to your spearfishing equipment. 4 tank storage limit.
  • Private trip
    Learn your own boat $50/hour
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $200
    learn to equip, drive, navigate, dock, anchor and other skills for your own boat. boat must be in good working condition, have all legal safety gear and gas. great for new boaters or new boats! i can also help with basic rod/reel set up your gear and tackle. you decide how many hours and what time you want to go
  • Private trip
    Trip For Two
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $350
    my other trips are for groups up to 6 people but this one is for Two. 2 people can fish, cruise, enjoy the beach, the sunset or an on the water restaurant for a special price! you tell me what you want and we will do it! you choose the time and destination. same amenities as the 4 hour group trip.
  • Private trip
    4 hour night fishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
    US $500
    Fish at night when it is much cooler and comfortable. You never know what you will catch! Mangrove snapper, grouper, sharks and all sorts of fish are available. We leave at sunset, a short drive, and then fish on the well-lighted boat and see what happens...
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip Fish, Beach or Cruise
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $500
    4 hours of fun in the sun! Enjoy a mix of fishing, beaches, restaurants, shelling, dolphins, snorkeling, and cruising. The trip includes bait, tackle, and knowledge for those who want to learn more about enjoying the boating life. Bring your own snorkeling gear, snacks, and drinks. A freshwater shower,cooler with ice,toilet, beach umbrella, and chairs are all provided for your comfort. You'll fish out to 9 miles off the shore. This is a great opportunity for kids to learn how to enjoy the water!
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $700
    This trip includes everything the 4-hour trip does but lasts for 2 hours more! Don't forget your sunscreen, hats, beach towels, and camera. All of the area's coastal beaches are dog-friendly as well! All the fishing tackle and bait is provided.
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FAQs about Captain Sandy

Captain Sandy offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $100 per person - 3 Hour Trip – Scuba Diver Driver (3 hours)
  • US $200 per group - Learn your own boat $50/hour (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group - Trip For Two (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 hour night fishing (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip Fish, Beach or Cruise (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Captain Sandy, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder Plus EPIRB and stereo system
  • Live Bait Well For inshore and nearshore fishing
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box plenty of cooler space

Trips booked with Captain Sandy include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License (Up to 6)

Captain Sandy offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing (Available trips for divers only)
  • Wreck Fishing (Available trips for divers only)
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Captain Sandy offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Spearfishing (Bring your own gear)

Top targeted fish species with Captain Sandy include:
  • Black Drum
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Sandy Fink
St. James City, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
40 Customer reviews
Response time 6 hours
Member since July 2021
Captain Sandy has got 25 years of boating and fishing experience and is a certified scuba diver.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove) Mangrove Snapper

Boat specs

Sea Hunt (Center console) originally built in 2023. Powered by a 300HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Available trips for divers only
Wreck Fishing
Available trips for divers only
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Spearfishing
Bring your own gear

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Plus EPIRB and stereo system
Live Bait Well
For inshore and nearshore fishing
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
plenty of cooler space

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License
Up to 6

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
A great boat to teach kids to fish and have fun
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 40 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Dolphin and manatee also!!!
Dolphin and manatee also!!!
Dolphin and manatee also!!!
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
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John C.
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1/2 Day Sightseeing and Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip Fish, Beach or Cruise on February 17, 2024
Capt Sandy is great.  Very knowledgeable, personable, and welcoming.  I asked for a tour of Pine Island Sound with some fishing...
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Kathleen H.
Excellent
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Dolphin and manatee also!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip Fish, Beach or Cruise on April 24, 2024
The best part was trying to real the catch in as fast as you can because a dolphin was trying to steal it from me!!!!! We...
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Cheyne S.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip Fish, Beach or Cruise on December 30, 2023
Despite having a low tide and unfavorable weather, Captain Sandy still put us on good spots and helped us catch roughly 40...
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Greg S.
Orlando, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day with Sandy! 1-5pm

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip Fish, Beach or Cruise on July 11, 2023
What a great day of fishing and nature watching..we saw manatees and dolphins as well.  Sandy is great and eager to find the...
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Shea G.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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February fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip Fish, Beach or Cruise on February 14, 2024
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