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!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Learn your own boat $50/hour
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    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
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $400
    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
    Half Day Trip Fish, Beach or Cruise
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    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
    4 hour night fishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    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
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    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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Customer reviews

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Excellent
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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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Erin B.
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What a great day!

VERIFIED   Special 4 hours trip for Erin Baumeister on November 25, 2024
Captain Sandy is a amazing guide. We are both experienced anglers but new to the area and Florida fishing. Captain Sandy is...
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Kevin L.
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Was very happing going out fishing with captian sandy ! Caught a good couple of fish and even reeled up big keepers to fry...
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Kathleen H.
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Dolphin and manatee also!!!

VERIFIED   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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John R.
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Very professional

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip Fish, Beach or Cruise on December 1, 2024
Captain Sandy never hesitated to get us on fish!
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FAQs about Captain Sandy

Captain Sandy offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $200 per group - Learn your own boat $50/hour (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Trip For Two (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip Fish, Beach or Cruise (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 hour night fishing (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

Your captain

Sandy Fink
St. James City, Florida, United States
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44 Customer reviews
Response time 5 hours
Member since July 2021
Captain Sandy has got 25 years of boating and fishing experience and is a certified scuba diver.

The fish you can target

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

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Sea Hunt
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

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

Which fishing techniques will you try?

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

Which amenities are available 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

What’s included in the trip price

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

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

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

How you can pay

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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