Bass N Bay Charters 

5.0/5 (8 reviews)
 
State licensed
 900 Riverside Drive, Palmetto, FL 34221, United States

Bass N Bay Charters 

Up to 9 miles
Palmetto, FL, United States
25 ft
6
5.0/5 (8 reviews)

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Bass N Bay Charters is here to take you on a light tackle adventure in the Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, and Tampa Bay. Join Captain Brady Nelson,Florida native, who's been fishing these waters for over 45 years. He caters to hundreds of guests each year and now is the time to meet you onboard! Join regardless of your fishing (in)experience and catch a fish of a lifetime!

You'll be fishing on a 25' custom boat that accommodates up to 5 guests. This center console is powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine, has all the latest fishing and safety equipment on board, and is capable of long runs in choppy seas or will float very quietly in less than 10' on the flats.

There's a variety of fishing trips to choose from and it all depends on what fish you want to catch or which environment you prefer - from nearshore saltwater fishing, inshore bay area, or freshwater spots where you can go after Largemouth Bass. You can always count on Capt. Brady giving his best to put you on the fish of your dreams and teaching you all the tricks he knows.

The trips are family friendly and perfect for first-timers. All fishing equipment is included in the price, as well as your licenses. After the trip, Capt. Brady will clean and fillet your catch free of charge. All you need to bring is some snacks, drinks, and sun protection.

Bass N Bay Charters welcome you and your loved ones aboard. Join for a day of fun, relaxation, and good vibes.

Bass N Bay Charters is here to take you on a light tackle adventure in the Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, and Tampa Bay. Join Captain Brady Nelson,Florida native, who's been fishing these waters for over 45 years. He caters to hundreds of guests each year and now is the time to meet you onboard! Join regardless of your fishing (in)experience and catch a fish of a lifetime!

You'll be fishing on a 25' custom boat that accommodates up to 5 guests. This center console is powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine, has all the latest fishing and safety equipment on board, and is capable of long runs in choppy seas or will float very quietly in less than 10' on the flats.

There's a variety of fishing trips to choose from and it all depends on what fish you want to catch or which environment you prefer - from nearshore saltwater fishing, inshore bay area, or freshwater spots where you can go after Largemouth Bass. You can always count on Capt. Brady giving his best to put you on the fish of your dreams and teaching you all the tricks he knows.

The trips are family friendly and perfect for first-timers. All fishing equipment is included in the price, as well as your licenses. After the trip, Capt. Brady will clean and fillet your catch free of charge. All you need to bring is some snacks, drinks, and sun protection.

Bass N Bay Charters welcome you and your loved ones aboard. Join for a day of fun, relaxation, and good vibes.

Brady Nelson
Captain
Brady Nelson
27 years of experience
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip – Inshore
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $700
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip – Inshore Flats
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $800
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip – Nearshore
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $900
Entire boat: 2 people
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5.0
8 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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William Kilbride
William Kilbride
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great Captain, Lots of Fish
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on October 5, 20252 adults

we started on fish the entire trip, and Kasey couldn’t have been nicer or more accommodating

Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Trenton Byler
Trenton Byler
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Half day trip with Captain Brady
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on July 13, 20235 adults

You will not find a better Captain. He is knowledgeable, funny, and honest. He put us on the snapper first thing. When we moved on we were nailing the red grouper. On the way back we even stopped for a dolphin tour. Skip the Posiden fishing charters if you can even call them that. Go Captain Brady 100%

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Brady Nelson
Response from Captain

Thanks trenton, i'm glad your group had a good time. I want people to be comfortable on my charters and have a great time. And I enjoy putting people on good fish. Thanks again.

William Wears
William Wears
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
The best trip
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on July 13, 20246 adults

Best fishing experience I’ve ever had

Tom Frazier
Tom Frazier
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2021
8 trips
5.0
Verified
Half day with captain Brady
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on April 6, 20231 adult3 children

Excellent day on the water with Brady. Good fishing, really helpful and good banter with my boys. Enjoyed it all around, excellent experience!

Brady Nelson
Response from Captain

Thanks Tom I always enjoy teaching kids how to fish. Good to see them excited About fishing as they are.

Michael Boone
Michael Boone
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
March fishing trip
6 Hour Trip – Inshore Flats on March 14, 20232 adults

Reported catch:
Snook

FAQs about Bass N Bay Charters

Bass N Bay Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore Flats (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Nearshore (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Bass N Bay Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Bass N Bay Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
Bass N Bay Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Lake fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Bass N Bay Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Bass N Bay Charters include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • California Corbina
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • Redfish
  • Snook

Your captain

Brady Nelson
Brady Nelson
Brady Nelson

Palmetto, Florida, United States

1 Fishing Report
9 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2021

I grew up fishing grew up fishing with my Dad and my grandfather. Started tournament fishing at a young age and it took off from there. Fishing is a passion of mine and a way of living!

1 Fishing Report
9 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2021

I grew up fishing grew up fishing with my Dad and my grandfather. Started tournament fishing at a young age and it took off from there. Fishing is a passion of mine and a way of living!

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
California Corbina
California Corbina
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Redfish
Redfish
Snook
Snook
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
California Corbina
California Corbina

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2017
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Custom made inshore offshore hull
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

More details

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
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Palmetto right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
Black DrumBlack Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
CobiaCobia
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
RedfishRedfish
SnookSnook

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