Salty Fresh Fishing Charters offer you memorable salt or freshwater fishing trip in Florida. Search flats and reefs and have a great time chasing various prized species that inhabit these bountiful grounds. You can also head out to the Everglades and try to catch the exotic species that thrive in South Florida. Captain Charles Ocasio will meet you in Homestead and take you for your adventure. Join in and have fun fishing!

The vessel you’ll be using is an 18’ Sea Chaser flats boat that can fit up to 3 guests. It runs on a 150 HP Yamaha VMAX engine and uses a fishfinder, GPS system, as well as VHF radio in order to provide for safe and efficient movement on the water. The boat has got a wireless trolling motor uses for a more discreet approach to the fish and is equipped with a livewell. You’ll also have an ice-box at your disposal so you can store your fish or drinks.

In the flats, Captain Charles can help you land Bonefish, Permit, big Snook, and Tarpon. He can also take you reef fishing for Mangrove and Mutton Snapper as well as Grouper. In South Florida Waterways, Peacock and Largemouth Bass can be found in abundance.

Using light tackle, you’ll attract your prey by trolling, spinning, popping, and drift fishing. You’re free to keep the fish you catch as well as to bring your kids aboard.

Your trip includes all the fishing equipment, live bait, catch cleaning, and licenses. The captain will also provide water and ice, so the only thing you should bring is the food of your choice.

Spend a day on the water with Salty Fresh Fishing Charters and have a fishing experience to remember!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day – Peacock Bass Everglades
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $600
    Half day fishing in the Florida Everglades targeting Peacock Bass. A 4-hour trip on a 26 Shearwater. We will fish with live shiners to ensure we get fish in the boat right away! Many other species may be caught including Bass, Tarpon, Bowfin, cichlids, Florida Gar, Oscar, and Freshwater Snook.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Bass (Peacock)
    Peacock Bass
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Alligator Gar
    Alligator Gar
    Bream (Black)
    Black Bream
    Bowfin
    Bowfin
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Peacock Bass Miami
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $550
    You and Captain Charles will target Peacock Bass, Largemouth Bass as well as a variety of brackish water fish that has made its way into the freshwater ecosystem such as Snook, Tarpon, and Jack Crevalle. Always an exciting time, you never know what will be on the end of your line! With the experience of Captain Charles, you are guaranteed to catch fish! If you'd prefer to target any specific species, please let the captain know.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Bass (Peacock)
    Peacock Bass
    Garfish
    Garfish
    Snakehead
    Snakehead
    Clown Knife Fish
    Clown Knife Fish
    Tilapia
    Tilapia
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Peacock Bass Miami
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $700
    You and Captain Charles will spend 6 hours targeting lovely Peacock Bass as well as Largemouth Bass. Your trip starts at 8:00 a.m. and includes all the rods, reels, tackle, live bait, licenses, catch cleaning as well as water, so just bring some food.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Bass (Peacock)
    Peacock Bass
    Alligator Gar
    Alligator Gar
    Clown Knife Fish
    Clown Knife Fish
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Saltwater Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $725
    On this trip, you get to pick the species you'd like to target. Fishing flats and backcountry water will allow you to go for Redfish, Trout, and Snook. If you opt for exploring reefs, you can expect to encounter Mangrove Snapper, Mutton Snapper, and Grouper, sharks, or Barracuda!
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Bonefish
    Bonefish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Saltwater Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $900
    6 hours of fishing inshore waters.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Full Day Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,200
    Pick your trip and enjoy a full day of Fishing Please reach out to captain to discuss details
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FAQs about Salty Fresh Fishing Charters

Salty Fresh Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - Half Day – Peacock Bass Everglades (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Trip – Peacock Bass Miami (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - 3/4 Day Trip – Peacock Bass Miami (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Trip – Saltwater Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 3/4 Day Trip – Saltwater Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Full Day Fishing (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Salty Fresh Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Salty Fresh Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water and ice)
  • Fishing License

Salty Fresh Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Salty Fresh Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Salty Fresh Fishing Charters include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Peacock)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Charles Ocasio
Miami, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
51 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 2021
Come visit Homestead in Florida and meet Captain Charles. He's a friendly angler with lots of experience fishing both saltwater and freshwater and will make sure you have a trip to remember! I have been Fishing Miami Area Fresh and Saltwater since I was kid. Over 25 years of fishing and diving experience. I love and have a passion for fishing and also helping put others on the fish.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Bass (Peacock) Peacock Bass
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Sea Chaser (Flats boat) originally built in 2005, and restored in 2020. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
18 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Popping
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water and ice
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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 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

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 40 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Peacock Bass Fishing
Awesome Peacock Bass Fishing
Awesome Peacock Bass Fishing
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Keith W.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  March 15, 2024
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Adam M.
Excellent
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Awesome Peacock Bass Fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Peacock Bass Miami on March 27, 2024
Charles was great and put us on some big Peacock Bass. My son is 13 and had a lot of fun. Charles was very friendly and my...
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Kija B.
Excellent
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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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Great experience!

VERIFIED   Land Fishing for Peaock Bass on November 11, 2023
Me and my boyfriend were visiting for our anniversary and this was something he’s wanted to do for a long time. Locations...
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Patrick K.
Kansas City, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half-day Peacock trip with Charles

VERIFIED   Half Day – Peacock Bass Everglades on August 8, 2023
A outstanding young man, native of the area very knowledgeable about everything. We were here in August the worst time to get...
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Kelly M.
Excellent
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5 star fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Saltwater Inshore on December 30, 2023
Captain Charles took my 4 boys (age 12-8) out for an amazing day.  We caught fish the entire trip & boys haven’t stopped...
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