Gotcha Fishing Charters
Gotcha Fishing Charters
Come fish with one of the most advanced charter services on the Panhandle. Gotcha Fishing Charters has the most intuitive and sophisticated boats in the charter business. Their boats are always brand-new and fully rigged with the best equipment to make your fishing experience one to remember. The captain invites you to join him in Pensacola and enjoy a fun and productive trip on Florida's bountiful waters.
Your boat for the day will be a 27' Grady-White center console able to carry up to 6 anglers. It runs on twin 300 HP Yamaha engines and uses comprehensive navigation electronics that will all help you quickly and efficiently reach fishing spots. The boat has got a portable toilet and a shower and features a multimedia system, an ice-box, as well as a multimedia system. Also, there's a livewell for providing live bait.
On your trip, you can fish inshore, nearshore, offshore, reefs, and wrecks. Some of the interesting species you'll have the chance to catch include Red and Mangrove Snapper, Triggerfish, Mackerel, Amberjack, Flounder, Sheepshead, Gag Grouper, and many more. To attract them, you can use many different techniques on heavy and light tackle. Feel free to keep the fish you catch and take it home.
Red Snapper season Starts June 1st- July 31st and Amberjack season starts May 1st-May 31st
Captain Glenn welcomes kids on his boat and provides all the fishing rods, reels, and terminal tackle, as well as bait, drinks, and licenses. If you want to fly fish, you'll need to bring your own gear. In case you keep your catch, the captain offers free cleaning and filleting. Pack some snacks and drinks and you'll be all set.
Join Gotcha Fishing Charters and have a wonderful fishing experience in Florida!
Come fish with one of the most advanced charter services on the Panhandle. Gotcha Fishing Charters has the most intuitive and sophisticated boats in the charter business. Their boats are always brand-new and fully rigged with the best equipment to make your fishing experience one to remember. The captain invites you to join him in Pensacola and enjoy a fun and productive trip on Florida's bountiful waters.
Your boat for the day will be a 27' Grady-White center console able to carry up to 6 anglers. It runs on twin 300 HP Yamaha engines and uses comprehensive navigation electronics that will all help you quickly and efficiently reach fishing spots. The boat has got a portable toilet and a shower and features a multimedia system, an ice-box, as well as a multimedia system. Also, there's a livewell for providing live bait.
On your trip, you can fish inshore, nearshore, offshore, reefs, and wrecks. Some of the interesting species you'll have the chance to catch include Red and Mangrove Snapper, Triggerfish, Mackerel, Amberjack, Flounder, Sheepshead, Gag Grouper, and many more. To attract them, you can use many different techniques on heavy and light tackle. Feel free to keep the fish you catch and take it home.
Red Snapper season Starts June 1st- July 31st and Amberjack season starts May 1st-May 31st
Captain Glenn welcomes kids on his boat and provides all the fishing rods, reels, and terminal tackle, as well as bait, drinks, and licenses. If you want to fly fish, you'll need to bring your own gear. In case you keep your catch, the captain offers free cleaning and filleting. Pack some snacks and drinks and you'll be all set.
Join Gotcha Fishing Charters and have a wonderful fishing experience in Florida!
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Scott WheatleyRepeat angler•
Statesville, NC, US•Member since 20233 trips5.0VerifiedAwesome Trip!
6 HOUR AFTERNOON on October 14, 2025 • 6 adultsWe had a great day out on the water - 2 dads and 4 boys, ages 14-16 on a 6-hour offshore trip. The night before our trip, we called to see if we could start our trip an hour earlier, Captain John didn’t have a morning trip booked and told us the bite window we should target and gauranteed we’d catch fish - and he was right! It started the minute we reached the first stop. We caught well over 60 fish - Mingo, Red and Black Snapper, Amberjack, Ruby Red Lips, Remora, and more. We almost hit our limit of Mingo. I’ve been on several charters in the Carolinas, Florida, Costa Rica, and Belize - I can honestly say that this was one of the best! Captain John was great getting and keeping us on the fish…and did a great job coaching our boys on depth, bait, rigs, and even fileting the fish. Highly recommend this trip!
Bobby Hall•South Carolina, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedGreat Trip
8 Hour Trip – Offshore on May 23, 2026 • 6 adults • 1 childThe only complaint I have was nothing Captain John could not control the weather was getting bad so it was rough water. My 8 yr daughter also went and it was her first time. she had a blast and Captain John was great with her also. Definitely will go back put with him again when the water was better...lol!
Zack Gipson•Alabama, USMember since 20215.0VerifiedWow!
6 Hour Trip – Offshore Fishing on March 20, 2026 • 6 adults • 1 childThis trip was nothing short of amazing!! We caught our limit and had a blast! We can’t wait to book again!
Kenneth RayRepeat angler•Alabama, US•Member since 20252 trips5.0VerifiedAwesome fishing trip
6 Hour Trip – Offshore Fishing on July 27, 2025 • 3 adultsHad an awesome time with my son, daughter, Captain Glen, and John our deck hand. They were very attentive and helpful to our fishing needs. Put us on some outstanding fishing reefs. We caught our limit on red snapper and only 5 short on mingos (vermillion snapper). Not captains fault, we missed enough to limit everything 😁. Would highly recommend this charter to anyone who wants a good time on the water.
Thomas Green•Arkansas, USMember since 20255.0VerifiedGreat time!!
6 Hour Trip – Offshore Fishing on July 21, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 childMy family of 3 had a very good experience. The boat was nice and the crew were great! We caught a limit of fish and had time to catch a lot more. The captain had sooo many honey holes that it shocked me! These folks will have you on the fish you want…no problem! Thanks guys
Hamilton BaerRepeat angler•Ohio, US•Member since 20163 trips5.0VerifiedGreat Trip
6 HOUR AFTERNOON on March 26, 2025 • 3 adultsWe did a deep sea trip. Captain Glenn was very knowledgeable and shared all kinds of interesting facts. He also got us on the fish! We caught or limit and also managed to catch a bunch of big fish we released. We had a great day!
Adam HoeneRepeat angler•Illinois, US•Member since 20163 trips5.0Verified6 Hr trip with Captain Glenn
6 Hour Trip – Offshore Fishing on July 13, 2023 • 6 adults • 2 childrenWe had a great trip out with our kids! With the unpredictable FL weather, we kept in touch with Captain Glenn all morning and ended up pushing our trip back to the afternoon. He put us on fish quickly and we were able to catch our limit of red snapper. I was impressed with how efficient he was keeping us on the fish while still making sure we were all baited up and taking in our catch at the same time(especially fishing with 3 kids!) We’d definitely recommend booking with him!
- Kenneth WattsRepeat angler•Alabama, US•Member since 20212 trips5.0Verified
Awesome Captain and deck hand.
5 Hour Trip – Offshore on June 20, 2025 • 3 adultsCaptain put us on fish 4 or 5 times. I had a great time with my two sons would definitely recommend this charter.
Brian FulfordRepeat angler•Alabama, US•Member since 20242 trips4.7VerifiedGreat day in the bay!
5 hour Inshore Fishing on July 27, 2024 • 6 adultsGlenn took us to some great holes where we caught red snapper and mangrove snapper. The weather did not really cooperate and we missed out on an hour of fishing. And the fish were fairly good at taking our bait off the hooks. All in all, the family had a fun time fishing.
Ernest Elizondo•Texas, USMember since 20245.0VerifiedGreat captain!
5 Hour Trip – Offshore on June 4, 2024 • 6 adultsVery knowledgeable! Captain Glenn knew his way around the ocean and the fishing was awesome!!! If you make a reservation request him, you won’t be disappointed…
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We had a great day out on the water - 2 dads and 4 boys, ages 14-16 on a 6-hour offshore trip. The night before our trip, we called to see if we could start our trip an hour earlier, Captain John didn’t have a morning trip booked and told us the bite window we should target and gauranteed we’d catch fish - and he was right! It started the minute we reached the first stop. We caught well over 60 fish - Mingo, Red and Black Snapper, Amberjack, Ruby Red Lips, Remora, and more. We almost hit our limit of Mingo. I’ve been on several charters in the Carolinas, Florida, Costa Rica, and Belize - I can honestly say that this was one of the best! Captain John was great getting and keeping us on the fish…and did a great job coaching our boys on depth, bait, rigs, and even fileting the fish. Highly recommend this trip!
The only complaint I have was nothing Captain John could not control the weather was getting bad so it was rough water. My 8 yr daughter also went and it was her first time. she had a blast and Captain John was great with her also. Definitely will go back put with him again when the water was better...lol!
This trip was nothing short of amazing!! We caught our limit and had a blast! We can’t wait to book again!
Had an awesome time with my son, daughter, Captain Glen, and John our deck hand. They were very attentive and helpful to our fishing needs. Put us on some outstanding fishing reefs. We caught our limit on red snapper and only 5 short on mingos (vermillion snapper). Not captains fault, we missed enough to limit everything 😁. Would highly recommend this charter to anyone who wants a good time on the water.
Very good day of fishing. We had to move because of weather but that's par for the course in Florida. Capt. Glenn and mate April got us on good fishing right off . When things slowed, he moved us to other spots that produced, until the dolphin showed up. Dolphins essentially scare off fish so we would do well for a bit but then it would stop. This continued for three spots or so and we couldn't shake him so we decided to call it a day. Capt. Glenn did his best and we still had a good haul. Would recommend this charter.
FAQs about Gotcha Fishing Charters
- US $1,250 per group - 5 HOUR AFTERNOON (5 hours)
- US $1,250 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Offshore (5 hours)
- US $1,350 per group - 6 HOUR AFTERNOON (6 hours)
- US $1,350 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore Fishing (6 hours)
- US $1,550 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
- Toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Multimedia system
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Drinks
- First mate
- Fishing license
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly fishing
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Flounder
- Grouper (Gag)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Red)
- Snapper (Vermilion)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Triggerfish (Gray)
Your captain
Pensacola, Florida, United States
Captain John Ramos brings more than 20 years of experience fishing Florida waters, with a lifetime of knowledge and respect for the outdoors. A retired military veteran and firefighter, John has built his life around service, discipline, and helping others. His years on the water have given him extensive knowledge of Florida’s fisheries, from understanding seasonal patterns and local waters to consistently putting anglers on fish. Whether you're an experienced angler or stepping aboard for the first time, Captain John is dedicated to providing a safe, enjoyable, and memorable day on the water.
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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.
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What’s biting in Pensacola right now
Amberjack
Flounder
Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Sheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
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