Angler Up Charters is located in Pensacola and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Our captains will do their best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4 to 6-hour trips, mainly fishing for Snapper, King Mackerel, Amberjack, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, and Triggerfish, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, big game fishing, jigging, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 24’ Blazer Bay boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat comes with a wireless trolling motor.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Angler Up Charters.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $650
    On this 4-hour trip you'll have a chance to go after the likes of King Mackerel, Amberjack, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel and more.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $650
    On this 4-hour trip, you'll have a chance to go after the likes of King Mackerel, Amberjack, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, and more.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $750
    On this 5-hour trip you'll have a chance to go after the likes of King Mackerel, Amberjack, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel and more.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $750
    On this 5-hour trip, you'll have a chance to go after the likes of King Mackerel, Amberjack, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, and more.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $800
    On this 6-hour trip you'll have a chance to go after the likes of King Mackerel, Amberjack, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel and more.
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FAQs about Angler Up Charters

Angler Up Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Angler Up Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Angler Up Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Angler Up Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Angler Up Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Angler Up Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Meet the Captain

Ruston Rood
Pensacola, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
20 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2022
Join Captain Ruston in Pensacola and embark on a fun-packed inshore or nearshore adventure in search of many interesting species.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Flounder Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Pompano Pompano

Boat specs

Blazer Bay (Bay boat) originally built in 2015. Powered by a 300HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.3 / 5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.2 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (18)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
80%
Friendly captain
80%
Recommend this charter
82%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
80%
Caught fish
80%
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Brandi B.
Fair Grove, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 2, 2023
We had such a fun time catching fish! Our captain was very knowledgeable and fun. He helped us with finding and catching some...
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Mark W.
Lone Jack, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip with Captain Matt

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 28, 2023
Was expecting possibly rain this morning, a text message this morning from Captain Matt assured us we would be ok. Met him...
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Donald H.
Scopus, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6hr trip with captain Jordan

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 17, 2022
First time on a private charter, had a great time, will be booking again 👍
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Leland B.
Molino, FL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with captain Daniel

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 7, 2022
My dad and brothers and I had a great time fishing together on this charter ...the captain was friendly and we did catch fish...
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Mathew C.
Conway, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Matt was amazing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 16, 2022
Matt was a great captain, will definitely come back and go with him again
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