Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore III 

4.7/5 (61 reviews)
 101 Palafox Place #12670, Pensacola, FL 32502, United States

Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore III 

Pensacola, FL, United States
24 ft
6
4.7/5 (61 reviews)

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All breeds of anglers have the opportunity to fish the beautiful Pensacola Beach successfully. With Hot Spots Charters, the bountiful waters of Pensacola Bay will be all yours.

On your day out, you will be able to explore several different bodies of water, including the Gulf of Mexico, Santa Rosa Sound, East and Escambia Bays, and Big Lagoon. You will be able to hone your angling skills, learn a new technique or two, and make an outstanding catch possible.

The list of your potential catches includes everything that calls the productive inshore and nearshore waters home. These can be Redfish, Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Sharks, Snapper, Grouper, Kingfish, and more.

Hot Spots Charters operates a fleet of great sportfishing vessels, manufactured by Pathfinder, Ranger, Cape Horn, Blazer Bay, and Skeeter. These 24' boats can accommodate up to 5 anglers to fish in comfort and style. The boats are outfitted with the latest in navigational and fishfinding electronics, gear, and professional accessories.

Every fishing trip includes the use of rods, reels, tackle, live bait, lures, and fishing licenses. All keeper fish will be cleaned by the captain at the end of the adventure.

All breeds of anglers have the opportunity to fish the beautiful Pensacola Beach successfully. With Hot Spots Charters, the bountiful waters of Pensacola Bay will be all yours.

On your day out, you will be able to explore several different bodies of water, including the Gulf of Mexico, Santa Rosa Sound, East and Escambia Bays, and Big Lagoon. You will be able to hone your angling skills, learn a new technique or two, and make an outstanding catch possible.

The list of your potential catches includes everything that calls the productive inshore and nearshore waters home. These can be Redfish, Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Sharks, Snapper, Grouper, Kingfish, and more.

Hot Spots Charters operates a fleet of great sportfishing vessels, manufactured by Pathfinder, Ranger, Cape Horn, Blazer Bay, and Skeeter. These 24' boats can accommodate up to 5 anglers to fish in comfort and style. The boats are outfitted with the latest in navigational and fishfinding electronics, gear, and professional accessories.

Every fishing trip includes the use of rods, reels, tackle, live bait, lures, and fishing licenses. All keeper fish will be cleaned by the captain at the end of the adventure.

Hot Spots Charters, LLC
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2 Hour Trip - Catch & Release
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 5 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.7
61 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (49)

What anglers say

91%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
90%
Recommended
87%
Caught fish

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Ryan Phelps
Ryan Phelps
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Good times
4 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (AM) on August 28, 20264 adults

Thought it would be super hot in August, but we had a cool and beautiful morning. The captain was great! They cooked our catch just off the dock at Shaggy’s. Great time with family and friends. Dolfin watching was a huge bonus.

Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Michael Butler
Michael Butler
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Chris
5 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (AM) on August 26, 20266 adults

Heather Paine
Heather Paine
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Dont book too far out and check water conditions!
4 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (AM) on August 31, 20253 adults

Captain Will was great... 5 stars! Weather, was not... 2 stars! If you book, book close to the date you want to go and make sure you pay attention to surf conditions... want 1-2 foot seas... hindsight is 20/20

David Taylor Jr
David Taylor Jr
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Chris
5 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (AM) on July 1, 20266 adults

Reported catch:
Bull Shark
Red Snapper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Rob Morris
Rob Morris
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
4.3
Verified
June fishing trip
4 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (PM) on June 7, 20263 adults

We enjoyed our trip with Captain Riley. The weather wasnt great but it was fun hanging out with him. We caught some Redfish and a flounder. Inwoild definitely like to go with Captain Riley again.

FAQs about Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore III

Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore III offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Trip - Catch & Release (2 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (PM) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore III, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radio
Trips booked with Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore III include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Usually prepared in advance)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore III offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore III offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Fly fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore III include:
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your operator

Hot Spots Charters, LLC
Hot Spots Charters, LLC
Hot Spots Charters, LLC

Pensacola, Florida, United States

1 Fishing Report
157 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2015

Hot Spots Charters is a team of professional anglers who own a fleet of sport fishing vessels. Led by Captain Matt Mcleod and Captain Chris Philips, who were among the first inshore guides in the area, the crew has gained a reputation hardly anyone can beat. They fish at the professional level and deliver great service and personable assistance. All the captains – Tyler, Andy, Travis, Bob, Matt, Chris, and Tanner – are native to Pensacola, born and raised mastering the local waters.

1 Fishing Report
157 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2015

Hot Spots Charters is a team of professional anglers who own a fleet of sport fishing vessels. Led by Captain Matt Mcleod and Captain Chris Philips, who were among the first inshore guides in the area, the crew has gained a reputation hardly anyone can beat. They fish at the professional level and deliver great service and personable assistance. All the captains – Tyler, Andy, Travis, Bob, Matt, Chris, and Tanner – are native to Pensacola, born and raised mastering the local waters.

The fish you can target

Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Red Snapper
Red Snapper

Real catches by this captain

  • Pensacola mixed bag and 3 bull reds to boot!
    Matthew T.
    Matthew T.
  • 2 hr trip with Capt Bradley
    Roberto V.
    Roberto V.
  • Half Day Trip with Captain Jordan (AM)
    Robert L.
    Robert L.
  • 5 hour inshore and near shore trip
    Preston M.
    Preston M.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2010
Boat manufacturer
Blazer Bay
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Fly Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Radio
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Usually prepared in advance
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license

How cancellations work

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.

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
At least 6 years old, life jackets supplied
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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