Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore III 

4.7/5 (51 reviews)
 101 Palafox Place #12670, Pensacola, FL 32502, United States
4.7/5 (51 reviews)
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101 Palafox Place #12670
Pensacola, FL, United States
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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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 51 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (49)

Captain Bud was great!
Captain Bud was great!
Captain Bud was great!
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

90%

Appropriate for children

95%

Friendly captain

98%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Recommend this charter

90%

Caught fish

87%

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Showing: 5 of 52 reviews
Jacob S.
Jacob S.

Jul 23, 2025

The captain canceled

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Jason D.
Jason D.
5.0/5

Jun 5, 2025

4 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (AM)

June fishing trip

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Captain Jarrod made the trip worth it! He took the extra time with our grandkids so that they could see the Dolphins, although they are not captain Jarrod’s favorites out there. It sure meant so much to our grandkids. They said that was there favorite thing about the whole trip to the beach!

Captain Jarrod made the trip worth it! He took the extra time with our grandkids so that they could see the Dolphins, although...  

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 Jason D. recommends Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore III
 Jason D. recommends Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore III

Matthew T.
Matthew T.
5.0/5

Nov 3, 2024

4 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (AM)

Pensacola mixed bag and 3 bull reds to boot!

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The title says it all. Great day in windy conditions. Capt Luke had a plan that worked at every stop. My goal was to catch several different species. Collected several nice fish of 4 different species at the first stop, lots of sand trout at the second, and ended the half da y trip with 3 bull reds. Great day and excellent Capt.

The title says it all. Great day in windy conditions. Capt Luke had a plan that worked at every stop. My goal was to catch several...  

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 Matthew T. recommends Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore III
 Matthew T. recommends Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore III

Michelle U.
Michelle U.
5.0/5

Jul 6, 2025

2 Hour Trip - Catch & Release

Captain Bud was great!

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Captain Bud was great. He put us on fish and was very personable

Captain Bud was great. He put us on fish and was very personable  

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 Michelle U. recommends Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore III
 Michelle U. recommends Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore III

Brendon M.
Brendon M.
4.7/5

Jul 9, 2025

4 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (AM)

Fishing with Chris

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 Brendon M. recommends Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore III
 Brendon M. recommends Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore III

Trip availability and prices

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2 Hour Trip - Catch & Release
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2 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $750 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $750 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $850 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $850 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 51 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (49)

Captain Bud was great!
Captain Bud was great!
Captain Bud was great!
+46

Angler rating

44
2
3
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

90%

Appropriate for children

95%

Friendly captain

98%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Recommend this charter

90%

Caught fish

87%

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Jacob S.
Jacob S.

The captain canceled

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Trip was supposed to happen on July 23, 2025

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

 

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Jason D.
Jason D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED

4 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (AM) on June 5, 2025

Captain Jarrod made the trip worth it! He took the extra time with our grandkids so that they could see the Dolphins, although they are not captain Jarrod’s favorites out there. It sure meant so much to our grandkids. They said that was there favorite thing about the whole trip to the beach!

Captain Jarrod made the trip worth it! He took the extra time with our grandkids so that they could see the Dolphins, although they are not captain Jarrod’s favorites out there. It sure meant so much to our grandkids. They said that was there favorite thing about the whole trip to the beach!  

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 Jason D. recommends Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore III

Matthew T.
Matthew T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Pensacola mixed bag and 3 bull reds to boot!

VERIFIED

4 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (AM) on November 3, 2024

The title says it all. Great day in windy conditions. Capt Luke had a plan that worked at every stop. My goal was to catch several different species. Collected several nice fish of 4 different species at the first stop, lots of sand trout at the second, and ended the half da y trip with 3 bull reds. Great day and excellent Capt.

The title says it all. Great day in windy conditions. Capt Luke had a plan that worked at every stop. My goal was to catch several different species. Collected several nice fish of 4 different species at the first stop, lots of sand trout at the second, and ended the half da y trip with 3 bull reds. Great day and excellent Capt.  

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 Matthew T. recommends Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore III

Michelle U.
Michelle U.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Bud was great!

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2 Hour Trip - Catch & Release on July 6, 2025

Captain Bud was great. He put us on fish and was very personable

Captain Bud was great. He put us on fish and was very personable  

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Brendon M.
Brendon M.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Chris

VERIFIED

4 Hour - Inshore / Nearshore (AM) on July 9, 2025

 

 Brendon M. recommends Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore III

FAQs about Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore III

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The fish you can target

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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
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