Drop Zone Fishing – Nearshore Special

Based out of Carrabelle, Drop Zone Fishing – Nearshore Special is your ticket to a memorable time on the water.

Capt. Jd will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, and big game fishing, all to get you on that bite. This involves 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Grouper, Snapper, and Triggerfish, depending on the season and conditions on the day. You can keep anything you catch, as long as it’s legal to do so.

Your adventure begins on board a 25’ Bluewater boat that can fit a maximum of 6 anglers. The boat is fitted with an ice box.

All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that’s up to you is to use it as best you can. No need to worry about fishing licenses, as they will be provided and handled by the charter. Capt. Jd runs trips together with his first mate, who’s there to help you with whatever you may need. Tips are always appreciated for a job well done.

Up for a family trip? This is a children-friendly business, so bring your loved ones to share these memories with.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Drop Zone Fishing – Nearshore Special.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Snapper
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 16 - Jul 31
    US $1,400
    This is a full day of catching fish near the shore. Please note that 20-25% gratuity to the deckhand for this trip is expected.

FAQs about Drop Zone Fishing – Nearshore Special

Drop Zone Fishing – Nearshore Special offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $1,400 per group - Snapper (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Drop Zone Fishing – Nearshore Special, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Drop Zone Fishing – Nearshore Special include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Drop Zone Fishing – Nearshore Special offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Drop Zone Fishing – Nearshore Special offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Drop Zone Fishing – Nearshore Special include:
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Meet the Captain

Jd Betit
Carrabelle, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
10 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2021
I love fishing and I wanted to share my love for the water. It's a real pleasure and honor to be able to head out to the Gulf every day and do what I love the most.

About this listing

Targeted species

Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Snapper (Mangrove) Mangrove Snapper
Snapper (Red) Red Snapper
Triggerfish (Gray) Gray Triggerfish

Boat specs

Bluewater (Center console) originally built in 2008. Powered by a 250HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
First Mate
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 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip
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Satisfied with the boat
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Tim W.
Evansville, IN
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Snapper on June 26, 2023
Had a great time! Caught a great variety of fish!! Super happy!!!
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Crystal T.
Lake City, FL
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Snapper on July 27, 2023
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Alan C.
Apalachicola, Florida
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6 hr trip

VERIFIED   Snapper on April 6, 2023
Very personable; had equipment and bait ready; left out at the exact time; vey nice boat; knew good fishing spots and was very...
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Dan S.
Lake City, MN
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Snapper on September 26, 2022
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