Anna Maria island’s Aqua Delights

Aqua Delights offers fishing charters located in the Tampa Bay area – specifically Holmes Beach, Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach, Longboat, Cortez, and the Palmetto area. Combined with your fishing trip, you can also enjoy sunset and dolphin tours. Captain Mason Miller is a local hailing from a background of fishing with a vast variety of knowledge about the local waters. He’ll make sure you have a safe, enjoyable, and productive day on the water. Join him in Holmes Beach and embark on your next fishing adventure in Florida.

You’ll fish from a 24’ T-Craft center console that can safely sit up to 6 anglers. This boat is powered by a 250 HP Yamaha V6 V MAX engine and equipped with modern GPS and fishfinder technology. The boat is also equipped with a wireless trolling motor and a livewell.

The beautiful gulf coast waters hold a plethora of sport and tasty fish for inshore and nearshore fishing. This includes Snook, Redfish, Trout, Tarpon, Mackerel, Snapper, Grouper, and much more. To attract your prey, you can use light tackle, bottom fishing, and spinning.

Captain Mason provides the rods, reels, tackle, live bait, fishing licenses, as well as catch cleaning. Just bring some snacks and drinks before you depart and you’ll be set to go.

Come treat yourself and your friends or family to a memorable, relaxing fishing trip with an experienced captain and great chances of getting your line tight.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $600
    On a 4-hour trip, you and the captain can fish up to 4 spots chasing Snook, Redfish, Trout, Mangrove Snapper, or Tarpon depending on the time of year. You'll depart from the dock at 8:00 a.m. The trip covers everything needed for a great day on the water except food and drinks.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $600
    Depending on the time of year, you and Captain Anthony can fish up to 4 spots in search of Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Trout, or Mangrove Snapper. The trip leaves at 1:00 p.m. and lasts for 4 hours. The price covers all the equipment, catch cleaning, and licenses.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $800
    A 6-hour trip gives you better chances to catch multiple types of fish species and may include going nearshore up to 9 miles. Captain Anthony covers all the fishing rods, reels, tackle, live bait, catch cleaning, and even fishing licenses.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $800
    A longer trip means better chances to catch multiple types of fish species. You'll spend 6 hours on the water with the possibility of going nearshore, up to 9 miles out. All the fishing rods, reels, tackle, live bait, licenses, and catch cleaning are included in the trip price.
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FAQs about Anna Maria island’s Aqua Delights

Anna Maria island’s Aqua Delights offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Anna Maria island’s Aqua Delights, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Anna Maria island’s Aqua Delights include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Anna Maria island’s Aqua Delights offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Anna Maria island’s Aqua Delights offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Anna Maria island’s Aqua Delights include:
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Hogfish
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Mason Miller
Holmes Beach, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
31 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2022
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Captain Mason Miller offers you a fun day of fishing out of Anna Maria Island, Florida. Join him aboard and discover the area's beautiful nature and rich fishery, making memories of a lifetime.

About this listing

Targeted species

Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Hogfish Hogfish
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

Boat specs

T-Craft Boatworks (Center console) originally built in 2001. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Holmes Beach to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 31 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (35)
Great fishing in AMI
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Rory K.
Grapevine, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with Mason

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 16, 2023
Mason was great.  Experience was great.  Mason took our family out for a half day and he did a great job trying to focus...
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Lindsay K.
Mahomet, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Fishing Trip w/Captain Mason

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 31, 2023
Captain Mason took my husband and 3 boys (ages 10, 15 and 17) out for a half-day fishin excursion. My husband was incredibly...
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Paul G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing in AMI

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 2, 2024
The captain put us on the fish. My son caught all kinds of a fish and a 31 inch Redfish. Would recommend him !!
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Brian B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Mason

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip (AM) on March 27, 2024
Thanks for helping make more memories, we all enjoyed the day. Caught plenty of fish in very windy conditions.  Captain Mason...
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Benjamin E.
Zephyrhills, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hour afternoon near-shore trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 11, 2023
We had a great experience with Captain Mason. Booked short notice and he was very accommodating. We had 4 12 yr olds and he...
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