Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore II
Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore II
Hot Spots Charters operates a fleet of charter boats out of Pensacola Beach. The trips on each vessel are run by one of their experienced captains. They’ll make sure your adventure on these waters is as enjoyable as possible.
You’ll be fishing aboard one of their several 24’ center console boats. They’re all made by famous manufacturers such as Pathfinder, Ranger, Cape Horn, Blazer Bay, and Skeeter. Each boat can take up to 6 anglers fishing.
The charters are mainly geared towards inshore and nearshore fishing. Inshore, you can expect to reel in the likes of Redfish, Flounder, Speckled Trout, and Sheepshead. Nearshore, you’ll get the chance to reel in Spanish and King Mackerel, as well as Snapper, among others.
Each trip includes quality rods, reels, and bait. The captain will also cover you with his fishing license, so there’s no need to buy your own. You can keep all legal catch you reel in on your trip, and the crew will clean it for you at the end. The trips are kid-friendly and can make for a great introduction to fishing for your little ones.
Book your trip now and hit the Pensacola Beach waters with Hot Spots Charters!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (28)
+25Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
95%
Aug 20, 2025
4 Hour – Inshore/Nearshore (AM)
Captain Mike is awesome.
Highly recommend fishing with Capt. Mike if you get a chance to go out with him, it’s a great fishing experience
Highly recommend fishing with Capt. Mike if you get a chance to go out with him, it’s a great fishing experience
Mark review as helpful
Mark review as helpful
May 27, 2025
5 Hour – Inshore/Nearshore (AM)
May fishing trip
Mark review as helpful
Mark review as helpful
May 28, 2024
4 Hour – Inshore/Nearshore (AM)
Hot sports
This was a trip I wanted to have with the guys in my family so the 4 of us went with Hot Sports Charters out of Pensacola Beach Fl. And our captain Even Wheeler was absolutely awesome! He took us out and all 4 of us had no salt water fishing experience but he was patient and willing to show us each how to fish. He made the trip fun and gave us the experience of a life time in my opinion! I highly recommend Hot Sports Charter of your ever in the Pensacola Beach area !
This was a trip I wanted to have with the guys in my family so the 4 of us went with Hot Sports Charters out of Pensacola Beach...
Mark review as helpful
Mark review as helpful
Midland City, AL
Jul 24, 2023
4 Hour – Inshore/Nearshore (AM)
Great morning on eth water
Met Capt. Luke Crooke that morning and we all headed out to first catch some bait fish. The grand kids really enjoyed catching those little fish on sabiki rigs. Then, with plenty of live bait onboard, we took off out to some artificial reefs to try our luck at catching red snapper. We caught some nice snapper, along with the occasional shark and trigger fish. When we returned, Luke cleaned the fish for us, we settled up, and off we went. All of us had a good time. Luke seems to be pretty patient with kids, and overall a nice guy with much experience. I would highly recommend Hot Spots charters and Capt Luke as well.
Met Capt. Luke Crooke that morning and we all headed out to first catch some bait fish. The grand kids really enjoyed catching...
Mark review as helpful
Mark review as helpful
Helena, AL
Jul 13, 2023
2 Hour Trip – Catch & Release
2-hour trip with Captain Evan
Our original charter was canceled and we booked this last minute so that we may get in some fishing on our vacation. Captain Evan was friendly and professional. He was great with my son and daughter, providing clear directions and they both caught on quick. He had different spots already planned out in case one didn’t pan out but our first stop ended up being our only stop. We ended up catching over 20 fish (mostly red snapper) and the action was constant. A brewing storm cut our trip a bit short but Captain Evan’s first priority was our safety and he wasn’t taking any chances with lightning. Both of my kids had an amazing time. Very grateful to Captain Evan for the fun and safe fishing experience. Highly recommend him and we will reach out to him in the future when we return to the Pensacola Beach area and are looking to head out on the bay once again.
Our original charter was canceled and we booked this last minute so that we may get in some fishing on our vacation. Captain Evan...
Mark review as helpful
Mark review as helpful
Trip availability and prices
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (28)
+25Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
95%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Captain Mike is awesome.
4 Hour – Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on August 20, 2025
Highly recommend fishing with Capt. Mike if you get a chance to go out with him, it’s a great fishing experience
Highly recommend fishing with Capt. Mike if you get a chance to go out with him, it’s a great fishing experience
Mark review as helpful
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
May fishing trip
5 Hour – Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on May 27, 2025
Mark review as helpful
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Hot sports
4 Hour – Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on May 28, 2024
This was a trip I wanted to have with the guys in my family so the 4 of us went with Hot Sports Charters out of Pensacola Beach Fl. And our captain Even Wheeler was absolutely awesome! He took us out and all 4 of us had no salt water fishing experience but he was patient and willing to show us each how to fish. He made the trip fun and gave us the experience of a life time in my opinion! I highly recommend Hot Sports Charter of your ever in the Pensacola Beach area !
This was a trip I wanted to have with the guys in my family so the 4 of us went with Hot Sports Charters out of Pensacola Beach Fl. And our captain Even Wheeler was absolutely awesome! He took us out and all 4 of us had no salt water fishing experience but he was patient and willing to show us each how to fish. He made the trip fun and gave us the experience of a life time in my opinion! I highly recommend Hot Sports Charter of your ever in the Pensacola Beach area !
Mark review as helpful
Midland City, AL
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great morning on eth water
4 Hour – Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on July 24, 2023
Met Capt. Luke Crooke that morning and we all headed out to first catch some bait fish. The grand kids really enjoyed catching those little fish on sabiki rigs. Then, with plenty of live bait onboard, we took off out to some artificial reefs to try our luck at catching red snapper. We caught some nice snapper, along with the occasional shark and trigger fish. When we returned, Luke cleaned the fish for us, we settled up, and off we went. All of us had a good time. Luke seems to be pretty patient with kids, and overall a nice guy with much experience. I would highly recommend Hot Spots charters and Capt Luke as well.
Met Capt. Luke Crooke that morning and we all headed out to first catch some bait fish. The grand kids really enjoyed catching those little fish on sabiki rigs. Then, with plenty of live bait onboard, we took off out to some artificial reefs to try our luck at catching red snapper. We caught some nice snapper, along with the occasional shark and trigger fish. When we returned, Luke cleaned the fish for us, we settled up, and off we went. All of us had a good time. Luke seems to be pretty...
Mark review as helpful
Helena, AL
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
2-hour trip with Captain Evan
2 Hour Trip – Catch & Release on July 13, 2023
Our original charter was canceled and we booked this last minute so that we may get in some fishing on our vacation. Captain Evan was friendly and professional. He was great with my son and daughter, providing clear directions and they both caught on quick. He had different spots already planned out in case one didn’t pan out but our first stop ended up being our only stop. We ended up catching over 20 fish (mostly red snapper) and the action was constant. A brewing storm cut our trip a bit short but Captain Evan’s first priority was our safety and he wasn’t taking any chances with lightning. Both of my kids had an amazing time. Very grateful to Captain Evan for the fun and safe fishing experience. Highly recommend him and we will reach out to him in the future when we return to the Pensacola Beach area and are looking to head out on the bay once again.
Our original charter was canceled and we booked this last minute so that we may get in some fishing on our vacation. Captain Evan was friendly and professional. He was great with my son and daughter, providing clear directions and they both caught on quick. He had different spots already planned out in case one didn’t pan out but our first stop ended up being our only stop. We ended up catching over 20 fish (mostly red snapper) and the action was constant. A brewing storm cut our trip a bit...
Mark review as helpful
FAQs about Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore II
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
