Angler Up Charters 

4.6
(12 reviews)
 
State licensed
 505 Bayou Boulevard, Pensacola, FL 32503, United States–

Angler Up Charters 

Pensacola, FL, United States
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24 ft
6
4.6
(12 reviews)

Angler Up Charters wishes you a great day o the waters of Pensacola, Florida. Captain Ruston Rood will take you inshore and nearshore and make sure you have a fun and productive trip. You'll have a great time chasing lovely local fish and relaxing in charming natural surroundings. Pick a day that suits you and hit the water with Angler Up Charters for an adventure you won't forget!

Your trip will take place on a 24' Blazer bay boat that can safely fit up to 6 anglers. The boat's powered by a 300 HP Suzuki engine and rigged with modern navigation electronics that include GPS and a fishfinder. The boat is also equipped with a wireless trolling motor and a livewell.

On your trip, you'll be fishing for a variety of Snapper species, Amberjack, King Mackerel, various sharks, Sheepshead, Flounder, and more. The techniques you may use to attract the fish are light and heavy tackle, bottom fishing, deep sea fishing, trolling, and spinning. You're free to take home the fish you catch.

Captain Ruston supplies all the fishing gear, catch cleaning, and fishing licenses. Before you come aboard, just make sure to bring some snacks and drinks. Kids are welcome to join your trip.

Join Angler Up Charters and have a memorable time fishing in Florida!

Angler Up Charters wishes you a great day o the waters of Pensacola, Florida. Captain Ruston Rood will take you inshore and nearshore and make sure you have a fun and productive trip. You'll have a great time chasing lovely local fish and relaxing in charming natural surroundings. Pick a day that suits you and hit the water with Angler Up Charters for an adventure you won't forget!

Your trip will take place on a 24' Blazer bay boat that can safely fit up to 6 anglers. The boat's powered by a 300 HP Suzuki engine and rigged with modern navigation electronics that include GPS and a fishfinder. The boat is also equipped with a wireless trolling motor and a livewell.

On your trip, you'll be fishing for a variety of Snapper species, Amberjack, King Mackerel, various sharks, Sheepshead, Flounder, and more. The techniques you may use to attract the fish are light and heavy tackle, bottom fishing, deep sea fishing, trolling, and spinning. You're free to take home the fish you catch.

Captain Ruston supplies all the fishing gear, catch cleaning, and fishing licenses. Before you come aboard, just make sure to bring some snacks and drinks. Kids are welcome to join your trip.

Join Angler Up Charters and have a memorable time fishing in Florida!

Ruston Rood
Captain
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4 Hour – Inshore / Nearshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour – Inshore / Nearshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour – Inshore / Nearshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour – Inshore / Nearshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour – Inshore / Nearshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.6
12 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (10)

All reviews (12)

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Isaac Brooks
Isaac Brooks
us
Texas, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Half Day with Captain Matt
4 Hour – Inshore / Nearshore (AM) on June 6, 2023 • 4 adults

We took a half day out to catch some fish and it could not have gone better. The boat was great, our captain (Matt) kept us safe and comfortable (and dry) during the trip and worked tirelessly to put us on fish. Super friendly, communicative folks. Very flexible and willing to make your trip great. Did an awesome job cleaning our fish and leaving us with a great dinner! Would go again in a heartbeat!

Reported catch:
Vermilion Snapper
Red Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Jeremy Coffman
Jeremy Coffman
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Morning 6Hr Trip
6 Hour – Inshore / Nearshore (AM) on June 3, 2023 • 2 adults

This trip was awesome! We caught so many fish that I would love to come back! The captain was awesome he showed us his way on doing things and answered questions we ever had with no hesitation! If you are ready for snapper season this is the boat to be on! Highly recommend!

Reported catch:
Amberjack
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Bonito
+3
Jeremy Winters
Jeremy Winters
us
Mississippi, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Trip with captain Matt
4 Hour – Inshore / Nearshore (AM) on July 22, 2023 • 3 adults

Myself and my two sons went out with Matt yesterday and we had a great time. We caught so many fish. We are not sure how many we caught.

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Mangrove Snapper
Greg Harden
Greg Harden
Repeat angler
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
4.7
Verified
May fishing trip
5 Hour – Inshore / Nearshore (PM) on May 19, 2024 • 2 adults

Cylas Assman
Cylas Assman
us
South Dakota, US
Member since 2025
3.7
Verified
Sharks
5 Hour – Inshore / Nearshore (PM) on May 14, 2025 • 6 adults

It was fun but was a little disappointed that we did not catch any sharks as that was the targeted species.

FAQs about Angler Up Charters

Angler Up Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • 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 - 6 Hour – Inshore / Nearshore (AM) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Angler Up Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Angler Up Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
Angler Up Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
Angler Up Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Angler Up Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bonito
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your captain

Ruston Rood
Ruston Rood
Pensacola, Florida, United States
24 Customer reviews
Member since February 2022
Join Captain Ruston in Pensacola and embark on a fun-packed inshore or nearshore adventure in search of many interesting species.
Ruston Rood
Ruston Rood
24
reviews
2022
member since
Join Captain Ruston in Pensacola and embark on a fun-packed inshore or nearshore adventure in search of many interesting species.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Bonito
Bonito
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Amberjack
Amberjack
Bonito
Bonito
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Group of anglers posing beside multiple colorful reef fish arranged on ice at a marina fillet table.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Vermilion Snapper
    Isaac B.
    Isaac B.
    We took a half day out to catch some fish and it could not have gone better. The boat was great, our captain (Matt) kept us safe and comfortable (and dry) during the trip and worked tirelessly to put us on fish. Super friendly, communicative folks. Very flexible and willing to make your trip great. Did an awesome job cleaning our fish and leaving us with a great dinner! Would go again in a heartbeat!
  • Adult angler holding a large amberjack aboard a center-console boat offshore, with fishing rods and open ocean in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Jeremy C.
    Jeremy C.
    This trip was awesome! We caught so many fish that I would love to come back! The captain was awesome he showed us his way on doing things and answered questions we ever had with no hesitation! If you are ready for snapper season this is the boat to be on! Highly recommend!
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large red drum, or redfish, aboard a boat at sunset over coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Benet K.
    Benet K.
    Wouldn’t be disappointed.
  • Angler actively reeling in a fish from the stern of a center-console boat, with the rod deeply bent over calm coastal water.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Rommel R.
    Rommel R.
    Awesome day. Plenty of fish and relaxing trip. Than you.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2015
Boat manufacturer
Blazer
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license

How cancellations work

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Pensacola right now

AmberjackAmberjack
BonitoBonito
FlounderFlounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Bull)Shark (Bull)
SheepsheadSheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)Snapper (Vermilion)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel

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