Saltyboy Charters – Offshore / Deep Sea

Saltyboy Charters welcomes you aboard for your offshore fishing adventure. Taking you anywhere from 30-50 miles offshore to catch a variety of fish in sizes that are not seen inshore, such as red grouper, red snapper, gag grouper, and if you get lucky you may encounter blackfin tuna, cobia, wahoo and more. An offshore trip with saltyboy charters is a day you won’t ever forget.

Your trip will take place on a 28’ Parker offshore sport fishing boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. It’s powered by twin 250 HP Yamaha engines and rigged with all the modern GPS, fishfinder, and VHF radio navigation electronics, allowing a safe and quick reach to the fishing grounds. The boat comes with a portable toilet, an ice-box, and a livewell.

On your trip, you can chase a wide range of prized species – many different Snapper and Grouper species, Blackfin Tuna, Cobia, Kingfish, as well as Scup. You’ll be deep sea fishing for all your targets.

Feel free to take home the fish you catch so you can enjoy delicious meals with your family or friends. Kids are more than welcome to join your trip, bring them along and have a terrific family outing that you’ll remember forever.

The crew will provide you with all the fishing equipment needed for the day. Fishing licenses and catch cleaning are also included in the price, so just make sure to bring your favorite snacks and drinks and prepare for lots of fun.

Join Saltyboy Charters and have a memorable time fishing in Florida!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half day trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,300
    On a halfday trip we mainly target snapper but it is not uncommon to snag a few keeper grouper. Depending on the season there is a variety of other species available such as Kingfish, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, Permit, Sheephead, Blackfin Tuna, and Grunts. And if you’re wanting the fight of your life, these waters are home to a bountiful population of giaint Goliath Grouper and several species of Sharks.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Permit
    Permit
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    9 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,800
    You and your group will have a fun-packed time on the bountiful offshore waters of Florida. The crew will take you to some of the best spots for catching fish and make sure you have an enjoyable time on the water. Bring nothing but food and drinks, the crew takes care of all the rest!
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FAQs about Saltyboy Charters – Offshore / Deep Sea

Saltyboy Charters – Offshore / Deep Sea offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half day trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 9 Hour Trip (9 hours)

When you book a trip with Saltyboy Charters – Offshore / Deep Sea, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Saltyboy Charters – Offshore / Deep Sea include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Saltyboy Charters – Offshore / Deep Sea offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing

Saltyboy Charters – Offshore / Deep Sea offers the following fishing technique:
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Saltyboy Charters – Offshore / Deep Sea include:
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)

Meet the Captain

Scotty Darna
Matlacha, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
101 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2019
Captain Scotty Darna is a fifth-generation angler born and raised on Pine Island. To him, being on the water comes as naturally as breathing. Capt. Scotty has been a guide for the past decade and has no plans of changing this. While he's best at putting people on the fish, Capt. Scotty also has a huge passion for fishing tournaments and he surely has some amazing stories to tell you.

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

Boat specs

Parker (Sportfishing) originally built in 2004. Powered by 2 250HP Yamaha engines.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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 included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Matlacha to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
American Express
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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