Running angling trips out of Vero Beach, Sebastian, and Ft. Pierce, Bottoms Up Fishing Guides invites you to check out the local fishery in style.

Capt. Justin is here to get you on some fish, and to make sure you have fun doing it. You’ll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, and spinning, depending on what you’re going after. As part of their 4 to 8-hour trips, you can target species like Cobia, Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, Sheepshead, Snapper, and Grouper, depending on the current season and weather conditions.

You’ll be fishing from a 25’ Hydra-Sports boat with enough room for up to 4 anglers at any single time. It also includes an ice box and wireless trolling motor. The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you’ll need for a productive day on the water. No need to worry about fishing licenses, as they will be provided and handled by the charter.

You can keep anything you catch, as long as it’s legal to do so. Capt. Justin 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.

There will be complimentary drinks aboard for your convenience during the trip, but feel free to bring your own drinks or snacks if you prefer. Children are welcome aboard so you’re good to get the young ones started early.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Bottoms Up Fishing Guides.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $450
    Bring your drinks and be ready to fish. Fishing license, bait and tackle supplied. 2-person trip, $70 per person extra up to 4 in total.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $600
    Full day inshore. Bring drinks and snacks. 2 person trip. $70 per person extra up to 4 in total. Bait, tackle and fishing license included.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $650
    Nearshore fishing up to 3 miles out. Bring your drinks and snacks. Tackle, bait and fishing licence included. 2 person trip. $70 extra per person up to 4 people total.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $800
    Bring your drinks and snacks. Bait, tackle and fishing licence included. 2 person trip. $70 extra per person up to 4 in total.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $800
    Fish up to 14 miles out. Everything is included besides food and drinks. We have ice and cooler.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,100
    Prepare for a full day of offshore fishing in waters up to 90 ft deep. Bait, tackle and fishing licence included.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Deep Dropping
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,300
    Full day of deep dropping. Bring your lunch, drinks and snacks. LOL Bait, tackle and fishing license included.
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FAQs about Bottoms Up Fishing Guides

Bottoms Up Fishing Guides offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $70 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $70 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $70 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Nearshore (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $70 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip – Nearshore (8 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $70 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Offshore (5 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $70 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group, additional US $70 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip – Deep Dropping (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Bottoms Up Fishing Guides, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Simrad
  • Fishfinder Simrad
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System Wireless Wifi
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Rodan
  • Outriggers Tigeress
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Bottoms Up Fishing Guides include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We supply ziplocks for your catch. )
  • Drinks (Water )
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Bottoms Up Fishing Guides offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (Indian River )
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Bottoms Up Fishing Guides offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Penn and Shimano)
  • Heavy Tackle (TLD 20 with 40lb line )
  • Bottom Fishing (Shimano Speed Masters )
  • Trolling (TLD 20 with 40lb line )
  • Spinning (Penn Pursuits 4000&5000 Shimano bait rummers )
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing (Diawa electric reels)

Top targeted fish species with Bottoms Up Fishing Guides include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Snowy)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Justin Gay
Vero Beach, Florida, United States
86 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
60 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2022
Captain Justin grew up fishing the beautiful waters of Vero Beach, Sebastian, and Ft. Pierce. He’s lived in Vero Beach his entire life. His passion for fishing came from his father and uncle who taught him all about fishing in any body of water from as early as 4 years old. They have since passed and he is proud to carry on the love of fishing. He's spent the majority of his life with a fishing pole in his hands. He feels after each trip you're not a customer, but a friend. Seeing the smiles on each person's face as they reel in their catch brings him joy.

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

Hydra-Sports (Center console) originally built in 1990, and restored in 2021. Powered by 2 225HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 47 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Indian River
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Penn and Shimano
Heavy Tackle
TLD 20 with 40lb line
Bottom Fishing
Shimano Speed Masters
Trolling
TLD 20 with 40lb line
Spinning
Penn Pursuits 4000&5000 Shimano bait rummers
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Diawa electric reels

Amenities

GPS
Simrad
Fishfinder
Simrad
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Wireless Wifi
Wireless Trolling Motor
Rodan
Outriggers
Tigeress

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We supply ziplocks for your catch.
Drinks
Water
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

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 51 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Mike W.
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Fishing with Justin

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Nearshore on May 29, 2023
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Erin F.
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on March 11, 2024
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Kevin Q.
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Great with kids and adults

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on January 2, 2024
Captain Justin had my daughter catching fish minutes after we got out on the water. He was great. I would reach out to him...
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Patty F.
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Full Day Inshore

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Inshore on May 3, 2023
My husband & I did a full day inshore trip, from Vero Beach down to Ft Pierce inlet.  We fished mangroves at several different...
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David W.
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Full day trip out of Fort Pierce Florida.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Offshore on May 22, 2023
Great overall experience. First time deep sea fishing for two of us. Capt. Justin and Dalton, his son/deck hand worked hard...
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