Whatever Turns U On Fishing – Bow Fishing

Experience a fun-packed bow fishing adventure out of Palm Bay together with Whatever Turns U On Fishing. Captain Shane Trottier invites you to climb aboard and check out his new option of bow fishing on their airboat. Along the way, you’ll glide through the cypress swamps and marshes along the St. Johns River on the captain’s airboat having your chance to see Florida’s wildlife in their natural habitat (alligators, white-tailed deer, wild hogs, wild turkeys, bobcats, and all types of birds) and much more.

The airboat is a freshly restored 16’ Diamondback that can safely take up to 4 guests. It runs on a 450 HP Chevrolet engine that will quickly take you to the fishing spots.

Try this exciting and challenging way to fish by slinging arrows at some tasty Tilapia, Longnose Gar, Bowfin, or plecostomus. Bow fishing trips are provided with 2 compound bows, 1 recurve bow, and 2 bow fishing crossbows. The fishing grounds can include the Upper St Johns River, lakes Hell n Blazes and Washington, and the Three Forks Marsh.

Customers need to provide their own freshwater fishing license and make sure to bring along a hat and a pair of polarized sunglasses. Captain Shane will take care of fishing gear and bottled water. When the trip is over, he can also clean and fillet your catch for free.

Join Whatever Turns U On Fishing and have an exciting bow fishing trip in Florida!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Bow Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    $300
    Bow fishing trips will take place at the Three Forks Marsh Recreation Area in Palm Bay, Florida. You'll ride out in the captain's 16' Diamondback airboat looking for Tilapia, Longnose Gar, Bowfin, and plecostomus. Included will be 2 bow fishing bows and 1 crossbow. Customers are required to purchase their own freshwater fishing license.
    Targeted fish
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Carp
    Carp
    Garfish
    Garfish
    Bowfin
    Bowfin
    Tilapia
    Tilapia
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Bow Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    $400
    Bow fishing trips will take place at the Three Forks Marsh Recreation Area in Palm Bay, Florida. You'll ride out in the captain's 16' Diamondback airboat looking for Tilapia, Longnose Gar, Bowfin, and plecostomus. Included will be 2 bow fishing bows and 1 crossbow. Customers are required to purchase their own freshwater fishing license.
    Targeted fish
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Garfish
    Garfish
    Bowfin
    Bowfin
    Tilapia
    Tilapia
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Nighttime Bow Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
    $500
    Night-time bow fishing trips will take place at the Three Forks Marsh Recreation Area in Palm Bay, Florida. You'll ride out in the captain's 16' Diamondback airboat looking for Tilapia, Longnose Gar, Bowfin, and plecostomus. Included will be 2 bow fishing bows and 1 crossbow. Customers are required to purchase their own freshwater fishing license.
    Targeted fish
    Bowfin
    Bowfin
    Tilapia
    Tilapia
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FAQs about Whatever Turns U On Fishing – Bow Fishing

Whatever Turns U On Fishing – Bow Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • $300 per group, additional $100 per person after 3 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Bow Fishing (2 hours)
  • $400 per group, additional $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Bow Fishing (4 hours)
  • $500 per group, additional $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Nighttime Bow Fishing (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Whatever Turns U On Fishing – Bow Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Spearfishing Equipment Bowfishing bows
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Whatever Turns U On Fishing – Bow Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Bows are included )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Bottled water)

Whatever Turns U On Fishing – Bow Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (Upper St Johns River)
  • Lake Fishing (Hell n Blazes, Lake Washington, Three Forks Marsh )
  • Backcountry Fishing (Three Forks Marsh)

Whatever Turns U On Fishing – Bow Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bowfishing (2 compound bows, 2 crossbows, 1 recurve bow)

Top targeted fish species with Whatever Turns U On Fishing – Bow Fishing include:
  • Bowfin
  • Tilapia

About the Captain

Shane Trottier
Palm Bay, Florida, United States
57 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
76 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 2017
Even as a straight-A student through school, Captain Shane could never figure out what he wanted to do for a career. He's had a passion for fishing his entire life and one day while taking some friends fishing he realized that he really enjoyed putting people on fish and seeing the excitement it brought to them. Captain Shane decided to get his captain's license and do a job that he loved. Pictures don't show everything or the time it takes to catch some of these big fish. As your captain and fishing guide, he'll do everything in his power to get you on that big one.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bowfin Bowfin
Tilapia Tilapia

Boat specs

Diamondback (Airboat) originally built in 2007, and restored in 2022. Powered by a 400HP Chevrolet engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
16 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Upper St Johns River
Lake Fishing
Hell n Blazes, Lake Washington, Three Forks Marsh
Backcountry Fishing
Three Forks Marsh

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bowfishing
2 compound bows, 2 crossbows, 1 recurve bow

Amenities

Spearfishing Equipment
Bowfishing bows
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Bows are included
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Bottled water

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch

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 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:

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Mastercard
American Express
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Customer reviews

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Gary Z.
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Awesome All Star Experience.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Bow Fishing on November 23, 2022
First time my son and I bowfished and we had an amazing day.  Capt was one of (if not the best) charter captains ever.  He...
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