Playin' Hookey Fishing Charters
Playin' Hookey Fishing Charters
Playin' Hookey Fishing Charters is located in Nokomis and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.
Come on aboard with Capt. Peter, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like light tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, and spinning, based on the species you're targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 4 to 6-hour trips, where you'll be fishing for the likes of Snapper, King Mackerel, Snook, Barracuda, Redfish, depending on the specific season and the day's weather.
You'll be fishing from a 20' Sea Hunt boat with enough room for up to 4 anglers at any single time. It also includes an ice box.
All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Fishing licenses are also included.
You can keep anything you catch, as long as it's legal to do so.
Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you're free to make it a family adventure.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Playin' Hookey Fishing Charters.
Playin' Hookey Fishing Charters is located in Nokomis and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.
Come on aboard with Capt. Peter, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like light tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, and spinning, based on the species you're targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 4 to 6-hour trips, where you'll be fishing for the likes of Snapper, King Mackerel, Snook, Barracuda, Redfish, depending on the specific season and the day's weather.
You'll be fishing from a 20' Sea Hunt boat with enough room for up to 4 anglers at any single time. It also includes an ice box.
All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Fishing licenses are also included.
You can keep anything you catch, as long as it's legal to do so.
Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you're free to make it a family adventure.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Playin' Hookey Fishing Charters.
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Jack Banning5.0VerifiedNewPerfect day on the water!
4 hr. Inshore fishing on September 30, 2026 • 2 adultsMy wife and I booked this relatively last minute and our Captain was great! We had a fish on the boat within 30 minutes of being in the water. On the quick trip between spots we saw manatees and dolphins as well. We caught 6+ species and my wife of course hooked the biggest fish of the day!
Todd PerkinsRepeat angler5.0VerifiedCaptain Pete is great!
4 hr Fishing – Gulf offshore on April 1, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenWe took our 7 and 10 year old on a 4 hour fishing trip with Captain Pete. We started the trip watching a bunch of dolphins play close to shore and later we saw a giant sea turtle. My daughter said that alone made the trip over the top! We caught a ton of fish and Captain Pete was great with our kids. We caught 5 different species including a couple puffer fish which was really cool. Captain Pete fileted out keepers back at the dock and he recommended a restaurant that would cook our catch of the day. 5 star experience!
Renee Asciutto5.0VerifiedAmazing trip
5 hr Fishing (AM)- Gulf offshore on June 13, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Peter was the best we’ve had anywhere! The knowledge he has made the trip not only entertaining but we learned so much about the fish. I Would strongly recommend this charter to all fishing enthusiasts, Came back with a great amount of fish too!
Leah Senese5.0VerifiedGreat Fishing Charter
4 hr Fishing – Gulf offshore on November 5, 2025 • 2 adultsCaptain Pete gave us the best fishing charter experience possible! He saw it was windy and suggested we moved our trip to the next day for better weather. He went out of his way to ensure we had the best time by taking us to multiple locations, taking great photos, and helping us catch a HUGE barracuda! We will definitely be doing this fishing charter again! Thank you Pete!
- Louis DanielsRepeat angler5.0Verified
Great Fishing Trip
3/4 Day Trip - Gulf offshore on May 30, 2026 • 4 adultsWe had a great time and caught a lot of fish! Some Mangrove Snapper , a few sheepshead and a bunch of grunts. The captain was very nice and tool very good care of us. I would recomend this boat.
Mike Shaughnessy5.0VerifiedCaptain Pete
4 hr Fishing – Gulf offshore on May 25, 2026 • 3 adultsCaptain Pete was terrific. He found the hot spots and we maxed out our fish quotas. He was very professional for us inexperienced anglers and kept my twenty-something kids and I safe. Recommend highly!
Joe TooheyRepeat angler5.0VerifiedBecoming a yearly event
4 hr Fishing – Gulf offshore on April 22, 2026 • 2 adultsThird time out with Captain Pete, 2 in 2 weeks. Plain and simple, Pete puts you on fish. Real nice way to spend 4 hours on the water. Pete is a total gentleman and knows the local waters. What more do you ant!
Jeff Cox5.0VerifiedBest Monday Ever!!!
4 hr Fishing – Gulf offshore - 1:00 PM on April 6, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childCaptain Pete was great! Great with my elderly dad and my 8 yo son. First cast was “fish on” within seconds, and it got better from there!! Species caught: lane and mangrove Snapper, King Mackeral, pork, grunts, sheepshead, grouper, jacks, puffer, and a few others! Pete cleaned them at the dock and Cap’n Eddies fried them up within the hour. Will be back!
Susan BeliveauRepeat angler5.0VerifiedCaptain Peter made the whole trip very enjoyable.
5 hr Fishing (PM)- Gulf offshore on April 15, 2026 • 3 adultsHe had tremendous knowledge of fish species, their habitat and local regulations. His boat is very sound, clean and equipped with everything we needed. We caught 50+ fish, grouper, grunt, mackerel, puffer, sheepshead, blue runners, snapper and at 29lb cobia (this was unusual so don’t hold him to it!) but it made for a great dinner.
Shawn Estes5.0VerifiedFamily friendly excellent charter!
4 hr Fishing – Gulf offshore - 1:00 PM on January 1, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childCaptain Pete put us right on the catch. We caught over 50 of all types of fish as well as a Ray and even seen some sharks! Super knowledgeable of the fishing area and very hands on with explaining techniques and species of the fish. Cant wait to go again! You wont be disappointed we had a great experience with Captain Pete!
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We brought along our 3 year old which was an experience in itself. Captain Pete was patient and understanding as we navigated fishing and entertaining a little one. We were able to catch a wide variety of fish and bring home a great amount to eat. Captain Pete was attentive, knowledgeable, and a joy to chat with during our charter. We would highly recommend Playin’ Hookey Fishing Charters and are looking forward to our next trip out on the water with Captain Pete.
My wife and I booked this relatively last minute and our Captain was great! We had a fish on the boat within 30 minutes of being in the water. On the quick trip between spots we saw manatees and dolphins as well. We caught 6+ species and my wife of course hooked the biggest fish of the day!
We took our 7 and 10 year old on a 4 hour fishing trip with Captain Pete. We started the trip watching a bunch of dolphins play close to shore and later we saw a giant sea turtle. My daughter said that alone made the trip over the top! We caught a ton of fish and Captain Pete was great with our kids. We caught 5 different species including a couple puffer fish which was really cool. Captain Pete fileted out keepers back at the dock and he recommended a restaurant that would cook our catch of the day. 5 star experience!
I had very high expectations for Capt. Pete and Playin' Hookie. He was not only an excellent guide, but he took care of every detail. We caught far more fish than we were hoping to catch. He is very professional, throwing back many fish that "might have squeaked by in length" with other captains. That was much appreciated. He is also a great guy, and we had fun conversation while we were catching fish. We will definitely fish with him again.
Captain Peter was the best we’ve had anywhere! The knowledge he has made the trip not only entertaining but we learned so much about the fish. I Would strongly recommend this charter to all fishing enthusiasts, Came back with a great amount of fish too!
FAQs about Playin' Hookey Fishing Charters
- US $420 per group - 4 hr. Inshore fishing (4 hours)
- US $430 per group - 4 hr Fishing (PM)-Gulf offshore (4 hours)
- US $450 per group - 4hrs for $450. Gulf offshore (4 hours)
- US $475 per group - 4 hr Fishing – Gulf offshore (4 hours)
- US $475 per group - 4 hr Fishing – Gulf offshore - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $550 per group - 5 hr Fishing (AM)- Gulf offshore (5 hours)
- US $550 per group - 5 hr Fishing (PM)- Gulf offshore (5 hours)
- US $590 per group - 6 hrs Gulf offshore special price. (6 hours)
- US $640 per group - 3/4 Day Trip - Gulf offshore (6 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (I provide any live bait available that day. )
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Fileting the fish is included in the price of the trip.)
- Fishing license (I have a license that covers my clients.)
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (I do not go beyond 10 miles)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Deep sea fishing
- Barracuda (Great)
- Flounder
- Grouper (Gag)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Scup (Porgy)
- Sheepshead
- Snapper (Lane)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Spanish Mackerel
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