Reel Fun Charter 

5.0/5 (111 reviews)
 
State licensed
 4004 Catalina Drive, Cortez, FL 34210, United States
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Running angling trips out of Cortez, Reel Fun Charter provides a memorable, quality experience whether you are new to fishing or a seasoned fisherman.

Come aboard with Captain Terry, who knows the best spots to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like popping 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, Redfish, Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Tripletail, Jack Crevalle, depending on the specific season and the day’s weather.

You’ll be fishing from a 23’ Sea Pro boat with enough room for up to 4 anglers at any time. All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price, and your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. You can keep anything you catch as long as it’s legal to do so. Live bait is included when available, so check with the captain before the trip.

Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Captain Terry is patient with kids and helps them with casting the line. He loves to see the smiles when a fish bites, so bring the kids fishing to create fun memories.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Reel Fun Charter!

Terry Talbert

Captain

Terry Talbert

25 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation before October 12, 2025
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $475 
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Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation before October 12, 2025
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for 2 people
US $475 
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3/4 Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation before October 12, 2025
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $675 
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3/4 Day Trip (11AM)
FREE Cancellation before October 12, 2025
6 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $675 
You won't be charged yet.
There are 7 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 111 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (188)

Family friendly
Family friendly
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

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Jeff D.
Jeff D.
5.0/5

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Boat

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Captain Terry makes the trip!

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Half Day Trip (AM) on June 13, 2025

My son and I went fishing with Captain Terry, and had a blast. The fishing was great but honestly Captain Terry makes the whole experience that much better. He was very knowledgeable and took a true interest in helping us catch some fish. He was exceptional with my son, he took time to explain things to him and helped teach him the correct way to try and reel in the fish. We will definitely be going out with Captain Terry again the next time we are in town for vacation. He supplies everything you need and does a great job at communicating prior to your fishing trip.

My son and I went fishing with Captain Terry, and had a blast. The fishing was great but honestly Captain Terry makes the whole experience that much better. He was very knowledgeable and took a true interest in helping us catch some fish. He was exceptional with my son, he took time to explain things to him and helped teach him the correct way to try and reel in the fish. We will definitely be going out with Captain Terry again the next time we are in town for vacation. He supplies everything...  

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Stephen L.
Stephen L.
5.0/5

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5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip, great captain!

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Half Day Trip (AM) on April 14, 2025

We had a great trip with Captain Terry. We had a good day on trout, fishing some beautiful flats surrounded by mangroves. Caught several snook as well and he went above and beyond in showing my kids plenty of dolphin and manatees. Captain Terry is a good man. Patient, kind and interested in showing your party or family a great time. We couldn’t have been happier. He’s the kind of man you pray for when booking a trip like this. You can’t go wrong with Captain Terry.

We had a great trip with Captain Terry. We had a good day on trout, fishing some beautiful flats surrounded by mangroves. Caught several snook as well and he went above and beyond in showing my kids plenty of dolphin and manatees. Captain Terry is a good man. Patient, kind and interested in showing your party or family a great time. We couldn’t have been happier. He’s the kind of man you pray for when booking a trip like this. You can’t go wrong with Captain Terry.  

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Ryan K.
Ryan K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

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Crew

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Great Trip

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Half Day Trip (AM) on April 16, 2025

What an awesome day! Captain Terry and Amy were the best with my son and nephew's. The reviews are true. The (3) kids from 7-11 had a great time. Terry and Amy where amazing with the kids. They went from not knowing what to do to casting and catching fish on their own. Great time great eats at the end of the day. Limited out on trout in just 4 hours. Hope to be back soon. Thanks Capt.

What an awesome day! Captain Terry and Amy were the best with my son and nephew's. The reviews are true. The (3) kids from 7-11 had a great time. Terry and Amy where amazing with the kids. They went from not knowing what to do to casting and catching fish on their own. Great time great eats at the end of the day. Limited out on trout in just 4 hours. Hope to be back soon. Thanks Capt.  

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Thomas L.
Thomas L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

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Family friendly

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3/4 Day Trip (AM) on June 17, 2025

Capt. Terry and (first mate) Capt Amy were personable great with kids and knew thier stuff. We caught sea trout, sharks, snook among other fish. They taught us well and were obsessed with getting us on fish.

Capt. Terry and (first mate) Capt Amy were personable great with kids and knew thier stuff. We caught sea trout, sharks, snook among other fish. They taught us well and were obsessed with getting us on fish.  

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Paul R.
Paul R.
5.0/5

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Trout fishing Mainers chasing in Florida!

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Half Day Trip (AM) on May 6, 2025

Captain Terry is the best! My wife and I have had lots of experience with guides and Terry! is as good as they come! Consummate pro, super nice and man did he get us into the trout! 30 plus fish, couple for the grill and 3 of 4 other species just to keep us entertained! Will definitely use Terry for future visits! Thank you Terry for a great day on the water!! 😎🐠

Captain Terry is the best! My wife and I have had lots of experience with guides and Terry! is as good as they come! Consummate pro, super nice and man did he get us into the trout! 30 plus fish, couple for the grill and 3 of 4 other species just to keep us entertained! Will definitely use Terry for future visits! Thank you Terry for a great day on the water!! 😎🐠  

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FAQs about Reel Fun Charter

What are the trip rates for Reel Fun Charter?

Reel Fun Charter offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $475 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $475 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $675 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (11AM) (6 hours)
  • US $675 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Reel Fun Charter?

When you book a trip with Reel Fun Charter, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
What's included in the trip price with Reel Fun Charter?

Trips booked with Reel Fun Charter include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (When available )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (The captain will clean your keepable catch, place in a bag with ice at no additional cost. Gratuity is customary.)
  • Fishing License (The Captain's commercial license covers every person fishing on the boat. There's no need to buy a day license.)
What types of fishing does Reel Fun Charter offer?

Reel Fun Charter offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Reel Fun Charter offer?

Reel Fun Charter offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning (High quality, lightweight gear)
  • Popping
Which fish species can I catch with Reel Fun Charter?

Top targeted fish species with Reel Fun Charter include:

  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Terry Talbert

Cortez, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
111 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2022
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

With 40 years of experience, Captain Terry is a fishing expert who has fished world-wide, as well as US waters. He created Reel Fun Charter to live his dream and provide exceptional experiences for his guests. Fishing is his passion and he wants to share it while making lifelong memories together aboard his 2019 Sea Pro Bay Deluxe vessel. Join Captain Terry for a "reel fun" day!

The fish you can target

Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout
Tripletail
Tripletail

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Sea Pro
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Spinning

High quality, lightweight gear

Popping

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

When available

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

The captain will clean your keepable catch, place in a bag with ice at no additional cost. Gratuity is customary.

Fishing License

The Captain's commercial license covers every person fishing on the boat. There's no need to buy a day license.

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

Children of all ages are welcome. Life preservers are provided for ages 5 and up, under 5, the parents will need to bring their own Coast Guard approved life jackets.

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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

 Bank Transfer

What’s biting in Cortez right now

Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
SnookSnook
Spotted SeatroutSpotted Seatrout
TripletailTripletail
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