Down South Sportfishing 

 
State licensed
 Peninsular Avenue 5950, Stock Island, FL 33040, United States

Down South Sportfishing 

State licensed
Stock Island, FL, United States
24 ft
4

Down South Sportfishing welcomes you to the stunning waters of Stock Island.

Mangrove Snapper, Great Barracuda, Tarpon, Permit, Lemon Shark, Cobia, Jack Crevalle, Speckled Trout, Bonefish, Cero Mackerel, Gag Grouper, Goliath Grouper, and more can be found in these waters, depending on conditions.

On these trips, it's common to use light tackle. You can keep any fish you catch within the legal limit. Rods, reels, and tackle are ready for you.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, which means all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

You can't go wrong when you bring sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask.

And that's it! Your fishing trip with Down South Sportfishing is just a click away.

Down South Sportfishing welcomes you to the stunning waters of Stock Island.

Mangrove Snapper, Great Barracuda, Tarpon, Permit, Lemon Shark, Cobia, Jack Crevalle, Speckled Trout, Bonefish, Cero Mackerel, Gag Grouper, Goliath Grouper, and more can be found in these waters, depending on conditions.

On these trips, it's common to use light tackle. You can keep any fish you catch within the legal limit. Rods, reels, and tackle are ready for you.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, which means all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

You can't go wrong when you bring sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask.

And that's it! Your fishing trip with Down South Sportfishing is just a click away.

Tyler Samaniego
Captain
Tyler Samaniego
9 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Bonefish
Cobia
Grouper (Goliath)
+8
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Barracuda (Great)
Bonefish
Cobia
Grouper (Goliath)
+7
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – Marquesas
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Barracuda (Great)
Bonefish
Cobia
Permit
+4
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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FAQs about Down South Sportfishing

Down South Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Full Day Trip – Marquesas (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Down South Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Down South Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Fishing license
Down South Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Down South Sportfishing offers the following fishing technique:
  • Light tackle
Top targeted fish species with Down South Sportfishing include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonefish
  • Cero Mackerel
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Permit
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Tyler Samaniego
Tyler Samaniego
Tyler Samaniego

Stock Island, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
1 Customer review
Member since February 2023

Capt. Tyler runs trips out of Stock Island aboard a 24' Pathfinder. These waters are known for Tarpon and Permit and he will show you how to catch them. With 6 years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

ID & license verified
1 Customer review
Member since February 2023

Capt. Tyler runs trips out of Stock Island aboard a 24' Pathfinder. These waters are known for Tarpon and Permit and he will show you how to catch them. With 6 years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonefish
Bonefish
Cero Mackerel
Cero Mackerel
Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Permit
Permit
Lemon Shark
Lemon Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonefish
Bonefish
Cero Mackerel
Cero Mackerel
Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2007
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Fishing license

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Stock Island right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
BonefishBonefish
CobiaCobia
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
PermitPermit
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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