Spend the day with Shell Yeah Charters and see what’s biting! Captain Pat McElreath has made his expertise and passion for fishing available for great fishing trips out of Carrabelle, Florida.

Shell Yeah Charters is ready to make dreams of big fish come true! Private deep-sea fishing charter at its best. Captain Pat will teach you how to fish no matter what your skill level or experience may be and will customize the trip to meet your expectations, weather conditions, and seasons. All fishermen are welcome, kids too!

Captain Pat is an expert in bottom fishing for Red Snapper, Grouper, Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, Shark, and many other reef fish. Nearshore/Bay fishing specialties include Sheepshead, Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Black Seabass, Spanish Mackerel, and more. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to take with you, and fish cleaning is available at an additional cost. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, as well as lures and fishing licenses.

Your adventure will be aboard the "U Know," a 24’ Sea Fox that holds up to recommended 4 guests. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without, and there’s an enclosed portable toilet on board. Shell Yeah Charters owns federal and reef/pelagic permits that allow the “U Know” to fish for hire beyond the state waters and into the deeper federal waters where the big fish live.

Captain Pat’s promise to you is that you’ll be yelling “Shell Yeah!” and handing out a lot of high fives during the trip. Sea you at the dock!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Morning Trip – Bay/Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - May 31
    US $600
    Fishing for Seatrout, Redfish, Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead, Cobia, Kingfish, Black Seabass, Ruby Red Lip Snapper, Shark, Pompano, and more. The 4-hour trip for 4 persons could also be a combo of fishing and shelling. It's up to you! Shell exploration trips on Dog Island, Little St George Island, and St Vincent Island. Leave dock at 7am return 11am.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Family Customized
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $600
    Family adventure customized trip. Making family time a great time! Fishing combined with shelling, boat tour, blue crabbing, and more. Add additional hours for $100 per hour. For additional persons, ask the captain. Shell Yeah!
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
  • Private trip
    4-hour Afternoon Bay/Nearshore Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - May 31
    US $600
    Fishing for Seatrout, Redfish, Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead, Cobia, Kingfish, Black Seabass, Ruby Red Lip Snapper, Shark, Pompano, and more. The 4-hour trip for 4 persons could also be a combo of fishing and shelling. It's up to you! Shell exploration trips on Dog Island, Little St George Island, and St Vincent Island. Leave dock at 1pm return 5pm.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Whiting
    Whiting
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,150
    Deep Sea Fishing Trip for up to 4 persons. Fishing state and federal waters for Grouper, Snapper, Cobia, Kingfish, and more.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,300
    Come aboard our Federally permitted reef and pelagic charter boat, fishing Federal Waters beyond the State Waters for Red Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, Cobia, Kingfish, and many more. Bent poles beats boat rides! Recommended 4 persons.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,600
    Fishing federal waters beyond state waters on our federally permitted reef and pelagic charter boat. The 10-hour trip is the best option for catching lots of nice fish. Bent poles beat boat rides! Recommended 4 persons.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
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FAQs about Shell Yeah Charters

Shell Yeah Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - 4 Hour Morning Trip – Bay/Nearshore (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Family Customized (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 4-hour Afternoon Bay/Nearshore Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Offshore (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Shell Yeah Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed portable toilet.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
  • Radar SiriusXM Marine weather radar.

Trips booked with Shell Yeah Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Two electric reels for kids to catch big fish.)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fishing cleaning available for fee.)
  • Fishing License

Shell Yeah Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (St Marks, Carrabelle, and Apalachicola. )
  • Inshore Fishing (Bay and flats.)
  • Nearshore Fishing (Reef and surf.)
  • Offshore Fishing (Gulf of Mexico Federal Waters.)
  • Reef Fishing (Natural bottom. )
  • Wreck Fishing (Ship and planes.)
  • Flats Fishing (In the bay.)

Shell Yeah Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing (Federally permitted reef and pelagic charter boat.)

Top targeted fish species with Shell Yeah Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)

Meet the Captain

Patrick Mcelreath
Carrabelle, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
2 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2023
USCG Captain Pat McElreath has fished the Forgotten Coast Area for over 30 years. Now he's made available his expertise and passion to all people. He likes to customize each trip to the specific needs of the customer, always looking to meet their expectations. "Let me take your family and friends on a fishing adventure out of Carrabelle, Florida."

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Sea Fox (Center console) originally built in 2017. Powered by a 300HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 41 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
St Marks, Carrabelle, and Apalachicola.
Inshore Fishing
Bay and flats.
Nearshore Fishing
Reef and surf.
Offshore Fishing
Gulf of Mexico Federal Waters.
Reef Fishing
Natural bottom.
Wreck Fishing
Ship and planes.
Flats Fishing
In the bay.

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Federally permitted reef and pelagic charter boat.

Amenities

Toilet
Enclosed portable toilet.
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Two electric reels for kids to catch big fish.
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing cleaning available for fee.
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

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

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Customer reviews

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Excellent
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Great Carabelle fishing
Half day trip with Capt Pat
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James W.
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Great Carabelle fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Morning Trip – Bay/Nearshore on February 23, 2024
Spent an enjoyable day fishing with Captain Pat. Very knowledgeable of fishing in the area and caught fish. Would highly recommend...
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Michael S.
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Half day trip with Capt Pat

VERIFIED   4 Hour Morning Trip – Bay/Nearshore on April 29, 2023
Capt Pat put us on fish and worked around the weather to make it happen. This guys knows the area, the fish, the water and...
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