Join Miss Joan Deep Sea Fishing and explore some of the best fishing locations on the Atlantic Coast! Join Captain Lew and his team at the from the Cracker Boy Boat Works in Fort Pierce and experience the best of what deep sea fishing in Florida has to offer.

Miss Joan is a 38’ custom Topaz offshore sportfishing boat. It is equipped with air conditioning, a galley, dinette seating and a head with a shower on board. All the latest electronics are fitted on board and there is plenty of storage for your belongings and your catch. The boat has the speed and range to reach the best fishing spots quickly, meaning you can spend more time fishing!

All the fishing equipment will be provided for you on board. Capt. Lew will have rods and reels ready for you, as well as live bait. After a productive day on the water, he’ll be happy to clean and fillet your catch if you want to take it home to the table, or to fill the freezer.

Capt. Lew offers both bottom fishing and trolling trips. Trolling trips tend to take place further out offshore, targeting species such as Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, and Cobia. Bottom fishing trips take place around the reefs and ledges, targeting Snapper, Grouper, and Triggerfish.

Don’t hesitate to bring your kids with you, and make some amazing new family memories. Open boat trips are generally held on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Private charters are available on the other days. All trips can take up to 6 anglers.

Miss Joan Deep Sea Fishing will take you out on an exciting Florida fishing adventure, so book now and get ready to have fun!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    8 Hour Trip – Bottom (Shared)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $250
    Bait, tackle, and ice included. Bring your own food and drinks (no hard liquor), a reasonable amount of beer (no glass bottles, please). Available Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday year-round. 20% gratuity suggested.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat)
    US $510
    Bait, tackle, and ice included. Bring your own food and drinks (no hard liquor), a reasonable amount of beer (no glass bottles, please). 20% gratuity suggested.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Trolling
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat)
    US $630
    Travel about 3-10 miles out to troll for a variety of gamefish. Bait, tackle, and ice included. Bring your own food and drinks (no hard liquor), a reasonable amount of beer (no glass bottles, please). 20% gratuity suggested.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat)
    US $780
    Bait, tackle, and ice included. Bring your own food and drinks (no hard liquor), a reasonable amount of beer (no glass bottles, please). Available Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. 20% gratuity suggested.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Trolling
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat)
    US $930
    Travel 15-25 miles out to troll for a variety of gamefish. Bait, tackle, and ice included. Bring your own food and drinks (no hard liquor), a reasonable amount of beer (no glass bottles, please). Available Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. 20% gratuity suggested.
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FAQs about Miss Joan Deep Sea Fishing

Miss Joan Deep Sea Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $125 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Bottom (Shared) (8 hours)
  • US $510 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $630 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Trolling (4 hours)
  • US $780 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $930 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Trolling (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Miss Joan Deep Sea Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet full restroom
  • GPS and 3 plotters
  • Fishfinder 2 color fishfinders
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Sonar
  • Radar 32 mile radar

Trips booked with Miss Joan Deep Sea Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (1st stop is a bait stop )
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (filet at dock after trip,included in trip price.)
  • First Mate (mate on all trips)
  • Fishing License (no licenses needed by anglers,boat has all licenses)

Miss Joan Deep Sea Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (fish anywhere from 8-20 miles offshore depending on type of trip.)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Miss Joan Deep Sea Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing (snapper/grouper)
  • Trolling (2 outriggers)
  • Deep Sea Fishing (troll and bottom)

Top targeted fish species with Miss Joan Deep Sea Fishing include:
  • Cero Mackerel
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Broomtail)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grouper (Snowy)
  • Grunt
  • Jack (African Pompano)
  • Jack (Almaco)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Meet the Charter Operator

Miss Joan Deep Sea Fishing
Fort Pierce, Florida, United States
27 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
88 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
Member since January 2016
Miss Joan Deep Sea Fishing is a family business that has been operating for over 60 years, since the end of World War Two. The captains have unbeatable experience of fishing the local waters and will guide you to the fish!
Our Team
David B.
Captain
Mark G.
First mate
Lewis A.
Captain
George C.
First mate

About this listing

Targeted species

Cero Mackerel Cero Mackerel
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper

Boat specs

Topaz (Sportfishing) originally built in 1985, and restored in 2022. Powered by 2 320HP Cat-new 2022 engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
38 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
fish anywhere from 8-20 miles offshore depending on type of trip.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
snapper/grouper
Trolling
2 outriggers
Deep Sea Fishing
troll and bottom

Amenities

Toilet
full restroom
GPS
and 3 plotters
Fishfinder
2 color fishfinders
Bed
Flybridge
Refrigerator

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
1st stop is a bait stop
Catch cleaning & filleting
filet at dock after trip,included in trip price.
First Mate
mate on all trips
Fishing License
no licenses needed by anglers,boat has all licenses

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
no age limits on all trips
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

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 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Very good
4.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 88 reviews
Boat
Very good
3.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.2 / 5
Experience
Very good
4.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (82)
June fishing trip
Enjoyed a great day on the water. The crew was great; spent some time trolling then pivoted to bottom fishing. Fun day!
Morning half day
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
77%
Friendly captain
91%
Recommend this charter
72%
Appropriate for children
70%
Satisfied with the boat
87%
Caught fish
67%
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William G.
Portage, WI
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Morning half day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on February 27, 2023
It was definitely a good choice to go out in the morning before it got too hot! Caught more than enough fish and cooked them...
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Jeffrey L.
Sacramento, CA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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8 hour trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Bottom (Shared) on June 9, 2022
Very good. Captain and deck hand worked hard for us to catch fish, which we did. Caught many kinds of bottom fish species and...
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John B.
Needham, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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Robert W.
Norcross, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Stop looking around

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Bottom (Shared) on June 2, 2022
I have tried charters all up and down the coast but Captain Lew is the real deal. The boat rides smoothly and fast. No wasted...
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Wayne P.
Stuart, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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1/2 Day trip with Captain Lew and Steve

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Trolling on June 5, 2021
Nice day out on the water, fish were a little shy but the kids caught a kingfish to make dip out of.  The crew was attentive...
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