Explore the Gulf with Salty Freedom USA
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Explore the Gulf with Salty Freedom USA

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5.0 / 5
(10 reviews)
Map of Nokomis, FL, United States
207S Casey Key Road
Nokomis, FL, United States
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Discover the Gulf of Mexico with Salty Freedom USA! 🌊

Join Captain Alex, a seasoned expert with countless hours on these waters, as he guides you through the vibrant local fishery.

The Gulf is teeming with a variety of species including Amberjack, Cobia, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Grunt, African Pompano Jack, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Lane Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, and more. With a bit of luck, you’ll be reeling in a big catch in no time! Expect to troll and bottom fish using heavy tackle for these exciting species.

Salty Freedom USA offers fun-filled trips for all ages, making it the perfect adventure for the whole family to unplug and enjoy a day on the water! 🎣

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Food (Snacks)

Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $650
    Enjoy yourselves going out on the water 5 to 10 Miles off the Venice inlet out in the Golf of Mexico. Snappers, Groupers, Kingfish, Mackerel. Have your catch cooked at a local restaurant.
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Sunset – Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $650
    Catch an evening bite at 5 to 10 Miles off the Venice inlet out in the Golf of Mexico. Snappers Groupers, Kingfish, Mackerel. Enjoy the sunset and have a great time on the water with Salty Freedom USA.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $950
    5 to 10 Miles off the Venice inlet out in the Golf of Mexico. Snappers, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Sheepshead.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
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Grandpa, Father, Son Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM) on August 23, 2024
We had an amazing time with Captain Alex and his First Mate, also named Alex!  My Dad (77), son (14) and I (42) all of us...
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Joseph L.
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Great with our 6 year old

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM) on December 1, 2024
Put us on the fish and captain and crew were great at keeping us fishing while they got the bait etc,. Were eating big fish...
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Marina R.
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Fishing

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on July 1, 2024
We had absolutely great time today with Capt Alex! He was very professional, knowledgeable, and fun with a very clean boat....
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Brad M.
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Phenomenal Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Sunset – Bottom Fishing on June 20, 2024
Alex & Mike did a great job in hitting the “hot spots” for our fishing excursion. They were very professional, courteous,...
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Alexander B.
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Half day trip with captain Alex

4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM) on June 15, 2024
I took my wife and family to captain alex for a half day of fishing and it did not disappoint! From the second we dropped the...
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FAQs about Explore the Gulf with Salty Freedom USA

Explore the Gulf with Salty Freedom USA offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Sunset – Bottom Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Explore the Gulf with Salty Freedom USA, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Clean fully electric flush.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Explore the Gulf with Salty Freedom USA include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Included fishing for live bait if needed.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Tips are appreciated.)
  • Snacks (Light snacks and soft drinks included.)
  • Drinks (Soda, water.)
  • First Mate (Tips for the first mate are not included.)
  • Fishing License (Fishing license is incuded and covers all passengers on board.)
Explore the Gulf with Salty Freedom USA offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 9 Nautical Miles.)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
Explore the Gulf with Salty Freedom USA offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Explore the Gulf with Salty Freedom USA include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grunt
  • Jack (African Pompano)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)

Your captain

Alexander Rodov
Nokomis, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
10 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since March 2023
Capt. Alexander runs trips out of Nokomis aboard a 27’ Grady-White walkaround. These waters are known for Groupers and Snappers, and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or bottom fishing.
Our Team
Konstantin K.
Business associate

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2024
Boat manufacturer
Wellcraft
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 9 Nautical Miles.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Clean fully electric flush.
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Kitchen

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Included fishing for live bait if needed.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Tips are appreciated.
Snacks
Light snacks and soft drinks included.
Drinks
Soda, water.
First Mate
Tips for the first mate are not included.
Fishing License
Fishing license is incuded and covers all passengers on board.

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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Kids are welcome to join our trips..
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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
PayPal
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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