Maxed Out Charters – Placida

Maxed Out Charters is all about fishing the stunning waters of Placida. Captain Billy will be your guide, so you’ll benefit from years of angling experience.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Bluefish, Black Drum, Redfish, Sheepshead, Whiting, Mangrove Snapper, Tarpon, Spanish Mackerel, Lane Snapper, Spotted Seatrout, and who knows what else!
For these species, you’re likely to bottom fish using light tackle.

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there’s one on board. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!

You’ll be fishing aboard a 22’ Skeeter bay boat that holds up to 6 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.
You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you’ll be catching it yourself.

There’s no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Have in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

A few items to bring include sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Maxed Out Charters Placida will make it easy for you to go fishing in Placida. So, how about booking that trip?



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    US $500
    This is a 4-hour inshore and flats fishing trip, targeting Redfish, Snook, Snapper, and more. Trips include the use of rods, reels, tackle, live bait and lures, water, ice, and a fishing license.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Whiting
    Whiting
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $500
    This is a 4 hour inshore and flats fishing trip, targeting Redfish, Snook, Snapper, and more. Trips include the use of rods, reels, and tackle, live bait and lures, water, ice, and a fishing license.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Whiting
    Whiting
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $700
    This is a 6-hour inshore and flats fishing trip, targeting Redfish, Snook, Snapper, and more. Trips include the use of rods, reels, tackle, live bait and lures, water, ice, and a fishing license.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Whiting
    Whiting
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $900
    This is an 8-hour inshore and flats fishing trip, targeting Redfish, Snook, Snapper, and more. Trips include the use of rods, reels, tackle, live bait and lures, water, ice, and a fishing license.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Whiting
    Whiting
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper

FAQs about Maxed Out Charters – Placida

Maxed Out Charters – Placida offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $60 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Maxed Out Charters – Placida, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Maxed Out Charters – Placida include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Maxed Out Charters – Placida offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Maxed Out Charters – Placida offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Popping

Top targeted fish species with Maxed Out Charters – Placida include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon
  • Whiting

Meet the Captain

Billy Williams
Placida, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
264 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2016
Angler's Choice
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Maxed Out Charters is run and operated by Captain Billy Williams. He was born and raised in Fort Myers and has been fishing all his life. Captain Billy has been running charters since 2012 and fishing is his passion. He loves being on the water and sharing his knowledge with both beginners and experienced anglers.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead

Boat specs

Skeeter (Bay boat) originally built in 2022. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Popping

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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
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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
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Ashly H.
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with kids!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on February 3, 2024
Excellent charter with kids! Captain made sure all our boys caught fish (58 fish 🐠 actually)! They had a blast!
Ashly H. recommends Maxed Out Charters – Placida
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Jonathan J.
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Great Day on the Water

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on December 29, 2023
Capt Billy and Justin were wonderful. Found the fish, gave advice and helped us catch a cooler full of fish.
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Gerald G.
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Best trip in Charlotte bay

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on December 26, 2023
Knowledgeable captain, great boat. Kept looking for fish and we found them. Best experience in years. Gg
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Pelin H. S.
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Best fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on November 20, 2023
My 7 year old boy was amazed by the trip, captain was spectacular
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