Gin Clear Charters 

4.7/5 (36 reviews)
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Federally permitted
 105 Lakeshore Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33403, United States

Gin Clear Charters 

 
Federally permitted
4.7/5 (36 reviews)
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105 Lakeshore Dr
West Palm Beach, FL, United States

Who's ready to "turn the crank!"

Step on board this classic fishing machine along with crew members R.J. and Nicholas.  Whether it’s for tournament or fun you can be assured that this duo has the talent and skills required to make your trip a memory that will last a lifetime. (Read a few reviews of what their customers had to say!)

Gin Clear is a 38’ custom built Smith express with a spacious cockpit; great for when there’s multiple hookups and plenty of comfortable seating in the shade in between bites. Depending on conditions, EZ2CY enclosures can be opened up for excellent air flow as well as unobstructed views of whats going on around the vessel. 

Most of the time Captain R.J. is scouring the water from up in the tower for a better vantage point than those in the smaller boats, some days giving Gin Clear the “edge,” especially for kite fishing or trolling a weedline.

Down below in the cabin there is a fully functional head as well as more bench seating and plenty or storage for well maintained, state-of-the-art tackle and equipment.

Trolling and kite-fishing (livebait) are the crew's primary methods of fishing but they are not opposed to drifting or bottom fishing as alternatives depending on time of year, target species, and whats been biting out there.  Livebait is an additional cost:  The crew always recommends bringing at least some because you never know whats going to swim up!  Kind of like insurance; better to “have it and not need it” than to “need it and not have it!”

Captain R.J. and mate Nicholas work hard to to put their guests on fish.  Often times their day begins hours before the trip and cleanup or prep for the next day can last hours after.  Tips are appreciated and 15-20% of the trip price is the norm.

The crew on Gin Clear looks forward to catching as many fish as they can and having a great time doing it! Choose from one of our options below and feel free to message Captain R.J. for any questions you may have.

Tight Lines!

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Rating

4.7
36 reviews
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31
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4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (63)

On Fish from the start!!!!
On Fish from the start!!!!
R.J awesome captain
R.J awesome captain
R.J awesome captain
R.J awesome captain
+57

What anglers say

92%
Recommended
88%
Caught fish

All reviews (36)

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Jeannie Marie
Jeannie Marie
5.0
Verified
R.J awesome captain
3/4 Day Trip on April 7, 20252 adults
R.J . was an awesome captain very personable and friendly. the boat was clean and had adequate fishing gear. We were very happy with how hard R.J worked to put us on the fish. We landed a nice blackfin, mahi, two sails and a king in the 6 hr trip. We will definitely fish with R.J again and highly recommend his charter.
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Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Blackfin Tuna
Response from Captain
April 8, 2025
Thankyou so much for fishing with us!
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Berkley James
Berkley James
5.0
Verified
Wonderful people
Full Day Trip on August 5, 20254 adults
Such a great group of people and equipment. I got very sick and they were great about helping me and taking me back.
Response from Captain
August 6, 2025
Thankyou Berkley!
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Nate Hagedorn
Nate Hagedorn
5.0
Verified
On Fish from the start!!!!
3/4 Day Trip on April 22, 20253 adults1 child
Had a great time with RJ and Nick. Caught a 20 lb tuna right out of the gate!!! Had a sailfish hit a split second after the tuna… lost the sailfish…. Later landed a King and a barracuda….. Great time
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Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blackfin Tuna
Sailfish
Response from Captain
April 25, 2025
Thankyou again Nate!
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Mark Krasnow
Mark Krasnow
4.3
Verified
80" Sailfish
Special 4 hour trip for Mark Krasnow on November 23, 20252 adults
Looking like a skunk, but Capt RJ never gave up and with less than 10 minutes or so to calling it quits he found a trophy sailfish!
Response from Captain
November 24, 2025
Thankyou Mark! You never know when they’re going to pop up! Congratulations to Hunter for catching his first sail!
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FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
5.0
Half day trip with Capt. RJ and Nick
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 6, 2025
Had a nice day out on the water with some good catches! Definitely a must try experience.
Reported catch:
Blackfin Tuna
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Response from Captain
May 8, 2025
Thankyou!
0

Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Early week Special
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Dec 31 (Mon, Tue)
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Early week Special - 1:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Dec 31 (Mon, Tue)
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $875 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $875 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,275 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,675 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.7
36 reviews
5
31
4
2
3
0
2
2
1
0
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (63)

On Fish from the start!!!!
On Fish from the start!!!!
R.J awesome captain
R.J awesome captain
R.J awesome captain
R.J awesome captain
+57

What anglers say

92%
Recommended
88%
Caught fish

All reviews (36)

Filter
Showing 15 of 36 reviews
Jeannie Marie
Jeannie Marie
5.0
Verified
R.J awesome captain
3/4 Day Trip on April 7, 20252 adults
R.J . was an awesome captain very personable and friendly. the boat was clean and had adequate fishing gear. We were very happy with how hard R.J worked to put us on the fish. We landed a nice blackfin, mahi, two sails and a king in the 6 hr trip. We will definitely fish with R.J again and highly recommend his charter.
Review media 0
Review media 1
Review media 2
Review media 3
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Blackfin Tuna
Response from Captain
April 8, 2025
Thankyou so much for fishing with us!
0
Berkley James
Berkley James
5.0
Verified
Wonderful people
Full Day Trip on August 5, 20254 adults
Such a great group of people and equipment. I got very sick and they were great about helping me and taking me back.
Response from Captain
August 6, 2025
Thankyou Berkley!
0
Nate Hagedorn
Nate Hagedorn
5.0
Verified
On Fish from the start!!!!
3/4 Day Trip on April 22, 20253 adults1 child
Had a great time with RJ and Nick. Caught a 20 lb tuna right out of the gate!!! Had a sailfish hit a split second after the tuna… lost the sailfish…. Later landed a King and a barracuda….. Great time
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blackfin Tuna
Sailfish
Response from Captain
April 25, 2025
Thankyou again Nate!
0
Mark Krasnow
Mark Krasnow
4.3
Verified
80" Sailfish
Special 4 hour trip for Mark Krasnow on November 23, 20252 adults
Looking like a skunk, but Capt RJ never gave up and with less than 10 minutes or so to calling it quits he found a trophy sailfish!
Response from Captain
November 24, 2025
Thankyou Mark! You never know when they’re going to pop up! Congratulations to Hunter for catching his first sail!
0
FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
5.0
Half day trip with Capt. RJ and Nick
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 6, 2025
Had a nice day out on the water with some good catches! Definitely a must try experience.
Reported catch:
Blackfin Tuna
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Response from Captain
May 8, 2025
Thankyou!
0

FAQs about Gin Clear Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1987
Boat manufacturer
Smith
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 330HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots
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