Captain Jake Nickol's Fishing Charters
Captain Jake Nickol's Fishing Charters
Experience the world class fishery of Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico with an experienced Captain who was born and raised fishing Florida’s Gulf Coast Waters. We offer a trip for everyone, from the exhilarating hunt for illusive inshore game fish like snook, redfish, and tarpon to relaxing sunset cruises around the scenic barrier islands of Florida. Whatever your ideal day on the water is we will make it happen! All trips led by a USCG licensed and insured Captain with years of experience on our waterways.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (159)
+156Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Appropriate for children
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
99%
Nov 3, 2025
Half Day Trip
Caught our target species, despite very tough conditions
We traveled from Texas to get on some snook. Captain Jake is a very knowledgable local guide. Great demeanor and customer service. Had a variety of live bait to target multiple species in the livewell when he arrived to pick us up at the dock. Conditions were nowhere near ideal, with tough winds, high pressure and wind churned water in places but he worked hard at multiple spots to get my oldest son on a snook. Other species were caught as well by all of us. His boat also has a sight tower to help locate fish and is able to provide good direction to cast for more experienced anglers like my boys. It was a great day on the water and will call him again when we come back!
We traveled from Texas to get on some snook. Captain Jake is a very knowledgable local guide. Great demeanor and customer service....
Captain replied
Nov 15, 2025
2 hr trip - 1:00 PM
Great fishing trip
What a great fishing trip. Me and my wife went for our anniversary because she been ask me to go for a while. I decided to do a 2 hour trip just to see how it would go, I wish we would have did a full day. Captain Jake was just a pleasure to fish with. We had a lot of laughs traded so good storys and experiences. We caught a few fish but even if we didn’t we still would have had a great time. He’s very knowledgeable about where and how to fish and I highly recommend if you want to have a great fish trip you won’t go wrong with Captain Jake.
What a great fishing trip. Me and my wife went for our anniversary because she been ask me to go for a while. I decided to do...
Captain replied
Nov 14, 2025
Afternoon Half Day Trip
The Perfect Fishing Trip
My 7 year old son and I recently booked a trip with Captain Jake and both of us had a great time catching fish and learning about them at the same time from a very knowledgeable and patient captain. We caught every target species we wanted and more! All thanks to Captain Jake who is a local to the area and knows the waters like no other. He was able to put us on the fish at every spot we stopped at! We will defiantly go out with him again when we’re back next year!
My 7 year old son and I recently booked a trip with Captain Jake and both of us had a great time catching fish and learning about...
Captain replied
Jul 20, 2025
Half Day Trip
EPIC
It was the BEST. Jake is WONDERFUL. Patient, kind, respectful and at peace. Every moment was fun. Especially, when we caught a small shark. Even the times we weren't fishing. While he was taking us to another place to fish; he was playing music and allowed us to choose some songs to play. Drove pacifically. He let us be ourselves. At the dock, he went to get his truck to secure his boat on truck. While he did that, we had some fun with Florida birds. He allowed us to feed the birds with the bait we used to fish. The fish we caught. He cleaned them up and we were able to keep them. One of the BEST moments of my life!!! Blessings Jake! Thank you for everything!!
It was the BEST. Jake is WONDERFUL. Patient, kind, respectful and at peace. Every moment was fun. Especially, when we caught...
Captain replied
Jul 9, 2025
3/4 Day Trip
Fish Fear Him. We Recommend Him
Captain Jack Nichols is the real deal—part fishing guide, part local legend, and possibly part fish himself. From the second we stepped on the boat, he had us laughing, learning, and reeling ‘em in like pros (well… semi-pros). Thanks to his patience and Jedi-level persistence, we landed snook, red drum, trout, and mangrove snapper like it was our job. Communication? Spot on. Captain Jack kept us in the loop, gave clear instructions, and made sure everyone felt confident (even when we tangled lines or missed a hookset). On top of that, he gave us excellent recommendations for local restaurants and businesses—seriously, this guy should run for mayor. If you want a captain who knows the fish, knows the area, and knows how to make your day on the water unforgettable—book with Captain Jack Nichols. 10/10 would fish again!!
Captain Jack Nichols is the real deal—part fishing guide, part local legend, and possibly part fish himself. From the second we...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (159)
+156Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Appropriate for children
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
99%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Caught our target species, despite very tough conditions
Half Day Trip on November 3, 2025
We traveled from Texas to get on some snook. Captain Jake is a very knowledgable local guide. Great demeanor and customer service. Had a variety of live bait to target multiple species in the livewell when he arrived to pick us up at the dock. Conditions were nowhere near ideal, with tough winds, high pressure and wind churned water in places but he worked hard at multiple spots to get my oldest son on a snook. Other species were caught as well by all of us. His boat also has a sight tower to help locate fish and is able to provide good direction to cast for more experienced anglers like my boys. It was a great day on the water and will call him again when we come back!
We traveled from Texas to get on some snook. Captain Jake is a very knowledgable local guide. Great demeanor and customer service. Had a variety of live bait to target multiple species in the livewell when he arrived to pick us up at the dock. Conditions were nowhere near ideal, with tough winds, high pressure and wind churned water in places but he worked hard at multiple spots to get my oldest son on a snook. Other species were caught as well by all of us. His boat also has a sight tower...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great fishing trip
2 hr trip - 1:00 PM on November 15, 2025
What a great fishing trip. Me and my wife went for our anniversary because she been ask me to go for a while. I decided to do a 2 hour trip just to see how it would go, I wish we would have did a full day. Captain Jake was just a pleasure to fish with. We had a lot of laughs traded so good storys and experiences. We caught a few fish but even if we didn’t we still would have had a great time. He’s very knowledgeable about where and how to fish and I highly recommend if you want to have a great fish trip you won’t go wrong with Captain Jake.
What a great fishing trip. Me and my wife went for our anniversary because she been ask me to go for a while. I decided to do a 2 hour trip just to see how it would go, I wish we would have did a full day. Captain Jake was just a pleasure to fish with. We had a lot of laughs traded so good storys and experiences. We caught a few fish but even if we didn’t we still would have had a great time. He’s very knowledgeable about where and how to fish and I highly recommend if you want to have a great...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
The Perfect Fishing Trip
Afternoon Half Day Trip on November 14, 2025
My 7 year old son and I recently booked a trip with Captain Jake and both of us had a great time catching fish and learning about them at the same time from a very knowledgeable and patient captain. We caught every target species we wanted and more! All thanks to Captain Jake who is a local to the area and knows the waters like no other. He was able to put us on the fish at every spot we stopped at! We will defiantly go out with him again when we’re back next year!
My 7 year old son and I recently booked a trip with Captain Jake and both of us had a great time catching fish and learning about them at the same time from a very knowledgeable and patient captain. We caught every target species we wanted and more! All thanks to Captain Jake who is a local to the area and knows the waters like no other. He was able to put us on the fish at every spot we stopped at! We will defiantly go out with him again when we’re back next year!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
EPIC
Half Day Trip on July 20, 2025
It was the BEST. Jake is WONDERFUL. Patient, kind, respectful and at peace. Every moment was fun. Especially, when we caught a small shark. Even the times we weren't fishing. While he was taking us to another place to fish; he was playing music and allowed us to choose some songs to play. Drove pacifically. He let us be ourselves. At the dock, he went to get his truck to secure his boat on truck. While he did that, we had some fun with Florida birds. He allowed us to feed the birds with the bait we used to fish. The fish we caught. He cleaned them up and we were able to keep them. One of the BEST moments of my life!!! Blessings Jake! Thank you for everything!!
It was the BEST. Jake is WONDERFUL. Patient, kind, respectful and at peace. Every moment was fun. Especially, when we caught a small shark. Even the times we weren't fishing. While he was taking us to another place to fish; he was playing music and allowed us to choose some songs to play. Drove pacifically. He let us be ourselves. At the dock, he went to get his truck to secure his boat on truck. While he did that, we had some fun with Florida birds. He allowed us to feed the birds...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fish Fear Him. We Recommend Him
3/4 Day Trip on July 9, 2025
Captain Jack Nichols is the real deal—part fishing guide, part local legend, and possibly part fish himself. From the second we stepped on the boat, he had us laughing, learning, and reeling ‘em in like pros (well… semi-pros). Thanks to his patience and Jedi-level persistence, we landed snook, red drum, trout, and mangrove snapper like it was our job. Communication? Spot on. Captain Jack kept us in the loop, gave clear instructions, and made sure everyone felt confident (even when we tangled lines or missed a hookset). On top of that, he gave us excellent recommendations for local restaurants and businesses—seriously, this guy should run for mayor. If you want a captain who knows the fish, knows the area, and knows how to make your day on the water unforgettable—book with Captain Jack Nichols. 10/10 would fish again!!
Captain Jack Nichols is the real deal—part fishing guide, part local legend, and possibly part fish himself. From the second we stepped on the boat, he had us laughing, learning, and reeling ‘em in like pros (well… semi-pros). Thanks to his patience and Jedi-level persistence, we landed snook, red drum, trout, and mangrove snapper like it was our job. Communication? Spot on. Captain Jack kept us in the loop, gave clear instructions, and made sure everyone felt confident (even when we tangled...
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