Calico Joe Sportfishing 

 6840 Front Street, Stock Island, FL 33040, United States
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Stock Island has a fish with your name on it, so let Calico Joe Sportfishing help you catch it! With Captain Joey at the helm, you’ll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Species like Yellowtail Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Black Grouper, Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, Mangrove Snapper, Red Grouper, Cobia, Bull Shark, Swordfish, and more are in the cards, depending on the season. You can expect to do some spinning, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Joey can also have you kite fishing.

Capt. Joey believes in teaching kids to fish while they’re young, so get ‘em offline and onto the water! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. And, you can’t go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

Your trip begins aboard a 31’ Contender center console with a capacity for 6 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. What’s more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. Capt. Joey will supply rods and reels for you. Live bait is included, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. If you don’t know what to expect, ask the captain. Don’t forget to bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. Time to make it happen, with Calico Joe Sportfishing!

Joseph Eppy

Captain

Joseph Eppy

 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 Pickup Included
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half day sandbar trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,300 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Unlimited
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people

FAQs about Calico Joe Sportfishing

What are the trip rates for Calico Joe Sportfishing?

Calico Joe Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $700 per group - Half day sandbar trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - Full Day Trip – Unlimited (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Calico Joe Sportfishing?

When you book a trip with Calico Joe Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Calico Joe Sportfishing?

Trips booked with Calico Joe Sportfishing include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Calico Joe Sportfishing offer?

Calico Joe Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:

  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Calico Joe Sportfishing offer?

Calico Joe Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Kite Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Calico Joe Sportfishing?

Top targeted fish species with Calico Joe Sportfishing include:

  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Joseph Eppy

Stock Island, Florida, United States

Member since October 2023

Capt. Joseph runs trips out of Stock Island aboard a 31’ Contender. These waters are known for Snappers and Mahi Mahi and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're jigging or bottom fishing. With extensive knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Swordfish
Swordfish
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
2003
Boat manufacturer
Contender
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Spinning

Jigging

Kite Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Fishing License

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 included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Stock Island to departure site is available and included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

Disabled Accessible

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Stock Island right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black)Grouper (Black)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Mutton)Snapper (Mutton)
Snapper (Yellowtail)Snapper (Yellowtail)
SwordfishSwordfish
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
WahooWahoo