Tradition Fishing Charters 

4.6/5 (30 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 Perdido Key Drive 13506, Pensacola, FL 32507, United States

Tradition Fishing Charters 

Over 9 miles offshore
Pensacola, FL, United States
48 ft
25
4.6/5 (30 reviews)

If you're going to cast a line in Pensacola, look no further than Tradition Fishing Charters. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Miles is prepared to put you on fish.

Species like Amberjack, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Red Grouper, Almaco Jack, Gag Grouper, Scamp Grouper, Red Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Little Tunny (False Albacore), Cobia, Vermilion Snapper, Wahoo, and more could be biting, depending on the season. During the trip, you might be spinning, trolling, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Tradition Fishing Charters welcomes kids aboard, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. You're welcome to bring snacks to keep your stamina going!

Your boat for the day is a 48' Marine Management sportfishing vessel with a capacity for 25 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Capt. Miles has rods and reels for you, along with lures.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. It's customary to tip the Mate 10–20% to show your appreciation.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! 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 sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

If you have any questions about fishing with Tradition Fishing Charters, just send Capt. Miles a message down below.

If you're going to cast a line in Pensacola, look no further than Tradition Fishing Charters. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Miles is prepared to put you on fish.

Species like Amberjack, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Red Grouper, Almaco Jack, Gag Grouper, Scamp Grouper, Red Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Little Tunny (False Albacore), Cobia, Vermilion Snapper, Wahoo, and more could be biting, depending on the season. During the trip, you might be spinning, trolling, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Tradition Fishing Charters welcomes kids aboard, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. You're welcome to bring snacks to keep your stamina going!

Your boat for the day is a 48' Marine Management sportfishing vessel with a capacity for 25 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Capt. Miles has rods and reels for you, along with lures.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. It's customary to tip the Mate 10–20% to show your appreciation.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! 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 sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

If you have any questions about fishing with Tradition Fishing Charters, just send Capt. Miles a message down below.

Tradition Fishing Charters
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Tradition Fishing Charters
12 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Shark Fishing Trip!!!
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:30 AM, 3:30 PM)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Shark (Hammerhead)
Spanish Mackerel
+4
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 8 people
4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Wahoo
Spanish Mackerel
+1
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 8 people
4 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 3:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Mar 10 - Nov 10
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Wahoo
Spanish Mackerel
+1
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 8 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+5
US $1,750
Entire boat: up to 8 people
8 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $2,300
Entire boat: up to 8 people
10 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Amberjack
Snapper (Red)
Wahoo
Grouper (Gag)
+6
US $2,850
Entire boat: up to 8 people
12 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Marlin (Blue)
Snapper (Red)
+8
US $3,400
Entire boat: up to 8 people
There are 10 people looking at this charter.

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Rating

4.6
30 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (21)

What anglers say

87%
Recommended

All reviews (30)

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Danielle Tom
Danielle Tom
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!
6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 10, 20267 adults

This was our first trip for offshore fishing and we had a great experience! Max was so friendly and knew his stuff along with the captain, Jason! If we weren’t catching one place, they knew others that we could go! Very great first offshore fishing experience! We will be back!

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Max Keltz
Max Keltz
us
Kansas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Had a great time
4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 27, 20267 adults

We really enjoyed our 4 hour Trip with captain Mike and Jamie. they did an excellent job of getting us on the fish . We filled 2 coolers with some nice Goatheads. Would recommend chartering with them they will treat you right. They were very helpful and prepared .

Tradition Fishing Charters
Response from Charter operator

Thanks Max!!! We enjoyed taking your group fishing!!! See you again soon!!!

Myah Turner
Myah Turner
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
6 Hour Fishing Trip
4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 25, 202518 adults

We had an amazing time with Capt. Jason and his 2 mates. They were extremely accommodating to what we wanted out of our fishing trip even though the weather was not as cooperative as we thought it would be. We still went out and caught fish, just what we hoped for. We had a party of 18 people and everyone had an absolute blast. Thank you for such a great experience! We will definitely be booking with them again!

John Clayton
John Clayton
us
Mississippi, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great communication prior to trip and fantastic crew
6 Hour Trip (AM) on May 23, 202616 adults

The Boat captain was awesome and crew was very responsive to everyone onboard needs! We caught vermilion snapper and the crew quickly cleaned them upon returnin!

Jerad Burkhardt
Jerad Burkhardt
us
Chalmette, LA, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
AWESOME!
4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 2, 202612 adults11 children

Crew was outstanding! great fishing trip! crushed the fish!

FAQs about Tradition Fishing Charters

Tradition Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $120 per person after 8 guests - 4 Hour Shark Fishing Trip!!! (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $120 per person after 8 guests - 4 Hour Shark Fishing Trip!!! - 3:30 PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $120 per person after 8 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $120 per person after 8 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,750 per group, additional US $175 per person after 8 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,300 per group, additional US $230 per person after 8 guests - 8 Hour Trip (AM) (8 hours)
  • US $2,850 per group, additional US $285 per person after 8 guests - 10 Hour Trip (AM) (10 hours)
  • US $3,400 per group, additional US $340 per person after 8 guests - 12 Hour Trip (AM) (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Tradition Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Air conditioned bathroom onboard, with full size toilet and freshwater sink to wash your hands.
  • Air conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Tradition Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First mate (We have first class mates that take care of your every need. We pride ourselves in providing top notch service in this industry. We hope you feel the same way at the end of the day. A good tip is 20-25% of the total price of the trip. These mates start)
  • Fishing license (We have a fishing license that covers everyone onboard and it is included in the price of the trip. )
Tradition Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (4 hr trips typically troll and fish the beaches up to 5 miles out 6 hr trips up to 20 miles out 8 hr trips up to 30 miles out 10 hr trips up to 40 miles out 12 hr trips up to 50 miles out)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Tradition Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Tradition Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • Jack (Almaco)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Tradition Fishing Charters
Tradition Fishing Charters
Tradition Fishing Charters

Pensacola, Florida, United States

3 Fishing Reports
192 Customer reviews
Typical response within 6 hours
Member since April 2016

Tradition Fishing Charters was started out of a lifelong passion for deep sea and inshore fishing by Captain Miles Howell. Capt Miles loves to share the awesome experience of making memories on the water. Now as an expanded family charter fishing business with Capt. Willie, Capt. Mike, Capt. David, and Capt. James, this team offers a wide variety of fishing options that are sure to please! Mark your calendars. Triggerfish Opens March 1* Red Snapper Opens June 1* *Seasons can change last minutes due to local and federal regulations. Please contact us to double check and make sure certain fish are in season if you are looking to catch something specific.

Our Team
James  S.

James S.

Captain

Miles  H.

Miles H.

Captain

Mike M.

Mike M.

Captain

3 Fishing Reports
192 Customer reviews
Typical response within 6 hours
Member since April 2016

Tradition Fishing Charters was started out of a lifelong passion for deep sea and inshore fishing by Captain Miles Howell. Capt Miles loves to share the awesome experience of making memories on the water. Now as an expanded family charter fishing business with Capt. Willie, Capt. Mike, Capt. David, and Capt. James, this team offers a wide variety of fishing options that are sure to please! Mark your calendars. Triggerfish Opens March 1* Red Snapper Opens June 1* *Seasons can change last minutes due to local and federal regulations. Please contact us to double check and make sure certain fish are in season if you are looking to catch something specific.

Our Team
James  S.

James S.

Captain

Miles  H.

Miles H.

Captain

Mike M.

Mike M.

Captain

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Almaco Jack
Almaco Jack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • Great communication prior to trip and fantastic crew
    John C.
    John C.
  • 6 Hour Fishing Trip
    Myah T.
    Myah T.
  • Fishing trip!!
    Olivia S.
    Olivia S.
  • Birthday Fishing Trip
    Latarris B.
    Latarris B.
  • Awesome fishing!
    Aimee M.
    Aimee M.
  • Great family trip
    Jonathan W.
    Jonathan W.
  • Despite the elements, they did a great job
    Reed B.
    Reed B.
  • Great Experience and Fantastic Crew
    Charles M.
    Charles M.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
25 persons
Boat length
48 ft
Year built
1978
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Marine Management
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 320HP
Max cruising speed
12 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
4 hr trips typically troll and fish the beaches up to 5 miles out 6 hr trips up to 20 miles out 8 hr trips up to 30 miles out 10 hr trips up to 40 miles out 12 hr trips up to 50 miles out
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air conditioned bathroom onboard, with full size toilet and freshwater sink to wash your hands.
Air conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Refrigerator
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First mate
We have first class mates that take care of your every need. We pride ourselves in providing top notch service in this industry. We hope you feel the same way at the end of the day. A good tip is 20-25% of the total price of the trip. These mates start
Fishing license
We have a fishing license that covers everyone onboard and it is included in the price of the trip.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Pensacola to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
We love having kids aboard at Tradition Fishing Charters. Our boats are safe and comfortable for kids all of ages. Plus if it gets too hot or it starts to rain we have a full size air conditioned cabin to relax in. Also Capt Miles always says ' Fishing
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Pensacola right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)Snapper (Vermilion)
WahooWahoo

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