Reel Family Charters 

5.0/5 (8 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 301 East Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285, United States

Excited to go fishing in Venice? Reel Family Charters is here to make it happen!

Species like Red Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, Red Grouper, Black Grouper, Gag Grouper, Amberjack, Tripletail, Hogfish, Cobia, and more inhabit these waters, depending on the season. You can expect to do some spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Feel free to bring your own snacks so that everyone stays happy and energized!

Your trip begins aboard a 30' SeaHunter center console with room for 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, and everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

It's always wise to bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. So make it happen, with Reel Family Charters!

Spencer Trombly

Captain

Spencer Trombly

 ID & credentials verified

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Feb 28
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Feb 28
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,450 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,950 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Red Snapper and More Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $2,450 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $2,450 
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (9)

Great day
Great day
Fish tacos tonight !
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

67%

Appropriate for children

50%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

88%

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Joe G.
Joe G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great time was had by all!

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6 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 11, 2025

We had a great time and caught some really good fish. Captain Spencer went out of his way to try to accommodate us and actually spent much more time with us than our 6-hour trip. Would highly recommend!

We had a great time and caught some really good fish. Captain Spencer went out of his way to try to accommodate us and actually spent much more time with us than our 6-hour trip. Would highly recommend!  

 Joe G. recommends Reel Family Charters

Lisa W.
Lisa W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (PM) on February 16, 2025

Although we had to change the date due to bad weather, Capt. Spencer was very accommodating! Kids had a blast and caught lots of fish!

Although we had to change the date due to bad weather, Capt. Spencer was very accommodating! Kids had a blast and caught lots of fish!  

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 Lisa W. recommends Reel Family Charters

John L.
John L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fish tacos tonight !

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (PM) on March 20, 2025

Nice trip afternoon with wife, daughter and grandson.Caught 27 keepers !!! Captain and first mate were very helpful and friendly.

Nice trip afternoon with wife, daughter and grandson.Caught 27 keepers !!! Captain and first mate were very helpful and friendly.  

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 John L. recommends Reel Family Charters

Lucas A.
Lucas A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day

VERIFIED

8 Hour Trip – Offshore on June 19, 2025

Very productive day. Boar and captain Spencer were great. Some of the snapper is already in my belly!!

Very productive day. Boar and captain Spencer were great. Some of the snapper is already in my belly!!  

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 Lucas A. recommends Reel Family Charters
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Glenn M.
Glenn M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on March 22, 2025

 

 Glenn M. recommends Reel Family Charters

FAQs about Reel Family Charters

What are the trip rates for Reel Family Charters?

Reel Family Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $900 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,450 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,950 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $2,450 per group - 10 Hour Red Snapper and More Trip (10 hours)
  • US $2,450 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Offshore (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Reel Family Charters?

When you book a trip with Reel Family Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet Enclosed bathroom in the console
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Reel Family Charters?

Trips booked with Reel Family Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (On our trips longer than 6 hours we will either stop to grab bait from our traps, throw the cast net, or use sabikis nearshore. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We clean and fillet your catch at the dock.)
  • First Mate (available for longer trips and larger groups)
  • Fishing License (We are federally permitted as a for hire vessel for both reef and highly migratory species, we also carry a state fishing license that covers all passengers on the boat so no need to purchase your own)
What types of fishing does Reel Family Charters offer?

Reel Family Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (we travel anywhere from 10-75 miles offshore depending on the conditions and the length of trip booked.)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Reel Family Charters offer?

Reel Family Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Reel Family Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Reel Family Charters include:

  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Hogfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Spencer Trombly

Venice, Florida, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
8 Customer reviews
Response time 11 hours
Member since December 2024

Operating a 30' Seahunter Center console, Capt. Spencer ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Venice, Florida. This area is known for Red Snapper, Grouper, and Mangrove snapper and you'll get to catch them using bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Hogfish
Hogfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Tripletail
Tripletail

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
2011
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Seahunter
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
54 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

we travel anywhere from 10-75 miles offshore depending on the conditions and the length of trip booked.

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Enclosed bathroom in the console

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

Outriggers

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

On our trips longer than 6 hours we will either stop to grab bait from our traps, throw the cast net, or use sabikis nearshore.

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

We clean and fillet your catch at the dock.

First Mate

available for longer trips and larger groups

Fishing License

We are federally permitted as a for hire vessel for both reef and highly migratory species, we also carry a state fishing license that covers all passengers on the boat so no need to purchase your own

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.

What the listing policies are

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

No age limit on our trips but we ask parents to use their best discretion when deciding which trips are age appropriate for their little ones.

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

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

 Bank Transfer

What’s biting in Venice right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Grouper (Black)Grouper (Black)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
HogfishHogfish
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Yellowtail)Snapper (Yellowtail)
TripletailTripletail