Reel Family Charters 

4.8
(27 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 301 East Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285, United States–

Reel Family Charters 

Venice, FL, United States
–
31 ft
6
4.8
(27 reviews)

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!

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
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Spencer Trombly
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4 Hour Trip – Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Sep 15 - Apr 28 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Grouper (Red)
Snapper (Yellowtail)
+4
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+7
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Snapper (Red)
+7
US $2,000
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
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Sep 16
Amberjack
Cobia
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+6
US $2,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Wahoo
+7
US $2,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.8
27 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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Reviews (27)

  • Chuck Savoca
    Chuck Savoca
    us
    New Jersey, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Spencer

    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on March 11, 2026 • 4 adults

    Iincredible nearshore fishing trip! We caught over 100 fish, and the action never stopped from the moment we dropped the lines. The captain put us right on the fish, and the mate — he never stopped moving the entire trip. He was constantly baiting hooks, fixing lines after fish were spinning, netting fish, and making sure everyone on the boat was fishing They made the whole experience smooth and fun for everyone. Whether you’re an experienced angler or it’s your first time fishing, this boat makes sure you’re taken care of and on the fish all day. If you’re thinking about booking a trip, do it — nonstop action, a hardworking crew, and an unforgettable day on the water. We’ll definitely be back!

  • Vu Tran
    Vu Tran
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    •
    Member since 2023
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    What a day!

    8 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 22, 2026 • 4 adults

    Captain Spencer is the real deal!! We had a great day on the water caught some red snapper, trigger fish, abd mahi! Best of all we created memories and dinner to take home to the wives. Thanks capt for a good time!

  • Colt Coblentz
    Colt Coblentz
    us
    Peru, IN, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    good trip had a blast!

    10 Hour Trip – Offshore on June 2, 2026 • 2 adults

    capatain spencer took care of everything from baiting the hooks, to taking the fish off to cleaning the fish to making sure we had plenty of gear to keep fishing!

  • Duane Mangiapane
    Duane Mangiapane
    us
    Michigan, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Caught plenty of fish)!

    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on March 26, 2026 • 5 adults

    Captain took us to a hot spot. Catching fish before all lines were down! When that died down, moved to another hot spot. Hardly a time without somebody having a fish on. Great time!!!

  • Chris West
    Chris West
    us
    Minnesota, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    4.3
    Verified

    Great crew! Few fish!

    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore - 12:00 PM on March 20, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Spencer and his first mate were awesome! The water was rough. I got sick but no one else did, so be it. We caught a good amount of fish but only 1 keeper. Nothing against them! Thanks for a good time!

  • Lisa Walbridge
    Lisa Walbridge
    us
    New York, US
    •
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip!

    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore - 1:00 PM on February 16, 2025 • 6 adults • 3 children

    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!

  • John Levermann
    John Levermann
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    •
    Member since 2024
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fish tacos tonight !

    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore - 1:00 PM on March 20, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child

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

  • Lucas Angelo
    Lucas Angelo
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    •
    Member since 2023
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day

    8 Hour Trip – Offshore on June 19, 2025 • 5 adults • 1 child

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

  • Grace Kuqali
    Grace Kuqali
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    •
    Member since 2021
    •
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Fishing charter

    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on December 30, 2024 • 6 adults

    This charters captain spencer was great he did all he could to find fish. They just weren’t biting. The. Boat was clean and well kept I’m use to a larger boat and smoother ride. The teens loved going fast lol

  • Nolan Elenz
    Nolan Elenz
    Repeat angler
    us
    Charlotte, NC, US
    •
    Member since 2023
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    We had a great time

    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore - 1:00 PM on December 26, 2024 • 4 adults

    Captain was great, boat and equipment was like new. He pit us on fish immediately. Great family trip.

Rating

4.8
27 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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Chuck Savoca
Chuck Savoca
us
New Jersey, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Spencer
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on March 11, 2026 • 4 adults

Iincredible nearshore fishing trip! We caught over 100 fish, and the action never stopped from the moment we dropped the lines. The captain put us right on the fish, and the mate — he never stopped moving the entire trip. He was constantly baiting hooks, fixing lines after fish were spinning, netting fish, and making sure everyone on the boat was fishing They made the whole experience smooth and fun for everyone. Whether you’re an experienced angler or it’s your first time fishing, this boat makes sure you’re taken care of and on the fish all day. If you’re thinking about booking a trip, do it — nonstop action, a hardworking crew, and an unforgettable day on the water. We’ll definitely be back!

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Red Grouper
Yellowtail Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
+1
Vu Tran
Vu Tran
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
•
Member since 2023
•
3 trips
5.0
Verified
What a day!
8 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 22, 2026 • 4 adults

Captain Spencer is the real deal!! We had a great day on the water caught some red snapper, trigger fish, abd mahi! Best of all we created memories and dinner to take home to the wives. Thanks capt for a good time!

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Vermilion Snapper
Colt Coblentz
Colt Coblentz
us
Peru, IN, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
good trip had a blast!
10 Hour Trip – Offshore on June 2, 2026 • 2 adults

capatain spencer took care of everything from baiting the hooks, to taking the fish off to cleaning the fish to making sure we had plenty of gear to keep fishing!

Reported catch:
Red Grouper
Vermilion Snapper
Ken Mullaney
Ken Mullaney
us
Maryland, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Productive offshore trip 3-25-26
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore - 12:00 PM on March 25, 2026 • 6 adults

Captain put us on keeper grouper, grunts , porgy, vermilion, snapper and 4 other species. Captain is seasoned beyond his young age. Captain and Mate kept up with bait to maximize lines in water time. 23 keepers and another 15 throw backs. Near shore trip was about 20 miles out but his spot paid off.

Reported catch:
Red Grouper
Yellowtail Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Lane Snapper
Michael Pritchard
Michael Pritchard
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
•
Member since 2023
•
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Spencer
8 Hour Trip – Offshore on June 23, 2026 • 3 adults

We had a great time. The Captain was perfect and caught lots of fish. Thank you.

FAQs about Reel Family Charters

Reel Family Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group - 10 Hour Red Snapper and More Trip (10 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Offshore (10 hours)
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
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)
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
Reel Family Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep sea fishing
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
Spencer Trombly

Venice, Florida, United States

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
27 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
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.

Spencer Trombly
Spencer Trombly
Fully verified
2
reports
27
reviews
2024
member since
~1h
response
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
Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • What a day!
    Vu T.
    Vu T.
  • good trip had a blast!
    Colt C.
    Colt C.
  • Fishing with Spencer
    Chuck S.
    Chuck S.
  • Fish tacos tonight !
    John L.
    John L.
  • Great trip!
    Lisa W.
    Lisa W.
  • Fishing charter
    Grace K.
    Grace K.
  • We had a great time
    Nolan E.
    Nolan E.

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
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.

More details

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 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

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