Leatherneck Fishing – Coastal Bay 

 
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Veteran Owned
 Sioux Street 144, Tavernier, FL 33070, United States

Leatherneck Fishing – Coastal Bay 

State licensed
Tavernier, FL, United States
20 ft
4

Hi, we are Leatherneck Backcountry Fishing.

We are happy to be able to offer our second boat, the Coastal Bay for calm Atlantic Offshore adventures to The Gulf of America and The Everglades National Park in between.

All trips are customizable from offshore Mahi Mahi to backcountry Everglades National Park Snook. Reef, Bridge and Mangrove fishing is some of the favorite amongst anglers.

We fish Light/Heavy tackle, Fly & Conventional. You will have the opportunity to catch and release or keep legal fish for dinner and to take home.

Boat comes with all licenses, bait, equipment, coolers, water, & ice.

There are no bad days in Paradise!

Hi, we are Leatherneck Backcountry Fishing.

We are happy to be able to offer our second boat, the Coastal Bay for calm Atlantic Offshore adventures to The Gulf of America and The Everglades National Park in between.

All trips are customizable from offshore Mahi Mahi to backcountry Everglades National Park Snook. Reef, Bridge and Mangrove fishing is some of the favorite amongst anglers.

We fish Light/Heavy tackle, Fly & Conventional. You will have the opportunity to catch and release or keep legal fish for dinner and to take home.

Boat comes with all licenses, bait, equipment, coolers, water, & ice.

There are no bad days in Paradise!

Ben Trainer
Captain
Ben Trainer
18 years of experience
ID & credentials verified

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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Bonefish
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath)
+8
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Bonefish
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath)
+8
US $900
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Bonefish
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath)
+8
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 4 people
There are 19 people looking at this charter.

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FAQs about Leatherneck Fishing – Coastal Bay

Leatherneck Fishing – Coastal Bay offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Leatherneck Fishing – Coastal Bay, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Leatherneck Fishing – Coastal Bay include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
  • Fly fishing equipment
Leatherneck Fishing – Coastal Bay offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Leatherneck Fishing – Coastal Bay offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Leatherneck Fishing – Coastal Bay include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonefish
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Hogfish
  • Permit
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Snook
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Ben Trainer
Ben Trainer
Ben Trainer

Tavernier, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
188 Customer reviews
Typical response within 5 hours
Member since July 2019

Captain Ben has fishing in his blood, he is a 2nd Generation Fishing Guide, and has been fishing ever since he could hold a rod. A combat veteran and Sgt. of Marines, he approaches everything he does with great attention to detail and takes pride in his work. He has had the privilege to learn about fly and tackle fishing all over the world and accumulate a vast amount of knowledge that he readily shares with his guests.

ID & license verified
188 Customer reviews
Typical response within 5 hours
Member since July 2019

Captain Ben has fishing in his blood, he is a 2nd Generation Fishing Guide, and has been fishing ever since he could hold a rod. A combat veteran and Sgt. of Marines, he approaches everything he does with great attention to detail and takes pride in his work. He has had the privilege to learn about fly and tackle fishing all over the world and accumulate a vast amount of knowledge that he readily shares with his guests.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonefish
Bonefish
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Hogfish
Hogfish
Permit
Permit
Sailfish
Sailfish
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Snook
Snook
Tarpon
Tarpon
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonefish
Bonefish
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2008
Restored in
2025
Boat manufacturer
Action Craft
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license
Fly fishing equipment

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
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

 PayPal

 Checks

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Tavernier right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
BonefishBonefish
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
HogfishHogfish
PermitPermit
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Mutton)Snapper (Mutton)
Snapper (Yellowtail)Snapper (Yellowtail)
SnookSnook
TarponTarpon

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