Deep Color Fishing 

4.9/5 (553 reviews)
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State licensed
 9600 Bay Pines Boulevard, Bay Pines, FL 33708, United States

Deep Color Fishing 

Up to 9 miles
Bay Pines, FL, United States
22 ft
4
4.9/5 (553 reviews)

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Fishing out of John's Pass (Madeira Beach/St Petersburg), Deep Color Fishing specializes in fishing the reefs and wrecks in state waters. Captain Hank Valencia is an expert at giving anglers the chance to fish some productive spots at a reasonable price.

You'll head out on these prolific waters on a 22' Allcraft center console boat fitted with a large T Top for shade on those hot summer days. Powered by a 175 HP Suzuki Outboard, the boat reaches the best fishing spots with plenty of time to spare for you to focus on hooking a prize catch. The wireless trolling motor will help you approach some of those fearful specimens.

The crew at Deep Color Fishing has many years of experience fishing the local waters and is well-equipped to use the right bait at the right times to catch the fish that lives in and seasonally visit the waters off Florida's West Coast.

With possible target species including Snapper, Grouper, Redfish, Snook, Sheepshead, Cobia, Mackerel, Trout, and Shark, they will put you and your friends or family on the fish while making sure you have a great time doing it.

Taking up to 4 guests out to 9 miles offshore, the crew is sure to provide you with an enjoyable and productive reef and wreck fishing adventure. They provide all the gear and bait you need, and will even clean and bag your fish for you at the end of the day. All you need to bring are your snacks and drinks, sunblock, and a camera.

Join Deep Color Fishing and let the crew show you a great time fishing the productive waters of Florida!

Fishing out of John's Pass (Madeira Beach/St Petersburg), Deep Color Fishing specializes in fishing the reefs and wrecks in state waters. Captain Hank Valencia is an expert at giving anglers the chance to fish some productive spots at a reasonable price.

You'll head out on these prolific waters on a 22' Allcraft center console boat fitted with a large T Top for shade on those hot summer days. Powered by a 175 HP Suzuki Outboard, the boat reaches the best fishing spots with plenty of time to spare for you to focus on hooking a prize catch. The wireless trolling motor will help you approach some of those fearful specimens.

The crew at Deep Color Fishing has many years of experience fishing the local waters and is well-equipped to use the right bait at the right times to catch the fish that lives in and seasonally visit the waters off Florida's West Coast.

With possible target species including Snapper, Grouper, Redfish, Snook, Sheepshead, Cobia, Mackerel, Trout, and Shark, they will put you and your friends or family on the fish while making sure you have a great time doing it.

Taking up to 4 guests out to 9 miles offshore, the crew is sure to provide you with an enjoyable and productive reef and wreck fishing adventure. They provide all the gear and bait you need, and will even clean and bag your fish for you at the end of the day. All you need to bring are your snacks and drinks, sunblock, and a camera.

Join Deep Color Fishing and let the crew show you a great time fishing the productive waters of Florida!

Hank Valencia
Captain
Hank Valencia
10 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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3 Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 23 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Grouper (Gag)
+6
US $325
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Grouper (Gag)
+6
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Grouper (Gag)
+6
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Amberjack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Grouper (Gag)
+6
US $700
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
553 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (598)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

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John Wilkes
John Wilkes
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
best time ever
3 Hour Trip on July 29, 20264 adults

I sent four of my grandchildren on an adventure fishing trip, and they all had an amazing time! They were so excited about the fish they caught and couldn’t stop talking about the experience. Hank was incredibly kind, patient, and helpful, making sure everyone had a great time. The smiles in all of the photos say it all—they had a blast! This was an unforgettable experience, and they all said they would absolutely do it again. Thank you, Hank, for making such wonderful memories for my grandchildren.

Hank Valencia
Response from Captain

thanks so much, they were great!

Todd Mcdaniel
Todd Mcdaniel
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2017
7 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Aug Half Day Morning Trip
Half Day Trip on August 5, 20263 adults

Hank was very knowledgeable and made sure we didn't waste time in areas if the fish stopped biting. We caught a wide variety of fish. Hank filleted our catch and advised us on how to cook it. Supper was great that night. Thank You Hank for all your hard work. Highly Recommend this trip.

Reported catch:
Gag Grouper
Spanish Mackerel
Mangrove Snapper
Hank Valencia
Response from Captain

Thanks so much

Ed Shamus
Ed Shamus
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great time
Half Day Trip on December 26, 20253 adults

We had a great time with Captain Hank and first mate Logan. We were on the boat and traveling to the first reef (6-7 miles offshore) within minutes of pulling into the parking lot. Captain Hank had 10 or more go-to spots and we caught fish at most of them. The Captain apologized for the slow bite but we had fun and caught plenty of fish...probably 40-50 fish in the four hour trip. We had great conversations about our families, football, things to do in the area, etc. and had some good music during the trip. Captain Hank and Logan processed a bunch of fish for us to take and it was enough for several meals. My family really enjoyed our time with Hank and we would strongly recommend him for anyone wanting to catch fish and have a great time.

Reported catch:
Flounder
Hank Valencia
Response from Captain

thanks so much

Bruce Huang
Bruce Huang
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Nice Christmas Eve Fishing
3/4 Day Trip on December 24, 20254 adults

Luckily we found Hank to be our captain for this unforgettable ocean excursion. He is very knowledgable and familiar with the spots both inshore and offshore. We caught around 60 fish in a 6hr trip and released the majority of it and only took several great catches back for christmas dinner. We also hook two sharks during the trip however got our lines broke during the fight, one of them might be 100lb+, which I fought it with my daiwa baitcasting reel and bfs ultra light rod. It was definitely a great time and will for sure go back to Hank next time. Oh, by the way, even though I sounded like an AI chatbot during the fight with shark, mubbling between I guess it’s a shark and It’s definitely a shark, this review is wrote 100% from a robust human writer, not a random AI generated review with high temperature. Most importantly, don’t treat the frog fish like your mother in law, it is the best fish ever I tried with silky texture meat, definitely worth a try!

Reported catch:
Red Grouper
Flounder
Hank Valencia
Response from Captain

thanks so much for fishing with me and for the great review!

Steve Georgopoulos
Steve Georgopoulos
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
fantastic time out fishing with Hank
Half Day Trip on November 5, 20251 adult

I went on my first private charter in St Pete with Hank and what a great experience i had. To start the boat was spotless, the fishing rods and equipment was top notch. Hank gave me some options on what to target and suggested that we head straight out to a few of his favorite reefs. This would be our best bet for good results. Trust me when a captain gives a suggestion for best results, listen and i am glad i did. We caught over 50 key west snappers , 2 spanish mackerel, one triple tail and a real nice 15 pound gag grouper. We also got broken off 4 times on big fish. Oh in case i didn't mention earlier i went out solo. Thats what happens some time you win and some times the fish get away. When i come back to the area i will definitely book him again. Thank you for a great day on the water.

Reported catch:
Gag Grouper
Spanish Mackerel
Hank Valencia
Response from Captain

Thanks Steve

FAQs about Deep Color Fishing

Deep Color Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $325 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip (3 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Deep Color Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Deep Color Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We have all bait ready before the trip begins, so as to not 'waste time' with customers.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fileting your catch after taking pictures is our pleasure. We include gallon Ziploc bags and ice!)
  • Fishing license (All licenses are included and provided by your guide.)
Deep Color Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Deep Color Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Handline
Top targeted fish species with Deep Color Fishing include:
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Hank Valencia
Hank Valencia
Hank Valencia

Bay Pines, Florida, United States

193 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
553 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2016
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

The crew at Deep Color Fishing have been fishing the productive waters off Florida's West Coast for many years and they have extensive experience of the best bait and tackle to use for the season and species targeted. They recently decided to turn their passion into a profession by offering fun, family friendly reef and wreck fishing charters.

193 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
553 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2016
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

The crew at Deep Color Fishing have been fishing the productive waters off Florida's West Coast for many years and they have extensive experience of the best bait and tackle to use for the season and species targeted. They recently decided to turn their passion into a profession by offering fun, family friendly reef and wreck fishing charters.

The fish you can target

Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2010
Boat manufacturer
Allcraft
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 175HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Handline

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
We have all bait ready before the trip begins, so as to not 'waste time' with customers.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fileting your catch after taking pictures is our pleasure. We include gallon Ziploc bags and ice!
Fishing license
All licenses are included and provided by your guide.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
We absolutely love taking out kids of all ages. Making memories is our goal!
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

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

What’s biting in Bay Pines right now

Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SheepsheadSheepshead
SnookSnook
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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