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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 16 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $325
    Just like the longer trips, we'd fish out to 9 miles off the beaches for the best action. Same trip, just an hour shorter.
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $400
    We'll fish the reefs up to 9 miles from the shore, weather permitting. Target species include creatures such as Snapper, Grouper, Sheepshead, Flounder, Kingfish, Pompano, Cobia, Barracuda, Seatrout, and more!
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $550
    We'll fish the reefs up to 9 miles from the shore, weather permitting. Target species include creatures such as Snapper, Grouper, Sheepshead, Flounder, Kingfish, Pompano, Cobia, Barracuda, Sea Trout, and more!
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $700
    We'll fish the reefs up to 9 miles from the shore, weather permitting. Target species include creatures such as Snapper, Grouper, Sheepshead, Flounder, Kingfish, Pompano, Cobia, Barracuda, Seatrout, and more!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
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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
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Hank Valencia
Bay Pines, Florida, United States
177 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
413 Customer reviews
Response time 1 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Flounder Flounder
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Allcraft (Center console) originally built in 2010. Powered by a 175HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Handline

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

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.

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

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No additional fees.
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

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

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Recent fishing reports

The Kings of the beach are BACK
The Kings of the beach are BACK
April 2, 2024
It has been very windy this spring but it hasnt stopped the Kingfish from making their Bi-Annual visit to out local beaches. We have been having some "big luck" using som "big baits". What an amazing fish out Creator made!
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Not too windy for the bay!
Not too windy for the bay!
March 26, 2024
The breeze may have kept us off of the Gulf but the Bay was calm and the bite was "fire". Caught all kinds of fish and kept a table full of some of the best tasting fish in Florida - Snapper, Sheepshead and Key West "Grunts".
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 413 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (378)
Best fishing trip ever !
Best fishing trip ever !
Best fishing trip ever !
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Dana W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best fishing trip ever !

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on April 18, 2024
Hank took my boyfriend and I out for the best fishing trip we’ve had! He had the best spots picked out and was extremely...
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Randy J.
Excellent
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Captain Knows where to fish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on October 10, 2023
We started off with some nice Grey’s that would be used later for bait.  Threw out the smallest one and hooked Gag Grouper. ...
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Travis S.
Excellent
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Great time!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on April 17, 2024
My wife and I went out with deep color 2 days in a row and had a blast. Captain is very knowledgeable and does well at finding...
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David K.
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Half day trip with captain Hank

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on May 15, 2023
We Had an amazing day of fishing with captain Hank he was very accommodating even when we arrived late he found us some great...
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Susan A.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
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Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 3, 2023
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