Bone Island Adventures 

4.9/5 (40 reviews)
 
State licensed
 752 Manatee Avenue, Holmes Beach, FL 34217, United States

Bone Island Adventures 

Up to 9 miles
Holmes Beach, FL, United States
28 ft
6
4.9/5 (40 reviews)

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Ready to catch some fish, see some dolphin, and do some island hopping? Then Bone Island Adventures has a trip with your name on it! Your guide for the day is Captain Jamie, so you'll benefit from their knowledge and experience.

Great Barracuda, Cero Mackerel, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Black Grouper, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Scamp Grouper, Grunt, Hogfish, African Pompano Jack, Horse-eye Jack, and more inhabit these waters if you cast your line at the right time of year.

On the day of your trip you're as likely to troll and bottom fish as you are chasing fins in the back country using light tackle. For the more adventurous among you, there's also spearfishing.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Snacks are permitted onboard — bring your favorites so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly! And don't forget the non-aerosol sunscreen!

Your trip begins aboard a 29' Sea Hunt center console that can carry up to 6 passengers in your party. It has outriggers, downriggers, and all the essentials for fishing and snorkeling. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, just show up ready for some fishing! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

It's recommended to bring sunscreen (non-spray), sunglasses, and towels. Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Bone Island Adventures will make it easy for you to go fishing in Holmes Beach. So, how about booking that trip?

Ready to catch some fish, see some dolphin, and do some island hopping? Then Bone Island Adventures has a trip with your name on it! Your guide for the day is Captain Jamie, so you'll benefit from their knowledge and experience.

Great Barracuda, Cero Mackerel, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Black Grouper, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Scamp Grouper, Grunt, Hogfish, African Pompano Jack, Horse-eye Jack, and more inhabit these waters if you cast your line at the right time of year.

On the day of your trip you're as likely to troll and bottom fish as you are chasing fins in the back country using light tackle. For the more adventurous among you, there's also spearfishing.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Snacks are permitted onboard — bring your favorites so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly! And don't forget the non-aerosol sunscreen!

Your trip begins aboard a 29' Sea Hunt center console that can carry up to 6 passengers in your party. It has outriggers, downriggers, and all the essentials for fishing and snorkeling. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, just show up ready for some fishing! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

It's recommended to bring sunscreen (non-spray), sunglasses, and towels. Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Bone Island Adventures will make it easy for you to go fishing in Holmes Beach. So, how about booking that trip?

James Merkel
Captain
James Merkel
33 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM)
Snook
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
US $625
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 16 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Snook
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
US $825
Entire boat: up to 6 people
There are 23 people looking at this charter.

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

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What anglers say

98%
Recommended
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Caught fish

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Brian Murphy
Brian Murphy
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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Great day with Bone Island Fishing
4 Hour Trip on June 17, 20266 adults

Had an awesome trip with Captain Jamie at Bone Island Fishing Charters. He was great — super friendly and accommodating the whole time. We had 6 people in our group and all felt comfortable on the 30’ center console, plenty of room for everyone. We got a great bonus right off the bat with a pod of dolphins, then Jamie put us on fish quickly. Ended up catching a nice variety: sea trout, ladyfish, jack crevalle, snook, and even some catfish. Non-stop action and a really fun day on the water. Highly recommend Captain Jamie if you’re looking for a laid-back, productive charter. We’ll definitely be booking with him again next time we’re in town.

Joseph Hughes
Joseph Hughes
Repeat angler
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fish Caught!
4 Hour Trip on June 3, 20264 adults2 children

We wanted to make sure we had some fish we could eat after the trip! Capt Jamie put us on some speckled trout due to the high winds and then we moved over to some more game fish. Bait was very hard to find and everyone was having that problem, but we were able to get bait. We caught Speckled Trout, Snook, Redfish, catfish (boo), Bluefish, and Permit(Awesome fight)!! I recommend Capt Jamie for your charter and would go again next trip! He knows what you can and can't do in certain weather conditions!

Reported catch:
Snook
Speckled Trout
Courtney Corbin
Courtney Corbin
us
Augusta, GA, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
What a great day!!!
4 Hour Trip on July 9, 20263 adults1 child

Captain Jamie made our experience the highlight of our trip to Anna Maria. Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable, he was the coolest Captain. We fished, we played at the sand bar, he cleaned our trout, he showed us the area and most importantly, we laughed and made fantastic memories. We will definitely book with him again!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Kent Holifield
Kent Holifield
us
Mississippi, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip on the water!!
4 Hour Trip on July 15, 20263 adults

Amazing day with Captain Jamie! We saw dolphins and then caught several fish for our dinner plus a few extras. Trout, for eating - and then a small shark, porcupinefish, bluefish, ladyfish, and more! Highly recommend a day of fishing with the knowledgeable and experienced Captain Jamie.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Carol Bowling
Carol Bowling
Repeat angler
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
New
We had a great time!
6 Hour Trip on July 2, 20266 adults

Our captain was great! SUPER knowledgeable and SUPER fun to be with! We appreciated his diligence in putting us on some fish. Between the 6 of us, we caught the limit of sea trout, plus many other types of fish. We also saw so many dolphins! It was such a beautiful and relaxing day!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout

FAQs about Bone Island Adventures

Bone Island Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $625 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $625 per group - 4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $625 per group - 4 Hour Trip - 2:30 PM (4 hours)
  • US $825 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Bone Island Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Clean, fully enclosed restroom
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Spearfishing equipment
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Bone Island Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (All bait is included in the cost of the charter and procured prior to trip departure. No hunting bait on our charters!)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (All services are included in your charter)
  • Drinks (Ice and bottled water are included, as well as space for any drink or food you may bring)
  • Fishing license (All fishing licenses are included)
Bone Island Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (There are no limits to distances traveled, and costs are included in the booking)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Bone Island Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Bone Island Adventures include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cero Mackerel
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • Grunt
  • Hogfish
  • Jack (African Pompano)
  • Jack (Horse-eye)

Your captain

James Merkel
James Merkel
James Merkel

Holmes Beach, Florida, United States

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Member since August 2025
Angler's Choice

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Raised on Longboat Key and on the waters of the Suncoast, Captain Jamie has run charters for more than three decades, all over the globe. With a deep and rich history in offshore, inshore, and flats fishing, Captain Jamie is often recognized for his appearances on the ESPN networks and The World Fishing Network, as well as hundreds of radio and print appearances, from local papers to the Wall Street Journal. A true man of service on the water, Captain Jamie studied Biological Oceanography in college and is a graduate of Disney University, mastering the customer service and safety standards that have become synonymous with such a great tradition. Also recognized as a premier SCUBA Instructor, Instructor Trainer, and Course Director since the early 90's, having certified more than a thousand divers and Dive Instructors, Captain Jamie is a master of safe in-water operations for all ages and all environments. His joyful and confident approach to all charters are a benchmark for customer service and ensure that every charter ends with success.

ID & license verified
40 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2025
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.

Raised on Longboat Key and on the waters of the Suncoast, Captain Jamie has run charters for more than three decades, all over the globe. With a deep and rich history in offshore, inshore, and flats fishing, Captain Jamie is often recognized for his appearances on the ESPN networks and The World Fishing Network, as well as hundreds of radio and print appearances, from local papers to the Wall Street Journal. A true man of service on the water, Captain Jamie studied Biological Oceanography in college and is a graduate of Disney University, mastering the customer service and safety standards that have become synonymous with such a great tradition. Also recognized as a premier SCUBA Instructor, Instructor Trainer, and Course Director since the early 90's, having certified more than a thousand divers and Dive Instructors, Captain Jamie is a master of safe in-water operations for all ages and all environments. His joyful and confident approach to all charters are a benchmark for customer service and ensure that every charter ends with success.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cero Mackerel
Cero Mackerel
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Grunt
Grunt
Hogfish
Hogfish
African Pompano Jack
African Pompano Jack
Horse-eye Jack
Horse-eye Jack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cero Mackerel
Cero Mackerel
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2015
Boat manufacturer
Sea Hunt
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
55 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
There are no limits to distances traveled, and costs are included in the booking
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Clean, fully enclosed restroom
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Spearfishing equipment
Ice box
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
All bait is included in the cost of the charter and procured prior to trip departure. No hunting bait on our charters!
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
All services are included in your charter
Drinks
Ice and bottled water are included, as well as space for any drink or food you may bring
Fishing license
All fishing licenses are included

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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 not included

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

Child friendly
All aged children are wonderfully welcomed for all activites
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Holmes Beach right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black)Grouper (Black)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
HogfishHogfish

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