Bone Island Adventures 

4.9
(46 reviews)
 752 Manatee Avenue, Holmes Beach, FL 34217, United States–

Bone Island Adventures 

Holmes Beach, FL, United States
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28 ft
6
4.9
(46 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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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
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
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (55)

What anglers say

98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

Reviews (46)

  • Brian Murphy
    Brian Murphy
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day with Bone Island Fishing

    4 Hour Trip on June 17, 2026 • 6 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, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 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!

  • Courtney C
    Courtney C
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    What a great day!!!

    4 Hour Trip on July 9, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 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!

  • Kent Holifield
    Kent Holifield
    us
    Mississippi, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip on the water!!

    4 Hour Trip on July 15, 2026 • 3 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.

  • Carol Bowling
    Carol Bowling
    Repeat angler
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    We had a great time!

    6 Hour Trip on July 2, 2026 • 6 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!

  • Tia Esson
    Tia Esson
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    An Exceptional Experience

    6 Hour Trip on September 12, 2026 • 6 adults

    Captain James was communicative from the time I made my payment until dropoff. He took pictures, gave me updates, made it an extremely fun experience for my son’s 17th birthday. I will absolutely book with him very soon in the near future. 10/10

  • Tatiana Sidorova
    Tatiana Sidorova
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect day with family

    4 Hour Trip on June 24, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    The experience was fantastic, relaxing and peaceful. We caught snook and had a lot of bites. The captain was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was very fun! We would want to come back again for sure! Very fun.

  • Dan White
    Dan White
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Enjoyable Family Fishing

    4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on June 17, 2026 • 6 adults

    Captain Jamie made it comfortable from "Hello"...he is a wealth of local knowledge and fishing the area. My son was determined to land a Snook which was checked off his bucket list in the first part of the trip. The boat setup was perfect size for our group of 5 anglers, too.

  • Jessica Lia
    Jessica Lia
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best fishing trip to date

    4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on March 11, 2026 • 5 adults

    We had a blast fishing with Captain Jamie today. Our kids wanted to catch a shark and we did just that. Not a ton of fish biting, but we got sharks and dolphins so it was definitely worth it. Jamie was so kind, personable and friendly. We would definitely recommend and will definitely use his charter again next time we are in the area.

  • Travus Lawrence
    Travus Lawrence
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    first timers

    4 Hour Trip on July 8, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child

    our first chartered fishing trip, had a lot of fun. caught several fish, and a bird!! lol. captian wa very friendly and seemed very knowledgeable of area.

Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (55)

What anglers say

98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (46)

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Brian Murphy
Brian Murphy
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great day with Bone Island Fishing
4 Hour Trip on June 17, 2026 • 6 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, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 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
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
What a great day!!!
4 Hour Trip on July 9, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 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
Amanda Matthews
Amanda Matthews
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome Fishing trip
4 Hour Trip on June 10, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

Captain James was awesome! He was very knowledgeable about fishing. He was funny and the kids loved him as well. We caught lots of fish and saw dolphins. We went at 8am and the ocean and sky was just so beautiful- it was nice just to enjoy the moment and take it all in. Thank you Captain James for an experience my Family will never forget!!!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Kent Holifield
Kent Holifield
us
Mississippi, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great trip on the water!!
4 Hour Trip on July 15, 2026 • 3 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

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
Holmes Beach, Florida, United States
46 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.
James Merkel
James Merkel
Angler's Choice
46
reviews
2025
member since
~1h
response
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

Real catches by this captain

  • An Exceptional Experience
    Tia E.
    Tia E.
  • Great trip on the water!!
    Kent H.
    Kent H.
  • Great day with Bone Island Fishing
    Brian M.
    Brian M.
  • June fishing trip
    Andy P.
    Andy P.
  • Great day in the Gulf
    Blake W.
    Blake W.
  • Fish Caught!
    Joseph H.
    Joseph H.
  • Best fishing trip to date
    Jessica L.
    Jessica L.
  • Lots of Action!
    Jamie S.
    Jamie S.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
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
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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