Angeleyes Fishing 

4.9
(58 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Pensacola Bay Bridge 529, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561, United States–

Angeleyes Fishing 

Gulf Breeze, FL, United States
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17 ft
3
4.9
(58 reviews)

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If you're ready to get hooked on fishing in Pensacola and surrounding areas, book a trip with Angeleyes Fishing. With Captain James at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Spanish Mackerel, Red Snapper, Spotted Seatrout, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Flounder, Mahi Mahi, Redfish, Blackfin Tuna, and whatever else takes the bait. During the trip you might be trolling, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Your adventure begins aboard a 17' Cape Horn center console with room for 2 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. Rods and reels are supplied for you, so ask the captain about bringing your own fishing license are provided

This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

Don't forget to bring sunglasses, a hat, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Angeleyes Fishing. Looking forward to take you on a trip of a lifetime

If you're ready to get hooked on fishing in Pensacola and surrounding areas, book a trip with Angeleyes Fishing. With Captain James at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Spanish Mackerel, Red Snapper, Spotted Seatrout, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Flounder, Mahi Mahi, Redfish, Blackfin Tuna, and whatever else takes the bait. During the trip you might be trolling, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Your adventure begins aboard a 17' Cape Horn center console with room for 2 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. Rods and reels are supplied for you, so ask the captain about bringing your own fishing license are provided

This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

Don't forget to bring sunglasses, a hat, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Angeleyes Fishing. Looking forward to take you on a trip of a lifetime

James Sousa
Captain
James Sousa
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4 - Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Redfish
+4
US $325
Entire boat: 2 people
Under the lights evening trip 2 ppl
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Mar 31
Black Drum
Redfish
US $325
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 - Hours Half Day Trip
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Redfish
+4
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
Under the lights evening trip 2 ppl
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Mar 31
US $400
Entire boat: up to 3 people
There are 5 people looking at this charter.

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Rating

4.9
58 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (70)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

Reviews (58)

  • Joseph Cornell
    Joseph Cornell
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    •
    Member since 2021
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Captain James was awesome

    4 - Hour Trip on September 14, 2026 • 2 adults

    Had already caught a ton of fish and was getting ready to wrap things up when our casting line went crazy. We knew there was something huge on the line. It took 30 minutes to reel it a 6-7 foot shark weighing 300-400 lbs. Captain James was super patient and helpful getting it up to the boat. We couldn't of done it with out his guidance. Definitely will go back out with him on our next Pensacola trip.

  • Hunter Schram
    Hunter Schram
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain, Tough Conditions

    4 - Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on May 12, 2026 • 2 adults

    Even though the fish weren’t biting quite like we hoped and the weather man definitely oversold the conditions, we still had a great time with Angeleyes Fishing. Captain James did everything he could to make the most of a tough day on the water. You can tell he genuinely cares about giving people a good experience, no matter the conditions. Great conversations, good vibes, and high hopes the whole trip. We still made memories and enjoyed every minute out there. Appreciate the effort and hospitality, Captain James — we’d definitely come back and give it another shot.

  • Richard Caudill
    Richard Caudill
    us
    Indiana, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great first time

    6 - Hours Half Day Trip on March 27, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

    My son and I have never been fishing other than lakes or ponds. This was a great first time experience. James walked us through the day, talked about what kind of fish we would most likely be catching. It took me a while to get use to this style of fishing. James showed us what the different bite styles would feel like for the fish we were catching. I should have warned him sometimes we are betting at feeding the fish than catching. Overall it was a great experience. Couldnt ask for better weather, great conversation, and fun fishing. 6 hours was probably just the right amount of time for my 11 year old son. Any less I think he qoukd have been frustrated as to not being able to fish as much, anymore probably would have got tired and aggitated if nothing was biting. Thank you James for the experience. Until next time!

  • Ronnie Adams
    Ronnie Adams
    Member since 2025
    5.0

    WOW‼️Epic trip with Captain James on Angeleyes

    6 - Hours Half Day Trip on October 4, 2025

    My son and I have booked several epics trip with Captain James. He’s an experienced captain, extremely knowledgeable about the local fisheries, water conditions and all species of fish that we've caught on our trips. On our way out he always points out several landmarks of interest and things to do in the area on and off the water. We always have a blast learning about and catching fish in this region. As abbot anglers, my son and I have fishing experience, but his knowledge shared with us about catching fish here in the Panhandle not only increased our catches but also ensured there was plenty of action on the rods! Not to mention another nice comfort is that his vessel is equipped with all required Coast Guard safety equipment, and his navigation skills are awesome. All we can say… is book one trip with Captain James and you’ll see for yourself just why he comes highly recommended by other captains and customers alike. Thanks again Captain James! My son and I are looking forward to our nest trip with you for the tiebreaker on Angeleyes! I think my fish was bigger!

  • Jeff Desjardins
    Jeff Desjardins
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain James is AMAZING

    4 - Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on April 24, 2026 • 2 adults

    5⭐️ all around! Knowledgable, professional, prepared and ready to put you on fish. My son and i landed around 30 fish including mangeove snapper, red snapper, grouper, flounder and porgies. From the moment we stepped on his boat until we returned, he was amazing. We will fish with him again any time we are in town!

  • Timmy Minks
    Timmy Minks
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arkansas, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    •
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain James “Awesome”

    6 - Hours Half Day Trip on August 18, 2026 • 1 adult

    Captain james was on time,ready to to. 6 hour trip. we caught alot of different species he also showed me some new tricks and even gave explanated what the old fort and all the history of. I Highly recommend him. i will be back to fish with him. he will put you on the fish! Great guy. great trip. 10/10

  • Michael Turton
    Michael Turton
    us
    Ohio, US
    •
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Captain EVER

    6 - Hours Half Day Trip on May 14, 2026 • 2 adults

    He knew just where to go had everything we needed, even accomplished my wife when she need to use the restroom. Helped catch fish for us cleaned them. But most of all my wife felt like she was having a medical situation, and he got us back to shore very fast he was calm and acted fast. Thank you Captain James

  • Ed Hickman
    Ed Hickman
    Repeat angler
    us
    Connecticut, US
    •
    Member since 2023
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip.

    4 - Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on April 17, 2026 • 2 adults

    My son and I were visiting and touring a coiple of colleges and desided on a last minute trip! Captain James was awsome and very accommodating to us. Very knowledgeable and put us on big fish, would definitely book again.

  • Jessica Baker
    Jessica Baker
    us
    Illinois, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    April fishing trip

    4 - Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on April 18, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

    Great first time trip for our boys 8 and 10! They caught fish and learned new things. The captain was very knowledgeable. We would defintiely do this again if we were back in the area!

  • Dana Hice
    Dana Hice
    Repeat angler
    us
    South Carolina, US
    •
    Member since 2023
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing time!!

    6 - Hours Half Day Trip on August 25, 2026 • 2 adults

    The captain was very personable and knowledgeable!! He put us right over several different spots where we caught different types of fish.

Rating

4.9
58 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (70)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (58)

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Chris Coble
Chris Coble
Repeat angler
us
Tennessee, US
•
Member since 2024
•
2 trips
5.0
Verified
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
6 - Hours Half Day Trip on June 23, 2026 • 2 adults

I have waited for years for red snapper season to line up with a vacation, this year it did. I shared with Captain James that we wanted to catch our limit. On the day of our charter the water was pretty rough even in the bay. We arrived at the pass and he let us decide whether we wanted to continue into 3 ft. swells. I really appreciated that he acknowledged our comfort level, which he did for the entire trip. We have some near shore fishing experience and Captian James picked up on that. He knew when to step in and when to step out. He piloted out to where the big reds were and helped us get our limit. Thank you Captian for this great experience. Hope to see you next snapper season.

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
James Sousa
Response from Captain

epic day. had a blast lets do it again.

Joseph Cornell
Joseph Cornell
Repeat angler
us
California, US
•
Member since 2021
•
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Captain James was awesome
4 - Hour Trip on September 14, 2026 • 2 adults

Had already caught a ton of fish and was getting ready to wrap things up when our casting line went crazy. We knew there was something huge on the line. It took 30 minutes to reel it a 6-7 foot shark weighing 300-400 lbs. Captain James was super patient and helpful getting it up to the boat. We couldn't of done it with out his guidance. Definitely will go back out with him on our next Pensacola trip.

James Sousa
Response from Captain

it was a blast looking forward to our next trip thanks for choosing Angeleyes fishing.

Hunter Schram
Hunter Schram
us
Wisconsin, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Captain, Tough Conditions
4 - Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on May 12, 2026 • 2 adults

Even though the fish weren’t biting quite like we hoped and the weather man definitely oversold the conditions, we still had a great time with Angeleyes Fishing. Captain James did everything he could to make the most of a tough day on the water. You can tell he genuinely cares about giving people a good experience, no matter the conditions. Great conversations, good vibes, and high hopes the whole trip. We still made memories and enjoyed every minute out there. Appreciate the effort and hospitality, Captain James — we’d definitely come back and give it another shot.

James Sousa
Response from Captain

thanks weatherman definitely missed it all the way wish we could have gotten ya a good one but yall were troopers withe the conditions we were given thanks for choosing us.

Edward OBrien
Edward OBrien
us
California, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
this guy is awesome!
6 - Hours Half Day Trip on April 2, 2026 • 2 adults

Just got back from an awesome half-day trip with Captain James Sousa-seriously, what a great guy! The guy knows these waters like the back of his hand; he had us on fish before I even finished my coffee. We pulled in lots of fish; it had me grinning like an idiot. Super chill vibe too, no pressure, just good stories and solid tips. If you're looking for real local know-how and a haul that'll make your buddies jealous, book with James. Five stars, easy.

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
James Sousa
Response from Captain

thanks. had a blast glad you had a good time. lookibg forward to another adventure!!!

Richard Caudill
Richard Caudill
us
Indiana, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great first time
6 - Hours Half Day Trip on March 27, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

My son and I have never been fishing other than lakes or ponds. This was a great first time experience. James walked us through the day, talked about what kind of fish we would most likely be catching. It took me a while to get use to this style of fishing. James showed us what the different bite styles would feel like for the fish we were catching. I should have warned him sometimes we are betting at feeding the fish than catching. Overall it was a great experience. Couldnt ask for better weather, great conversation, and fun fishing. 6 hours was probably just the right amount of time for my 11 year old son. Any less I think he qoukd have been frustrated as to not being able to fish as much, anymore probably would have got tired and aggitated if nothing was biting. Thank you James for the experience. Until next time!

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
James Sousa
Response from Captain

it was my pleasure to have you on board. Yes it was great. Weather couldn’t have asked for better time and your son is a one heck of a fisherman. Thanks again for choosing Angeleyes fishing. come on back anytime and lets do it again

FAQs about Angeleyes Fishing

Angeleyes Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $325 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 - Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $325 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 - Hour Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $325 per group - Under the lights evening trip 2 ppl (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 6 - Hours Half Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Under the lights evening trip 2 ppl (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Angeleyes Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Angeleyes Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We will catch live bait as part of the experience)
  • Fishing license (Local state fishing license is provided)
Angeleyes Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
Angeleyes Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Angeleyes Fishing include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

James Sousa
James Sousa

Gulf Breeze, Florida, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
58 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since October 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.

I have been fishing the Florida Panhandle since moving here in 1989. Started out as a first mate on a sportfishing boat competeting in many tournaments for offshore fish. I personally enjoy teaching and taking out people for their sometimes first time experience with the excitement and feeling of accomplishment when the battle is over. I enjoy being on the water and giving that experience to others

James Sousa
James Sousa
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
1
reports
58
reviews
2025
member since
~1h
response
I have been fishing the Florida Panhandle since moving here in 1989. Started out as a first mate on a sportfishing boat competeting in many tournaments for offshore fish. I personally enjoy teaching and taking out people for their sometimes first time experience with the excitement and feeling of accomplishment when the battle is over. I enjoy being on the water and giving that experience to others

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Red Snapper
Red Snapper

Real catches by this captain

  • Captain James was awesome
    Joseph C.
    Joseph C.
  • Captain James “Awesome”
    Timmy M.
    Timmy M.
  • love it
    Jesse R.
    Jesse R.
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    Chris C.
    Chris C.
  • Great trip
    Kelly A.
    Kelly A.
  • May fishing trip
    Alex C.
    Alex C.
  • Best Captain EVER
    Michael T.
    Michael T.
  • Awesome trip
    Russ H.
    Russ H.
  • April fishing trip
    Jessica B.
    Jessica B.
  • April fishing trip
    Joe M.
    Joe M.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
17 ft
Year built
2002
Boat manufacturer
Cape Horn
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Drift Fishing

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 will catch live bait as part of the experience
Fishing license
Local state fishing license is provided

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
Please no toddlers and kids under 12 must wear provided life jacket at all times

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 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

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Gulf Breeze right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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