Best Life Charters
Best Life Charters
Book your next trip with Best Life Charters and find out what keeps anglers coming back to Palmetto for more. With Captain Chris at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.
These waters are known for Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Tripletail, Hogfish, Gag Grouper, Flounder, and more – with any luck, you'll have tight lines in no time. On these trips, it's common to bottom fish using light tackle.
Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children under 8 must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Feel free to bring your own snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip!
You'll find yourself aboard a 26' Sea Hunt center console with space for 6 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, and Live bait.
Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, just show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.
It's always wise to bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Your trip with Best Life Charters is just a click away, so why not make it happen?
Book your next trip with Best Life Charters and find out what keeps anglers coming back to Palmetto for more. With Captain Chris at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.
These waters are known for Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Tripletail, Hogfish, Gag Grouper, Flounder, and more – with any luck, you'll have tight lines in no time. On these trips, it's common to bottom fish using light tackle.
Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children under 8 must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Feel free to bring your own snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip!
You'll find yourself aboard a 26' Sea Hunt center console with space for 6 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, and Live bait.
Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, just show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.
It's always wise to bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Your trip with Best Life Charters is just a click away, so why not make it happen?
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Mary Kay Woods5.0VerifiedExpectations Met!!
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on August 15, 2026 • 5 adultsGreat communication from beginning to end. Easy and convenient parking to load and unload our party of 5. Boat was decked with everything we needed for a successful day on the water. Captain Chris had the music playing low and was curteous, knowledgeable, easy going, helpful with rigging and fish retrieval. We had a hiccup no fault of our captain or boat and he accommodated us perfectly. Booking was easy and quick through Fishing Booker. We will definitely book Best Life Charters and will recommend Captain Chris to all our friends. He filleted our catch and it was so good! Thank you Captain Chris!
Plamena Martinez5.0VerifiedA greag time on the water!
3 Hour Trip – Inshore on July 29, 2026 • 5 adultsMy teenage kids, my parents, and I had an amazing time fishing with Captain James! The boat was spotless, well-maintained, and very comfortable, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Captain James communicated clearly before and throughout our trip, took us to multiple fishing spots where we caught fish, and was incredibly attentive the entire time. He was always there to help anyone who needed assistance with the fishing gear and made sure everyone had a great experience. We truly appreciated his patience and professionalism. The whole family had a fantastic time, and the next time we’re in town, we’ll definitely book another trip with Captain James!
Kaleena Hensley5.0VerifiedGreat & Fun trip!
3 Hour Trip – Inshore on July 16, 2026 • 4 adultsThe captain was very knowledgable and friendly! Great with inexperienced fisher-people, kind and patient. We traveled to multiple spots for different species. We caught Trout, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, catfish, a snook, and a shark! We released the Snook and Redfish as they were not in season and we also released the shark (baby Bull) but got to keep the trout and snapper to have for dinner! Would recommend 100%. Thanks again to Chris! We had a blast!
Carlos Moreno5.0VerifiedAn Amazing Day!
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on September 5, 2026 • 6 adultsWe had the best day with Captain Chris! He really went the extra mile to make sure we had a great experience. He knew all the best spots and made sure we went home with a whole lot of fish (buffalo grouper nuggets and fish tacos-delicious!) We will absolutely book another trip with Best Life Charters the next time we are in town!
- Chris CuttingRepeat angler5.0Verified
A+
6 Hour Trip – Nearshore on April 21, 2026 • 6 adultshad a great day fishing. captain did everything he could to get us on some fish on a very windy day! all in all a great day and experience. would definitely recommend! caught a couple catfish. spanish mackerel and even a few crabs. captain was very helpful giving us multiple pickup options at multiple boat ramps in the area!
- Kenya Hall5.0Verified
Amazing experience!
3 Hour Trip – Inshore on June 28, 2026 • 6 adultsMy family and I booked the inshore fishing trip and it went amazingly. Captain Chris was so kind and my 10 year old son learned so much from him. We caught multiple fish and Captain Chris even filleted them for us. We had a great time and are already planning our next trip. 100% recommend!
Sean Morgan5.0Verified!!IT WAS AWESOME!!
6 Hour Trip – Nearshore on June 23, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 childrenwe couldn't keep count of all the fish we cought and got to bring a bunch home. the captain did a great job and was great with my 10 year old son which gave me plenty of time to fish. it was a great experience that I know my boys will remember for a lifetime.
Mellissa Granley5.0VerifiedFantastic Morning on the water!
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on April 3, 2026 • 6 adultsWe had a great time on the water today! Captain Leavitt was knowledgeable and friendly. He took us to a few places this morning. we caught mackerel, snapper, halinut and lots of other types of fish. Everyone was successful and it was such a great way to bond with our adult kids. Loved the entire day and i would 100% recommend Best day charters. Thanks again for just a stellar day!
Kasandra Howe5.0VerifiedGreat trip and family friendly!
6 Hour Trip – Nearshore on August 29, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 childrenCaptain was very attentive and chill. He was great at putting us on the fish. Fish were biting great and he was amazing at keeping us baited and removing the fish. We had a great time. We will return!
Kathleen Dann5.0VerifiedGreat FIshing Adventure with knowledgeable Captain Chris!
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on June 21, 2026 • 4 adultsFantatic morning fishing in the Gulf of America- great weather and lots of fish…seemed to be everywhere we went. Everyone caught fish—but the “big one” got away…back for another trip soon!
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Great communication from beginning to end. Easy and convenient parking to load and unload our party of 5. Boat was decked with everything we needed for a successful day on the water. Captain Chris had the music playing low and was curteous, knowledgeable, easy going, helpful with rigging and fish retrieval. We had a hiccup no fault of our captain or boat and he accommodated us perfectly. Booking was easy and quick through Fishing Booker. We will definitely book Best Life Charters and will recommend Captain Chris to all our friends. He filleted our catch and it was so good! Thank you Captain Chris!
Thank you Mary Kay. Glad you enjoyed the snappers... Looking forward to get you and the family out again.
My teenage kids, my parents, and I had an amazing time fishing with Captain James! The boat was spotless, well-maintained, and very comfortable, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Captain James communicated clearly before and throughout our trip, took us to multiple fishing spots where we caught fish, and was incredibly attentive the entire time. He was always there to help anyone who needed assistance with the fishing gear and made sure everyone had a great experience. We truly appreciated his patience and professionalism. The whole family had a fantastic time, and the next time we’re in town, we’ll definitely book another trip with Captain James!
The captain was very knowledgable and friendly! Great with inexperienced fisher-people, kind and patient. We traveled to multiple spots for different species. We caught Trout, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, catfish, a snook, and a shark! We released the Snook and Redfish as they were not in season and we also released the shark (baby Bull) but got to keep the trout and snapper to have for dinner! Would recommend 100%. Thanks again to Chris! We had a blast!
We recently took a 5-hour nearshore trip with Capt. Chris. This is the right amount to take in my opinion neither too long or too short to have ample fishing time. We went out in the 7-9 mile range and bottom fished in about 40-50 feet of water that allowed us to catch a variety of species. Capt. Chris also put out some flat lines that got a lot of action. We had plenty of live bait both minnows and shrimp were available. His boat is beautiful, fast (twin outboards) and new with a restroom aboard which allowed us the maximum fishing times possible. Overall a five-star experience!
Captain Chris was an absolute delight. Clear communication right from the beginning, down to the time we left. His boat was exactly as described and even better than we anticipated. We purposefully sought his boat over others as it seemed to have ample seating and it did! We had advised him ahead of time of what fish we were after and he remembered and did his best to ‘find us the best spots’. Although we came up short there, this was something he could not control. He kept trying new places and eventually we came back with more than enough fish to feed our tummies. Great thing, we are local and will be back for those elusive hogfish! Thanks again Captain Chris. We had a wonderful time today!!
FAQs about Best Life Charters
- US $300 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Inshore Intro (2 hours)
- US $400 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (3 hours)
- US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (4 hours)
- US $650 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
- US $700 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Nearshore (6 hours)
- Toilet Enclosed toilet in center console
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Wireless trolling motor
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Most trips, live bait will already be on board but we may use fish caught as live bait if the opportunity provides itself.)
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Yes, I can provide filleting service at no charge. I leave this to the client, as some want to do it themselves or don't want all fish filleted for grilling or other reasons.)
- Fishing license (My license comes all passengers aboard to fish in state waters. No need for anything additional.)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Flats fishing
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Flounder
- Grouper (Gag)
- Hogfish
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Tripletail
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