True South Fishing Charters 

 6499 Gasparilla Road, Placida, FL 33946, United States

True South Fishing Charters 

Placida, FL, United States
23 ft
3

There's a fish with your name on it in Placida and True South Fishing Charters will help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Jesse can tell you all about them.

Top targets include Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Spotted Seatrout, Mangrove Snapper, Goliath Grouper, and more with any luck. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, drifting, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Don't forget to bring snacks to keep up those energy levels!

You'll find yourself aboard a 23' Pathfinder bay boat with space for 3 passengers. It has a fighting chair, and everything you need for a productive day on the water. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is included, 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, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

A few items to bring include sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, time to hit the water with True South Fishing Charters!

There's a fish with your name on it in Placida and True South Fishing Charters will help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Jesse can tell you all about them.

Top targets include Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Spotted Seatrout, Mangrove Snapper, Goliath Grouper, and more with any luck. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, drifting, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Don't forget to bring snacks to keep up those energy levels!

You'll find yourself aboard a 23' Pathfinder bay boat with space for 3 passengers. It has a fighting chair, and everything you need for a productive day on the water. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is included, 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, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

A few items to bring include sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, time to hit the water with True South Fishing Charters!

Jesse Smith
Captain
Jesse Smith
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Trip availability and prices

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Group Size
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Half Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Sat, Sun)
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Sat, Sun)
US $700
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip – Tarpon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 3:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 28 - Jun 30 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Tarpon
US $800
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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FAQs about True South Fishing Charters

True South Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Full Day Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Half Day Trip – Tarpon (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Half Day Trip – Tarpon - 3:00 PM (4 hours)
When you book a trip with True South Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with True South Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing license
True South Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
True South Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with True South Fishing Charters include:
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Jesse Smith
Jesse Smith
Jesse Smith

Placida, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
Member since March 2026

Benefit from Capt. Jesse's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Placida, Port Charlotte or Punta Gorda. Jesse is well versatle with knowledge of the entire Charlotte Harbor estuary and will meet customer needs on location.

ID & license verified
Member since March 2026

Benefit from Capt. Jesse's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Placida, Port Charlotte or Punta Gorda. Jesse is well versatle with knowledge of the entire Charlotte Harbor estuary and will meet customer needs on location.

The fish you can target

Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Redfish
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Redfish
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
60 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing license

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 agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Placida right now

Grouper (Goliath)Grouper (Goliath)
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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