Awesome Adventures!! 

5.0
(21 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Manatee Avenue, Holmes Beach, FL 34217, United States–

Awesome Adventures!! 

Holmes Beach, FL, United States
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21 ft
6
5.0
(21 reviews)

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If you're ready to love fishing in Anna Maria Island, look no further – you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.

These waters are known for Jack Crevalle, Cobia, Black Drum, Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, Black Grouper, Gag Grouper, Flounder, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout, Bonnethead Shark, and more – with any luck, you'll find out for yourself!

On these trips, it’s common to use light tackle.

Trips are kid-friendly, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board.

Your trip begins aboard a 21' center console with room for 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials.

You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

Some essentials to bring are a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Come aboard, enjoy the day on the water, and see what’s biting around Anna Maria Island!

If you're ready to love fishing in Anna Maria Island, look no further – you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.

These waters are known for Jack Crevalle, Cobia, Black Drum, Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, Black Grouper, Gag Grouper, Flounder, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout, Bonnethead Shark, and more – with any luck, you'll find out for yourself!

On these trips, it’s common to use light tackle.

Trips are kid-friendly, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board.

Your trip begins aboard a 21' center console with room for 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials.

You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

Some essentials to bring are a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Come aboard, enjoy the day on the water, and see what’s biting around Anna Maria Island!

Thomas Schmidt
Captain
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2 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!!
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (11:30 AM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM)
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
+7
US $220
Entire boat: up to 6 people
2 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!!
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM)
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
+7
US $240
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!!
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM)
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
+7
US $250
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!!
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 4:00 PM)
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
+7
US $275
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Fishing-Simply Fun!!
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM, 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM)
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
+7
US $450
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

5.0
21 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (50)

Reviews (21)

  • Julia Miller
    Julia Miller
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Best Captain Ever!

    2 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! on September 26, 2026 • 2 adults

    So grateful to Captain Thomas for the joy and the smiles he brought to my daughter today. I shared with him that she loves sharks and he took us to the great spot and helped her catch a shark and two other very cool fish, a spotted croaker and a blue fish. He listened to what we were interested in and made the trip exactly what we were hoping for. He is very knowledgeable and made the experience fun and educational. His boat is super clean and comfortable. I got to lounge around while she fished so we were both in heaven. This was our first trip with him but it won't be our last! Thank you for the perfect day!

  • Rick Nelson
    Rick Nelson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Iowa, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Awesome Adventure!

    3 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! on September 25, 2026 • 2 adults

    We had a great trip with Captain Thomas Schmidt! My wife and I caught a variety of fish and finished the day battling a large stingray. Captain Thomas is a wealth of knowledge, was very patient with us, coached us on our fishing, celebrated our catches with us, and had a nice boat for handling bigger waves that we encountered in the morning. Instead of packing up and heading home after our 3 hour trip he allowed us to add additional time to our charter at a very reasonable price. We couldn’t have asked for a better day!

  • Kyle Turner
    Kyle Turner
    Repeat angler
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Thomas Is The Best & Amazing With Kidd

    3 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! - 9:00 AM on October 14, 2026 • 2 adults

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thomas was amazing with my son Lincoln and me! We caught a ton of fish and had such a great time. He was incredibly patient, teaching us how to fish and helping us take the fish off the hooks. He went above and beyond to keep finding fish and give us every opportunity to catch more. I really appreciated how great he was with Lincoln—it made the whole experience that much better. Highly recommend booking a trip with Thomas, especially if you’re bringing kids. We’d absolutely go out with him again!

  • Natasha Wolf
    Natasha Wolf
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    The MOST FUN I’ve had in a while

    2 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! on September 5, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Thomas was great! He was personable, hospitable, knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, patient, kind, easy-going, and made this a great experience! We had so much fun on this trip! The boat the was clean and being able to book a private charter gave us a more personalized experience compared to the large charter boats. We wanted to enjoy ourselves and hopefully catch a few fish before heading back home. We actually caught several catfish, a sail catfish, and both of us caught a shark! He helped take and set us up for photos, etc. I asked him to cast the line a few times for me and he was happy to do so. I would highly recommend them to anyone!

  • Jeremy Mertz
    Jeremy Mertz
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Great Trip

    3 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! on September 25, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

    Captain Thomas is very know of the area and the fish. He was able to put us on multiple species at mutioe locations. my on caugh his first shark too. great time. I won't hesitate to go with Thmas again

  • Lori  Yorn
    Lori Yorn
    Repeat angler
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    October fishing trip

    3 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! - 9:00 AM on October 15, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

    captain Thomas great very knowledgeable and great with the boys they caught three sharks 🦈

  • Savannah Woods
    Savannah Woods
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Amazing trip!!!

    3 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! - 4:00 PM on October 16, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

    We all caught sooo many fish! Such a blast! Thank you Captain Thomas!!

  • Dax Powell
    Dax Powell
    Member since 2026
    5.0

    Great Fishing Trip

    2 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! on August 14, 2026

    I’ve used Capt Thomas a number of times over the years and always have a great experience. He’s very friendly, professional and has incredible knowledge on the water. I’ll continue to use Capt Thomas in the future.

  • Brenden Bratsch
    Brenden Bratsch
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    super fun personalized trip! highly recommend!!

    3 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! - 4:00 PM on October 19, 2026 • 2 adults

    We had a great trip this evening! Captain Thomas was very knowledgeable about the oceanlife, friendly, flexible, and kind! you could tell that he loves the ocean and what he does, and wants people to have a good experience— which we absolutely did! we caught lots of fish and got to go on the sandbar during the sunset and saw wildlife including dolphins, crabs, and a huge conch. We would definitely recommend booking this excursion with Captian Thomas!

  • Rochelle Hilmer
    Rochelle Hilmer
    Member since 2026
    5.0

    Family fun, highly recommend

    on July 29, 2026

    If you’re looking for fun in the sun, a ride on the boat with some fishing or just to get out of the house, I highly recommend this fishing guide. Thomas is not only a knowledgeable, friendly, fun person but he wants to make sure your experience is the best one out there! He knows just about everything about fishing, the ocean and all the local wildlife. He made our family feel extremely safe and taken care of on the ocean. We made a lot of memories on this trip and will be coming back for this guide specifically. Can’t thank him enough for such a fun trip for the whole family!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!

Rating

5.0
21 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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All reviews (21)

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Julia Miller
Julia Miller
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Best Captain Ever!
2 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! on September 26, 2026 • 2 adults

So grateful to Captain Thomas for the joy and the smiles he brought to my daughter today. I shared with him that she loves sharks and he took us to the great spot and helped her catch a shark and two other very cool fish, a spotted croaker and a blue fish. He listened to what we were interested in and made the trip exactly what we were hoping for. He is very knowledgeable and made the experience fun and educational. His boat is super clean and comfortable. I got to lounge around while she fished so we were both in heaven. This was our first trip with him but it won't be our last! Thank you for the perfect day!

Reported catch:
Bonnethead Shark
Thomas Schmidt
Response from Captain

Thank you SO MUCH Julia!! I'm glad you both had an AWESOME ADVENTURE!!😁👍 See you next time!

Rick Nelson
Rick Nelson
Repeat angler
us
Iowa, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Awesome Adventure!
3 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! on September 25, 2026 • 2 adults

We had a great trip with Captain Thomas Schmidt! My wife and I caught a variety of fish and finished the day battling a large stingray. Captain Thomas is a wealth of knowledge, was very patient with us, coached us on our fishing, celebrated our catches with us, and had a nice boat for handling bigger waves that we encountered in the morning. Instead of packing up and heading home after our 3 hour trip he allowed us to add additional time to our charter at a very reasonable price. We couldn’t have asked for a better day!

Thomas Schmidt
Response from Captain

Thank you SO MUCH Rick!😁 We had a BLAST!! I'm glad you had fun with your variety of fish....along with your 22 minute BATTLE with your Stingray workout!!😁👍

Kyle Turner
Kyle Turner
Repeat angler
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Thomas Is The Best & Amazing With Kidd
3 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! - 9:00 AM on October 14, 2026 • 2 adults

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thomas was amazing with my son Lincoln and me! We caught a ton of fish and had such a great time. He was incredibly patient, teaching us how to fish and helping us take the fish off the hooks. He went above and beyond to keep finding fish and give us every opportunity to catch more. I really appreciated how great he was with Lincoln—it made the whole experience that much better. Highly recommend booking a trip with Thomas, especially if you’re bringing kids. We’d absolutely go out with him again!

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Thomas Schmidt
Response from Captain

Thank you SO MUCH Kyle!!😁😁 Im glad you had an AWESOME ADVENTURE!! See you and Lincoln next time!👍👍

Brenden Bratsch
Brenden Bratsch
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
super fun personalized trip! highly recommend!!
3 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! - 4:00 PM on October 19, 2026 • 2 adults

We had a great trip this evening! Captain Thomas was very knowledgeable about the oceanlife, friendly, flexible, and kind! you could tell that he loves the ocean and what he does, and wants people to have a good experience— which we absolutely did! we caught lots of fish and got to go on the sandbar during the sunset and saw wildlife including dolphins, crabs, and a huge conch. We would definitely recommend booking this excursion with Captian Thomas!

Thomas Schmidt
Response from Captain

Thank you SO MUCH Brenden & Jamie!!😁 I'm glad everything worked out for your AWESOME ADVENTURE!!😁👍 Hopefully I'll see you soon for another great trip.

Natasha Wolf
Natasha Wolf
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
The MOST FUN I’ve had in a while
2 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! on September 5, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain Thomas was great! He was personable, hospitable, knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, patient, kind, easy-going, and made this a great experience! We had so much fun on this trip! The boat the was clean and being able to book a private charter gave us a more personalized experience compared to the large charter boats. We wanted to enjoy ourselves and hopefully catch a few fish before heading back home. We actually caught several catfish, a sail catfish, and both of us caught a shark! He helped take and set us up for photos, etc. I asked him to cast the line a few times for me and he was happy to do so. I would highly recommend them to anyone!

Reported catch:
Bonnethead Shark
Thomas Schmidt
Response from Captain

Thank you Natasha!😁👍 We're GLAD that you had an AWESOME time and memories! We look forward to seeing you 2 again on another anniversary!

FAQs about Awesome Adventures!!

Awesome Adventures!! offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $220 per group - 2 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! (2 hours)
  • US $220 per group - 2 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! - 11:30 AM (2 hours)
  • US $220 per group - 2 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $220 per group - 2 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $220 per group - 2 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! - 5:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $240 per group - 2 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! (2 hours)
  • US $240 per group - 2 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! - 10:00 AM (2 hours)
  • US $240 per group - 2 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! - 8:00 AM (2 hours)
  • US $250 per group - 3 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! (3 hours)
  • US $250 per group - 3 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! - 10:00 AM (3 hours)
  • US $250 per group - 3 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $250 per group - 3 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! - 2:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $250 per group - 3 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! - 3:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $250 per group - 3 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! - 4:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $250 per group - 3 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! - 9:00 AM (3 hours)
  • US $275 per group - 3 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! (3 hours)
  • US $275 per group - 3 Hour Fishing – Simply Fun!! - 4:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 4 Hour Fishing-Simply Fun!! (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 4 Hour Fishing-Simply Fun!! - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 4 Hour Fishing-Simply Fun!! - 1:30 PM (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 4 Hour Fishing-Simply Fun!! - 10:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 4 Hour Fishing-Simply Fun!! - 11:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 4 Hour Fishing-Simply Fun!! - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 4 Hour Fishing-Simply Fun!! - 12:30 PM (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 4 Hour Fishing-Simply Fun!! - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 4 Hour Fishing-Simply Fun!! - 3:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 4 Hour Fishing-Simply Fun!! - 9:00 AM (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Awesome Adventures!!, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box Yeti
  • Radar
Trips booked with Awesome Adventures!! include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live shrimp or cut bait.)
  • Drinks (Bottled water)
  • Fishing license (All fishing licenses are included.)
Awesome Adventures!! offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
Awesome Adventures!! offers the following fishing technique:
  • Light tackle
Top targeted fish species with Awesome Adventures!! include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Thomas Schmidt
Thomas Schmidt
Holmes Beach, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
21 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2023
I've been fishing for 34 years altogether, and I STILL love it! Backwater fishing is SIMPLY FUN!!
Thomas Schmidt
Thomas Schmidt
Fully verified
21
reviews
2023
member since
~1h
response
I've been fishing for 34 years altogether, and I STILL love it! Backwater fishing is SIMPLY FUN!!

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Redfish
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • great captain grwat fish
    Nicholas G.
    Nicholas G.
  • fun time!!
    Landon M.
    Landon M.
  • Amazing trip!!!
    Savannah W.
    Savannah W.
  • October fishing trip
    Lori  .
    Lori .
  • Thomas Is The Best & Amazing With Kidd
    Kyle T.
    Kyle T.
  • Excellent Fishing Experience!
    Holly H.
    Holly H.
  • Perfect Inshore Trip with Kids
    Brad W.
    Brad W.
  • Great Time
    Michael D.
    Michael D.
  • Best Captain Ever!
    Julia M.
    Julia M.
  • Great Trip
    Jeremy M.
    Jeremy M.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
1998
Restored in
2026
Boat manufacturer
SeaPro
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
Yeti
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live shrimp or cut bait.
Drinks
Bottled water
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 ages welcome. Life jackets provided.
No smoking
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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
 PayPal
 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Holmes Beach right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
CobiaCobia
FlounderFlounder
Grouper (Black)Grouper (Black)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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