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High Class Hooker Charters is based in Venice, Florida - a prime destination for anglers of all skill levels and abilities. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned angler, Captain Camille Mellot will customize the trip to suit your abilities and put you on the fish. With over 25 years of experience in these waters, you can count on him to be dedicated to your success and ready to assist in any way.

You will be fishing aboard his 26’ Nautic Star center console equipped with twin 150 HP Yamaha Four Strokes. Boasting the latest Garmin electronics and all the necessary safety gear, she won’t let you down. She also comes with a T-top, padded seating, and a bathroom onboard, making your comfort a sure thing.

High Class Hooker Charters specializes in light tackle sportfishing for a variety of species that call these waters home. Expect to go after the likes of Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, Hogfish, Cobia, Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, Barracuda, Sharks, and more. Capt. Camille is also proficient in handline fishing for giant Goliath Grouper (catch and release only) along area wrecks and reefs.

In fact, he is proud to offer a no-fish no-pay guarantee for any of his offshore trips. He’ll get you on the fish and that’s a fact!

Rods and reels, tackle, bait, ice, and your licenses are all included in the price of a given trip. When you return to the dock, the catch will be cut, cleaned, and bagged for your convenience. So when you’re ready for your next fishing trip, come spend a day with Capt. Camille. He won’t take you fishing, he’ll take you catching.



FAQs about High Class Hooker - Offshore

High Class Hooker - Offshore offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with High Class Hooker - Offshore, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with High Class Hooker - Offshore include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures (Prepared in advance)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate (Tips are appreciated)
  • Fishing License

High Class Hooker - Offshore offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

High Class Hooker - Offshore offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Handline

Top targeted fish species with High Class Hooker - Offshore include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Hogfish
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Meet the Captain

Camille Mellot
Nokomis, Florida, United States
163 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
358 Customer reviews
Member since November 2014
Growing up on a large dairy farm in western Massachusetts, there wasn’t much for my brother and I to do once our chores were done, so we spent the majority of our free time stalking Trout through the mountain streams that flowed across our family’s property. When I moved to Florida, I fell in love with the amazing fishery that is found in Sarasota and the surrounding areas including Tampa Bay, Venice, and Charlotte Harbor. I was very fortunate in that one of the first people I met when I moved here was one of the best guides in the area and over time he taught me the intricacies and tactics for successfully fishing both the inshore and offshore waters of the greater Sarasota area. Now, many years later the area waterways feel more like home to me than any other place on Earth.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper

Boat specs

Nautic Star (Center console) originally built in 2016. Powered by 2 150HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 36 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Handline

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Prepared in advance
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Tips are appreciated
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
At least 10 years old for offshore trips
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Very good
3.3 / 5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Boat
Very good
3.3 / 5
Crew
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience
Very good
3.3 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (2)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
67%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
50%
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Juan O.
Hollywood, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6hrs trip with Captain Camille

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 18, 2017
I had the best time fishing that I ever had before and caught the most amount of big groupers. The captain was very nice professional...
Juan O. recommends High Class Hooker - Offshore
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Robert R.
Tampa, Florida
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 2, 2017
Robert R. recommends High Class Hooker - Offshore
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Ed L.
North Port, FL
Poor
1.0 / 5
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Poor
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Cancelled - mechanical problems

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 23, 2019
I booked this trip a month in advance and it was cancelled at the last minute becasue of mechanical problems.  Very disappointing
Ed L. does not recommend High Class Hooker - Offshore
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