High Class Hooker Charters - Venice 

4.9
(187 reviews)
 
State licensed
 East Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285, United States–

High Class Hooker Charters - Venice 

Venice, FL, United States
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21 ft
5
4.9
(187 reviews)

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High Class Hooker Charters offers light tackle, saltwater fishing charters for anglers of all skill levels, ages, and abilities, in Venice, Florida. Captain Camille has over 18 years of experience fishing these waters, and the surrounding waterways from Tampa Bay down to Charlotte Harbor.

Your professional and experienced guide is so confident that you will catch fish that all of High Class Hooker Charters trips come with a 'No Fish – No Pay' guarantee. Simply put, if your party doesn't catch fish then the charter is free (excluding the deposit). No other guide service in the area can offer a guarantee like that.

You'll be fishing aboard High Class Hooker Charters 21' Mako 2018 21lts flats boat powered by a 225 HP Mercury Verado engine. Ride in comfort to the fishing grounds with padded seats and seat backs. This boat is equipped with two large Ice Chests for your catch and refreshments, two Power Pole Shallow Water Anchors for precision anchoring, Garmin GPS/Sonar, a large live well for plenty of bait, and a Minn Kota GPS enabled trolling motor.

Venice, Florida and its surrounding waterways are home to some of the best inshore fishing in Florida. These waters are teeming with some of the most sought-after gamefish including Snook, Redfish, Sea Trout, and Tarpon. Other fish often encountered include Sheepshead, Black Drum, Snapper, Cobia, Pompano, Permit, and King Mackerel, to name a few. These waters hold something for every angler.

Captain Camille's charters include everything that your party will need for a successful day of fishing – including rods, reels, tackle, and fishing licenses. Complimentary water is also provided onboard. After a successful day of fishing sit back and relax as High Class Hooker Charters cleans and bags your catch for you to take home and enjoy.

If you're in the Venice, Florida area and looking for an exciting day out, step aboard High Class Hooker Charters for an amazing inshore experience. Families and kids are welcome!

High Class Hooker Charters offers light tackle, saltwater fishing charters for anglers of all skill levels, ages, and abilities, in Venice, Florida. Captain Camille has over 18 years of experience fishing these waters, and the surrounding waterways from Tampa Bay down to Charlotte Harbor.

Your professional and experienced guide is so confident that you will catch fish that all of High Class Hooker Charters trips come with a 'No Fish – No Pay' guarantee. Simply put, if your party doesn't catch fish then the charter is free (excluding the deposit). No other guide service in the area can offer a guarantee like that.

You'll be fishing aboard High Class Hooker Charters 21' Mako 2018 21lts flats boat powered by a 225 HP Mercury Verado engine. Ride in comfort to the fishing grounds with padded seats and seat backs. This boat is equipped with two large Ice Chests for your catch and refreshments, two Power Pole Shallow Water Anchors for precision anchoring, Garmin GPS/Sonar, a large live well for plenty of bait, and a Minn Kota GPS enabled trolling motor.

Venice, Florida and its surrounding waterways are home to some of the best inshore fishing in Florida. These waters are teeming with some of the most sought-after gamefish including Snook, Redfish, Sea Trout, and Tarpon. Other fish often encountered include Sheepshead, Black Drum, Snapper, Cobia, Pompano, Permit, and King Mackerel, to name a few. These waters hold something for every angler.

Captain Camille's charters include everything that your party will need for a successful day of fishing – including rods, reels, tackle, and fishing licenses. Complimentary water is also provided onboard. After a successful day of fishing sit back and relax as High Class Hooker Charters cleans and bags your catch for you to take home and enjoy.

If you're in the Venice, Florida area and looking for an exciting day out, step aboard High Class Hooker Charters for an amazing inshore experience. Families and kids are welcome!

Camille Mellot
Captain
Camille Mellot
14 years of experience
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Half Day Trip - Single Angler (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snook
Tarpon
+8
US $900
Entire boat: 2 people
Family and Children Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
Snook
Black Drum
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+3
US $450
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Family & Children Trip - PM
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Apr 30
Snook
Black Drum
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+3
US $450
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip - Single Angler (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Apr 30
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snook
Tarpon
+8
US $900
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snook
Tarpon
+8
US $600
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Apr 30
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snook
Tarpon
+8
US $600
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snook
Tarpon
+8
US $800
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Tarpon Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 30
Tarpon
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snook
Tarpon
+8
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Rating

4.9
187 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (165)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

Reviews (187)

  • Kaylin Langford
    Kaylin Langford
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Got a smile out of our 14 year old TWICE!

    Family and Children Trip on July 7, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Captain Camille was awesome! We all caught some fish, saw dolphins and manatees! This is where my daughter’s day was made. She was all smiles for Carl the manatee. The Shark Tooth hunting was an added bonus also. I will happily recommend High Class Hooker Charter to anyone and everyone.

  • Allan Seely
    Allan Seely
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    •
    Member since 2023
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Outstanding Day of Fishing

    Half Day Trip (AM) on October 21, 2025 • 4 adults

    I highly recommend Capt Camille to organize and plan a day of fishing. Boat, Equipment and technical expertise were the reason for the success of our trip. We are repeating customer that have been very satisfied with our trips. In the future we will always use their trip packages.

  • Douglas Fletcher
    Douglas Fletcher
    us
    Indiana, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    “6” “7” birthday fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) on March 27, 2026 • 4 adults

    Had a great fishing day today. Snook, Jacks, snapper, Sheep head. Captain did a great job of putting us on the fish. We will be back for sure

  • Arron Lance
    Arron Lance
    us
    Louisiana, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience and I’ll definitely book with Capt Camille again on my next trip!!

    3/4 Day Trip on May 28, 2025 • 5 adults

    We started off chasing some giant tarpon down the beach. Unfortunately we never could get hooked up but it was still a great experience. The fish just wouldn’t do their part, but it wasn’t from lack of effort from our Captain. Later on we went deeper and caught several lane and mangrove snappers and a few mackerel on light tackle. This was highlighted by two of us catching some nice gag grouper. Couldn’t keep those because the season doesn’t open for a few days. Excellent fighting fish. Awesome experience overall and Captain Camille was friendly and knowledgeable and made sure we caught some fish. I recommend giving him some back ground on your experience and expectations so he can customize your trip and give you realistic expectations.

  • Kenny Kastely
    Kenny Kastely
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    •
    Member since 2019
    •
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    great experience

    Half Day Trip - Single Angler (PM) on December 27, 2025 • 1 adult

    captain was very friendly, courteous and knowledgeable about the area.

  • Charlotte Landgren
    Charlotte Landgren
    us
    Connecticut, US
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    Member since 2025
    4.7
    Verified

    High Class Hookers Fishing charter

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 25, 2025 • 2 adults

    This Florida salt water fishing trip was a high school graduation gift to a family member passionate about the sport. The six hour trip with the Captain exceeded every expectation. The prize fish of the day was a 32” beautiful red fish. The Captain took terrific pictures of it with a very proud young man. A variety of other fish were also caught and all the fillets are being cooked up as I write this. Another trip is in the planning for the future. We cannot thank the Captain enough for a great trip, lots of teaching on the differences between fresh and salt water catching, so much fishing wisdom imparted. We would absolutely recommend High Class Hookers for anyone hoping to hook and be hooked for life. The Landgren/Brunetti Family Venice, Fl.

  • Matthew Fuller Matthewthomasfuller@gmail.com
    Matthew Fuller [email protected]
    us
    Texas, US
    •
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Epic journey with an amazingly skilled guide. This wasn’t fishing, this was catching!!

    Half Day Trip - Single Angler (PM) on February 9, 2024 • 1 adult

    Camille is a jack of all trades and knows the area like the back of his hand. He turned fishing, into catching which was a delight. He has been at this for over 2 decades. His stories were fantastic and I would recommend any family or avid fisherman to get in his boat and let him take you on a delightful journey. I would recommended to anyone either beginner or advanced angler to fish with him. I am looking forward to coming back and learning more and catching more fish. Also, he was a bargain. Great value for the price and such an experienced guide.

  • Megan Dietrich
    Megan Dietrich
    Repeat angler
    us
    Madison, WI, US
    •
    Member since 2023
    •
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain with A LOT of patience!

    Family & Children Trip - PM on February 19, 2024 • 5 adults • 3 children

    We took the family out for and afternoon charter. While the bite wasn't explosive, we did find fish! 3 kids with us that are used to fishing in the Northwoods. He was so patient with them and kind even tho they weren't listening to directions. Lol. We had the best time and came home with some keeper. Definately giving Captain Camille a call when we are back in the neighborhood.

  • Heather Winder
    Heather Winder
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    •
    Member since 2022
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    4 Hour Trip – Night Snook Fishing on June 7, 2024 • 5 adults

    We had a great trip with Capt. Camille. We were impressed by the fact that there were 5 of us and we had no line tangles! He had us all fishing and catching fish. We had three teenage boys with us and they were thrilled to catch several snook. It was a beautiful night. The capt is well organized and knows what he is doing. We had a great time.

  • Lindsay Krueger
    Lindsay Krueger
    us
    Illinois, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Highlight of the trip!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on January 5, 2025 • 2 adults

    Our day fishing with Captain Camille was the highlight of our trip. We caught dozens of fish and some massive keepers. He’s very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We will be back next year!!

Rating

4.9
187 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (165)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (187)

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Nikole Reynolds
Nikole Reynolds
us
Ohio, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome fishing trip with my family!
Family and Children Trip on June 17, 2026 • 5 adults

We had such a fun time with Captain Camille. He made sure we all caught some fish and had plenty to take home. The kids absolutely loved reeling in their own catches. We caught several different kinds and he even cut and cleaned them for us! We would definitely book this trip again!! If you have kids, this trip is a must do!!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Black Drum
Sheepshead
Flounder
+1
Camille Mellot
Response from Captain

Thank you so much for choosing us. We look forward to fishing with you again and glad you had a fantastic time.

Kaylin Langford
Kaylin Langford
us
Oklahoma, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Got a smile out of our 14 year old TWICE!
Family and Children Trip on July 7, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

Captain Camille was awesome! We all caught some fish, saw dolphins and manatees! This is where my daughter’s day was made. She was all smiles for Carl the manatee. The Shark Tooth hunting was an added bonus also. I will happily recommend High Class Hooker Charter to anyone and everyone.

Reported catch:
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Camille Mellot
Response from Captain

Awesome day!! Thank you for booking with us!

Michelle Casten
Michelle Casten
Repeat angler
us
Iowa, US
•
Member since 2025
•
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great trip - lots of action
Half Day Trip (AM) on November 14, 2025 • 4 adults

We (4 adults) had a great morning of inshore fishing with Captain Camille. He was very professional and did a great job putting us in spots we’d be successful. 2 of our party were local and were hoping to get some keepers, which they did! We stayed pretty busy the whole morning, plenty of action and catch/release. One of our party caught a nice 30” redfish (released) which was a lot of excitement and provided a nice picture.

Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Sheepshead
Flounder
Camille Mellot
Response from Captain

Thank you for choosing High Class Hooker Charters. We are so glad you had an awesome trip.

Allan Seely
Allan Seely
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
•
Member since 2023
•
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Outstanding Day of Fishing
Half Day Trip (AM) on October 21, 2025 • 4 adults

I highly recommend Capt Camille to organize and plan a day of fishing. Boat, Equipment and technical expertise were the reason for the success of our trip. We are repeating customer that have been very satisfied with our trips. In the future we will always use their trip packages.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
+1
Camille Mellot
Response from Captain

Good to see you again. Thank you for choosing High Class Hooker Charters.

David Bowers
David Bowers
us
Virginia, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Exceeded Expectations
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 29, 2026 • 4 adults

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and are looking forward to scheduling another withe Camille.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Camille Mellot
Response from Captain

Thank you for chosing High Class Hooker Charters. We are looking forward to fishing with you again.

FAQs about High Class Hooker Charters - Venice

High Class Hooker Charters - Venice offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Family & Children Trip - PM (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Family and Children Trip (3 hours)
  • US $450 per person - Half Day Trip - Single Angler (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per person - Half Day Trip - Single Angler (PM) (4 hours)
  • 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)
  • US $1,000 per group - Tarpon Fishing Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with High Class Hooker Charters - Venice, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box Cooler On Board
Trips booked with High Class Hooker Charters - Venice include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Prepared in advance)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning and filleting service is included)
  • Fishing license (License Not Needed)
High Class Hooker Charters - Venice offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
High Class Hooker Charters - Venice offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with High Class Hooker Charters - Venice include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Permit
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Camille Mellot
Camille Mellot

Venice, Florida, United States

169 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
377 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since November 2014
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.

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.

Camille Mellot
Camille Mellot
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
169
reports
377
reviews
2014
member since
~1h
response
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.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Permit
Permit
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Permit
Permit
Pompano
Pompano

Real catches by this captain

  • Outstanding Day of Fishing
    Allan S.
    Allan S.
  • High Class Hookers Fishing charter
    Charlotte L.
    Charlotte L.
  • Great experience and I’ll definitely book with Capt Camille again on my next trip!!
    Arron L.
    Arron L.
  • February fishing trip
    Sam G.
    Sam G.
  • 💯
    Eric  .
    Eric .
  • Highlight of the trip!
    Lindsay K.
    Lindsay K.
  • Great Captain with A LOT of patience!
    Megan D.
    Megan D.
  • Fun fun fun
    Keith T.
    Keith T.
  • Epic journey with an amazingly skilled guide.  This wasn’t fishing, this was catching!!
    Matthew F.
    Matthew F.
  • Excellent
    John B.
    John B.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Mako
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Mercury Verado
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
65 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Cooler On Board
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Prepared in advance
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning and filleting service is included
Fishing license
License Not Needed

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
No min. age, life jackets supplied
You keep catch
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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

What’s biting in Venice right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
PermitPermit
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
SnookSnook
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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