ElCapitano’s Offshore LLC
El Capitano’s Offshore LLC invites you to join them on the fishing adventure of a lifetime. Get ready to cast off alongside a high-profile charter crew in the prolific waters of Saint Petersburg, Florida. Whether you choose to chase Kingfish and Tarpon inshore or want to head offshore for big game fish, you’re in for an experience you’ll remember forever!
This highly experienced and welcoming crew will make your day on the water truly unforgettable. The charter is owned and operated by Captain Chad Hickman, who is also known as "El Capitano." His nickname hails from his years of serving as a United States Coast Guard in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He proudly wears his nickname, and has even named his charter company after it!
Capt. Chad is a native of Saint Petersburg, a full-time professional offshore charter captain, a USCG licensed captain, and is certified by the American Red Cross in first aid and CPR. You’ll be in safe hands when you cast a line alongside him, and he’ll happily show you the local tips and tricks he’s picked up.
El Capitano will take you out on his 32’ SeaVee center console, powered by twin 350 HP Mercury engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots. She can accommodate up to 6 guests, so bring along your best angling buddies, or make this a family vacation to remember.
This powerful vessel will whisk you to faraway deep blue waters where you can test your skills against a number of offshore species such as Blackfin Tuna, huge Amberjack, Grouper, and Snapper. She’s decked out with all the fishing gear you need, as well as a livewell for the bait, GPS, and a fishfinder to locate the hottest bite around. There’s also a superb flybridge for sight fishing.
Capt. Chad runs approximately 100 trips per season, with 400–600 anglers who fish with them. Many are loyal repeat customers who come back year after year. Hop aboard El Capitano’s Offshore LLC today, and you could become one of them!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (30)
+27Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
86%
Caught fish
100%
May 17, 2025
Half Day Offshore AM
What a great day!
What a great day! That’s what my brother and I have been saying to each other over and over since we got back. We brought our four kids (12yo-5yo) on a six hour offshore trip. We came back with a ton of great memories and a cooler packed with meat. Captain Chad was so incredible with the kids. They will have lifelong memories of this amazing day. We ran into a large school of mahi mahi, which was super fun. We had an awesome battle with a cobia and got some sweet photos. We caught a ton of red grouper. One with an epic fight my son will NEVER forget. Nice mangrove snapper. Tasty lane snappers. I’m probably forgetting more. It was non-stop reeling. Great boat boat. Super well maintained. Very roomy, which was comfortable for fishing and traveling. If El Capitano is open, don’t hesitate. Definitely worth it.
What a great day! That’s what my brother and I have been saying to each other over and over since we got back. We brought our...
May 20, 2024
Half Day Offshore AM
Captain Chad was great
Captain Chad put us on the fish and was very helpful, highly recommend!
Captain Chad put us on the fish and was very helpful, highly recommend!
Tampa, FL
Sep 26, 2020
Full Day Trip – Offshore
Full day with captain Chad and deckhand chase
Perfect day on the water and the fish were biting! Limit on grouper first hour of fishing the rest was just bonus! Great day and a good comfortable boat ride to the fishing grounds! Thanks chad and chase!
Perfect day on the water and the fish were biting! Limit on grouper first hour of fishing the rest was just bonus! Great day and...
United States
Feb 19, 2017
Full Day Trip – Offshore
Full Day with Captian Chad Hickman of El Capitano"s Offshore
We were more that pleased with the professionalism of Captain Chad and the cleanliness of his boat and the equipment. I took my two Grandsons and my best friend who came down from Pennsylvania for the trip. Chad took us out approximately 35 miles and he knows all the good spots. We capped out on Grouper and then changed locations and equipment to fish for Red Snapper and caught so many we became tired of reeling them in. I would recommend Captain Chad to any one who wants an most enjoyable time. He was great with educating all of us on technique and especially with my grand children. Sorry to report I am currently unable to load photos - however Captain Chad has them on his IPhone which I sent to him.
We were more that pleased with the professionalism of Captain Chad and the cleanliness of his boat and the equipment. I took...
Tampa, Florida
Sep 19, 2020
3/4 Day Trip – Offshore
September fishing trip
Great memorable day Chad knows what he's doing 🙏🏼
Great memorable day Chad knows what he's doing 🙏🏼
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (30)
+27Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
86%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
What a great day!
Half Day Offshore AM on May 17, 2025
What a great day! That’s what my brother and I have been saying to each other over and over since we got back. We brought our four kids (12yo-5yo) on a six hour offshore trip. We came back with a ton of great memories and a cooler packed with meat. Captain Chad was so incredible with the kids. They will have lifelong memories of this amazing day. We ran into a large school of mahi mahi, which was super fun. We had an awesome battle with a cobia and got some sweet photos. We caught a ton of red grouper. One with an epic fight my son will NEVER forget. Nice mangrove snapper. Tasty lane snappers. I’m probably forgetting more. It was non-stop reeling. Great boat boat. Super well maintained. Very roomy, which was comfortable for fishing and traveling. If El Capitano is open, don’t hesitate. Definitely worth it.
What a great day! That’s what my brother and I have been saying to each other over and over since we got back. We brought our four kids (12yo-5yo) on a six hour offshore trip. We came back with a ton of great memories and a cooler packed with meat. Captain Chad was so incredible with the kids. They will have lifelong memories of this amazing day. We ran into a large school of mahi mahi, which was super fun. We had an awesome battle with a cobia and got some sweet photos. We caught a...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Captain Chad was great
Half Day Offshore AM on May 20, 2024
Captain Chad put us on the fish and was very helpful, highly recommend!
Captain Chad put us on the fish and was very helpful, highly recommend!
Tampa, FL
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Full day with captain Chad and deckhand chase
Full Day Trip – Offshore on September 26, 2020
Perfect day on the water and the fish were biting! Limit on grouper first hour of fishing the rest was just bonus! Great day and a good comfortable boat ride to the fishing grounds! Thanks chad and chase!
Perfect day on the water and the fish were biting! Limit on grouper first hour of fishing the rest was just bonus! Great day and a good comfortable boat ride to the fishing grounds! Thanks chad and chase!
United States
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Full Day with Captian Chad Hickman of El Capitano"s Offshore
Full Day Trip – Offshore on February 19, 2017
We were more that pleased with the professionalism of Captain Chad and the cleanliness of his boat and the equipment. I took my two Grandsons and my best friend who came down from Pennsylvania for the trip. Chad took us out approximately 35 miles and he knows all the good spots. We capped out on Grouper and then changed locations and equipment to fish for Red Snapper and caught so many we became tired of reeling them in. I would recommend Captain Chad to any one who wants an most enjoyable time. He was great with educating all of us on technique and especially with my grand children. Sorry to report I am currently unable to load photos - however Captain Chad has them on his IPhone which I sent to him.
We were more that pleased with the professionalism of Captain Chad and the cleanliness of his boat and the equipment. I took my two Grandsons and my best friend who came down from Pennsylvania for the trip. Chad took us out approximately 35 miles and he knows all the good spots. We capped out on Grouper and then changed locations and equipment to fish for Red Snapper and caught so many we became tired of reeling them in. I would recommend Captain Chad to any one who wants an most enjoyable...
Tampa, Florida
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
September fishing trip
3/4 Day Trip – Offshore on September 19, 2020
Great memorable day Chad knows what he's doing 🙏🏼
Great memorable day Chad knows what he's doing 🙏🏼
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