ElCapitano’s Offshore LLC 

5.0/5 (24 reviews)
 Boardwalk Place East, Madeira Beach, FL 33708, United States

ElCapitano’s Offshore LLC 

5.0/5 (24 reviews)
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Boardwalk Place East
Madeira Beach, FL, United States

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!

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (30)

Freshly filleted fish stored in a cooler with ice, ready for transport after a successful fishing trip.
A proud angler displaying two large Grouper caught during a fishing trip, with a scenic marina backdrop.
Full day with captain Chad and deckhand chase
Full day with captain Chad and deckhand chase
Full day with captain Chad and deckhand chase
September fishing trip
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Tony Burley
Tony Burley
5.0
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Great charter for Spring Break
Half Day Offshore AM on April 1, 20266 adults
We had a great charter with Capt. Chad. We booked with him the day before due to a cancellation of a previously booked charter. He not only put us on the fish, he also communicated ahead of time and recommended a slight time shift to make a better weather window. I would highly recommend Capt. Chad and El Capitano's Offshore for anyone visiting the St. Pete area.
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Steve Coute
Steve Coute
5.0
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Grouper Fest!
Half Day Offshore AM on January 2, 20262 adults
Had an awesome experience on early morning run to target grouper. Weather was cool starting off but just perfect later in morning while fishing. We caught fish at every stop with Capt Chad, and easily caught or limit of keepers. Red Grouper mostly, several other species caught as well. A really nice experience for son and myself. I recommend El Capitano charters wholeheartedly! We will book again next time we visit area.
Reported catch:
Red Grouper
Lane Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Grunt
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Kevin Woessner
Kevin Woessner
5.0
Verified
What a great day!
Half Day Offshore AM on May 17, 20252 adults4 children
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.
Freshly filleted fish stored in a cooler with ice, ready for transport after a successful fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Red Grouper
Lane Snapper
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Shane Thise
Shane Thise
5.0
Verified
Captain Chad was great
Half Day Offshore AM on May 20, 20242 adults2 children
Captain Chad put us on the fish and was very helpful, highly recommend!
Reported catch:
Hogfish
Grunt
Lane Snapper
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Adam Shindle
Adam Shindle
Tampa, FL
5.0
Verified
Full day with captain Chad and deckhand chase
Full Day Trip – Offshore on September 26, 20204 adults
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!
A proud angler displaying two large Grouper caught during a fishing trip, with a scenic marina backdrop.
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Half Day Offshore AM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
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Aug 1 - May 31
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US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Offshore PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
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Aug 1 - May 31
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US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - May 1
US $1,450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
10 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
US $2,400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
12 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
US $3,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
12 Hour Deep Drop Trip (4 MAX)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
15 Hour Trip
starts at 4:30 AM
US $3,800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

5.0
24 reviews
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21
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (30)

Freshly filleted fish stored in a cooler with ice, ready for transport after a successful fishing trip.
A proud angler displaying two large Grouper caught during a fishing trip, with a scenic marina backdrop.
Full day with captain Chad and deckhand chase
Full day with captain Chad and deckhand chase
Full day with captain Chad and deckhand chase
September fishing trip
+24

All reviews (24)

Filter
Showing 15 of 24 reviews
Tony Burley
Tony Burley
5.0
Verified
New
Great charter for Spring Break
Half Day Offshore AM on April 1, 20266 adults
We had a great charter with Capt. Chad. We booked with him the day before due to a cancellation of a previously booked charter. He not only put us on the fish, he also communicated ahead of time and recommended a slight time shift to make a better weather window. I would highly recommend Capt. Chad and El Capitano's Offshore for anyone visiting the St. Pete area.
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Steve Coute
Steve Coute
5.0
Verified
Grouper Fest!
Half Day Offshore AM on January 2, 20262 adults
Had an awesome experience on early morning run to target grouper. Weather was cool starting off but just perfect later in morning while fishing. We caught fish at every stop with Capt Chad, and easily caught or limit of keepers. Red Grouper mostly, several other species caught as well. A really nice experience for son and myself. I recommend El Capitano charters wholeheartedly! We will book again next time we visit area.
Reported catch:
Red Grouper
Lane Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Grunt
0
Kevin Woessner
Kevin Woessner
5.0
Verified
What a great day!
Half Day Offshore AM on May 17, 20252 adults4 children
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.
Freshly filleted fish stored in a cooler with ice, ready for transport after a successful fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Red Grouper
Lane Snapper
0
Shane Thise
Shane Thise
5.0
Verified
Captain Chad was great
Half Day Offshore AM on May 20, 20242 adults2 children
Captain Chad put us on the fish and was very helpful, highly recommend!
Reported catch:
Hogfish
Grunt
Lane Snapper
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Adam Shindle
Adam Shindle
Tampa, FL
5.0
Verified
Full day with captain Chad and deckhand chase
Full Day Trip – Offshore on September 26, 20204 adults
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!
A proud angler displaying two large Grouper caught during a fishing trip, with a scenic marina backdrop.
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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
2007
Boat manufacturer
SeaVee
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots
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