Waterproof Charters
Waterproof Charters
Waterproof Charters runs exciting offshore fishing adventures that are available to everyone! Come and feel like a true angler for a day and have some serious fun. The charter is run by Captain Tim Garrett who has over 40 years of experience in charter and commercial fishing and has been running the business for over 30 years, serving as one of the original charter boats in Ponce Inlet.
You will fish aboard the Waterproof, which is a 40' custom-built Number 1 boat that specializes in offshore trolling and bottom fishing. The vessel is safe and fast, being powered by a 650 HP John Deere engine. It comes equipped with the latest navigational and fishing equipment on board, as well as all the safety features recommended by the USCG.
You will enjoy a large cockpit area, a spacious cabin with a restroom, a fighting chair and a flybridge perfect for sightseeing. Capt. Tim will provide you with all the fishing equipment you'll need, including live baits. You will also have a first mate who'll work tirelessly to provide a first-class experience so please tip him generously.
The crew will take you fishing in the offshore waters for large game fish and bottom feeders. Depending on the time of the year, you'll target different species including Amberjack, King Mackerel, Cobia, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Blackfin Tuna, and Wahoo. On the longer trips, you'll get the option of splitting the day between trolling and bottom fishing providing you with even more variety.
A fish cleaning service is available at an additional charge once you get back to the dock, and if you don't want to keep the fish, the crew will be happy to relieve you of it.
Join Waterproof Charters and have a great fishing adventure off the coast of Florida!
Waterproof Charters runs exciting offshore fishing adventures that are available to everyone! Come and feel like a true angler for a day and have some serious fun. The charter is run by Captain Tim Garrett who has over 40 years of experience in charter and commercial fishing and has been running the business for over 30 years, serving as one of the original charter boats in Ponce Inlet.
You will fish aboard the Waterproof, which is a 40' custom-built Number 1 boat that specializes in offshore trolling and bottom fishing. The vessel is safe and fast, being powered by a 650 HP John Deere engine. It comes equipped with the latest navigational and fishing equipment on board, as well as all the safety features recommended by the USCG.
You will enjoy a large cockpit area, a spacious cabin with a restroom, a fighting chair and a flybridge perfect for sightseeing. Capt. Tim will provide you with all the fishing equipment you'll need, including live baits. You will also have a first mate who'll work tirelessly to provide a first-class experience so please tip him generously.
The crew will take you fishing in the offshore waters for large game fish and bottom feeders. Depending on the time of the year, you'll target different species including Amberjack, King Mackerel, Cobia, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Blackfin Tuna, and Wahoo. On the longer trips, you'll get the option of splitting the day between trolling and bottom fishing providing you with even more variety.
A fish cleaning service is available at an additional charge once you get back to the dock, and if you don't want to keep the fish, the crew will be happy to relieve you of it.
Join Waterproof Charters and have a great fishing adventure off the coast of Florida!
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Chris Williams5.0VerifiedCaptain Tim Garrett put is on the fish
4 Hour Trip on June 26, 2026 • 4 adultsWe booked and Captain Tim and his mate Cody are good folks. We had the best time with them and he put us on he fish. Great trip for firat time anglers and seasoned angler looking for a chill but great time. We will definitely be fishing with Waterproof again.
Bobby Christley5.0VerifiedGOOD PEOPLE
8 Hour Trip on August 5, 2026 • 5 adultsThey were super helpful with me as I am recovering from a severe knee injury and have a upcoming knee surgery they made sure i was comfortable and safe from start to finish
Kelly HoffmanRepeat angler5.0VerifiedWonderful Girls Trip Activity!
4 Hour Trip on April 22, 2025 • 5 adultsWe had a blast with Captain Tim and Cody! They made us feel comfortable doing something we’ve never done before AND we caught tons of fish! Highly recommend!
Randal Burlew5.0VerifiedAmazing crew and great time!
10 Hour Trip on February 16, 2024 • 6 adultsWe had a great time and caught lots of fish! Saw all different aquatic life! Amber jack, Mahi Mahi, barracuda, sandbar shark, sailfish, and a sea turtle! Deck hand Cody is a great guy! Tons of knowledge and very helpful! Capt Tim also very nice and fun! Highly recommended!
Thomas Eldred5.0Verified6 hour trip was a success.
6 Hour Trip on December 26, 2021 • 6 adults • 3 childrenWaterproof charters is definitely the real deal! Captain Tim and his deckhand Cody are as seamless as can be and work so well together. Tim is the best in the business and his boat is set up to catch fish as well. Cody is very knowledgeable about fishing as well and explains everything to you without making you feel stupid. If you are looking at charters in Ponce Inlet, they are the best hands down, and will make you feel like family. Thanks for an awesome trip Captain Tim and Cody! See you next year!
Matthew Stroupe5.0VerifiedApril fishing trip
6 Hour Trip on April 8, 2021 • 2 adults • 1 child- Michael Degraaf5.0Verified
Great Trip!
8 Hour Trip on February 16, 2019 • 6 adultsWe had a group of 5 on an 8 hour charter. Many of us have been coming down for years and this was hands down the best experience any of us have ever had. The capti6and his mate work like crazy to make our trip successful. We will definitely be looking them up again when we come back next time.
angella carpenterRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFish on!
12 Hour Trip – Gulf Stream on January 3, 2019 • 5 adultsHad a great day with Captain Tim and first mate Nick! Both were friendly and helpful. Captain Tim was honest with the bite and was looking out for his clients. Went home with a great load of meat! Thumbs up for sure! Thanks Capt Tim and Nick!
Michelle Graham5.0VerifiedAwesome day with Tim and Nick!
8 Hour Trip on December 29, 2018 • 6 adultsWe had a fantastic day fishing. Non stop action. Pictures don't begin to show all the fish we caught. Tim is a great captain and had us on fish all day. His first mate, Nick was great and was extremely helpful!!! Highly recommended. 5 stars!!! Will be booking with Tim next year without question!!
John LeeRepeat angler5.0VerifiedWe had a full trip with Capt. Tim and Mate ChrIs. Could not have asked for a better crew. Would recommend this crew and boat to anyone.
6 Hour Trip on June 27, 2017 • 3 adultsWe had no expectations except to get the three inexperienced anglers on some large fish fish and this was accomplished by this crew. They asked me what I would like to do and gave me the options and left decision to them and were nothing but over achieved. I would recommend this crew to not only families but the experienced anglers as well.
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Captain Tim and Mate Cody were exceptional hosts on our fishing trip. Weather was dicey but the crew and the 40 footer made it a great time. Everyone caught fish. We are planning our next trip already. Highly recommended.
Don, thank you for fishing with us! Look forward to the next trip.
We booked and Captain Tim and his mate Cody are good folks. We had the best time with them and he put us on he fish. Great trip for firat time anglers and seasoned angler looking for a chill but great time. We will definitely be fishing with Waterproof again.
They were super helpful with me as I am recovering from a severe knee injury and have a upcoming knee surgery they made sure i was comfortable and safe from start to finish
Thank you for fishing with us. We hope to see you again.
Captain Tim and first mate Cody are the real deal. We were on the fish all day long. Highly recommend booking a trip with them
FAQs about Waterproof Charters
- US $850 per group - 4 Hour Shark Fishing (4 hours)
- US $850 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,600 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
- US $1,950 per group - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
- US $2,250 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Gulf Stream (12 hours)
- Toilet
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Outriggers
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- First mate
- Fishing license
- Inshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Gag)
- Sailfish
- Snapper (Vermilion)
- Tuna (Blackfin)
- Wahoo
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