“Salty Charters” knows where to go to catch fish in stunning Pine Island, Florida! You’ll head out of Charlotte Harbor, one of the best fishing spots in the Gulf, with Captain Jeff Holt. Whatever your fishing goals are, he makes sure you have a fun and productive day.

Hop aboard a 24’ custom Lattife boat, ideal for up to 5 anglers. This spacious vessel is wheelchair accessible and features an anchoring system to keep you in place. She’s also equipped with top-notch navigational electronics to ensure you’re on top of the fish and life jackets for safety.

Capt. Jeff specializes in inshore and nearshore fishing with light tackle. Redfish, Flounder, and Snook are certified targets on half-day trips, or you can target Tarpon, Mangrove Snapper, and Spotted Seatrout on a full-day adventure. Whatever you choose it’ll be an entertaining and adventurous day from the moment you step aboard!

Everything you need for a successful day of fishing, including rods, reels, tackle, lures, and live bait, is already on board. You’re free to keep whatever you catch and Capt. Jeff is happy and clean and fillet your fish at the end of the trip for easy transport home.

See what Florida fishing is all about with a local pro aboard Salty Charters!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $450
    This trip is all about exploring the exciting inshore and nearshore surrounding Pine Island! You'll spend 4 hours targeting Redfish, Flounder, Tarpon, Snook, Mangrove Snapper, and Spotted Seatrout. All of the equipment you need for a successful day is provided and you're free to bring along any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $600
    Give yourself a couple of extra hours on the water and up your chances of hooking famous Florida fish! Your main targets include Redfish, Tarpon, Snook, Flounder, Mangrove Snapper, and Spotted Seatrout. This is a great choice for anglers of all skill levels and families with children. All of the gear you need awaits on board and you're free to bring along any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $750
    Spend a full 8-hours on the water and make the most of the productive fishing grounds surrounding Pine Island! You'll hook into the likes of Tarpon, Snook, Flounder, Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, and Spotted Seatrout. Anything you choose to keep, Capt. Jeff will clean and fillet for you. He also provides all of your gear and you're free to store snacks and drinks on board. Bring along the whole family for this epic fishing adventure!
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FAQs about Salty Charters

Salty Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Salty Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Salty Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Salty Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Salty Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Salty Charters include:
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Jeff Holt
Bokeelia, Florida, United States
43 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since December 2016
Captain Jeff Holt was born and raised in Florida. Until the age of 15, Jeff was addicted to freshwater fishing. Then he was introduced to the East and West Coasts. With 35 years of experience in one of the greatest fisheries in the world, the Captain has gained an exceptional reputation. Jeff is also OUPV certified.

About this listing

Targeted species

Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Snapper (Mangrove) Mangrove Snapper
Snook Snook

Boat specs

Lattife (Bay boat) originally built in 1975, and restored in 2019. Powered by a 200HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 43 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (84)
Awesome trip
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Great family trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Gerald H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on February 29, 2024
Captain Jeff did a great job. He knew where to go to get us on fish. We caught lots of sheephead, also some redfish, gag grouper...
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Matthew M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great family trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on November 22, 2023
We had a great time fishing on our trip.  We all caught multiple species of fish and all had at least one keeper size for...
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Richard S.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 11, 2023
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Stefan M.
Hudson, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day With Captain Jeff

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 27, 2023
Caught tons of trout, Jack, and lady fish. Had a few shark swimming around the boat until I managed to catch it! Highly recommend....
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Bob E.
Cape Coral, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 12, 2022
Took my two grandsons on Captain Jeff’s boat for a half day, couldn’t ask for a better experience, the fish were biting...
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