Bentley Fishing Charters
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Bentley Fishing Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(170 reviews)
Map of Hudson, FL, United States
14333 Crab Trap Court
Hudson, FL, United States
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Bentley fishing Charters provides offshore adventures on Florida’s gulf west coast. This charter is owned and operated by Captain Chad Bentley who loves fishing and sharing the excitement of watching his guests catch there fish of a lifetime. He values every guest who comes aboard and works hard to make your experience a happy and memorable one.

You will fish aboard Captain Chad’s 33’ SeaVee twin outboard center console boat, originally built in 2023. This new beauty is powered by a pair of 350hp mercury engines and also features all the latest updated electronics and radar. You will find all the electronics and safety equipment needed for a successful trip such as a fishfinder radar and life vests.

Bentley’s Charters and Custom Rods can take you fishing in the beautiful gulf of mexico waters to catch a wide variety of groupers and snappers and other hard fighting pelagic fish. If you choose a full day trip, you can fish for Groupers, Snappers, Cobia, King Mackerel, yellowtail, hogfish and Tripletail in the offshore waters, reefs and wrecks.

Captain Chad will provide the tackle, bait, fishing licenses, water, ice and of course drag screaming rod bending action. Take you friend, spouse or child on a trip of a lifetime and let Bentley Fishing Charters show you all a great time.

  • Live Bait
  • Pickup Included
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Scallop Snorkel Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Aug 6
    US $500
    Come and have fun snorkeling around, looking at fish, and finding the super delicious bay scallop on our grass flats. They are super easy to find and it's like an Easter egg hunt underwater. We find the scallops in about 3-5 feet of water and all you simply have to do is swim down and pick them up. Come have a fun and relaxing day on the water with the family and kids. All snorkel gear and fins are provided.
    Targeted fish
    Scallop
    Scallop
  • Private trip
    4 hour trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    US $750
    Fun little short trip out to the patch reefs and wrecks. Ideal trip for the family and kids. We target and catch a wide variety of fish on this trip from snapper to grouper, cobia, sharks, hogfish, tripletail, spanish mackerel, kingfish and much more. This trip is best during the spring, fall and winter when we have a bunch of fish migrating in our area and water temps are cooler. Summer time this trip is not recommended for water temps are warm and fish are typically out further and in deeper water
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
  • Private trip
    6 hour trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,000
    Our 6 hour trip gives us more time to get out further spots offshore that are not so pressured by the boats and regular anglers nearshore. These trips we get out to the areas where we see larger grouper, snappers and amberjacks and more chances of bigger and better quality fish. Getting a boat limit of Gag Grouper and Big Mangrove Snapper are a common on this trips. Boat can take up to 6 people. Mate on board help keep everyone rigged and baited during these trips. "Season on grouper changes every year"
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Hogfish
    Hogfish
  • Private trip
    8 hour trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,350
    Our 8 hour trip is a full day trip and is a great trip to get out far offshore into the gulf and get some really big grouper, snapper, amberjacks, cobia and even possible pelagic species like tuna and mahi. This trip is the best trip for constant hard fish fighting action all day long. On these trips we see lots of really big fish and always have the most variety of fish species that you can catch in a day. Trip has first mate to help on trips.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Hogfish
    Hogfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Red snapper/grouper trip-4 person
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,600
    If your looking to get out deep sea fishing and fill the coolers slap full of fish this is the trip to book. We run out offshore and catch massive red snapper and massive red grouper and gag grouper mainly on this trip and we always come back with a ton of variety of fish. We are out way offshore so chances of catching almost any type of fish are possible from mahi to tuna to amberjacks and giant sharks. Anything is possible on this trip. Even a sailfish or possible wahoo are possible.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Red snapper/grouper 6 person
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $2,000
    Looking to get out deep sea fishing and fill the coolers slap full of fish this is the trip to book. We run out offshore and catch massive red snapper and massive red grouper and gag grouper mainly on this trip and we always come back with a ton of variety of fish. We are out way offshore so chances of catching almost any type of fish are possible from mahi to tuna to amberjacks and giant sharks. Anything is possible on this trip. Even a sailfish or possible wahoo are possible. 6 person
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    12 hour middle grounds trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $2,300
    Our 12 hour trip we fish out and around the middle grounds. grouper and snappers are a for sure thing out there. wahoo, mahi mahi, blackfin tuna, and sailfish are possible to encounter out there. Middlegrounds are a great place to fish slow pitch tactics that are becoming the new trend. From reef fish bottom fishing to pelagic species are all likely catches on these trips. these trips guaranteed to be good fish producing trip with lots of fun memories for years to come. group split trips available.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
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FAQs about Bentley Fishing Charters

Bentley Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Scallop Snorkel Trip (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 hour trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 6 hour trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 8 hour trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - Red snapper/grouper trip-4 person (8 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - Red snapper/grouper 6 person (9 hours)
  • US $2,300 per group - 12 hour middle grounds trip (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Bentley Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment for scallop trips
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Bentley Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water)
  • First Mate
Bentley Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
Bentley Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Spearfishing
Top targeted fish species with Bentley Fishing Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)

Meet the Captain

Chad Bentley
Hudson, Florida, United States
47 Fishing Reports
171 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2017
Captain Chad is a fun person who cares about his guests and makes sure everyone on board is having a great time. He has the local knowledge, a good amount of time spent on the water, and a love of fishing that will all contribute to your fun fishing experience. Chad is a lover of the outdoors and loves spending time with kids and teaching them how to fish.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Snapper (Mangrove) Mangrove Snapper

Boat specs

SeaVee (Center console) originally built in 2023. Powered by 2 350HP mercury engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
33 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Spearfishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
for scallop trips
Live Bait Well
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.

Listing policies

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Hudson to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
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Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 170 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
88%
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Mohammad S.
Tampa, Florida
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6 hour trip with Captain Chad

VERIFIED   6 hour trip on July 22, 2023
This was our first offshore experience, capital Chad and his first mate Brooke were excellent. The boat was super clean and...
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Regan H.
Orlando, FL
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6 Hour with Capt. Chad

VERIFIED   6 hour trip on June 12, 2023
Chad and crew were fantastic!  They had us on the bite very quickly.  They were both very knowledgeable and helpful.  ...
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5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Fishing Trip Ever

VERIFIED   6 hour trip on October 6, 2023
The Captain and First Mate were awesome, they were very personable and Intune with our needs They kept our poles baited at...
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Michael S.
Orlando, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Offshore grouper and snapper

VERIFIED   6 hour trip on June 25, 2023
Maxed out on Red Snapper, caught 3 keeper groupers, and at least another 15 mangrove and lane snappers to keep.  Doesn’t...
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Bradley B.
Bastrop, TX
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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6 hour trip Capt Chad

VERIFIED   6 hour trip on May 23, 2023
We had a great trip with Capt Chad and Brooke. The equipment and crew were amazing. We caught some fish, mostly non keepers...
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