Best Catch Fishing Charters 

4.6/5 (37 reviews)
Recent reports
 
State licensed
 Winson Avenue 210, Englewood, FL 34223, United States

Best Catch Fishing Charters 

Up to 9 miles
Englewood, FL, United States
35 ft
6
4.6/5 (37 reviews)

Best Catch Fishing Charters invites you on a true deep sea fishing adventure you will talk about for years to come. You can travel even more than 100 miles offshore into the real deep blue waters that hide the huge reef fish everyone wants to catch but only a few have the chance of targeting!

The charter is located in Englewood, Florida and provides a first class fishing service along with an outstanding customer service. With a federally permitted boat for both pelagic and reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico, Best Catch Fishing Charters are legally allowed to take up to 6 passengers outside of 9 nautical miles and into the federal waters.

The federal offshore waters are where the majority of bigger fish species can be found in abundance. You can target Red Snapper, Black Grouper, Cobia, Amberjack, Jack (African Pompano), Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna in huge depths and more than 100 miles offshore.

If you want to stay within the 9 miles for some nearshore fishing, you can target Mangrove Snapper, Lane Snapper, King Mackerel, Barracuda, and smaller Groupers, too.

Best Catch is a 35' Parker Pilothouse offshore sport fishing boat, originally built in 2007. It is powered by 2023 twin 300 HP Suzuki Four stroke engines that give it great speed and stability on the water. It features a private area for portable toilet use which is a huge plus on offshore trips, a bed, a flybridge, and all the safety & electronic equipment needed for a successful trip. Ipilot auto-deploy spotlock trolling motor fast anchor.

You will be offered charters of 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12 hours, as well as custom overnight trips. You even have the option to fish both nearshore & deep-sea offshore waters all on the same trip, so it's really just up to you and how much time you can dedicate to the best sport for fishermen.

*Also please note that starting times listed are not firm and actual starting time will be confirmed in advance based on weather, best fishing time, and schedules.

Best Catch Fishing Charters invites you on a true deep sea fishing adventure you will talk about for years to come. You can travel even more than 100 miles offshore into the real deep blue waters that hide the huge reef fish everyone wants to catch but only a few have the chance of targeting!

The charter is located in Englewood, Florida and provides a first class fishing service along with an outstanding customer service. With a federally permitted boat for both pelagic and reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico, Best Catch Fishing Charters are legally allowed to take up to 6 passengers outside of 9 nautical miles and into the federal waters.

The federal offshore waters are where the majority of bigger fish species can be found in abundance. You can target Red Snapper, Black Grouper, Cobia, Amberjack, Jack (African Pompano), Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna in huge depths and more than 100 miles offshore.

If you want to stay within the 9 miles for some nearshore fishing, you can target Mangrove Snapper, Lane Snapper, King Mackerel, Barracuda, and smaller Groupers, too.

Best Catch is a 35' Parker Pilothouse offshore sport fishing boat, originally built in 2007. It is powered by 2023 twin 300 HP Suzuki Four stroke engines that give it great speed and stability on the water. It features a private area for portable toilet use which is a huge plus on offshore trips, a bed, a flybridge, and all the safety & electronic equipment needed for a successful trip. Ipilot auto-deploy spotlock trolling motor fast anchor.

You will be offered charters of 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12 hours, as well as custom overnight trips. You even have the option to fish both nearshore & deep-sea offshore waters all on the same trip, so it's really just up to you and how much time you can dedicate to the best sport for fishermen.

*Also please note that starting times listed are not firm and actual starting time will be confirmed in advance based on weather, best fishing time, and schedules.

Daniel Smith
Captain
Daniel Smith
15 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Group Size:
Select date to see availability
July 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Loading...
Number of days
1
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Almost there...
4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)
+1
US $995
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip (PM)
In high demand Last booked: 5 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Grouper (Red)
Spanish Mackerel
+1
US $995
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 7:30 AM)
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Grouper (Goliath)
+7
US $1,595
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Shark Fishing 6 hours
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM)
Amberjack
Cobia
Grouper (Goliath)
Shark (Hammerhead)
+8
US $1,595
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Barracuda (Great)
Cobia
Grouper (Goliath)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+5
US $1,595
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day 8 hour+ Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 6:30 AM, 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM)
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath)
Permit
+5
US $1,995
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Shark Fishing 8+ hours (copy)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM)
Amberjack
Cobia
Grouper (Goliath)
Shark (Hammerhead)
+8
US $1,995
Entire boat: up to 6 people
9 Hour Red Snapper Holiday Special
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
9 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 7:00 AM)
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $2,195
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Red Snapper+ December
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 6:30 AM, 7:00 AM)
Seasonal trip
Dec 13 - Dec 31
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $2,295
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Red Snapper+ June-end Oct.
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip multiple starting times (5:30 AM, 6:00 AM, 6:30 AM, 7:00 AM)
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Sep 17
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $2,295
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 6:30 AM, 7:00 AM)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Snapper (Red)
+8
US $2,295
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Red Snapper+December
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 hour trip multiple starting times (5:00 AM, 5:30 AM, 6:00 AM)
Seasonal trip
Dec 13 - Dec 31
Amberjack
Cobia
Snapper (Red)
Wahoo
+8
US $2,695
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Red Snapper+June-End Oct.
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 hour trip multiple starting times (5:30 AM, 6:00 AM, 6:30 AM)
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Sep 18
Amberjack
Cobia
Snapper (Red)
Wahoo
+8
US $2,695
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 hour trip multiple starting times (5:30 AM, 6:00 AM, 6:30 AM)
Amberjack
Cobia
Grouper (Goliath)
Snapper (Red)
+8
US $2,695
Entire boat: up to 6 people
There are 9 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Loading...

Rating

4.6
37 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (38)

What anglers say

76%
Recommended

All reviews (37)

Frequently mentioned
Loading...Loading...Loading...Loading...Loading...Loading...Loading...Loading...
Showing 15 of 37 reviews
John Allard
John Allard
us
New Hampshire, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Happy Happy
Full Day 8 hour+ Trip - 6:00 AM on June 21, 20262 adults

We had a great time with Capt Dan and his first mate Bog early limit

Reported catch:
Red Grouper
Daniel Smith
Response from Captain

Thank You! We enjoyed a beautiful day on the water with you all, May God richly bless you and yours!

Daniel Decarlo
Daniel Decarlo
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
9 trips
5.0
Verified
We caught some Groupers!!
6 Hour Trip (AM) on April 4, 20263 adults1 child

Capt is great with kids and knows how to put you on the fish!

James Bonnell
James Bonnell
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
The captain canceled
April 3, 2026
Trip was supposed to happen on April 3, 2026

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

Shade Zebib
Shade Zebib
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
The captain canceled
April 1, 2026
Trip was supposed to happen on April 1, 2026

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

CORY SCHALLER
CORY SCHALLER
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2026
The captain canceled
March 15, 2026
Trip was supposed to happen on March 15, 2026

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

FAQs about Best Catch Fishing Charters

Best Catch Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $995 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $995 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,595 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,595 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) - 7:30 AM (6 hours)
  • US $1,595 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,595 per group - Shark Fishing 6 hours (6 hours)
  • US $1,595 per group - Shark Fishing 6 hours - 10:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $1,595 per group - Shark Fishing 6 hours - 7:30 AM (6 hours)
  • US $1,595 per group - Shark Fishing 6 hours - 8:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $1,595 per group - Shark Fishing 6 hours - 9:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $1,995 per group - Full Day 8 hour+ Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,995 per group - Full Day 8 hour+ Trip - 6:00 AM (8 hours)
  • US $1,995 per group - Full Day 8 hour+ Trip - 7:00 AM (8 hours)
  • US $1,995 per group - Full Day 8 hour+ Trip - 7:30 AM (8 hours)
  • US $1,995 per group - Shark Fishing 8+ hours (copy) (8 hours)
  • US $1,995 per group - Shark Fishing 8+ hours (copy) - 7:30 AM (8 hours)
  • US $1,995 per group - Shark Fishing 8+ hours (copy) - 8:00 AM (8 hours)
  • US $2,195 per group - 9 Hour Red Snapper Holiday Special (9 hours)
  • US $2,195 per group - 9 Hour Red Snapper Holiday Special - 7:00 AM (9 hours)
  • US $2,295 per group - 10 Hour Red Snapper+ December (10 hours)
  • US $2,295 per group - 10 Hour Red Snapper+ December - 6:30 AM (10 hours)
  • US $2,295 per group - 10 Hour Red Snapper+ December - 7:00 AM (10 hours)
  • US $2,295 per group - 10 Hour Red Snapper+ June-end Oct. (10 hours)
  • US $2,295 per group - 10 Hour Red Snapper+ June-end Oct. - 5:30 AM (10 hours)
  • US $2,295 per group - 10 Hour Red Snapper+ June-end Oct. - 6:30 AM (10 hours)
  • US $2,295 per group - 10 Hour Red Snapper+ June-end Oct. - 7:00 AM (10 hours)
  • US $2,295 per group - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
  • US $2,295 per group - 10 Hour Trip - 6:30 AM (10 hours)
  • US $2,295 per group - 10 Hour Trip - 7:00 AM (10 hours)
  • US $2,695 per group - 12 Hour Red Snapper+December (12 hours)
  • US $2,695 per group - 12 Hour Red Snapper+December - 5:00 AM (12 hours)
  • US $2,695 per group - 12 Hour Red Snapper+December - 6:00 AM (12 hours)
  • US $2,695 per group - 12 Hour Red Snapper+June-End Oct. (12 hours)
  • US $2,695 per group - 12 Hour Red Snapper+June-End Oct. - 6:00 AM (12 hours)
  • US $2,695 per group - 12 Hour Red Snapper+June-End Oct. - 6:30 AM (12 hours)
  • US $2,695 per group - 12 Hour Trip (12 hours)
  • US $2,695 per group - 12 Hour Trip - 6:00 AM (12 hours)
  • US $2,695 per group - 12 Hour Trip - 6:30 AM (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Best Catch Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet You will have complete privacy in pilothouse with lidded seat and toilet paper if needed.
  • Air conditioning We dont use really but do run high powered fan
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed With cushions and beanbags we can make u comfortab
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling equipment Have it in case we see whale sharks or other
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system Radio
  • Wireless trolling motor New Quest Instinct 100 inch 115lb thrust spotlock
  • Spearfishing equipment We have it but dont use it for our trips
  • Ice box Big ice chest
  • Radar
Trips booked with Best Catch Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Broken equipment through negligence must be paid 4)
  • Live bait (Many times we saving live bait or buy and supply shrimp, and sometimes we have pinfish traps set to get live bait quickly on the way out. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Filleting fish and all services are included with the trip and part of how we earn our gratuity as well!)
  • Drinks (Waters on board)
  • First mate (Sometimes we bring deckhand 20% is cust w or w/o)
  • Fishing license (All Licensing is included as we are a federally permitted vessel for both Reef and Pelagic fish in the Gulf of America/Mexico; which means we are able to legally take up to 6 fisherman outside of 9 nautical miles into the Federal waters of the Gulf.)
Best Catch Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (We travel up to 100 miles with most our trips between 15 and 70 miles depending on length of trip and species targeted. Most full days and Grouoer trips occur inside 50 miles where Red Snapper and special targeted species often exceed 50 miles. )
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Best Catch Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Handline
  • Spearfishing
  • Flounder gigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Best Catch Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Jack (African Pompano)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)

Your captain

Daniel Smith
Daniel Smith
Daniel Smith

Englewood, Florida, United States

27 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
37 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2017

Captain Daniel has been fishing since he was a kid and he's been fishing in Venice for over 25 years. Armed with years of knowledge, skills, and an excellent offshore sportfishing boat, Captain Daniel is bound to make your fishing dreams come true. He's got a great personality coupled with a good sense of humor and is loved by all new and returning customers.

27 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
37 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2017

Captain Daniel has been fishing since he was a kid and he's been fishing in Venice for over 25 years. Armed with years of knowledge, skills, and an excellent offshore sportfishing boat, Captain Daniel is bound to make your fishing dreams come true. He's got a great personality coupled with a good sense of humor and is loved by all new and returning customers.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
African Pompano Jack
African Pompano Jack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
35 ft
Year built
2007
Boat manufacturer
Parker Pilothouse
Boat type
Pilothouse
Engine model
Suzuki 4 stroke 2024
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
55 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We travel up to 100 miles with most our trips between 15 and 70 miles depending on length of trip and species targeted. Most full days and Grouoer trips occur inside 50 miles where Red Snapper and special targeted species often exceed 50 miles.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Handline
Spearfishing
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
You will have complete privacy in pilothouse with lidded seat and toilet paper if needed.
Air conditioning
We dont use really but do run high powered fan
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
With cushions and beanbags we can make u comfortab
Flybridge
Snorkeling equipment
Have it in case we see whale sharks or other
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Radio
Wireless trolling motor
New Quest Instinct 100 inch 115lb thrust spotlock
Spearfishing equipment
We have it but dont use it for our trips
Ice box
Big ice chest
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Broken equipment through negligence must be paid 4
Live bait
Many times we saving live bait or buy and supply shrimp, and sometimes we have pinfish traps set to get live bait quickly on the way out.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Filleting fish and all services are included with the trip and part of how we earn our gratuity as well!
Drinks
Waters on board
First mate
Sometimes we bring deckhand 20% is cust w or w/o
Fishing license
All Licensing is included as we are a federally permitted vessel for both Reef and Pelagic fish in the Gulf of America/Mexico; which means we are able to legally take up to 6 fisherman outside of 9 nautical miles into the Federal waters of the Gulf.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

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
I have 2 kids myself and like they said when I was growing up and is true for me, 'Take a kid fishing because one day they may take you!'
You keep catch
Customary to tip captain (20% for good performance
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

 PayPal

 Checks

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Englewood right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
CobiaCobia
Grouper (Black)Grouper (Black)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)

Compare similar fishing charters

Current
Best Catch Fishing Charters
Best Catch Fishing Charters
State licensed
4.6
(37)
35 ft
Group size 1 - 6
1 - 6
Fish 1
Fish 2
+10
4 hour trip • 4 persons
US $995
  • Through The Guides
    Federally permitted
    4.9
    (12)
    34 ft
    Group size 1 - 6
    1 - 6
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +10
    4 hour trip • 6 persons
    US $1,000
  • Low Pressure Charters
    Federally permitted
    5.0
    (5)
    32 ft
    Group size 1 - 6
    1 - 6
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +5
    4 hour trip • 6 persons
    US $900
  • Fast Cast Fishing – Offshore
    State licensed
    New
    32 ft
    Group size 1 - 6
    1 - 6
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +9
    6 hour trip • 6 persons
    US $1,700
  • Time Out Charters
    Federally permitted
    New
    35 ft
    Group size 1 - 6
    1 - 6
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +8
    6 hour trip • 6 persons
    US $1,600

Recent fishing reports


Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading