Reel A Salt 

4.8/5 (314 reviews)
 
State licensed
 5130 U.S. 1, Stock Island, FL 33040, United States

Reel A Salt 

State licensed
Stock Island, FL, United States
30 ft
6
4.8/5 (314 reviews)

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Explore the productive waters out of Key West, Florida with 'Reel A Salt'! Whether , jigging over the deep wrecks, or even deep dropping for Swordfish – Captain John Jackson has you covered. He was born and raised here, so spending time on the water is second nature to him!

Hop aboard a 30' center console, powered by twin Mercury engines with a maximum cruising speed of 40 mph comes equipped with the latest navigational electronics including GPS and fishfinder, as well as an ice-box and a live bait tank.

Whether you choose to stay closer to shore or venture into deeper waters, you'll have plenty of targets on your hands. 15 miles out and it's all about Sailfish, Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo. Explore the nearshore reefs and wrecks instead and you'll hook into Cobia, Snapper, Barracuda, and Amberjack.

Of course, it wouldn't be a Florida fishing trip without the opportunity to go after Tarpon. Capt. John has you covered during the 'Silver King' season and also provides specialized trips catering to landing this famous beast!

Capt. John provides all of the gear you need for a successful day, including rods, reels, tackle, and live bait. At the end of the trip, he's happy to clean and fillet any catch you choose to take home. Bring along any snacks and refreshments you'd like to enjoy and you're good to go!

Experience some of Florida's finest fishing and some of the most productive fishing grounds in the world with Reel A Salt!i

Explore the productive waters out of Key West, Florida with 'Reel A Salt'! Whether , jigging over the deep wrecks, or even deep dropping for Swordfish – Captain John Jackson has you covered. He was born and raised here, so spending time on the water is second nature to him!

Hop aboard a 30' center console, powered by twin Mercury engines with a maximum cruising speed of 40 mph comes equipped with the latest navigational electronics including GPS and fishfinder, as well as an ice-box and a live bait tank.

Whether you choose to stay closer to shore or venture into deeper waters, you'll have plenty of targets on your hands. 15 miles out and it's all about Sailfish, Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo. Explore the nearshore reefs and wrecks instead and you'll hook into Cobia, Snapper, Barracuda, and Amberjack.

Of course, it wouldn't be a Florida fishing trip without the opportunity to go after Tarpon. Capt. John has you covered during the 'Silver King' season and also provides specialized trips catering to landing this famous beast!

Capt. John provides all of the gear you need for a successful day, including rods, reels, tackle, and live bait. At the end of the trip, he's happy to clean and fillet any catch you choose to take home. Bring along any snacks and refreshments you'd like to enjoy and you're good to go!

Experience some of Florida's finest fishing and some of the most productive fishing grounds in the world with Reel A Salt!i

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Offshore Fishing 4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+8
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Offshore 4 HourTrip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+6
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Tarpon
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 4:30 PM
Cobia
Permit
Tarpon
Shark (Blacktip)
+3
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Offshore Fishing 6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+8
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip – Offshore Full Day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+8
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip – Split Day Tarpon
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Grouper (Goliath)
Jack Crevalle
Permit
+7
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Offshore 10 Hour Trip – Gulf Towers
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+8
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.8
314 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (319)

What anglers say

93%
Great experience
91%
Family friendly
97%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

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Joel Breslin
Joel Breslin
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2023
5.0
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Fishing with John
Offshore 10 Hour Trip – Gulf Towers on September 22, 20232 adults

Noah Ury
Noah Ury
Repeat angler
us
Arizona, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
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6 hour trip with Captain Larson
Offshore Fishing 6 Hour Trip on July 5, 20234 adults

Rough few days here in the keys for fishing due to the crazy current but Captain Larson did his best to get us hooked on, we went to a few good shipwrecks around and like I said it was hard to get hooked up because of the current but he still managed to get us hooked onto barracuda a few times and get a massive Goliath Grouper hit. At the end of the day we threw a big bait out and played tug of war with some lemon sharks (never had that chance on a charter before). Then at the very end of the day we doubled up and were able to bring in two lemon sharks. Good experience overall considering the conditions. Thanks Captain Larson.

Reel Easy Fishing Charters
Response from Charter operator

thanks for the great review Noah

Eric Czachor
Eric Czachor
us
Troy, NY, US
Member since 2023
5.0
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Fishing with John
Offshore 4 HourTrip (PM) on June 7, 20234 adults

Jonathan Metzig
Jonathan Metzig
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2023
5.0
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Fishing with John
4 Hour Trip – Tarpon on April 26, 20235 adults

Jeffrey Pyciak
Jeffrey Pyciak
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Fishing with John
Offshore Fishing 4 Hour Trip (AM) on January 30, 20234 adults

FAQs about Reel A Salt

Reel A Salt offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Tarpon (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Offshore 4 HourTrip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Offshore Fishing 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Offshore Fishing 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore Full Day (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Split Day Tarpon (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Offshore 10 Hour Trip – Gulf Towers (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Reel A Salt, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Reel A Salt include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (bottled warer)
  • Fishing license
Reel A Salt offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Reel A Salt offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging (customer must bring jigs if vertical jigging)
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Reel A Salt include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Reel Easy Fishing Charters
Reel Easy Fishing Charters
Reel Easy Fishing Charters

Stock Island, Florida, United States

8 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
2235 Customer reviews
Member since January 2016
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Team Reel Easy is made up of experienced charter captains who will do their best to provide you with an unforgettable day on the water.

Our Team
captain zach B.

captain zach B.

Captain

captain David L.

captain David L.

Captain

captain JJ John J.

captain JJ John J.

Captain

John J.

John J.

Captain

8 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
2235 Customer reviews
Member since January 2016
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Team Reel Easy is made up of experienced charter captains who will do their best to provide you with an unforgettable day on the water.

Our Team
captain zach B.

captain zach B.

Captain

captain David L.

captain David L.

Captain

captain JJ John J.

captain JJ John J.

Captain

John J.

John J.

Captain

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Skipjack
Skipjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Skipjack
Skipjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
conch
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
customer must bring jigs if vertical jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
bottled warer
Fishing license

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 not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
must be able to wear life jacket
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Mandatory for Sailfish and Tarpon

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Stock Island right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
BonitoBonito
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black)Grouper (Black)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Mutton)Snapper (Mutton)
Snapper (Yellowtail)Snapper (Yellowtail)
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
WahooWahoo

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