Captain John Fishing Charters – 27' 

4.8/5 (73 reviews)
 
State licensed
 10121 Sinton Dr., Pensacola, FL 32502, United States

Captain John Fishing Charters – 27' 

Up to 9 miles
Pensacola, FL, United States
27 ft
6
4.8/5 (73 reviews)

Captain John offers offshore fishing charters in Pensacola, Florida. When the Red Snapper season comes, the fishing gets hot. Captain John knows all the hottest spots and the methods that work best to catch the big one. If you are looking for some fine angling and a productive day out, Captain John is your guide! After all, it’s all about having fun while catching good table fare.

You will go out aboard a 27-foot World Cat center console, which is a well-maintained fishing machine. The vessel comes powered by twin 200 HP Yamaha engines and is prepared for the current bite. It is rigged with the latest navigational electronics and safety equipment. There is a live well loaded with bait and an ice-box to store the catch and refreshments.

Among the many species that call the Gulf of Mexico waters home, Red Snapper is the most sought-after. Captain John will help you land on a hot bite. You will get a chance to learn the secrets from a pro: John knows the best methods and specializes in jigging, trolling, and bottom fishing. He can take up to six anglers out to fish the reefs and wrecks. Your main target will be Red Snapper and Blackfin Tuna. While butting heads with those species, you will be able to encounter Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo, Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, and Cobia.

Each trip comes with all you need to make an outstanding catch possible. You will be provided with quality rods, reels, tackle, and bait, as well as license. Captain John will send your catch home cleaned and ready to go straight into the frying pan. .

Captain John offers offshore fishing charters in Pensacola, Florida. When the Red Snapper season comes, the fishing gets hot. Captain John knows all the hottest spots and the methods that work best to catch the big one. If you are looking for some fine angling and a productive day out, Captain John is your guide! After all, it’s all about having fun while catching good table fare.

You will go out aboard a 27-foot World Cat center console, which is a well-maintained fishing machine. The vessel comes powered by twin 200 HP Yamaha engines and is prepared for the current bite. It is rigged with the latest navigational electronics and safety equipment. There is a live well loaded with bait and an ice-box to store the catch and refreshments.

Among the many species that call the Gulf of Mexico waters home, Red Snapper is the most sought-after. Captain John will help you land on a hot bite. You will get a chance to learn the secrets from a pro: John knows the best methods and specializes in jigging, trolling, and bottom fishing. He can take up to six anglers out to fish the reefs and wrecks. Your main target will be Red Snapper and Blackfin Tuna. While butting heads with those species, you will be able to encounter Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo, Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, and Cobia.

Each trip comes with all you need to make an outstanding catch possible. You will be provided with quality rods, reels, tackle, and bait, as well as license. Captain John will send your catch home cleaned and ready to go straight into the frying pan. .

Captain John Fishing Charters Llc
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Captain John Fishing Charters Llc
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Trip availability and prices

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FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 10:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 28 (Tue, Wed)
US $300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Shark Action Charter
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 4:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Tiger)
Shark (Bull)
US $500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Nearshore Fishing Charter
In high demand Last booked: 16 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Cobia
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Sheepshead
+1
US $550
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half-Day Fishing Charter
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Cobia
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Triggerfish (Gray)
+1
US $950
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Extended Fishing Charter
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Amberjack
Cobia
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+2
US $1,150
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full-Day Offshore Fishing Charter
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

4.8
73 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (51)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
97%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (73)

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Patrick Sommers
Patrick Sommers
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
No Doubt - Do It
Nearshore Fishing Charter on June 25, 20265 adults

We were extremely pleased with this charter. Captain John worked his tail off to find us fish, then keep us on the fish. we will definitely be back again.

Captain John Fishing Charters Llc
Response from Charter operator

Thank you!! Really enjoyed taking you out!

Chad Hays
Chad Hays
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Wonderful morning on the water
Nearshore Fishing Charter on May 23, 20262 adults

Captain John was so great and we really enjoyed our time together. He was patient and got us to a good spot to catch some great fish. We couldn’t ask for a better day. Thank you!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Captain John Fishing Charters Llc
Response from Charter operator

thank you both im sl glad you enjoy your trip. Hope to see you both again. 

Jess Browning
Jess Browning
Repeat angler
us
Arkansas, US
Member since 2025
4 trips
5.0
Verified
New
July fishing trip
Shark Action Charter on July 2, 20263 adults

Calem Daughtrey
Calem Daughtrey
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with John
Nearshore Fishing Charter on June 13, 20264 adults

Bradley Lowell
Bradley Lowell
Repeat angler
us
Murfreesboro, TN, US
Member since 2020
11 trips
5.0
Verified
Great half day experience
Half-Day Fishing Charter on June 18, 20232 adults

Captain John set us up for a great half day (5 hours) of Red Snapper fishing which is exactly what we asked. We were catching fish at the first stop. We brought in our limit of Red Snapper (released many more), trigger fish and several other species. Captain John was punctual, very friendly and helped us have a great day. Highly recommend you taking a trip with him!

Reported catch:
Red Snapper

FAQs about Captain John Fishing Charters – 27'

Captain John Fishing Charters – 27' offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group - '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''Blue Angels Special''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' (2 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Shark Action Charter (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Shark Action Charter - 7:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Nearshore Fishing Charter (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Nearshore Fishing Charter - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $950 per group - Half-Day Fishing Charter (5 hours)
  • US $950 per group - Half-Day Fishing Charter - 2:00 PM (5 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - Extended Fishing Charter (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Full-Day Offshore Fishing Charter (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Captain John Fishing Charters – 27', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Captain John Fishing Charters – 27' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Captain John Fishing Charters – 27' offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Captain John Fishing Charters – 27' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Captain John Fishing Charters – 27' include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Speckled Trout

Your operator

Captain John Fishing Charters Llc
Captain John Fishing Charters Llc
Captain John Fishing Charters Llc

Pensacola, Florida, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
73 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2017

Captain John Burkart is a real threat to any fish. He is often found guiding his clients through the waters of Louisiana and Florida, as well as fishing with his friends, including a fellow captain Jared Donnely, who runs his 23' boat. They specialize in bottom fishing and trolling offshore, going for Snapper, Grouper, Tuna, and many other species. They enjoy taking their clients out and always work hard to provide a fun and action-packed experience.

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
73 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2017

Captain John Burkart is a real threat to any fish. He is often found guiding his clients through the waters of Louisiana and Florida, as well as fishing with his friends, including a fellow captain Jared Donnely, who runs his 23' boat. They specialize in bottom fishing and trolling offshore, going for Snapper, Grouper, Tuna, and many other species. They enjoy taking their clients out and always work hard to provide a fun and action-packed experience.

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Redfish
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Redfish
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
1998
Boat manufacturer
World Cat
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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
No smoking
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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

What’s biting in Pensacola right now

CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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