Emerald "C" Fishing Charters

Emerald “C” Fishing Charters is a family-friendly company that offers exciting adventures out of Perdido Key, Florida. If you are looking to have a fun and action-packed day outdoors with your family and friends, you have found the right company. Emerald “C” Charters specializes in inshore and offshore fishing trips that could suit any angler, beginner to pro.

Step aboard a brand-new 25’ boat, which is a clean, seaworthy fishing machine. The vessel provides comfortable fishing space for up to 6 guests and is rigged with navigational electronics, including a GPS, a VHF radio, and a fish finder. A Minn Kota i-Pilot wireless trolling motor is fitted for a quiet ride, as well as a live bait tank.

Your day on the waters out of the “Lost Key”, as the locals call Perdido Key, will be a memorable experience for you, your friends, and family. Whether you are looking to butt heads with the offshore fish species, such as Red Snapper, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, and many more, or want to chase Redfish, Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper or Flounder close to the shore – Emerald “C” Charters got you covered.

A trip with Emerald “C” Fishing Charters comes inclusive with all you need for a successful trip. You will be provided with rods, reels, tackle, lures, and live bait, as well as the fishing licenses. If you decide to keep the catch, the crew will clean and fillet it for one hour after the trip, so that you could take it home with you and taste for dinner later. Feel free to bring your own food and drinks with you.

On your day out with Emerald “C” Charters, you will have a lot of bites so book a trip today and start counting down the days until your next trophy catch!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $550
    This is an action-packed charter for Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Trout, and many other species you could find without getting too far from the shore. All the equipment will be provided, along with one hour of fish cleaning, live bait, and licenses.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $550
    This is an action-packed charter for Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Trout, and many other species you could find without getting too far from the shore. All the equipment will be provided, along with one hour of fish cleaning, live bait, and licenses.
  • Private trip
    November Bull Redfish
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 20 - Dec 31
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    November Bull Redfish. It's like nothing you've ever done! Once you experience these large schools of Bull Reds busting on the surface you will be hooked for life. Thrilling and intense excitement. Get in on the action.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $700
    This is an action-packed charter for Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Trout, and many other species you could find without getting too far from the shore. All the equipment will be provided, along with one hour of fish cleaning, live bait, and licenses.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $800
    This is the trip you're looking for if you're an angler in search of an opportunity to try your hand at offshore fishing. The captain will take you to fishing grounds up to 9 miles offshore where you'll be able to target Snapper, Grouper, King and Spanish Mackerel, Cobia (when in the season), and many more species.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $950
    This is the trip you're looking for if you're an angler in search of an opportunity to try your hand at offshore fishing. The captain will take you to fishing grounds up to 9 miles offshore where you'll be able to target Snapper, Grouper, King and Spanish Mackerel, Cobia (when in the season), and many more species.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 144 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Bryan C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Craig rocks!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on June 14, 2024
Got the 4 hour morning charter for myself, and my 9 yo son. The captain read my notes id added when purchasing the trip, and...
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Jill G.
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Captain Gavin Rocks!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on July 7, 2024
Me and my family went out with Captain Gavin and he was top notch!!! We would recommend Emerald C Charters and Captain Gavin...
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Jon B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Great first time experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on June 19, 2024
I’ve never salt water fished. I had the pleasure to experience our first time salt water fishing with my 11 year old son...
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Seth L.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Gulf Snapper

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on September 3, 2024
Got lucky and had great weather to head to the gulf for some snapper instead of inshore fishing. Capt Craig had us on the snapper...
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CARRIE T.
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5.0 / 5
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What a great day!! Fish on!!!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip Offshore on June 26, 2024
We had a great experience with Cpt Craig! He put us on fish and we caught our limit! Then on the ride back we visited the waters...
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FAQs about Emerald "C" Fishing Charters

Emerald "C" Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - November Bull Redfish (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip Offshore (5 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip Offshore (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Emerald "C" Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Minn Kota i-pilot

Trips booked with Emerald "C" Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Up to 1 hour of free fish cleaning.)
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Emerald "C" Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 9 miles )
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Emerald "C" Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Emerald "C" Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your operator

Emerald "C" Fishing Charters
Pensacola, Florida, United States
8 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
893 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 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.
Over the last 20 years, Captain Craig has fished the waters of Pensacola, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach, as well as Destin, Indian Pass, St. Joe’s Bay, Amelia Island, and Key West. Craig’s long love for the water and the smell of salt in the air has made him fulfill his lifelong dream of guiding. After 25 years in retail management, he decided to start his own charter company. Craig is passionate about making every adventure a great experience for all of his guests. He especially enjoys putting his younger clients on their first fish and seeing the smile on their faces. Captain Craig’s goal is to "Live life to the fullest every day". Captain Garret Verble grew up locally and has always enjoyed and spent a lot of time saltwater fishing. He has a strong passion for the salt air and Emerald waters.
Our Team
Garrett V.
Captain

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Sportsman
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha 4-stroke
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 9 miles
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Minn Kota i-pilot

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Up to 1 hour of free fish cleaning.
Drinks
First Mate
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.

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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

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

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