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Whatever Turns U On Fishing Charter 

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 5355 U.S. 1, Grant-Valkaria, FL 32949, United States–
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Whatever Turns U On Fishing Charter 

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Whatever Turns U On Fishing Charters is based in Grant, FL, and is here to offer you the fishing trip of your dreams, be it inshore, nearshore, offshore, or anything in between. Captain Shane Trottier is a lifelong fisherman who will be happy to do everything in his power to get you hooked up.

For inshore trips you will be fishing on a 22' Sea Hunt bay boat that's powered by a 200 Suzuki outboard engine. The bay boat has plenty of space for up to four prospective anglers. In addition to the standard safety and navigation gear, it has a livewell for bait, Garmin fish finder/GPS, and a wireless i-pilot trolling motor.

For the inshore trips you will be fishing the areas of the famous Sebastian Inlet and/or the Indian River Lagoon for snook, redfish, speckled trout, tarpon, sheepshead, jack crevalle and much more. Offshore trips will be out of Sebastian Inlet going anywhere from 4 to 20 miles out into the ocean.

The price of any saltwater trip includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle, as well as the necessary saltwater fishing licenses (this includes Snook stamps). Any fish you would like to keep will be cleaned after the trip for your convenience. We recommend you bring along a pair of polarized sunglasses and non-spray sunscreen and limit to bringing only 1 cooler for space on the boat.

Whatever Turns U On Fishing Charters is based in Grant, FL, and is here to offer you the fishing trip of your dreams, be it inshore, nearshore, offshore, or anything in between. Captain Shane Trottier is a lifelong fisherman who will be happy to do everything in his power to get you hooked up.

For inshore trips you will be fishing on a 22' Sea Hunt bay boat that's powered by a 200 Suzuki outboard engine. The bay boat has plenty of space for up to four prospective anglers. In addition to the standard safety and navigation gear, it has a livewell for bait, Garmin fish finder/GPS, and a wireless i-pilot trolling motor.

For the inshore trips you will be fishing the areas of the famous Sebastian Inlet and/or the Indian River Lagoon for snook, redfish, speckled trout, tarpon, sheepshead, jack crevalle and much more. Offshore trips will be out of Sebastian Inlet going anywhere from 4 to 20 miles out into the ocean.

The price of any saltwater trip includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle, as well as the necessary saltwater fishing licenses (this includes Snook stamps). Any fish you would like to keep will be cleaned after the trip for your convenience. We recommend you bring along a pair of polarized sunglasses and non-spray sunscreen and limit to bringing only 1 cooler for space on the boat.

Shane Trottier
Captain
Shane Trottier
9 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour
What this charter offers
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
What this charter offers
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks

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Trip date:
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November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
+3
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Inshore / Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
+3
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip – Inshore / Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
+3
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Offshore Bottom Fishing 4 Hour
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 31
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Offshore Bottom Fishing 6 hour
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 31
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Offshore Bottom Fishing 8 hour
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 31
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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5.0
88 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
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What anglers say

100%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

Reviews (88)

  • Andrew Conklin
    Andrew Conklin
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Shane!

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on July 15, 2022 • 2 adults

    My husband and I booked a half day inshore trip and it was the best fishing experience we ever had! It seems like we had a fish on the hook every time we threw our bait in. Big ones, little ones and everything in between. Captain Shane provided us with so much patient guidance and support, we caught 14 different types of fish and more fish than we ever have with anyone else. Every step of the way, he went that extra mile to assure that we had a phenomenal and memorable charter. He was an absolute pleasure to be around, too. I'd go again tomorrow, if I could. He's earned his high rating and then some!

  • Josh Hudnall
    Josh Hudnall
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    First of Many

    6 Hour Trip – Inshore / Nearshore on September 27, 2023 • 3 adults

    No complaints here! Captain Shane was very professional and we had a wonderful time! He put us on fish and we caught several different kinds. We even had a hammerhead shark try to take one of our catches while reeling it in. He also showed us several manatees while on the water. It was our first fishing charter trip, and I will absolutely have more thanks to Shane showing us a great time! 100% recommend this charter!

  • Liz Ann Delambre
    Liz Ann Delambre
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic Family Fishing Trip!!

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on August 18, 2023 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Hadbest captain hands down!…I was very glad to have been able to book a charter with Shane, he was absolutely wonderful & patient with our kidddos (5 & 8) & everyone had a blast!! I can’t thank him enough bough for all he did & would have loved to have stayed out there longer & catch some monsters that broke us off 3 times in the inlet. It was great fun & hope to fish with him again!! He’s amazing & highly recommend!!!

  • James Hardcastle
    James Hardcastle
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Down to earth captain

    6 Hour Trip – Inshore / Nearshore on June 13, 2024 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Had a good time with a down to earth captain. He was very knowledgeable about the species and we caught what he expected us to catch at each place. Had a good time and he was great with the kids.

  • Melissa Mccallister
    Melissa Mccallister
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day!

    Inshore/Nearshore Half Day (PM) on June 1, 2022 • 2 adults

    Shane did a great job! He was very knowledgeable and took us to some great spots. We caught a lot of variety of fish, even a black tip shark that my boyfriend caught! (That was crazy😳) We also caught some huge Goliath grouper! We knew we couldn’t keep but they were great fighters. We took some Mangrove snapper and Spanish Mackerel home with us. We had so much fun. Thanks Shane! Highly recommend going on a charter with this man!

  • Cole Mccullough
    Cole Mccullough
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent Fishing

    6 Hour Trip – Inshore / Nearshore on July 5, 2024 • 4 adults

    Captain Shane put us on some giant snook and triple tail. Had an excellent time and can’t wait to go back.

  • Kendall Collier
    Kendall Collier
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    4 hour offshore trip with captain Shane !!!!

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on May 29, 2023 • 3 adults

    Captain Shane was a great host ! He was very accommodating and had a very down to earth style. We wobbled away with lots of Red snapper and other fish. Would definitely recommend !!!! My whole family thoroughly enjoyed our trip. Thanks Captain Shane !

  • Robert Lee
    Robert Lee
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Thank You Captain Shane For Turning Us On To Fishing With You!

    Half Day Inshore/Nearshore on February 20, 2020 • 2 adults

    Thank you Captain Shane for taking me and my brother-in-law Craig fishing. He is getting ready to return to Iowa to work in his auto body shop to make money to come back next winter to see you. He will looking back in the best 15 minutes you gave him-catching 2 big reds one and after another in 15 minutes. Also, thank you for filleting the keepers I caught-Theresa and I will have a great Fish Friday today and beyond. I will be calling on you again for another great day before I return to Pennsylvania!

  • Kyle D'antoni
    Kyle D'antoni
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    July fishing trip

    Half Day Inshore Single Angler on July 6, 2022 • 1 adult

    Captain Shane was super knowledgeable about the area and what we were fishing for. Was professional and and plenty to offer for our trip. 10 out of 10 would recommend!

  • Paul Phillips
    Paul Phillips
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    2 Hour Inshore

    Special 2 hour trip for Paul Phillips on April 15, 2022 • 2 adults

    Mother and son fishing trip to learn some basics and keep the kid engaged. The captain was awesome and made it a wonderful and fun experience for us both. Highly recommend!

FAQs about Whatever Turns U On Fishing Charter

Whatever Turns U On Fishing Charter offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore / Nearshore (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Inshore / Nearshore (8 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Offshore Bottom Fishing 4 Hour (4 hours)
  • US $950 per group - Offshore Bottom Fishing 6 hour (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Offshore Bottom Fishing 8 hour (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Whatever Turns U On Fishing Charter, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Whatever Turns U On Fishing Charter include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Shrimp, Pilchards, Croakers, Pigfish, Pinfish, Threadfin herring)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Upon request)
  • Drinks (Bottled water provided)
  • Fishing license (Fishing license is provided)
Whatever Turns U On Fishing Charter offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Indian River Lagoon)
  • Inshore fishing (Sebastian Inlet)
  • Nearshore fishing (Nearshore reefs)
  • Offshore fishing (Artificial & Natural Reefs)
  • Reef fishing (Nearshore Reefs)
  • Flats fishing (Indian River Lagoon)
  • Backcountry fishing (Sebastian River, Turkey Creek, Crane Creek)
Whatever Turns U On Fishing Charter offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Whatever Turns U On Fishing Charter include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Shane Trottier
Shane Trottier
Grant-Valkaria, Florida, United States
78 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
90 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2017
Even as a straight-A student through school, Captain Shane could never figure out what he wanted to do for a career. He's had a passion for fishing his entire life and one day while taking some friends fishing he realized that he really enjoyed putting people on fish and seeing the excitement it brought to them. Captain Shane decided to get his captain's license and do a job that he loved. Pictures don't show everything or the time it takes to catch some of these big fish. As your captain and fishing guide, he'll do everything in his power to get you on that big one.
Our Team
Shane T.
Shane T.
Captain
Shane Trottier
Shane Trottier
Fully verified
78
reports
90
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
Even as a straight-A student through school, Captain Shane could never figure out what he wanted to do for a career. He's had a passion for fishing his entire life and one day while taking some friends fishing he realized that he really enjoyed putting people on fish and seeing the excitement it brought to them. Captain Shane decided to get his captain's license and do a job that he loved. Pictures don't show everything or the time it takes to catch some of these big fish. As your captain and fishing guide, he'll do everything in his power to get you on that big one.
The crew
Shane T.
Shane T.
Captain

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

  • Adult angler proudly holding a large red snapper aboard a boat offshore, with a fishing rod visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Red Snapper
    Our 2026 Red Snapper season has had some limited days to get outside due to the weather. The couple days we've been able to get out have been some amazing trips
  • Two adult anglers proudly hold large red drum near a coastal bridge during an inshore fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    The 2026 Fall Mullet Run has been absolutely amazing. September and October are my personal favorite months to fish inshore and so far it has not disappointed at all. The redfish, snook, and jack crevalle have been on fire the last few weeks. As October comes there is a big push of redfish that come into Sebastian Inlet and tend to devour everything in site. These bull reds are extremely strong fighters and a lot of fun to catch.
  • Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Mahi Mahi while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +6
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Offshore fishing has been on fire the last couple weeks. Our bottom fishing trips have been very productive with lots of yummy tasty little lane snapper, fat mangrove snapper, bluefish, triggerfish, almaco jacks, some grouper here and there, and those beautiful green machines mahi mahi. In addition if you want the fight even though we can't keep them, the infamous big red snapper are always an option as well.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing on a sunny day in open waters.
    The snook bite at Sebastian Inlet has picked up pretty good this week along with some big bull redfish. We have some rough seas building up this weekend but hopefully next week will be calm enough to rip a lip.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their Redfish catch while enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    The last couple weeks Mother Nature has treated us with some horrible weather but then just like that it is beautiful again. We've had to work around the rain, high winds, and rough seas and we're still putting fish in the boat. Sebastian Inlet has been torn up lately so we've been doing a lot of river fishing. The water levels have been super high due too the King Tides ànd the heavy rains we've been having. The high water levels are allowing us to get back into places we normally can't go because of the depth and it's been very successful. Redfish have been our top fish with a few snook and trout in the mix. Jacks, ladyfish, and bluefish have also given us some good battles as well. Lastly, the mullet run is still in full effect so get out with us soon before time runs out.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a sunny day in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Redfish
    It is the start of the fall mullet run and the big fish have been chewing. The Indian River and Sebastian Inlet have been loaded with hungry predators chewing on giant schools of mullet during their yearly migration. Recently Sebastian Inlet has been full up with hungry bull redfish and Jack crevalles. The snook are hitting here and there but we are getting some keepers here and there. In the river snook, redfish, and tarpon have been devouring mullet. September and October are my personal favorite months of the year to inshore fish, so don't miss out, book a trip with Whatever Turns U On Fishing Charters
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing in a mangrove environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    This past week we've had some really crappy weather. High winds, rough seas, and raining almost everyday. It's not the typical Fall season that I'm used too but we managed to work around it. The bite has been slow but we're still finding fish and having some fun drag screaming action. Redfish has been the most consistent these past couple weeks. Sebastian Inlet has had some really dirty water lately because of the weather. We've been catching a few jacks and reds on the drift but our best luck has been along the mangrove shorelines in the lagoon. The forecast for next week looks pretty good so check us out, book us up, and let's catch some fish.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing near a bridge, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Nate M.
    Nate M.
    Had a great time with captain Shane, and caught plenty of fish.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large snook aboard a boat in turquoise coastal waters with a sandy shoreline behind him.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Cole M.
    Cole M.
    Captain Shane put us on some giant snook and triple tail. Had an excellent time and can’t wait to go back.
  • Young angler proudly holding a Snook while fishing near a bridge, showcasing a successful catch in a coastal environment.
    I just got back from Alaska doing some halibut fishing with AFishunt Charters and what an amazing trip that was. It was definitely a change of scenery and weather for sure. Probably the most beautiful place I have ever seen. The heat here in Florida is brutal and unforgiving at times but at least we don't have to deal with below freezing temps. Last week we did have some beautiful days despite some of the showers. The river and the ocean were flat and calm which let us get out to some of the nearshore reefs on the flats boat. We were able to limit out on some big lane snapper and a few good sized mangrove snapper. The kingfish have been running down the beach as well as the big tarpon. If you want to target tarpon, let me know before hand because we will have to get on the water much earlier than normal trips, "weather permitting". The river has been holding a bunch of keeper mangrove snapper in some of our honey holes and the snook bite has been pretty decent at times at the inlet. This young kid was getting whooped by his dad and older brother all day catching snapper but he was persistent and ended up pulling in the biggest fish of the day, a nice 30" slot snook. It looks like this week is gonna be a breezy rough week so we'll just have to manage and work around the weather. The forecast for next week is looking to be a pretty good week with calm seas as of now.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Sea Hunt
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Outriggers
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Shrimp, Pilchards, Croakers, Pigfish, Pinfish, Threadfin herring
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Upon request
Drinks
Bottled water provided
Fishing license
Fishing license is provided

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No age limits
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Catch and release mandatory
for sharks, and out of season species

How you can pay

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Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
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