Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – Englewood 

4.8
(242 reviews)
 Boca Grande Causeway 6301, Placida, FL 33946, United States–

Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – Englewood 

Placida, FL, United States
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25 ft
6
4.8
(242 reviews)

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Join Saltwater Spoiled Fishing Charters for a fun and exciting fishing trip in areas like Lemon Bay, Gasparilla Sound, Boca Grande, and the Gulf of Mexico. Captain Ron Jones has been an avid fisherman his whole life and will provide a unique experience for veterans and novices alike.

You will be fishing aboard a 25' Carolina Skiff center console boat that is powered by a 150 HP Suzuki engine. Apart from all the standard safety and navigation equipment, the boat has a livewell for bait as well as a wireless trolling motor, which is a great help with easily spooked fish.

Southwest Florida has great fishing spots, and Captain Ron will show you what can be found in these inshore and nearshore waters in and around the Gulf of Mexico. A typical trip will have you fishing for Redfish, various Grouper, Snapper, Trout, Snook, Amberjack and more. Sharks can also be targeted on request.

Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of the trip, and Captain Ron will clean and fillet anything you catch after the trip for your convenience. Water is also provided, but you are free to bring along any other drinks or snacks you might want to have. A pair of polarized sunglasses is highly recommended for the best experience.

Join Saltwater Spoiled Fishing Charters for a fun and exciting fishing trip in areas like Lemon Bay, Gasparilla Sound, Boca Grande, and the Gulf of Mexico. Captain Ron Jones has been an avid fisherman his whole life and will provide a unique experience for veterans and novices alike.

You will be fishing aboard a 25' Carolina Skiff center console boat that is powered by a 150 HP Suzuki engine. Apart from all the standard safety and navigation equipment, the boat has a livewell for bait as well as a wireless trolling motor, which is a great help with easily spooked fish.

Southwest Florida has great fishing spots, and Captain Ron will show you what can be found in these inshore and nearshore waters in and around the Gulf of Mexico. A typical trip will have you fishing for Redfish, various Grouper, Snapper, Trout, Snook, Amberjack and more. Sharks can also be targeted on request.

Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of the trip, and Captain Ron will clean and fillet anything you catch after the trip for your convenience. Water is also provided, but you are free to bring along any other drinks or snacks you might want to have. A pair of polarized sunglasses is highly recommended for the best experience.

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4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
US $480
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $720
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (307)

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
90%
Caught fish

Reviews (242)

  • Tawnya Smith
    Tawnya Smith
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip

    Full Day Trip on June 8, 2026 • 3 adults

    Worth the money, had a good time. Captain Ron was great. Very knowledgeable of the local history and geography. We started the day "catching fish" then moved to searching for the "catch of a lifetime". We experienced a fun lunch break together. Captain Ron was persistent at searching for that "big catch". We hooked what we thought was a 10-12 foot hammerhead, that we had seen circling the boat earlier in the day. Would highly recommend to anyone.

  • Jersey Devils
    Jersey Devils
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    On the Fish

    Half Day Trip on June 26, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Captain Ron put us on a ton of fish including snapper and several Goliath grouper. We had an excellent time including our 8 year old grandson. I’ll book another trip with Captain Ron.

  • Bambi Forristall
    Bambi Forristall
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    awesome day fishing

    Half Day Trip on June 25, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Captain Ron is a great captain. We maxed out on mangroves. Captain Ron is very easy calm and knowledgeable. I highly recommend them for Families as well.

  • Ellie Chan
    Ellie Chan
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Wonderful day on the water!

    Half Day Trip - 2:00 PM on March 23, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain Ron was so great. So friendly with the kids. Super helpful. We caught a bunch of fish. We moved spots as well to try to catch a different variety which we did. Felt very safe and comfortable with Captain Ron leading the way. Highly recommend to others. Thank you for a great day on the water Captain Ron!

  • Michael Underwood
    Michael Underwood
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Guy with a Great Attitude

    Half Day Trip on February 10, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 children

    Had a beautiful day on the water! Fishing wasnt the busiest but Capatin Ron kept us out a couple hours longer to try and get our fill. We hit 5-6 of his fishing spots. Had plenty of bites. Super kid friendly! and great sense of humor

  • Aaron Tighe
    Aaron Tighe
    Repeat angler
    us
    Iowa, US
    Member since 2022
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best fishing trip yet!

    3/4 Day Trip on February 11, 2026 • 4 adults • 3 children

    This was by far our best fishing trip. We caught plenty of fish and had a great tine doing it. Thank Ron!

  • Mike Joseph
    Mike Joseph
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time with our large group

    Half Day Trip - 2:00 PM on March 24, 2025 • 6 adults

    Thanks, Captain Ron for showing us a great time around Boca Grande, the fishing was good, we caught a lot of different species and Captain Ron was a great guide with lots of local knowledge. You can tell he cares greatly about the area and the wildlife, not only the fish but the Pelicans and the other birds and the dolphins. When the fishing slowed and we had our fill he took us on a nice boat ride through the area and showed us around.

  • James Grudziecke
    James Grudziecke
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water

    Half Day Trip on July 19, 2025 • 2 adults

    We were catching keeper Mango Snapers at the first stop. We had a fantastic trip. While we were fishing the FWC wardens stopped by to check that our boat and captain were legal. They were very courteous and did a thorough check of our catch and the boat. they found that everything was fine. Next time we go fishing it will be with Captain Ron.

  • Bernard Tocchio
    Bernard Tocchio
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic Time!!!

    Full Day Trip on May 10, 2025 • 4 adults

    Captain Ron was amazing!!! He worked hard to find us good fishing spots. He spent time to make my kids laugh. He made sure our son got to catch fish on his own, and then spent time cleaning and fileting them afterwards. It was relaxing and fun and an all around good time. 10 out of 10 highly recommend!

  • Jeremy Knotts
    Jeremy Knotts
    Repeat angler
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    Half Day Trip on July 3, 2024 • 2 adults

    Captain Ron was great. He was great with showing my 15 year old son on how to use the different baits and equipment. The captain was very knowledgeable on the fish and on where to find them and the area. I highly recommend him. He’s a fun and funny captain. Captain Ron really showed us he cares about what he does. We watched him after the trip catch two pelicans and remove hooks from them. He’s not only a good captain but a good person with a good heart

Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (307)

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
90%
Caught fish

All reviews (242)

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Chad Smith
Chad Smith
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
Full Day Trip on June 8, 2026 • 3 adults

Worth the money, had a good time. Captain Ron was great. Very knowledgeable of the local history and geography. We started the day "catching fish" then moved to searching for the "catch of a lifetime". We experienced a fun lunch break together. Captain Ron was persistent at searching for that "big catch". We hooked what we thought was a 10-12 foot hammerhead, that we had seen circling the boat earlier in the day. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Ronald Jones
Response from Captain

Thanks so much for the great review!! You guys are really great anglers. Can't wait to fish with you again. Thanks so much for fishing with me!!

Ryan Lounsbury
Ryan Lounsbury
us
Iowa, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain Ron is friendly and great with our kiddos!
Half Day Trip on July 22, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Captain Ron was very nice, knowledgeable, helpful and had great local knowledge. He’s originally from Iowa and so are we, so a nice connection there. He was able to keep us on fish even in tougher conditions. Will certainly book with him in future

Michael Fazzari
Michael Fazzari
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
On the Fish
Half Day Trip on June 26, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

Captain Ron put us on a ton of fish including snapper and several Goliath grouper. We had an excellent time including our 8 year old grandson. I’ll book another trip with Captain Ron.

Reported catch:
Goliath Grouper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Grouper
Ronald Jones
Response from Captain

Thanks so much for spending your morning with me! The fish showed up in prime fashion for sure. I had a great time getting to know you guys! See you next time!

Bambi Forristall
Bambi Forristall
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
awesome day fishing
Half Day Trip on June 25, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

Captain Ron is a great captain. We maxed out on mangroves. Captain Ron is very easy calm and knowledgeable. I highly recommend them for Families as well.

Reported catch:
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Ellie Chan
Ellie Chan
us
Florida, US
Member since 2020
5.0
Verified
Wonderful day on the water!
Half Day Trip - 2:00 PM on March 23, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Captain Ron was so great. So friendly with the kids. Super helpful. We caught a bunch of fish. We moved spots as well to try to catch a different variety which we did. Felt very safe and comfortable with Captain Ron leading the way. Highly recommend to others. Thank you for a great day on the water Captain Ron!

FAQs about Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – Englewood

Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – Englewood offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $480 per group, additional US $90 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $480 per group, additional US $90 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $90 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $720 per group, additional US $90 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – Englewood, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garimin GPSmap
  • Fishfinder Clearvu, sidevu, and downvu
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor the Riptide Ulterra is like my first mate.
  • Ice box It is a cooler, not much more to say about that.
Trips booked with Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – Englewood include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Quantum, Akuma, Abu Garcia, Shimano)
  • Live bait (While fishing for fish for dinner we will keep any bait fish caught I feel we will need that trip for sea monsters.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fileting your catch is completely free although tips for doing it for you are nice they are not a requirement.......Enjoy your fish dinner!!)
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing license (My captain's license covers all anglers on the boat up to 6 of them. But only while on the boat with me. You will need them for shore fishing and such. )
Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – Englewood offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing (Up to nine miles out.)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – Englewood offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
Top targeted fish species with Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – Englewood include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Ronald Jones
Ronald Jones

Placida, Florida, United States

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
280 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2017
Angler's Choice

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I have been fishing since I was a little guy. I have fished all over the Midwest and part of Canada. When I moved to Florida with my wife and children, I couldn't wait to get back to fishing. Once I caught my first big saltwater fish I was hooked, truly spoiled for saltwater fishing. I love taking people out for a good time of fishing or just swimming on the sand flats or beaches and some dolphin viewing. I love to share in that fish of a lifetime experience with people.

Our Team
Ron J.

Ron J.

Captain

Ronald Jones
Ronald Jones
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Angler's Choice
2
reports
280
reviews
2017
member since
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response
I have been fishing since I was a little guy. I have fished all over the Midwest and part of Canada. When I moved to Florida with my wife and children, I couldn't wait to get back to fishing. Once I caught my first big saltwater fish I was hooked, truly spoiled for saltwater fishing. I love taking people out for a good time of fishing or just swimming on the sand flats or beaches and some dolphin viewing. I love to share in that fish of a lifetime experience with people.
The crew
Ron J.
Ron J.
Captain

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • On the Fish
    Jersey D.
    Jersey D.
  • Great Trip
    Tawnya S.
    Tawnya S.
  • Best fishing trip yet!
    Aaron T.
    Aaron T.
  • Great day on the water
    James G.
    James G.
  • Fantastic Time!!!
    Bernard T.
    Bernard T.
  • Captain Ron
    Darlene D.
    Darlene D.
  • July fishing trip
    Anthony F.
    Anthony F.
  • Great trip
    Jeremy K.
    Jeremy K.
  • Had a great time with Captain Ron!
    Peter G.
    Peter G.
  • Caught a shark!
    Jim P.
    Jim P.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Carolina Skiff
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki 4 stroke
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Garimin GPSmap
Fishfinder
Clearvu, sidevu, and downvu
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
the Riptide Ulterra is like my first mate.
Ice box
It is a cooler, not much more to say about that.
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Quantum, Akuma, Abu Garcia, Shimano
Live bait
While fishing for fish for dinner we will keep any bait fish caught I feel we will need that trip for sea monsters.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fileting your catch is completely free although tips for doing it for you are nice they are not a requirement.......Enjoy your fish dinner!!
Drinks
Water
Fishing license
My captain's license covers all anglers on the boat up to 6 of them. But only while on the boat with me. You will need them for shore fishing and such.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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
Children are more than welcome and usually catch more than the big kids. If they weigh less than 50lbs I recommend bringing a safety vest of their own as my smallest is not rated for less than 50lbs....
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

 PayPal

What’s biting in Placida right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
CobiaCobia
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Goliath)Grouper (Goliath)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Yellowtail)Snapper (Yellowtail)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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