Keepin It Wet Charters 

4.9
(84 reviews)
 
State licensed
 5851 Galvez Road, Pensacola, FL 32507, United States–

Keepin It Wet Charters 

Pensacola, FL, United States
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24 ft
4
4.9
(84 reviews)

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Keepin It Wet Charters will take you, your family, and friends fishing the beautiful waterways of Pensacola Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Even if you have never held a fishing rod in your life or you are a seasoned professional, there is a trip for you. Kids are more than welcome to join the adventure. They will have even more fun than you!

You will be fishing with Captain Gene Johnson, a Pensacola native. Gene has over 3 decades of fishing experience and has mastered the waters from California all the way to Florida. He is a tournament winner angler, who has fished for Marlin, Redfish, Cobia, and an array of inshore species. If he doesn't put you on fish then no-one else will!

Keepin It Wet Charters will take you out aboard a 24' Fish Master center console. The boat was built in 2014 and can accommodate up to 4 anglers. It comes powered by a 200 HP Yamaha 4-stroke engine and can cruise at an impressive speed of 38 knots. In fact, the boat can almost fly!

The center console is outfitted with electronics, a wireless trolling motor, and 2 live wells loaded with bait. You will be provided with absolutely everything you need to make a great catch possible. The only thing that is not included in the price of the trips is lunch.

Check the bite close to shore or venture up to 9 miles out to add a few more species to your list. Target Sheepshead, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, Triggerfish, Spanish Mackerel, Mangrove Snapper, Jack Crevalle, Kingfish, Cobia, Amberjack, and Red Snapper when the season allows.

Book a trip, hop on board, and enjoy fishing.

Keepin It Wet Charters will take you, your family, and friends fishing the beautiful waterways of Pensacola Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Even if you have never held a fishing rod in your life or you are a seasoned professional, there is a trip for you. Kids are more than welcome to join the adventure. They will have even more fun than you!

You will be fishing with Captain Gene Johnson, a Pensacola native. Gene has over 3 decades of fishing experience and has mastered the waters from California all the way to Florida. He is a tournament winner angler, who has fished for Marlin, Redfish, Cobia, and an array of inshore species. If he doesn't put you on fish then no-one else will!

Keepin It Wet Charters will take you out aboard a 24' Fish Master center console. The boat was built in 2014 and can accommodate up to 4 anglers. It comes powered by a 200 HP Yamaha 4-stroke engine and can cruise at an impressive speed of 38 knots. In fact, the boat can almost fly!

The center console is outfitted with electronics, a wireless trolling motor, and 2 live wells loaded with bait. You will be provided with absolutely everything you need to make a great catch possible. The only thing that is not included in the price of the trips is lunch.

Check the bite close to shore or venture up to 9 miles out to add a few more species to your list. Target Sheepshead, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, Triggerfish, Spanish Mackerel, Mangrove Snapper, Jack Crevalle, Kingfish, Cobia, Amberjack, and Red Snapper when the season allows.

Book a trip, hop on board, and enjoy fishing.

Gene Johnson
Captain
Gene Johnson
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November 2026
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2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day Trip - Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip - Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip - Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $700
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

4.9
84 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (67)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
86%
Caught fish

Reviews (84)

  • William Maxwell
    William Maxwell
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip very knowledgeable guide

    Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on July 16, 2026 • 4 adults

    we started with inshore and then quickly ajusted to offshore to find more fish. Gene was great, nice guy, easy to talk to and knew the area by heart. Nice rods and reels, and very nice boat! couldn’t have asked for more.

  • Victor Gonzales
    Victor Gonzales
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    4.7
    Verified

    Great captain!!

    Half Day Trip - Inshore (PM) on August 2, 2025 • 2 adults

    Didn't catch many fish, but had fun anyway. Wife thoroughly enjoyed it. Gene had lots of patience with me as I'm not the fisherman that my wife is and I'm not ashamed to admit it. We would love to go again with Gene and highly recommend him to others.

  • Dylan Furr
    Dylan Furr
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day Trip with Captain Gene

    Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on July 5, 2023 • 3 adults

    Gene is super friendly and knowledgeable. Gene was able to take us on a great fishing trip as well as show us some historical/local relics. Gene is passionate about what he does and it shows through and through. If you have a question about anything, this man has the answer. Will definitely be booking again! 11/10 Trip!

  • Sean Gardiner
    Sean Gardiner
    Repeat angler
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great morning on the boat

    Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on October 6, 2023 • 2 adults

    Captain Gene was awesome for our father-daughter trip. Much enjoyed the fishing! Captain Gene communicated well as we planned the trip.

  • Valerie Welker
    Valerie Welker
    Repeat angler
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Two hour family trip...

    2 Hour Trip - Family Fun on July 16, 2020 • 3 adults • 1 child

    First trip out for our daughter so chose the 2 hour trip..:Started the day by heading out and then rain coming fast and furious unexpectedly (not on the radar). Captain Gene took us off water where we visited and when everything cleared headed back out and Bam we were on the fish. We managed in about 30-40 min to catch 3 king mackerel, 1 cobia, and have another big fish on that as we were pulling to boat....got away. Our 12 year old girl is hooked. We now have a fisher girl. Captain Gene is awesome and you’ll have a great trip! Tons of experience. Great clean boat! This is a great outfitter. Great family morning!

  • Tara Hester
    Tara Hester
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Wonderful captain

    Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on August 3, 2023 • 2 adults • 1 child

    Gene made my boys trip with this fishing trip I can thank him enough. We will be calling him up next year.

  • Josh Moore
    Josh Moore
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    June fishing trip

    3/4 Day Trip - Offshore on June 7, 2023 • 3 adults

    Great day and great trip. Would use this captian again anyway. Highly recommend

  • Dustin Lerma
    Dustin Lerma
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Two Hour Tour

    2 Hour Trip - Family Fun on August 4, 2021 • 2 adults

    Went out this morning (8/4/21) with the Cap and had a great time! Caught a couple speckled trout and skipjack. Tried for some redfish as well, but no luck today. Captain took us out in the gulf and showed us a sunken tanker. Ran into a small pod of dolphins too. Great time with a great charter! We will be back next time we are in Florida!

  • Robert Berry
    Robert Berry
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2020
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    3/4 day trip

    3/4 Day Trip - Offshore on July 16, 2022 • 3 adults

    Great time fishing with capt gene. Put us on some good fish. Definitely recommend a trip with him. Look forward to more in the future.

  • Kristi Gold
    Kristi Gold
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day with Captain Gene

    Half Day Trip - Offshore on June 7, 2022 • 2 adults

    My son and I had a great time fishing with Captain Gene. A great first time experience.

FAQs about Keepin It Wet Charters

Keepin It Wet Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip - Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip - Offshore (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip - Offshore (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Keepin It Wet Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well 2 livewells
  • Wireless trolling motor 36 volt i-Pilot
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Keepin It Wet Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Drinks
  • Fishing license
Keepin It Wet Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing (Up to 9 miles)
Keepin It Wet Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Keepin It Wet Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your captain

Gene Johnson
Gene Johnson
Pensacola, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
84 Customer reviews
Typical response within 11 hours
Member since January 2018
Captain Gene Johnson grew up in Pensacola and has been fishing the area for 30+ years. He's fished waters from Florida to California catching many different species of fish. Gene has fished several fishing tournaments for marlin, redfish, cobia, and plenty of inshore tournaments as well. He has a 20-year-old daughter that has fished many tournaments with him and won the Gulf Power Inshore Slam together one year in which he was the only captain to have a female and teen angler with him.
Gene Johnson
Gene Johnson
Fully verified
84
reviews
2018
member since
~12h
response
Captain Gene Johnson grew up in Pensacola and has been fishing the area for 30+ years. He's fished waters from Florida to California catching many different species of fish. Gene has fished several fishing tournaments for marlin, redfish, cobia, and plenty of inshore tournaments as well. He has a 20-year-old daughter that has fished many tournaments with him and won the Gulf Power Inshore Slam together one year in which he was the only captain to have a female and teen angler with him.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

  • A group of anglers enjoying a day on a fishing boat, with scenic waterfront views in the background.
    William M.
    William M.
    we started with inshore and then quickly ajusted to offshore to find more fish. Gene was great, nice guy, easy to talk to and knew the area by heart. Nice rods and reels, and very nice boat! couldn’t have asked for more.
  • An angler casting a line from the bow of a boat during a serene sunset, showcasing the tranquil fishing environment.
    Victor G.
    Victor G.
    Didn't catch many fish, but had fun anyway. Wife thoroughly enjoyed it. Gene had lots of patience with me as I'm not the fisherman that my wife is and I'm not ashamed to admit it. We would love to go again with Gene and highly recommend him to others.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a spotted fish, likely a Speckled Trout, while wearing a light blue fishing shirt.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Sean G.
    Sean G.
    Captain Gene was awesome for our father-daughter trip. Much enjoyed the fishing! Captain Gene communicated well as we planned the trip.
  • Teen angler proudly holding a large redfish aboard a boat on calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Tara H.
    Tara H.
    Gene made my boys trip with this fishing trip I can thank him enough. We will be calling him up next year.
  • A scenic view of a coastal fortification against a backdrop of fluffy clouds, captured from the water.
    Dylan F.
    Dylan F.
    Gene is super friendly and knowledgeable. Gene was able to take us on a great fishing trip as well as show us some historical/local relics. Gene is passionate about what he does and it shows through and through. If you have a question about anything, this man has the answer. Will definitely be booking again! 11/10 Trip!
  • Adult angler holding a gray triggerfish aboard a center-console boat in open ocean waters.
    Fish 1
    Gray Triggerfish
    Josh M.
    Josh M.
    Great day and great trip. Would use this captian again anyway. Highly recommend
  • Three colorful snapper, including red and yellow-striped fish, arranged on a boat fillet table beside the dock.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Vermilion Snapper
    Chris H.
    Chris H.
    Caught a few keepers.
  • Shark hooked alongside a boat in clear blue offshore water during an active fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Robert B.
    Robert B.
    Great time fishing with capt gene. Put us on some good fish. Definitely recommend a trip with him. Look forward to more in the future.
  • Angler holding a large amberjack aboard a boat offshore, with open ocean and the helm visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Kristi G.
    Kristi G.
    My son and I had a great time fishing with Captain Gene. A great first time experience.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Redfish while out on the water, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Bradley W.
    Bradley W.
    Gene put us on Redfish immediately. Had a successful and very enjoyable time. Great guy and guide! Thanks Captain!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Fish Master
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha 4-stroke
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
2 livewells
Wireless trolling motor
36 volt i-Pilot
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Drinks
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 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Pensacola right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
FlounderFlounder
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
Triggerfish (Gray)Triggerfish (Gray)

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