Keepin It Wet Charters
+21Keepin 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.
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Gene Johnson
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+61Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
85%
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Another great trip with Capt. Gene
Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on July 10, 2024
This is our 2nd year going out with Capt. Gene and we had another great time. We caught a variety of fish, including red and black snapper. We fished in a variety of locations including a crater and a few sunken ship sites. Gene has all the gear and bait ready to go and will move/relocate when the bite is slow and makes a n effort to ensure you are catching fish.
This is our 2nd year going out with Capt. Gene and we had another great time. We caught a variety of fish, including red and black snapper. We fished in a variety of locations including a crater and a few sunken ship sites. Gene has all the gear and bait ready to go and will move/relocate when the bite is slow and makes a n effort to ensure you are catching fish.
Pensacola, Florida
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Half Day Trip with Captain Gene
Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on July 5, 2023
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!
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!
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Choppy water but still a good time and experience
Half Day Trip - Offshore on October 24, 2023
Our charter was during when water was rough, there wasn't very many good spots to fish for the off shore fish we were looking for but our captain went to various spots inshore to make sure we had plenty of opportunity. At one point even stopped off at a beach to attempt to catch live bait. Was still a good time and you could see the effort in making it a good experience even with the rough weather conditions.
Our charter was during when water was rough, there wasn't very many good spots to fish for the off shore fish we were looking for but our captain went to various spots inshore to make sure we had plenty of opportunity. At one point even stopped off at a beach to attempt to catch live bait. Was still a good time and you could see the effort in making it a good experience even with the rough weather conditions.
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Fishing with Gene
3/4 Day Trip - Offshore on June 4, 2024
Wow!! It was a great trip. Would recommend to everyone. Gene was very accommodating and put us on fish we limited out in 2 hrs.
Wow!! It was a great trip. Would recommend to everyone. Gene was very accommodating and put us on fish we limited out in 2 hrs.
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Great Trip
Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on July 12, 2023
Loved it….Captain was great! Super personable and friendly. It was like fishing with a friend. He was very knowledgeable put us in good spots, we took home some keepers, had a great time. We will go with him again next year!
Loved it….Captain was great! Super personable and friendly. It was like fishing with a friend. He was very knowledgeable put us in good spots, we took home some keepers, had a great time. We will go with him again next year!
FAQs about Keepin It Wet Charters
What are the trip rates for 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)
Which amenities are available onboard with Keepin It Wet Charters?
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
What's included in the trip price with Keepin It Wet Charters?
Trips booked with Keepin It Wet Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Drinks
- Fishing License
What types of fishing does Keepin It Wet Charters offer?
Keepin It Wet Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing (Up to 9 miles)
What fishing techniques does Keepin It Wet Charters offer?
Keepin It Wet Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
Which fish species can I catch with Keepin It Wet Charters?
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
- Spotted Seatrout
- Triggerfish (Gray)
Your captain
Pensacola, Florida, United States
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
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Up to 9 miles
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.
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 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
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
Amberjack
Cobia
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Sheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Red)
Spanish Mackerel
Spotted Seatrout
Triggerfish (Gray)