My 9-year-old daughter, my father-in-law, and I went out on a 9:30 AM charter, and I can confidently say this was an outstanding experience from start to finish. As an experienced fisherman, I highly recommend booking this charter.
We were actually able to book last minute after another guide I had scheduled months in advance canceled due to an electrical issue—so right from the beginning, Captain Braden saved the day. That alone set the tone, but the trip only got better from there.
Captain Braden was incredibly prepared, knowledgeable, and accommodating. He consistently put us on fish and made sure my daughter was engaged and having a great time the entire trip. We ended up catching around 20 fish and keeping 13, including white trout, Gulf kingfish, a red snapper, and several others.
What really stood out was his adaptability. When the bite slowed early on, he didn’t hesitate—he kept us moving, trying new spots and strategies so we were never sitting around waiting. His effort and determination made a huge difference.
This was my first time taking my daughter on a charter, and as soon as we got in the car afterward, the first thing she said was, “Daddy, that was so much fun.” That says everything.
Captain Braden—thank you for the great fishing, the knowledge you shared, and most importantly, the memories we’ll never forget. We’ll absolutely be back.