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- Angler's Choice4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM
+3The half-day trip is great when you don't have too much time to spend on the water, but still want to get some serious angling done. You'll be focusing on the inshore waters where the main targets are Redfish, Seatrout, Tarpon (when in season), Snook, Snapper, and others. The price of the trip includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle.Price for up to 2 peopleUS $550 - 4 Hour Trip – Fishing/Sharks (PM)
+1This trip is perfect for families, groups of friends, and anyone looking for a fun day on the water. You'll spend part of the trip enjoying exciting fishing action, and then switch gears for an unforgettable shark fishing adventure.Instant ConfirmationPrice for up to 4 peopleUS $525 - Angler's Choice5hr inshore - 12:00 PM
+3Running angling trips out of Indian shores FL, Nick Hughes Fishing, LLC invites you to check out the local fishery in style. Come on aboard with Capt. Nick, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use light tackle based on the species yoInstant ConfirmationPrice for up to 4 peopleUS $700 - Angler's Choice3 Hour Trip – Fishing - 3:00 PM
More of a relaxing take on what Marco Island has to offer. See our scenic waters and beaches firsthand.Price for up to 4 peopleUS $450 - Angler's Choice3 hour inshore trip
+8Looking to get on some fish but dont want to spend all day on the water, then this is the trip for you. We will be fishing ponce inlet and the surrounding areas looking for trophy bull redfish big snook, trout, tarpon and much more. Using both artificial and live bait we will be sure to put you on the fish.Instant ConfirmationPrice for up to 4 peopleUS $350 - Angler's Choice2 hour trip - 3:30 PM
+7Catch and release only , laid back quick trip for people looking to get into fishing or just dont know if fishing is for them!Instant ConfirmationPrice for up to 4 peopleUS $400 - Angler's Choice4 Hour P.M.
+1You are welcome to go on a Tide Teaser Charters charter for a half day! (4 hours). These trips are able to be customized for your enjoyment.Instant ConfirmationPrice for up to 4 peopleUS $495 - Angler's Choice4 Hour Trip - Tarpon - 6:00 AM+2Spend the evening fishing for the Silver KingInstant ConfirmationPrice for up to 4 peopleUS $775
- Angler's ChoiceFULL DAY BACKCOUNTRY (PM) 8 HRS
+8The ultimate Everglades Backcountry trip for anglers who want the most out of their day. Target Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Snapper, and Shark while covering more water and staying on the bite. Fish multiple tide phases, explore remote areas, and capitalize on peak feeding windows from sunrise through sunset. More time means more opportunities, better fish, and your highest chance at a standout day on the water. Best trip for a chance to see all Everglades critters or try for a Slam!Instant ConfirmationPrice for up to 3 peopleUS $950 - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore/ICW - 12:00 PM
+3Inshore charter in the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). Species and catch vary depending on the season, water temp, time of day/year, tide, weather, ect. We will target a variety of species including Black Drum, Red Drum, Spadefish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and a few more. We can't always guarantee the fish will bite, but we will guarantee a great time on the water!Instant ConfirmationPrice for up to 4 peopleUS $375
What anglers say about Redfish fishing
- 5.0/5(Half Day Jetty/Ship Channel (AM))
Red Fish On!
Adam and Hunter were awesome and found us some slot and bull reds along with trout! This was my husbands Father’s Day gift and we had a fantastic day out on the water!
- 5.0/5(4 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM))
Amazing!
perfect for smaller group when you want time to your group. honestly we didnt catch a ton but we did catch fish at every spot. but it was more about the experience, chilling with the captain and just loving the experience and enjoying the things we are all blessed to do. crew was amzing.
- 5.0/5(Full Day Fishing Trip 2 ppl 4 max)
Three Firsts!
My son (9) had his first scalloping experience, caught his first redfish, and caught his first snook (plus 2 more). And we completed the inshore grand slam with some sea trout. Great day on the water!
- 5.0/5(Half Day Trip)
great birthday trip
bones was a great host. he made sure everyone got a fish. highly recommend.
- 5.0/5(4 Hour Trip)
Excellent Fishing Trip
Captain Scott was Awesome, He puts us on trout and redfish. The bite was so good that Captain Scott let us stay out a little longer. Thanks Captain Scott
Related species
About Redfish fishing
A more prominent relative of the Black Drum, Redfish are the most popular inshore and nearshore game in the US, abundant in Gulf and Atlantic waters. They are strong and hard fighting fish, with fierce short and fast runs for which previous fishing experience comes in handy.
An interesting fact about both species of Drum is that they produce a croaking sound when spawning or distressed - this drumming comes from their muscles rubbing against their air bladder. Red Drum also have a distinctive black spot (sometimes several) near their tail, which acts a defense tool against predators, fooling them into attacking their back side so they can make a quick getaway.
Schooling in large groups, Redfish are easily identifiable due to their collective bronze reflection which gives the waters above a pinkish hue. Younger specimen swim in bays, canals, rivers, tidal creeks and passes in estuaries, while the adults can be caught in nearshore and offshore waters.
How big
This species has a long life expectancy (estimated up to 40 years) and specimens reach reproductive maturity quickly (between the ages of 3 and 5). When mature, they're mostly between 16 and 27'' long and keepers are commonly caught between 3 and 12lbs. Though some larger ("bull") redfish remain inshore (a good guide will know where), most migrate to offshore waters to join spawning schools.
Big bulls caught out of Oriental, NC
When & Where
Redfish are abundantly distributed throughout Florida. Notable hotspots include:
Gulf coast - Destin Bay, Apalachicola Bay, Cedar Key, Homossassa, Pine Island, Charlotte Harbor, Tampa Bay, Boca Grande, Captiva Island and down to Ten Thousand Islands and Flamingo.
Atlantic coast - Mosquito Lagoon and Indian River, Sebastian Inlet, Nassau River, Jupiter, Cocoa to Vero Beach, Biscayne Bay.
They're also present and popular game throughout Alabama, Louisiana and Texas shores, with some good places being Orange Beach, Dauphin Island, New Orleans and the Mississippi delta, Galveston, Freeport, the Aransas and Corpus Christi Bays. The coasts of North and South Carolina are abundant too, with great opportunities off Charleston, SC. These waters are actually where the world record fish was caught.
Reds are good to catch year-round, but the best time is during late summer months and throughout the fall.
Sunsets are also good for these guys. Caught aboard Pole Dancer Fishing Charters in Daytona Beach, FL
How to catch
Redfish are a typical light tackle inshore fish. Due to feeding off the bottom of the shallow waters in which they're mostly targeted, a light sliding sinker is recommended, with the weight being as low as possible to keep the bait on the bottom. Long casts are advised, as redfish are easily scared.
Natural baits recommended are shrimp, crab or any small live baitfish (pinfish being the best option). Artificial lures can be spoons and plugs, plastic finger mullets, worms or nylon jigs, all of which can also be used for trolling. Flies work great as well (especially when sprayed with bottled fish scent), and popping corks help a lot.
Good to eat?
Fairly good tasting meat.
The very founders of FishingBooker.com with a nice sized Red caught with capt Ted Nesti in St Pete, FL
Regulations
Season - always open in state waters, prohibited harvest in federal waters; prohibited gigging in South Carolina Dec - Feb;
Size limit - Florida, North Carolina and Maryland - 18 to 27'', South Carolina - 15 to 23'', Virginia - 18 to 26'', Texas - 20 to 28'', Georgia - 14 to 23'', Louisiana - 16 to 27'', Mississippi - 18 to 30'', Alabama - 16 to 26'', New York - up to 27'', Delaware - 20 to 27''; One oversized fish is usually allowed within the bag limit.
Bag limit (per angler per day) - Florida - 2 in NE and NW zones, 1 in S zone (see Management Zone allocations in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission directory - vessel limit of 8 fish applies, on-shore possession limit during transport is 6 fish); North Carolina and Maryland - 1; South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Virginia and Texas - 3; Georgia, Delaware and Louisiana - 5;
Habitats
Techniques
A more prominent relative of the Black Drum, Redfish are the most popular inshore and nearshore game in the US, abundant in Gulf and Atlantic waters. They are strong and hard fighting fish, with fierce short and fast runs for which previous fishing experience comes in handy.
An interesting fact about both species of Drum is that they produce a croaking sound when spawning or distressed - this drumming comes from their muscles rubbing against their air bladder. Red Drum also have a distinctive black spot (sometimes several) near their tail, which acts a defense tool against predators, fooling them into attacking their back side so they can make a quick getaway.
Schooling in large groups, Redfish are easily identifiable due to their collective bronze reflection which gives the waters above a pinkish hue. Younger specimen swim in bays, canals, rivers, tidal creeks and passes in estuaries, while the adults can be caught in nearshore and offshore waters.
How big
This species has a long life expectancy (estimated up to 40 years) and specimens reach reproductive maturity quickly (between the ages of 3 and 5). When mature, they're mostly between 16 and 27'' long and keepers are commonly caught between 3 and 12lbs. Though some larger ("bull") redfish remain inshore (a good guide will know where), most migrate to offshore waters to join spawning schools.
Big bulls caught out of Oriental, NC
When & Where
Redfish are abundantly distributed throughout Florida. Notable hotspots include:
Gulf coast - Destin Bay, Apalachicola Bay, Cedar Key, Homossassa, Pine Island, Charlotte Harbor, Tampa Bay, Boca Grande, Captiva Island and down to Ten Thousand Islands and Flamingo.
Atlantic coast - Mosquito Lagoon and Indian River, Sebastian Inlet, Nassau River, Jupiter, Cocoa to Vero Beach, Biscayne Bay.
They're also present and popular game throughout Alabama, Louisiana and Texas shores, with some good places being Orange Beach, Dauphin Island, New Orleans and the Mississippi delta, Galveston, Freeport, the Aransas and Corpus Christi Bays. The coasts of North and South Carolina are abundant too, with great opportunities off Charleston, SC. These waters are actually where the world record fish was caught.
Reds are good to catch year-round, but the best time is during late summer months and throughout the fall.
Sunsets are also good for these guys. Caught aboard Pole Dancer Fishing Charters in Daytona Beach, FL
How to catch
Redfish are a typical light tackle inshore fish. Due to feeding off the bottom of the shallow waters in which they're mostly targeted, a light sliding sinker is recommended, with the weight being as low as possible to keep the bait on the bottom. Long casts are advised, as redfish are easily scared.
Natural baits recommended are shrimp, crab or any small live baitfish (pinfish being the best option). Artificial lures can be spoons and plugs, plastic finger mullets, worms or nylon jigs, all of which can also be used for trolling. Flies work great as well (especially when sprayed with bottled fish scent), and popping corks help a lot.
Good to eat?
Fairly good tasting meat.
The very founders of FishingBooker.com with a nice sized Red caught with capt Ted Nesti in St Pete, FL
Regulations
Season - always open in state waters, prohibited harvest in federal waters; prohibited gigging in South Carolina Dec - Feb;
Size limit - Florida, North Carolina and Maryland - 18 to 27'', South Carolina - 15 to 23'', Virginia - 18 to 26'', Texas - 20 to 28'', Georgia - 14 to 23'', Louisiana - 16 to 27'', Mississippi - 18 to 30'', Alabama - 16 to 26'', New York - up to 27'', Delaware - 20 to 27''; One oversized fish is usually allowed within the bag limit.
Bag limit (per angler per day) - Florida - 2 in NE and NW zones, 1 in S zone (see Management Zone allocations in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission directory - vessel limit of 8 fish applies, on-shore possession limit during transport is 6 fish); North Carolina and Maryland - 1; South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Virginia and Texas - 3; Georgia, Delaware and Louisiana - 5;