Jeff Watkins
船長

Jeff Watkins

プラシダ, アメリカ
連邦水域
25+ 件のレビュー
Captain Jeff is a top rated Boca Grande fishing guide, he grew up locally and has been fishing the waters of Boca Grande, Charlotte Harbor, Lemon Bay, Pine Island Sound, and The Gulf Of Mexico all his life. Therefore he knows these waters like the back of his hand and specializes in providing fun engaging fishing charters and above all making lifelong memories. If you are looking for a day on the water you will remember for years to come, look no further. Choose Captain Jeff as your Boca Grande Fishing Guide. Captain Jeff's objective is to give you the best fishing experience possible, and a great time out on our beautiful waters. He is a US Coast Guard Licensed Captain, insured, and also one of only a few Captains in the area that possess NOAA Federal Reef & Pelagic fishing permits which allow you to legally fish in federal waters which is past 9 miles . I look forward to putting my years of experience to work for you!

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  • Larry Hill
    Larry Hill
    リピーターのアングラー
    us
    ジョージア, アメリカ合衆国
    2025から会員
    2 トリップ
    5.0
    確認済み

    Warning: You May Catch Too Many Fish 😎

    8時間釣りツアー – オフショア • 2 大人

    Captain Jeff was absolutely great! The guy was a machine all day—fixing tackle, baiting hooks, and pulling fish off the line while we just kept catching them. I caught so many fish I actually had to take a break! We came home with some nice grouper and several species of snapper. Captain Jeff knows exactly where to go and, just as importantly, has plenty of options when one spot slows down. We were constantly moving from one honey hole to another, and the fish were biting all day. Great captain, great trip, and a hell of a lot of fun. We’re already planning to do it again soon!

    船長からの返答

    Thank you Larry. It was a pleasure having you guys out. Happy Anniversary!!

  • Daniel Mulcrone
    Daniel Mulcrone
    us
    ミネソタ州, アメリカ合衆国
    2026から会員
    5.0
    確認済み

    Grandson fishing trip

    4時間釣りツアー – インショア(岸釣り)/バックベイ • 2 大人 • 1 人の子供

    Capt jeff was kind ,knowledgable and helpful! We enjoyed our fishing day and caught great fish even on a windy cold day. Count on him to find fishing holes, we are enjoying our fresh fish he cleaned as I type this review

  • Melinda Price
    Melinda Price
    リピーターのアングラー
    us
    フロリダ州, アメリカ合衆国
    2021から会員
    2 トリップ
    5.0
    確認済み

    Offshore trip with Capt. Jeff

    8時間釣りツアー – オフショア • 2 大人

    Captain Jeff was very profesional , welcoming and knowledgeable. We had an 8hr off shore planned. The weather was not great . Captain Jeff explained the situation and put our comfort first. We had the opportunity to try again the next day. We had a great day. We caught a variety of fish. We had great conversation. Captain Jeff was patient while I learned a new fishing technique. We have been on multiple fishing charters and Anchors Away has been the best by far. I would book with Capt Jeff again.

    船長からの返答

    Thank you Melinda. Glad we were able to get out and catch some fish. Enjoyed having you guys. Have a safe trip home and hope to see you again.

  • Ed Wrench
    Ed Wrench
    リピーターのアングラー
    us
    ミシガン州, アメリカ合衆国
    2017から会員
    9 トリップ
    5.0
    確認済み

    8 hour trip with Capt Jeff

    8時間釣りツアー – オフショア • 2 大人

    Had a great day everything was great about the trip especially Captain the guy really likes to fish and it shows! We had a great time caught allot of fish we will definitely be coming back to fish with him again! I would highly recommend you fish with captain Jeff on the gulf or nearshore or inshore! We had a blast very professional polite great for families or individuals! Thanks Captain!

    船長からの返答

    Thank you Ed . It was my pleasure having you guys out snd putting some fish in the box. See you again

  • Bryce Anne Buttermore
    Bryce Anne Buttermore
    us
    フロリダ州, アメリカ合衆国
    2020から会員
    5.0
    確認済み

    Charter with Anchors Away!-NON-STOP fishing

    10 Hour Trip – Offshore • 5 大人 • 1 人の子供

    Best charter I have taken and have taken more than 100 all around Florida and out of country. Captain Jeff took us to multiple spots to catch multiple species of all weights! Non-stop fishing for all ages and brought home so much fish to eat! Also saw loggerhead turtles, crabs and dolphin along the ride. Boat is new, beautiful and such a smooth ride! Captain is licensed, knowledgeable and has hardworking crew! Felt very safe! Will always go back to Anchors Away! Great time!

    船長からの返答

    Thank you Bryce. It was a pleasure having you guys out. We definitely put some fish in the box and had a great day offshore!!

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  • Angler holding a large redfish aboard a flats boat on a calm coastal waterway.
    Fish 1
    レッドフィッシュ
    Inshore fishing around Boca Grande, Placida, and Englewood continues to be productive as we move through September. Water temperatures are still warm, bait is plentiful, and fishing the right tides and times of day can produce some great action. Redfish Redfish have been holding throughout the backcountry, along mangrove shorelines, around oyster bars, and in sandy potholes. We’re also starting to see more fish grouping up as we move closer to fall. Higher tides have been especially productive for targeting fish tight to the mangroves. Note: We practice catch and release on redfish. Snook Snook fishing continues to be good throughout the area. Fish can be found around mangrove shorelines, docks, passes, creek mouths, and other areas with good moving water. Early mornings and strong tidal movement have been producing some of the better bites. Note: We also practice catch and release on snook. Trout, Snapper, Pompano & Sheepshead For anglers looking to bring home some fresh fish for dinner, we focus on several species depending on what’s biting, including: Spotted Seatrout Mangrove Snapper Pompano Sheepshead Trout have been steady across the grass flats, particularly around deeper grass and potholes. Mangrove snapper continue to provide good action around docks, structure, mangrove shorelines, and deeper holes. Pompano can also show up along sandy edges and passes when conditions are right. Sheepshead are always a possibility around structure, although we typically see the better numbers as the water begins cooling later in the year. Live shrimp and small baitfish fished under a cork or free-lined have been producing, along with light-tackle artificial. Paying attention to the tides and moving water continues to be one of the biggest keys to putting fish in the boat this time of year.
  • Anchors Away Charters – Offshore
    Anchors Away Charters – Offshoreプラシダ, フロリダ州
    Two anglers proudly holding a large spotted grouper aboard a boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    レッドグルーパー
    offshore the fishing has been great. Red grouper, gag grouper, big mangrove snapper, yellowtail snapper, amberjack, and more have all been producing on our deeper offshore trips. Gag grouper and greater amberjack are both open to harvest in September, giving anglers a great opportunity to target two of the Gulf’s hardest-fighting offshore species. Gag grouper have been holding around ledges, reefs, wrecks, and hard bottom, while amberjack can be found around deeper wrecks, reefs, towers, and other offshore structure. Live bait and a variety of bottom-fishing techniques have been producing, and on the better weather days we’ve been able to push farther offshore and find some really good action.
  • Anchors Away Charters – Offshore
    Anchors Away Charters – Offshoreプラシダ, フロリダ州
    Angler displaying a large Grouper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful catch on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    レッドグルーパー
    Larry H.
    Larry H.
    Captain Jeff was absolutely great! The guy was a machine all day—fixing tackle, baiting hooks, and pulling fish off the line while we just kept catching them. I caught so many fish I actually had to take a break! We came home with some nice grouper and several species of snapper. Captain Jeff knows exactly where to go and, just as importantly, has plenty of options when one spot slows down. We were constantly moving from one honey hole to another, and the fish were biting all day. Great captain, great trip, and a hell of a lot of fun. We’re already planning to do it again soon!
  • A fisherman filleting a large fish at a cleaning station by the dock, showcasing a fresh catch of the day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    ゴマフエダイ
    Daniel M.
    Daniel M.
    Capt jeff was kind ,knowledgable and helpful! We enjoyed our fishing day and caught great fish even on a windy cold day. Count on him to find fishing holes, we are enjoying our fresh fish he cleaned as I type this review
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large redfish on the bow of a shallow-water fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    レッドフィッシュ
    Inshore fishing in Boca Grande/Placida has been great as well. Winter time low and cooler water allows for some great fishing. Trout, Snook, Redfish, Snapper, Ladyfish are just some of what we are catching. We fish the very shallow backcountry flats in our 18 ft Shallowsport tunnel hull which will allow us to run in water as little as 8 inches deep. Live, cut bait, and artificials are the weapons of choice. Most the fishing is catch and release on the inshore trips but at times we can keep a few Trout, Snapper, and Sheepshead depending on the bite. If your looking to bring back a lot of fish to eat then this wouldn’t be the recommended trip for you. The 8 hr offshore trip would be the trip. get your trip booked and let’s go fishing
  • Anchors Away Charters – Offshore
    Anchors Away Charters – Offshoreプラシダ, フロリダ州
    Angler proudly holding a large spotted grouper aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    レッドグルーパー
    Offshore Fishing In Boca Grande/Placida has been on fire. We’ve had a few cold fronts and the water temps have dropped and the fish are hungry. January 1st Red Grouper & Lane Snapper have reopened with no shortage to bring back for some great table fair. Aboard our 2022 30 ft Parker Center Console powered by twin Yamaha 200hp . We’ve been fishing 35 to 40 miles out in the Gulf Of Mexico on our most popular 8 hr offshore trips. Common catches include , Red Grouper, Lane Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Gray Snapper, Gag Grouper, Scamp Grouper, Triggerfish, Greater/Lesser Amberjack, Kingfish, and a few Cobia that have been swimming by. Mostly bottom fishing anywhere from 90-120 ft of water using live as well as cut bait is doing the trick. Shorter trips offshore on the 5 & 6 hr trips we are fishing for mainly Snapper with a lot of short Grouper as we don’t go as far and the water is shallower. The nearshore trips up to 10 miles out we are catching Key West Grunts, Sea Bass, Lane & Gray Snapper with some short Gag & Red Grouper as well . Get your trip booked today and let’s go fishing
  • Angler holding a large redfish in shallow coastal water, with mangroves and a scenic fishing backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    レッドフィッシュ
    Inshore Gasparilla Sound and Charlotte Harbor has been producing Redfish, Snook, Trout, Jacks, Catfish, and Snapper. Using mostly live and cut baits the morning bite has been the best as water temps on the flats are close to 90 deg. Redfish and Snook have been up close to the mangroves and the docks . Moving water is the key. Trout have slowed a little because of the warmer water but we've been finding them on the deeper potholes on the flats. Of coarse the pesky Catfish are on the hunt and we've had to sort through a few for sure. Get your trip booked today but remember Snook & Redfish are still closed for harvesting so catch and release only on those. If your looking for a meat trip inshore is not the trip . Look at my other listing for offshore where we have alot more options of fish to keep.
  • Anchors Away Charters – Offshore
    Anchors Away Charters – Offshoreプラシダ, フロリダ州
    Adult angler proudly holding a large grouper aboard a boat in open water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    スペックルドハインド
    Offshore Placida the bite has been steady and down right epic at times. Red Grouper, Gag Grouper, Scamp Grouper, Red Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Lane Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, African Pompano, Cobia have all been coming over the sides. Season varies so so we cant keep them all but still plenty to bring back to eat. American Red Snapper season has been extended for Federally Permitted Charters and that is Anchors Away Offshore. Oct 15th - Nov 5th we will be able to keep Red Snapper. On our offshore trips we've been fishing anywhere from 35-45 miles where the bite has been the best. The #1 booked trip is the 8 hr trip but we still offer trips that will keep you closer but you will limited on some of the species that we catch further out. On all the offshore trips we use live & cut baits fishing the bottom of the Gulf Of Mexico. Kingfish will start showing up very soon as well as Tripletail and we at times will be targeting both. If your ready for a true fishing experience then lets get offshore and do some catching
  • Three anglers proudly displaying their Redfish catch while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    レッドフィッシュ
    The inshore/backcountry fishing is on fire. The big schools of Redfish have showed up and are roaming the shallow backwaters of Gasparilla Sound & Charlotte Harbor. Schools of 300 big Redfish are not uncommon this time of yr. Snook fishing is also been steady with Snook taking artificials as well as live & cut bait throughout the area. Also getting a few small Tarpon to come out and play on the flats and the Speckled Sea Trout up to 24 inches have been the best I've seen in years. We use a combination of artificial baits (Soft plastics, top waters, Mirro Deans, gold spoons) Live bait ( Shrimp, whitebait, pilchards, pinfish) Cut baits ( Ladyfish, mullet, cigar minnows, crab) depending on the conditions and tide. We fish the shallow backwaters and mangrove shorelines throughout Placida, Charlotte Harbor, and Boca Grande. Get your inshore fishing charter booked today and lets get out and catch some fish.
  • Anchors Away Charters – Offshore
    Anchors Away Charters – Offshoreプラシダ, フロリダ州
    Large mixed reef-fish catch, including snapper-like fish and grouper, neatly arranged across the boat deck.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +5
    マトンフエダイ
    Ed W.
    Ed W.
    Had a great day everything was great about the trip especially Captain the guy really likes to fish and it shows! We had a great time caught allot of fish we will definitely be coming back to fish with him again! I would highly recommend you fish with captain Jeff on the gulf or nearshore or inshore! We had a blast very professional polite great for families or individuals! Thanks Captain!

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Anchors Away Charters – OffshoreでPlacidaの釣果情報

Novemberのトップキャッチ

釣果情報

Angler holding a large redfish aboard a flats boat on a calm coastal waterway.

Inshore Action

Sep 22, 2026 • プラシダ
Inshore fishing around Boca Grande, Placida, and Englewood continues to be productive as we move through September. Water temperatures are still warm, bait is plentiful, and fishing the right tides and times of day can produce some great action. Redfish Redfish have been holding throughout the backcountry, along mangrove shorelines, around oyster bars, and in sandy potholes. We’re also starting to see more fish grouping up as we move closer to fall. Higher tides have been especially productive for targeting fish tight to the mangroves. Note: We practice catch and release on redfish. Snook Snook fishing continues to be good throughout the area. Fish can be found around mangrove shorelines, docks, passes, creek mouths, and other areas with good moving water. Early mornings and strong tidal movement have been producing some of the better bites. Note: We also practice catch and release on snook. Trout, Snapper, Pompano & Sheepshead For anglers looking to bring home some fresh fish for dinner, we focus on several species depending on what’s biting, including: Spotted Seatrout Mangrove Snapper Pompano Sheepshead Trout have been steady across the grass flats, particularly around deeper grass and potholes. Mangrove snapper continue to provide good action around docks, structure, mangrove shorelines, and deeper holes. Pompano can also show up along sandy edges and passes when conditions are right. Sheepshead are always a possibility around structure, although we typically see the better numbers as the water begins cooling later in the year. Live shrimp and small baitfish fished under a cork or free-lined have been producing, along with light-tackle artificial. Paying attention to the tides and moving water continues to be one of the biggest keys to putting fish in the boat this time of year.
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Adult angler proudly holding a large grouper aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore, with open blue water and fishing rods in the background.

Offshore Action

Sep 16, 2026 • プラシダ
offshore the fishing has been great. Red grouper, gag grouper, big mangrove snapper, yellowtail snapper, amberjack, and more have all been producing on our deeper offshore trips. Gag grouper and greater amberjack are both open to harvest in September, giving anglers a great opportunity to target two of the Gulf’s hardest-fighting offshore species. Gag grouper have been holding around ledges, reefs, wrecks, and hard bottom, while amberjack can be found around deeper wrecks, reefs, towers, and other offshore structure. Live bait and a variety of bottom-fishing techniques have been producing, and on the better weather days we’ve been able to push farther offshore and find some really good action.
もっと見る
Adult angler proudly holding a large redfish on the bow of a shallow-water fishing boat.

Inshore Fishing

Feb 9, 2023 • プラシダ
Inshore fishing in Boca Grande/Placida has been great as well. Winter time low and cooler water allows for some great fishing. Trout, Snook, Redfish, Snapper, Ladyfish are just some of what we are catching. We fish the very shallow backcountry flats in our 18 ft Shallowsport tunnel hull which will allow us to run in water as little as 8 inches deep. Live, cut bait, and artificials are the weapons of choice. Most the fishing is catch and release on the inshore trips but at times we can keep a few Trout, Snapper, and Sheepshead depending on the bite. If your looking to bring back a lot of fish to eat then this wouldn’t be the recommended trip for you. The 8 hr offshore trip would be the trip. get your trip booked and let’s go fishing
もっと見る
Angler proudly holding a large spotted grouper aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore.

Offshore Fishing Report

Feb 6, 2023 • プラシダ
Offshore Fishing In Boca Grande/Placida has been on fire. We’ve had a few cold fronts and the water temps have dropped and the fish are hungry. January 1st Red Grouper & Lane Snapper have reopened with no shortage to bring back for some great table fair. Aboard our 2022 30 ft Parker Center Console powered by twin Yamaha 200hp . We’ve been fishing 35 to 40 miles out in the Gulf Of Mexico on our most popular 8 hr offshore trips. Common catches include , Red Grouper, Lane Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Gray Snapper, Gag Grouper, Scamp Grouper, Triggerfish, Greater/Lesser Amberjack, Kingfish, and a few Cobia that have been swimming by. Mostly bottom fishing anywhere from 90-120 ft of water using live as well as cut bait is doing the trick. Shorter trips offshore on the 5 & 6 hr trips we are fishing for mainly Snapper with a lot of short Grouper as we don’t go as far and the water is shallower. The nearshore trips up to 10 miles out we are catching Key West Grunts, Sea Bass, Lane & Gray Snapper with some short Gag & Red Grouper as well . Get your trip booked today and let’s go fishing
もっと見る
Angler holding a large redfish in shallow coastal water, with mangroves and a scenic fishing backdrop.

Inshore fishing has been steady action

Jul 27, 2022 • プラシダ
Inshore Gasparilla Sound and Charlotte Harbor has been producing Redfish, Snook, Trout, Jacks, Catfish, and Snapper. Using mostly live and cut baits the morning bite has been the best as water temps on the flats are close to 90 deg. Redfish and Snook have been up close to the mangroves and the docks . Moving water is the key. Trout have slowed a little because of the warmer water but we've been finding them on the deeper potholes on the flats. Of coarse the pesky Catfish are on the hunt and we've had to sort through a few for sure. Get your trip booked today but remember Snook & Redfish are still closed for harvesting so catch and release only on those. If your looking for a meat trip inshore is not the trip . Look at my other listing for offshore where we have alot more options of fish to keep.
もっと見る
Adult angler proudly holding a large grouper aboard a boat in open water.

Offshore Fishing Is Phenomenal

Oct 4, 2021 • プラシダ
Offshore Placida the bite has been steady and down right epic at times. Red Grouper, Gag Grouper, Scamp Grouper, Red Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Lane Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, African Pompano, Cobia have all been coming over the sides. Season varies so so we cant keep them all but still plenty to bring back to eat. American Red Snapper season has been extended for Federally Permitted Charters and that is Anchors Away Offshore. Oct 15th - Nov 5th we will be able to keep Red Snapper. On our offshore trips we've been fishing anywhere from 35-45 miles where the bite has been the best. The #1 booked trip is the 8 hr trip but we still offer trips that will keep you closer but you will limited on some of the species that we catch further out. On all the offshore trips we use live & cut baits fishing the bottom of the Gulf Of Mexico. Kingfish will start showing up very soon as well as Tripletail and we at times will be targeting both. If your ready for a true fishing experience then lets get offshore and do some catching
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