Bottom Bouncer Fishing 

Captain John and his mate Landon had us out fishing on the O.C. Inlet within 10 minutes (while about 6-7 dolphins jumped and swam with us in the bay for about a half mile!!). Fished several spots on the inlet, next to the Gateway bridge, and in the bay. Caught a toadfish, a couple flounder too small to keep, a pufferfish, some sea bass, and a couple of fish that jumped off our hooks before we could net them. Not to mention a lot of bites that got away. Both men were very attentive to us, rebaiting our hooks quickly and keeping us fishing. 3 hours flew by, and we had a great experience.

You may not be able to predict or control nature but you CAN control how you treat people and sometimes that’s all that matters! After reading MANY review for different boats offering fishing charters, what stood out the mosg for Bottom Bouncer, Captain John, and first mate Hunter were the extremely positive reviews on them being great guys, funny and knowledgeable (and high fishing success rates for sharks, rays and other fish!). Knowing I would likely solo on this trip, that was very important to me! The reviews were spot on. Even though I’m no stranger to fishing (bass and trout mostly), I knew nothing about being on open waters or shark fishing. Both of these guys were more than open to my questions and teaching me things without man-splaining 😂. Even though I did not catch any sharks (did catch a few other things though 😊), I knew before I even booked the trip that nature is unpredictable and animals don’t care how fancy your equipment is or how smart you are…some days are just not gonna be *your* day. Proof came a few hours after my trip ended with the very next group catching a few sharks of nice size! I wasn’t resentful. I was happy for them! Capt. John and Hunter felt horrible that I didn’t catch a shark but I assured them I knew it wasn’t their fault, that I watched them do everything they could, and that I knew that morning just wasn’t my day 🤷🏼‍♀️ I still walked away very pleased with the experience and how they treated me. So much so that I told them I’d book another trip ASAP…and I booked within hours! How you treat someone says a thousand words about character and is something a person can control. They are doing this to give people great experiences and lifelong memories, not for money. Those are the people and businesses you want to support and keep going back to! Can’t wait for my second trip later today! Fingers crossed that I get a shark 🤞🏻; one will be more than enough to make me happy! But I know regardless of that, I’m guaranteed to have another great experience!

We had an incredible day on the water with Captain John and First Mate Landon! They were fantastic hosts, super patient, and especially great with the kids, making sure everyone felt safe, included, and engaged throughout the entire trip. Our haul was full of surprises—we reeled in plenty of little fish, hooked a truly weird-looking creature that kept everyone talking, pulled up a couple of crabs, and even landed a shark! The excitement on the boat was unmatched. It was a memorable adventure from start to finish, and we can’t wait to book our next trip with them!

Captain John and crew Hunter were fantastic! We caught our first shark and some other fish! They were great with making sure we had everything we needed. I took my three sons (12,10,8). I highly recommend them for some big fun fish!!! Easy pickup and drop off. entertaining too. boys had a bathroom to use. answered all my kids questions too! We will definitely use them again! He also took pictures and videos of our catch and we were able to keep some of our catch!

We had a three hour shark trip, the captain knew exactly where to go for good fishing. We cught 2 sharks and some of us were a bit sea sick. The captain and mate, Hunter, were more th accommodating to our issues. I couldn't have asked for better accommodations whle on vacation. Thank you to Bottom Bouncer for a great trip and lifelng memories! My daughter can brag to her friends that she reeled in a Shark!

Highly recommend this charter especially for group of 2-4 people! John was super responsive and worked with us when the weather wasn’t cooperating. Even after changing the date, the fishing trip was better than I anticipated. We caught 2 sharks and a ray within 3 hours, and lost one at the end. It was one hell of a trip and we will definitely book with John and Hunter again! Such a cool experience!

My girlfriend and I had the best time on the Bottom Bouncer. The captain and his co captain were extremely helpful and very nice. We shared jokes and laughs during our trip which made it even better! We caught a shark, a couple of rays, and a couple of other fish. I would definitely recommend going to them if you are looking for a fun fishing trip!

John and Hunter took us out for a shark fishing trip and we were not dissapointed. Our entire family had a great time and they left is with some exciting memories. Hands down the best part of our trip and so friendly and hepful! Strongly reccomend Bottom Bouncer Fishing to anyone looking to have a great time!

caught a sand tiger shark with my family, had another opportunity but couldnt get it done. that's fishing! highly recommend the bottom bouncer if you want a great chance to catch a memorable fish!

Took a family trip with out 9 and 7 year old boys amd we all had a fun, easy going amd memorable trip that either outselves or the boys will ever forget. Priceless Trip!