Captain
Jake Nickol

Member since June 2023 Treasure Island, United States
Background
Hey folks, I'm Captain Jake Nickol. I am a Florida Native Born and Raised in Pinellas County. I have been fishing our local waters since about the time I could walk. First on docks and piers like the Redington Long Pier and Skyway fishing pier, then wade fishing the flats of the bay, I saved up my pennies and eventually got a kayak and an old 14' fiberglass boat to explore the bayous and backcountry waters. After graduating college I began working for a local seafood company running a commercial fishing boat for grouper and snapper and earning my Captain's License. I now run inshore and nearshore fishing charters sharing my lifelong passion for fishing and our world-class fishery with my guests! I look forward to sharing a day on the water with you soon!
Techniques
Light tackle spin fishing

Hey, I'm Captain Jake Nickol

Treasure Island, United States
Background
Hey folks, I'm Captain Jake Nickol. I am a Florida Native Born and Raised in Pinellas County. I have been fishing our local waters since about the time I could walk. First on docks and piers like the Redington Long Pier and Skyway fishing pier, then wade fishing the flats of the bay, I saved up my pennies and eventually got a kayak and an old 14' fiberglass boat to explore the bayous and backcountry waters. After graduating college I began working for a local seafood company running a commercial fishing boat for grouper and snapper and earning my Captain's License. I now run inshore and nearshore fishing charters sharing my lifelong passion for fishing and our world-class fishery with my guests! I look forward to sharing a day on the water with you soon!
Techniques
Light tackle spin fishing
Anglers Choice
Verified

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(99 reviews)
Angler's choice
Treasure Island
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $250

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 99 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (185)
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Chris G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Jake is the BEST!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - 10:00 AM on December 31, 2025
My 2 kids (9 and 12) and I had a phenomenal time out on the water with Captain Jake. We did the 4 hour in-shore fishing trip...
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Scott W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on December 28, 2025
Great 1/2 day on the water with Jake!ย  We booked a half day with Jake during December when fishing is supposedly slow. We...
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Nate W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Caught our target species, despite very tough conditions

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on November 3, 2025
We traveled from Texas to get on some snook.ย  Captain Jake is a very knowledgable local guide.ย  Great demeanor and customer...
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Daniel T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Great fun with the kids

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on October 9, 2025
Captain Jake is a fantastic guide. We were catching fish just a few minutes from the dock. I took my 12 and 7 yr old boys and...
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Mike H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Capt Jake

VERIFIED   2 hr trip on August 22, 2025
Capt Jake made our outing amazing. I was a bit hesitant to book as I was taking my girls(12&14) who never fished off a boat...
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