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
5.0 / 5
(48 reviews)
Angler's choice
Treasure Island
 Last booking: 1 hour ago
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Trips from US $250

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 48 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (103)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Paul H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent Bay Fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  2 hr trip on August 8, 2025
Captain Jake was very knowledgable of the fisheries in the area. We will look him up again when we are back to Tampa Bay
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Jacob E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Capnโ€™ Jake

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on July 27, 2025
Jake was a fun guy that loves fishing and having fun. Heโ€™s a genuine guy. Had a great time on the water.
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Emma G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

2 hour fishing trip

VERIFIED   2 hr trip on April 25, 2025
Jake was seriously the BEST person to go fishing with- he was very out going, very helpful, I felt so safe with him. I wish...
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Steve F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great four hours of morning of Fishing!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on April 29, 2025
This was our first fishing trip like this. Between all of us we caught 7 different kinds of fish.ย  Captain Jake provided us...
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Keith A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Lots of fun

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on April 26, 2025
I would recommend, I brought my daughters and we caught a ton of fish. One is autistic he let her play in the bait and was...
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