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
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(71 reviews)
Angler's choice
Treasure Island
 6 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 71 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
99%
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Salvatore F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect way to start a morning

VERIFIED   2 hr trip on August 19, 2025
Due to traffic on the way into the area me and my party were running late but captain jake was completely understanding and...
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Jamie W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED   2 hr trip on July 28, 2025
Captain Jake was super friendly!ย  Ge was ready to bait as many hooks as necessary as the fish will grab them quickly especially...
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James G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Holy Makererel

VERIFIED   NEW  2 hr trip - 12:00 PM on October 24, 2025
Jake was a great guide. I have very little fishing experience and Jake is knowledgeable and a good teacher. My wife snagged...
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Dan G.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fall break fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - 10:00 AM on October 6, 2025
We happened to come to Florida when it was very windy. Not the best day to catch some fish, but not from the lack of trying...
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Justin A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Caprain Jake is a great guy to hit the water with.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 29, 2025
My family and I had a great time.ย  The tides werent ideal but Captain Jake got us on some fish and suggested where we could...
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