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
(69 reviews)
Angler's choice
Treasure Island
 Last booking: 20 hours ago
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Trips from US $250

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 69 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (130)
October fishing trip
Great time!!
Had an amazing time
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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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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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Doug S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A fun morning on the water!

VERIFIED   2 hr trip on April 24, 2025
Captain Jake put us on the fish, was prepared with several varieties of live bait, and shared lots of angling advice that we...
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Scott L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Big Help for Novice Fishermen

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on May 29, 2025
Brought my daughterโ€™s boyfriend and his brother , born with limited fishing experience. Jake was great with them, giving...
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Ted R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   2 hr trip on May 28, 2025
Captain Jake is the best!ย  We booked the 2 hour trip but were having so much fun that we extended another hour.ย  Captain...
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Katerina P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on October 18, 2025
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