We had an excellent time fishing with Captain Jeff from Leisure Life Charters. From start to finish, he was professional, patient, and incredibly welcoming. What stood out the most was how great he was with our son — he took the time to explain things, encouraged him throughout, and made sure he felt confident and included the whole trip.
Captain Jeff was knowledgeable, calm, and clearly loves what he does. He made the experience enjoyable for the whole family, not just about catching fish but about learning and having fun together.
We couldn’t have asked for a better outing and would absolutely fish with him again. Highly recommended for families, especially those with kids!

We recently had the pleasure of taking a fishing charter with Captain Jeff, and it was truly an outstanding experience for both me and my son. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and fun captain, look no further!
From the moment we stepped aboard, the boat was impeccably clean and well-maintained, which we really appreciated.
What truly set Captain Jeff apart was his incredible expertise. He was incredibly knowledgeable, identifying every single fish we caught and sharing facts about them!
He went above and beyond to make the trip enjoyable and educational:
* He shared many excellent fishing tips that helped me learn to fish (I’m normally a spectator) and my son said “he really wanted to help make me be better at fishing.”
* He took care of everything—from baiting our hooks to helping us with our casts—which allowed us to focus purely on the fun of fishing.
* He was extremely patient and made the entire learning process fun, especially for my son.
Captain Jeff’s fun and patient demeanor made the entire adventure memorable for my son and me. We highly recommend him and hope to come back to fish soon!

Captain Jeff was awesome!! Made contact with us 24 hrs prior to our trip with updated location and more information so we arrived ready to fish. He was super helpful getting my son and myself ready for our first saltwater fishing experience finding fish immediately at our first stop and the fishing continued at every stop. Super friendly and knowledgeable about area to give us a great experience!! Definitely will be booking with him again!!

We had an absolutely amazing day on the water with Captain Jeff! From the moment we stepped aboard, he made us feel welcome and confident, whether we were seasoned anglers or total beginners. He’s friendly, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable about the local waters, fish species, and all the fishing regulations around the intercostal in St. Petersburg.

Captain Jeff kept our lines baited, our spirits high, and even managed to keep my kids (12 and 14) completely engaged the whole trip — no small feat! We caught several beautiful red drum (plus some sheepshead, grunt, ladyfish, catfish, trout) , and later that evening we enjoyed the most delicious blackened fish for dinner.

The boat was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, and Captain Jeff clearly takes pride in giving his guests a top-notch experience. You can tell he truly loves what he does and knows these waters like the back of his hand.

If you’re looking for a family-friendly, fun, and rewarding fishing charter in St. Pete, Captain Jeff is your guy. Worth every penny — we can’t wait to book with him again! 🎣

Having been out fishing yesterday and having a great time, I decided to book a last minute charter for today. Luckily I came across Leisure Life Charters and Captain Jeff. The low tide made it a bit tough for the Captain, however he found some great spots where we caught a range of different fish. His boat was great fun, absolutely flying across the water. We were even lucky enough to have some manatees popping up right next to the boat at one stage. Throughout the trip Captain Jeff kept us right with guidance on where to cast etc. All in all a fantastic day and would definitely go out again with Captain Jeff and Leisure Life Charters.