Captain
Zack Horton

Member since March 2024 Holmes Beach, United States
Background
I actually grew up in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, right along the Mississippi river. I grew up hunting and fishing and when I was old enough my friends and I ventured out onto the river and that's where we stayed, catfishing, bowfishing and every other kind of fishing activity in between. It was what I did every free moment I had. When I moved to Florida about just shy of 10 years ago, I started to dive into saltwater fishing, and it opened such an amazing and beautiful world to me with so much to learn! I loved the variation of species and the different methods of fishing that I had never gotten to experience growing up. I loved it so much that I studied it for years and decided that even after graduating college that being in the fishing industry is where I wanted to be. Having a boat be my office and getting to share fishing experiences with people is truly a privilege and a dream come true. I wouldn't have it any other way.
Techniques
Being on the West coast of Florida, especially in southwest Florida, our bottom fishery is unmatched pretty much anywhere in the world and that's where my passion lies. Obviously, there are certain species that are targeted on a particular trip, however it's like dropping your line down into a mystery box. You never know what you're going to hook into! I also have a obsession with testing out big tackle and bringing some big baits for some toothy critters!

Hey, I'm Captain Zack Horton

Holmes Beach, United States
Background
I actually grew up in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, right along the Mississippi river. I grew up hunting and fishing and when I was old enough my friends and I ventured out onto the river and that's where we stayed, catfishing, bowfishing and every other kind of fishing activity in between. It was what I did every free moment I had. When I moved to Florida about just shy of 10 years ago, I started to dive into saltwater fishing, and it opened such an amazing and beautiful world to me with so much to learn! I loved the variation of species and the different methods of fishing that I had never gotten to experience growing up. I loved it so much that I studied it for years and decided that even after graduating college that being in the fishing industry is where I wanted to be. Having a boat be my office and getting to share fishing experiences with people is truly a privilege and a dream come true. I wouldn't have it any other way.
Techniques
Being on the West coast of Florida, especially in southwest Florida, our bottom fishery is unmatched pretty much anywhere in the world and that's where my passion lies. Obviously, there are certain species that are targeted on a particular trip, however it's like dropping your line down into a mystery box. You never know what you're going to hook into! I also have a obsession with testing out big tackle and bringing some big baits for some toothy critters!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(154 reviews)
Angler's choice
Holmes Beach
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $475

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 154 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (101)
Perfect day fishing!!!
Perfect day fishing!!!
Perfect day fishing!!!
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
99%
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Derek E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fish Bitch slapping good time

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day - INSHORE (AM) on October 22, 2025
Fantastic good time with lots of laughs and plenty of catches.ย  Enjoyed it.ย  Zach was great!
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Anthony M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Tampa Bay Fishing Trip on September 16, 2025
We had a great day with Captain Zackโ€ฆ we were put on lots of fish .. offered lots of help and tips and was just a great host....
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Scott M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Zach for the win!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Tampa Bay Fishing Trip on July 18, 2025
What can one say?ย  Captain Zach was first class.ย  We caught every species we were after and had an amazing time. Thank you...
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Christa D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Highly recommend!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“Offshore (evening) on May 26, 2025
Had an awesome time on this fishing charter! The captain was super friendly and helpful the whole trip. We caught a nice variety...
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Jolene R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect Afternoon!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“Offshore (PM) on March 25, 2025
Booked a 4-hour trip with my teenage kids. Captain Zack was great and kept our family fishing and entertained all afternoon....
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