Captain
Rachel Nobbe-Cato

Member since March 2015 Palmetto, United States
Background
Captain Rachel Nobbe-Cato provides exciting and rewarding fishing trips for anglers and outdoor lovers of all ages. Based out of Snead Island in Palmetto, Florida, Captain Rachel’s Charters serves fishing enthusiasts across Tampa, Venice, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner, Rachel ensures every guest feels at ease and ready to reel in a big catch. Watching her clients land a variety of fish is what makes each trip unique and memorable.
Techniques
Specialty: Inshore and Bay – Snook, Redfish and Trout When in season: Tarpon, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead and Grey (Mangrove) Snapper Fishing Area: Tampa Bay, Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Home port is in Palmetto, FL. Boat: 24’ Sheaffer powered by 300 Yamaha

Hey, I'm Captain Rachel Nobbe-Cato

Palmetto, United States
Background
Captain Rachel Nobbe-Cato provides exciting and rewarding fishing trips for anglers and outdoor lovers of all ages. Based out of Snead Island in Palmetto, Florida, Captain Rachel’s Charters serves fishing enthusiasts across Tampa, Venice, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner, Rachel ensures every guest feels at ease and ready to reel in a big catch. Watching her clients land a variety of fish is what makes each trip unique and memorable.
Techniques
Specialty: Inshore and Bay – Snook, Redfish and Trout When in season: Tarpon, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead and Grey (Mangrove) Snapper Fishing Area: Tampa Bay, Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Home port is in Palmetto, FL. Boat: 24’ Sheaffer powered by 300 Yamaha
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Captain Rachel Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(2 reviews)
Palmetto
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Trips from US $400

Fishing Reports

Redfish, Snook and Trout
Redfish, Snook and Trout
Sep 30, 2025 Palmetto
Inshore fishing is always a solid choiceโ€”even when the wind picks up. With so many options to target specific species, thereโ€™s no shortage of action. Snook, redfish, and trout top the list, but the possibilities donโ€™t stop there. Sometimes, you even get a shot at jumping a silver kingโ€”another name for the mighty tarpon.
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Tarpon are on tight!
Tarpon are on tight!
Sep 28, 2025 Palmetto
The tarpon bite is still red hot! Chasing a silver king? Nowโ€™s the timeโ€”there are still a few months left before winter rolls in. Ever felt the thrill of hooking a giant that leaps and dances across the surface? Itโ€™s an experience you wonโ€™t forget.
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Offshore bite is on FIRE
Offshore bite is on FIRE
Dec 18, 2016 Palmetto
Warm weather is making the Offshore fishing real close with just a short run. The fish are big and pull hard. If offshore isn't your thing then inshore is great too with snook reds and trout.
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Tampa Bay's the BEST Snook fishing
Tampa Bay's the BEST Snook fishing
Mar 20, 2016 Palmetto
The best snook fishing the Gulf coast can offer with upwards of 50 + snook slot and over slot mixed in. Plus red fish and big trout. Mix in mangrove snapper snd fishing can't get any better.
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Tampa Bay South BIGGEST BEST sheepshead
Tampa Bay South BIGGEST BEST sheepshead
Feb 14, 2016 Palmetto
Some of the best sheepshead fishing I've ever seen around here. There are huge schools and we are releasing most under 16". The cold water temps have them spawning in shallow water in less than 15 feet.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 2 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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Mac M.
Parrish, Florida
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing Trip with JR

VERIFIED   4 hour Inshore Fishing Charter on February 4, 2016
My buddy was down from Mass. and we wanted to get a Florida fishing experience. We needed to change our reservation due to...
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Mike T.
Parrish, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Rachel

VERIFIED   4 hour Inshore Fishing Charter on November 29, 2016
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