Charter Operator
Reef Relief Charters

Member since May 2018 St. Petersburg, United States
Background
My father and I have been fishing the gulf for over 25 years. We lobster in the Keys, scallop in Crystal River, and fish out of John's Pass. We enjoy being on the water and bringing home some of Florida's best seafood. And we are passionate about helping other people fall in love with Florida's best as well!
Techniques
We love heading offshore and fishing hard bottom for grouper and snapper. We have freelines at the top of the water column for cobia, kingfish, and tuna. During the kingfish runs we will do some trolling also. We do whatever it takes to get fish in the boat!

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St. Petersburg, United States
Background
My father and I have been fishing the gulf for over 25 years. We lobster in the Keys, scallop in Crystal River, and fish out of John's Pass. We enjoy being on the water and bringing home some of Florida's best seafood. And we are passionate about helping other people fall in love with Florida's best as well!
Techniques
We love heading offshore and fishing hard bottom for grouper and snapper. We have freelines at the top of the water column for cobia, kingfish, and tuna. During the kingfish runs we will do some trolling also. We do whatever it takes to get fish in the boat!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(309 reviews)
St. Petersburg
 Last booking: 22 hours ago
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 309 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (361)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
92%
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Geoff M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Gulf smackdown

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on November 8, 2025
10/10 highly recommend. I have been on charters from Iceland to Rhode Island to Puget Sound and this was one of my favorites....
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Alesha O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip with Dave!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - 12:30 PM on April 4, 2026
We had a great afternoon fishing woth Captain Dave! we caught a variety of fish, saw dolphins and sea turtles. He was knowledgeable...
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Mike G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Felt like family

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on March 23, 2026
Great day of fishing! Got us on a variety of fish. Enough for a meal that night and more to take home. Highlights were my daughter...
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Bill A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

GREAT FISHING EXPERIENCE

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on March 9, 2026
We had so much fun with Captain Rich, he was fun and entertaining, had great stories that he shared with us. Plus he was very...
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Florette R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Experience from A to Z!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on August 29, 2025
This was a trip for my sonโ€™s 16th birthday. Whether it be my son who is an avid fisher to myself and his best friend who...
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