Captain
Gene Findley

Member since June 2018 Cedar Key, United States
Background
My love for the water has always been a part of my life. From the time I could hold a fishing pole, I was casting that bad boy anytime I could. When I began taking friends and family out for the first time, I was hooked on the fact that I was able to show them how to catch a certain species of fish, and then for them to have success was the icing on the cake for me. Their smiles and memories had me hooked. I am also a full-time firefighter/EMT for the city of High Springs, Florida. I have been there for 12 years. I enjoy making a difference in people's lives by being there in the moment of need. It's a sense of purpose I believe I was born to do. So if you enjoy good laughs, times, and making memories out on the water, contact me and together, we will make it happen!

Hey, I'm Captain Gene Findley

Cedar Key, United States
Background
My love for the water has always been a part of my life. From the time I could hold a fishing pole, I was casting that bad boy anytime I could. When I began taking friends and family out for the first time, I was hooked on the fact that I was able to show them how to catch a certain species of fish, and then for them to have success was the icing on the cake for me. Their smiles and memories had me hooked. I am also a full-time firefighter/EMT for the city of High Springs, Florida. I have been there for 12 years. I enjoy making a difference in people's lives by being there in the moment of need. It's a sense of purpose I believe I was born to do. So if you enjoy good laughs, times, and making memories out on the water, contact me and together, we will make it happen!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(52 reviews)
Cedar Key
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 52 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (41)
Family Adventure
Start of 1\/2 day trip
Half Day inshore Trip
+38
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Cameron B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had a great scalloping trip on a challenging weather day with Gene

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Scalloping Trip (AM) on August 2, 2025
Captain Gene managed to give us a great scalloping trip on a weather day that could have been a disaster. We had a huge front...
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Mark K.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   May 15, 2025
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Philip L.
Palm City, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Charter

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Fishing (AM) on September 4, 2022
Tough day for fishing with windy and hot conditions but Captain Gene worked hard to get us on fish and even extended the time...
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Sarah L.
Westbrook, ME
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great half-day fishing

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Fishing (PM) on April 21, 2021
Capt. Gene was a great and we had a fun day on the water.ย  He took us to several spots to catch Redfish and was patient in...
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Joey B.
Gainesville, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Fishing Trip on March 23, 2020
This was my families 1st fishing charter experience. It is so hard to book when you are unsure of so much. Iโ€™m glad I got...
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