Captain
Robert Erickson

Member since February 2025 Belleair Bluffs, United States
Background
I’ve been fishing my entire life and began working in the charter industry at the age of 13 up until I was 18. I then worked as a boat mechanic and worked as a deckhand in between until ultimately I received my captains license and now run my own operation!
Techniques
bottom fishing trolling live bait sharks Goliath grouper

Hey, I'm Captain Robert Erickson

Belleair Bluffs, United States
Background
I’ve been fishing my entire life and began working in the charter industry at the age of 13 up until I was 18. I then worked as a boat mechanic and worked as a deckhand in between until ultimately I received my captains license and now run my own operation!
Techniques
bottom fishing trolling live bait sharks Goliath grouper
20
Reviews
3
Fishing Reports
Verified

My Charter Listing

Fishful Thinkin Charters

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(20 reviews)
Belleair Bluffs
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 20 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (28)
Consistent action
great time on the water
great time on the water
+25
Angler rating
17
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Bret K.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  January 17, 2026
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Joe D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day out with Cpt Bob

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on January 17, 2026
Cpt Bob put us on fish all day. cant waite to come back and we will definitely use him again!!
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Patricia B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Consistent action

VERIFIED   Trolling trip/ kids trip! on January 2, 2026
Robert (Bob) is great with young kids. He made sure what we caught fish and went home with fish.ย  He also has a great, stable...
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Yifu J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing experience with Bob

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on December 23, 2025
We had a great time fishing with Bob. He is professional, caring and knowledgeable,ย  also super patient with us, who barely...
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Teresa M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Donโ€™t look any further!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on March 19, 2025
We have been on a few fishing charters over the last couple years and this was hands-down the best experience. We had five...
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