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
14
Reviews
2
Fishing Reports
Verified

My Charter Listing

Fishful Thinkin Charters

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(14 reviews)
Belleair Bluffs
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (20)
great day fishing
Awesome trip!
Awesome trip!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Patrick F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on October 6, 2025
we caught a bunch if fish and had a blast.
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Tim W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great father-son fishing trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 24, 2025
Captain Bob was hands down great! My brother in law and I booked this trip with our sons (6, 9 & 11) and Captain Bob made every...
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Justin R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

One of the best captains Iโ€™ve fished with

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 10, 2025
Rob was one of the best captains Iโ€™ve fished with and if you have kids heโ€™s your guy he was so good with my 7 year old...
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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
Overall

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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Rhonda P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on August 17, 2025
Awesome trip! Captain Bob is great! We caught lots of fish. Highly recommend
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