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
 Last booking: 14 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
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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Michael B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Robert

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 18, 2025
Captain Bob got us out to the fish quickly and we were catching fish right and left. We had a very good day fishing.
Michael B. recommends Fishful Thinkin Charters
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Ivan E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip RED GROUPER on July 19, 2025
Ivan E. recommends Fishful Thinkin Charters
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Brent M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Trolling trip/ kids trip! on June 2, 2025
Bob was a very friendly guy and made sure we had a good time and caught a lot of fish.
Brent M. recommends Fishful Thinkin Charters
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Kimberly Y.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Robert

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on May 18, 2025
Kimberly Y. recommends Fishful Thinkin Charters
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Danny W.
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Paying customer should be first

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 9, 2025
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Danny W. does not recommend Fishful Thinkin Charters
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