Charlie took us to some great spots and we caught a lot of grouper and snapper. We also caught a huge Amberjack which we were able to keep. Charlie processed our snapper and Jack on the boat for us which we all indulged in for a meal later that evening. lots of fun and he allowed us to bring our dog and drink some beers which added to the enjoyment. most importantly, he patiently assisted and taught the individuals that didn’t have much angling experience.

8-Hour Fishing Charter with Captain Charlie Hookem Our day on the water with Captain Charlie Hookem was nothing short of incredible. We arrived around 7:00 AM and were greeted with everything ready to go—Captain Charlie had the bait prepped and lines rigged before we even stepped aboard. Within minutes of reaching our first spot, the action started. We caught a variety of species throughout the day, including hard-fighting snook, tasty mangrove snapper, and even went toe-to-toe... More

Had a fantastic day on the water with captain Charlie! Great communication before the trip, and very attentive the whole day. Nonstop sheeapshead action along with snook and snapper. We will definitely be going with him again and highly recomend booking for yourself!

Captain Charlie worked hard going to spots, teaching us tips and tricks, and helping with the teenagers on improving their fishing skills.  The current fought us hard, but he was still able to get us hooked on a few fish. 

captain was great! Trip was perfect for a short window. We caught a good amount of fish and had a great time watching out for dolphins and manitees. Great overall experince!