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Marty Starling
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Marty Starling

Pensacola, United States
Angler's choice
50+ reviews
Being a native to the gulf coast its no surprise that Im a 3rd generation captain. My family has made a living on the waters for close to 100 yrs. Commercial fishing first then the charter fishing industry. I started off as a youngster on the back of various commercial fishing boats . Shrimp boats were my favorite plus the most difficult. Since shrimping only took place at night.We slept during the day.When everyone else was asleep . Id sneak out back and catch fish using handlines and bent nails made into hooks. Play fishing was kinda frowned upon but I could not resist. I could not get enough.As a kid I was left at the waters edge many times . Our parents would go offshore or to other jobs leaving us to tend to ourselves. The water was pretty much our babysitter. My uncles made casting nets so naturally,thats what we got for christmas or birthdays. We spent hrs wading through the water catching all sorts of fish . Sometimes we would be picked up with dinner and sometimes we would trade n barter our catches. Did this all summer and after school . sometimes even playing hooky. riding our bikes to the water once our parents left for work. This only happened a few times before our parents caught wind of our fishy clothes lol. It wasnt until after High school that I found myself fully committed to the fishing industry. Acquiring my license at 19. Its been a full on adventure ever since. Sharing my passion with thousands of ppl from all over the world. Thank you all

Charter

Rating

4.9
69 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

94%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (69)

Showing 1 – 5 of 69 reviews
  • Trevor Brandle
    Trevor Brandle
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time.

    4 Hour Trip – Flounder Fishing - 7:00 AM • 3 adults • 1 child

    Caught several species including speckled trout, mangrove snapper, bull red and a small jack fish. Our boy caught a huge bull red and will be talking about it for weeks. Marty was a great captain. Straight forward and very informative. Easy guy to be around, great for families like us or a trip with your buddies. Water was pretty choppy from higher winds since we had some storms approaching later in the day but Marty had us feeling like it was just another day on the boat, nothing worrisome about it.

    Reported catch:
    Horse-eye Jack
    Speckled Trout
  • Christopher Cherry
    Christopher Cherry
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Don’t second guess, book with Captain Marty!!

    6 Hour Trip – Trophy Trout • 4 adults

    This was our first trip ever and it did not disappoint! Captain Marty was thebbest choice we could have made. He was upfront and honest about the challenges we had to face with the busy day with boats and also the very little bait that he could find, was out trolling since 3-4am he said. He hunted for the best fish and our son caught 4 nice triple tails, one being something to brag about and our daughter caught a catfish. We will always book with Captain Marty

  • Keifer Venable
    Keifer Venable
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Choose Marty!!! Great trip!

    6 Hour Trip – Trophy Trout • 2 adults

    Marty is a phenomenal captain. He is extremely knowledgeable and instructive. We werent having much luck on the first few spots and he remained adamant on getting fish found and caught. We caught dozens of fish. 8 - 20 pound Red Snappers, a 3’ Redfish, a large Sheepshead, and countless smaller fish that were great for eating. Already have my primetime deep sea fishing in the early summer scheduled with Marty to get that Marlin or Tuna. He is someone I will continue to use. I encourage you to as well! You’ll gain a friend and a new/stronger passion if you do! Congrats Marty, I’m hooked.

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
  • Matt Waldenberger
    Matt Waldenberger
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Caught us a big one!

    4 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing • 2 adults

    What a great way to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary! Seriously wanted to book again for next day! All around great trip, loved every moment from catching our own bait, to watching dolphins right next to us, and the best part was the monster 4+ foot King Mackerel! Captain absolutely knows how to get you on the fish and get them in the boat! Overall great experience. Don’t think about booking with him..book it! No regrets!

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    Atlantic Mackerel
  • Nicole Gonzalez
    Nicole Gonzalez
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great time for the famiky!

    4 Hour Trip – Speckled Trout - 7:00 AM • 5 adults • 3 children

    we wanted to take our three boys out on their first big fishing adventure and captain marty delivered! we caught plenty for dinner and he made our middle sons dreams come true catching small sharks to end the day… according to our son he will now be the coolest kid in school. thank you captain marty for making our family fishing day one to remember!

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Flounder

Real catches shared by our community

  • Final Level Fishing Charters
    Final Level Fishing ChartersPensacola, FL
    Angler proudly holding a large yellowtail fish aboard a boat in calm coastal waters near waterfront homes.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack M.
    Jack M.
    Had a great time. The jack crevalle fought like hell and made for one of the best fishing experiences I’ve had. Captain Marty has great advice for reading the water and understanding the fish as well. Make sure to listen in!
  • Final Level Fishing Charters
    Final Level Fishing ChartersPensacola, FL
    Mother and young angler showcase a freshly caught flounder aboard a center-console boat near a sandy shoreline.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Flounder
    Meagan S.
    Meagan S.
    my family had a blast!!
  • Final Level Fishing Charters
    Final Level Fishing ChartersPensacola, FL
    An angler is reeling in a large shark while fishing from a boat, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Hammerhead Shark
    Spencer K.
    Spencer K.
    we came to catch a big shark and captain Marty put us right on a nice hammerhead! Once in a lifetime trip for us missouri boys! Highly recommend using this charter!
  • Final Level Fishing Charters
    Final Level Fishing ChartersPensacola, FL
    Adult angler holding a large redfish aboard a fishing boat beneath a coastal bridge.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Amanda M.
    Amanda M.
    We had a great day out on the water!! Caught some fish to eat and some bigger fish to fight bringing them in! Fun memories!
  • Final Level Fishing Charters
    Final Level Fishing ChartersPensacola, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing near a dock, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Jerome C.
    Jerome C.
  • Final Level Fishing Charters
    Final Level Fishing ChartersPensacola, FL
    Two young anglers proudly displaying their catch of Spanish Mackerel at the dock, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Thomas C.
    Thomas C.
  • Final Level Fishing Charters
    Final Level Fishing ChartersPensacola, FL
    Family group showcasing a large fish and a neatly arranged catch on the deck of a fishing boat at the dock.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Speckled Trout
    Nicole G.
    Nicole G.
    we wanted to take our three boys out on their first big fishing adventure and captain marty delivered! we caught plenty for dinner and he made our middle sons dreams come true catching small sharks to end the day… according to our son he will now be the coolest kid in school. thank you captain marty for making our family fishing day one to remember!
  • Final Level Fishing Charters
    Final Level Fishing ChartersPensacola, FL
    Angler proudly holds a redfish aboard a center-console boat, with multiple fish displayed on the deck and cooler after a group fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +4
    Redfish
    Cheryl M.
    Cheryl M.
  • Final Level Fishing Charters
    Final Level Fishing ChartersPensacola, FL
    Young angler proudly holding a large redfish on a fishing boat beneath a coastal bridge.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Trevor B.
    Trevor B.
    Caught several species including speckled trout, mangrove snapper, bull red and a small jack fish. Our boy caught a huge bull red and will be talking about it for weeks. Marty was a great captain. Straight forward and very informative. Easy guy to be around, great for families like us or a trip with your buddies. Water was pretty choppy from higher winds since we had some storms approaching later in the day but Marty had us feeling like it was just another day on the boat, nothing worrisome about it.
  • Final Level Fishing Charters
    Final Level Fishing ChartersPensacola, FL
    Three adult anglers display a neatly arranged catch of Spanish mackerel and speckled trout on a boat fish board.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Spanish Mackerel
    Kyle N.
    Kyle N.
    he was very interactive, informative, and funny! great experience and caught a good amount of fish and stopped to show and point out things and dolphins for the girlfriend!

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