Captain
Hank Valencia

Member since May 2016 Bay Pines, United States
Background
The crew at Deep Color Fishing have been fishing the productive waters off Florida's West Coast for many years and they have extensive experience of the best bait and tackle to use for the season and species targeted. They recently decided to turn their passion into a profession by offering fun, family friendly reef and wreck fishing charters.

Hey, I'm Captain Hank Valencia

Bay Pines, United States
Background
The crew at Deep Color Fishing have been fishing the productive waters off Florida's West Coast for many years and they have extensive experience of the best bait and tackle to use for the season and species targeted. They recently decided to turn their passion into a profession by offering fun, family friendly reef and wreck fishing charters.
Anglers Choice
504
Reviews
189
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Deep Color Fishing

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(504 reviews)
Angler's choice
Bay Pines
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $325

Fishing Reports

Banging the Drums!
Banging the Drums!
Jan 21, 2025 Bay Pines
The tropical storm Debby had the waters rough, stirred up and cloudy and the bite was tougher but we found some Snapper, Gag Grouper and a full school of Black Drum in seasion under the big bridge. The aeas are calmer now so back out to the reefs!
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Hot temps and equally hot action!
Hot temps and equally hot action!
Jul 31, 2024 Bay Pines
Water temps are nearly 90ยฐ but the fish still gotta eat! Had a great day foth a father and his 2 biys with nonstop action on everything from Hogfish to Grouper to Key West Grunts and even some Shark. Check you the pics of the restaurant that cooked their catch! Give us a call to do the same ?
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The Kings of the beach are BACK
The Kings of the beach are BACK
Apr 2, 2024 Bay Pines
It has been very windy this spring but it hasnt stopped the Kingfish from making their Bi-Annual visit to out local beaches. We have been having some "big luck" using som "big baits". What an amazing fish out Creator made!
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Seas were calm and the bite was FIRE!
Seas were calm and the bite was FIRE!
Feb 16, 2024 Bay Pines
Had a perfect day on the water as the Sheepshead were on the prowl (and a few snapper)
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Solo Slayer!
Solo Slayer!
Feb 15, 2024 Bay Pines
Took a regular client out the other day who's friend couldn't make it and so it was just the two of us. Was a chilly day but the action was hot! Caught and kept some cool stuff and tossed the rest back. Only gonna get better as the temps heat up! Oh, she took the catch to Crabbys and they cooked it up awesome as usual!
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Beach Action
Beach Action
Jan 29, 2024 Bay Pines
The wind kept us closer to the beaches but we still found aome Trout, Flounder and other species willing to play!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 504 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (536)
45 pound amber jack!
45 pound amber jack!
fantastic time out fishing with Hank
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
91%
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Paul P.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Weโ€™ve done charters 4 years in a row and Hank and crew were by far the best yet!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 29, 2025
We caught fish literally all day! Nice fish too, not just bait sized!!!ย  ย  Barracuda, grouper, mackerel and more. ย ...
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Jeff S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Hank is the Best

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip on March 19, 2025
From the minute I stepped on the boat I could tell Captain Hank knew his stuff and we were going to have a great trip.ย  He...
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JOHN R.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great day on Deep Color Fishing Charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on October 4, 2025
Caught a variety of fish and good numbers, too.ย  Captain Hank had us on fish early and often.ย  Recommended a local restaurant...
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Brian A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 16, 2025
Great captain overall. He put us right on the fish, as soon as they stopped bitting he relocated us and we continued to catch....
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Martha L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Wonderful morning fish with Hank!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip on March 26, 2025
Wonderful fishing trip with Captain Hank. He brought us out to a great reef where we caught all sorts of fish - Hank provided...
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