Playtime Sportfishing

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What anglers say

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  Storm Sheckells

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  Maryland, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  Playtime Sportfishing G.O.A.T

  4 Hour Trip on October 11, 2026 • 4 adults

  If your looking for a fun and action packed day on the water, Playtime is your best option! Starting with the crew, Captain Jen was excellent. She battled some extremely rough seas for us but still kept us in the action all morning. First Mate John was probably the most educated, experienced, and skilled angler I’ve ever met. John was very instructional, prepared, and kept our lines out and in the action all morning. He was awesome. We were able to catch some barracuda, porgy, snapper, and even hooked a sailfish that got away but gave us a real thrill!!

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  Walter Guzik

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  Maryland, US

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  Member since 2025

  5.0

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  10 out of 10!!

  4 Hour Trip on June 20, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child

  Capt Jimmy was great before and during our trip. He called the night before to ask what we wanted to target, gave us info on the day and asked if we had any questions. Day of, he met us on time with his 1st mate John. We had a quick safety overview and were off. 15 minutes and we were on the ocean with lines going out. Before all the lines were set we had 2 fish on! We trolled for about 2 hrs with less than a few minutes between fish. We caught 6 large Bonita and 4 nice Black fin Tuna. As we were going to switch to bottom fishing for snapper, we spotted a shark about 50 yards off the boat. Without missing a beat, capt Jimmy jumped down and setup a shark rig while mate John reeled in our trolling lines. 5 minutes later, we were hooked up on a 8+ ft hammerhead! After a 30 min fight, we had it boat side. Got some great pics and we released it. A few bottom drops wrapped up our trip with 2 snapper! We headed back in where the tuna and snapper were filleted up for us and they pointed us to a nearby restaurant that we went to and had our catch cooked up for a great meal! If you want a great trip with a capt and crew that know what they are doing, look no further! 10 out of 10 we will be back again!

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  Krystle Dorobek

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  Michigan, US

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  Member since 2026

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  Above and Beyond

  3 Hour Trip – Kids/Beginners on April 8, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

  We had a great experience with this fishing charter despite some very rough seas. We initially attempted to head out into the ocean, but due to the conditions, we had to turn around. The captain and deckhand were incredibly accommodating and quickly adjusted our trip, setting us up in the canal where the waters were much calmer—perfect for our family. We were especially grateful for how kind and attentive they were with our two daughters. They truly made the best out of unpredictable Florida weather and ensured we still had an enjoyable and memorable experience. I would absolutely recommend this charter to anyone looking for a family-friendly fishing trip. Their flexibility, professionalism, and positive attitude made all the difference!

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  Jeremyandcasaundra Ackner

  Repeat angler

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  New York, US

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  Member since 2024

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  3 trips

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  Best trip ever!!!!

  5 Hour Trip on February 21, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

  Morning started out great Captain James accommodated my son and I by meeting us an hr early. Then he gave us the option to buy live bait or use spinners. We took him up on the live bait, money well spent. Then his mate went over safety of the boat. She was very helpful, friendly and drives the boat very well. We had very good luck my son caught a kingfish biggest fish he has ever caught due to captains experience and ability to know the area. After he pulled that it in I was lucky enough to pull in a 51” Barracuda which was the biggest fish I have ever caught. This was the best charter my son and I have ever been on. Nothing is guaranteed but we were blessed that day. Captain gave us the option to go for smaller fish and catch more but my son wanted to risk and try for another big one. We overall have had a great time and will deff be looking to rebook with Captain James when back in the area. TY Captain and First Mate. Highly recommend!!!

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  Response from Charter operator

  March 16, 2026

  thank you, Jeremy for taking your time and writing in this review. It was a pleasure having you and your son on the boat. Even though we had no wind to fly the kites to catch the sailfish that you wanted. You see that we tried our best to catch you guys a sailfish. the next time that you guys come out with us, we will do our best to get you guys hooked up on the Fish of the lifetime. can’t wait to see you and your son the next time you’re in town

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  Ryan Rivera

  Repeat angler

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  Florida, US

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  Member since 2025

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  2 trips

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  Fishing with James

  4 Hour Trip (PM) on November 20, 2025 • 3 adults

  Had a great experience with capt.Jimmy and mate Christine. Fishing started off slow, which we were trolling at first. When we haven’t got any bites in the first hour or so Capt.Jimmy told Christine let’s use the live bait that they had left over the trip before. After dropping on 3 shipwrecks. All we manage was to have something cut one of our bait off. So we went back on the troll for the rest of the trip. We end up catching 8 black fin tunas. I could tell that when we weren’t catching anything it was frustrating to them for not catching anything. Which I get it from Fishing in the past. That’s why they call it fishing and not catching.

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