Captain
Eric Chaignet

Member since January 2019 Cortez, United States
Background
Captain Eric has been fishing recreationally for over 20 years, deciding to make a profession out of his passion back in 2014. When not running charters, he's often competing in fishing tournaments, and has a few impressive spearfishing titles to his name. He loves to spend as much time on the water as possible and is delighted that running charters allows him to share his passion with others and, hopefully, pass on his skills.

Hey, I'm Captain Eric Chaignet

Cortez, United States
Background
Captain Eric has been fishing recreationally for over 20 years, deciding to make a profession out of his passion back in 2014. When not running charters, he's often competing in fishing tournaments, and has a few impressive spearfishing titles to his name. He loves to spend as much time on the water as possible and is delighted that running charters allows him to share his passion with others and, hopefully, pass on his skills.
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Gulfcart Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(123 reviews)
Cortez
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Fishing Reports

Nearshore fishing is on fire!
Nearshore fishing is on fire!
Jan 30, 2025 Cortez
Its been a windy 2025 so far but when the wind lays down the fishing sction nearshore has bedn phenominal !
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Winter fishing is in full effect!!!
Winter fishing is in full effect!!!
Jan 11, 2024 Cortez
The westher has been a challenge st times but we see still out there catching! Give us a shout for some fun fishing action !
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Hogfish mania continues!
Hogfish mania continues!
Dec 26, 2023 Cortez
The weather has beem frustrating this season, but the hogfish fishing has been world class this year! Make sure to reserve your spot to come catch one of the craziest looking, and most delicious fish out there
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?Fall fishing transitioning into winter
?Fall fishing transitioning into winter
Dec 8, 2023 Cortez
As the temps decline ife been focusing a lot on hogfish nearshore along with a variety of other reef fish!! If you want to fill a cooler, make sure you book a trip in the next couple months and experience it for yourself!!
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Epic fall fishing around Anna Maria Isla
Epic fall fishing around Anna Maria Isla
Nov 1, 2023 Cortez
Its been an incredible start to fall here fishing around Anna Maria Island! Consistsnt catches inshore ans nearshore including snook redfish cobia hogfish snapper grouper shark and many more! Dont miss the boat on a chance to make a memory !
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Fall fishings getting going strong!
Fall fishings getting going strong!
Oct 5, 2023 Cortez
Some cooler water has the fish moving and chewing. Mackerels, cobia, sharks, and all Sorts of stuff are moving through the anna maria island area right now! Make sure to come out and make some memories!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 123 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Natraj P.
Chicago, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day Nearshore

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore on February 19, 2023
Eric was great all around, we went 12 miles deep and caught a bunch of groupers which we could not keep as they were and then...
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MAURICIO H.
Davenport, FL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
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4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2 hour short trip

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Family Fun (1PM) on May 27, 2023
This was our first family fishing trip, we decided on two hrs just in case.ย  the goal was for our little one (7 years old)...
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Raymond F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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What a great day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore on October 30, 2023
One of the best fishing days we had in a long time. Eric put us on the fish early, too many to count of Spanish mackerel and...
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Susan G.
Walnut Creek, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day with Captain Eric

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore on August 6, 2022
This was the best fishing trip Iโ€™ve ever taken. CAPTAIN Eric is extremely knowledgeable about where the best fishing spots...
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Michelle L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Another successful trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore on February 21, 2024
This was our second trip with Captain Eric and it was magnificent!ย  Everyone in our group (ages ranging from 10 to late 40s)...
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