Captain

John Collingsworth

Nationality: american
Languages: english
Experience: 1 year

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Captain
John Collingsworth

Member since April 2026 Melbourne Beach, United States

Background: John didn't choose the crushing life, the crushing life chose him! He invested years of his life and future in a formal education to work in a field he hated. One day, he decided to do something he truly enjoys (fishing) in a place he loves to be (the beach). Lo and behold, it turned out to be the perfect match for his professional fulfillment. It's total BS that just because you enjoy something doesn't mean it isn't work, but it's definitely a whole lot more gratifying.
Techniques: surf fishing

Hey, I'm Captain John Collingsworth

Melbourne Beach, United States

Background: John didn't choose the crushing life, the crushing life chose him! He invested years of his life and future in a formal education to work in a field he hated. One day, he decided to do something he truly enjoys (fishing) in a place he loves to be (the beach). Lo and behold, it turned out to be the perfect match for his professional fulfillment. It's total BS that just because you enjoy something doesn't mean it isn't work, but it's definitely a whole lot more gratifying.
Techniques: surf fishing

Reviews

Fishing Reports

Our Team

Dorian Y.

First mate

PopEye S.

Staff

John C.

Captain

My Charter Listing

Crush Station

5.0 / 5

(4 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(4 reviews)

Recent reports

Melbourne Beach • 12 persons

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Trips from US $250

Fishing Reports

The Beach Has Got It ALL!

Jul 18, 2026 Melbourne Beach

Man oh man, it was an absolutely epic weekend fishing the surf. Conditions are ripe. Central Florida's beaches are loaded with bait, and the fish are busting the surface up and down the coast. Tarpon? Check. Snook? Check. Pompano? Check. Boat? NO BOAT NEEDED. You can catch the biggest thrills and the most delicious table fare right now with two feet planted firmly on the sandy beach. On a single afternoon charter Saturday in Melbourne Beach, we did just that. Keeper pompano, giant mojarrah, whiting, catfish, AND... a 6ft ~140lb tarpon (a tale for later)! This group from west Texas had the fishing experience of a lifetime, that's for sure. Shout out to my boy, trip MVP, Clayton, for hanging tight for the 90 minute battle with this magnificent monster!

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 4 reviews

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Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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Anglers claimed

Good experience
	100%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	100%
Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Meagan W.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great day in shore

VERIFIED NEW 4 Hour – Surf Fishing Trip - 3:00 PM on July 19, 2026

Meagan W.

5.0 / 5

Jul 19, 2026

4 Hour – Surf Fishing Trip - 3:00 PM

Great day in shore

VERIFIED NEW

These guys are extremely flexible with timing. They accommodated all our needs and are beyond hospital. They love what they do and it’s infectious! It was a great day on the shore!!!

These guys are extremely flexible with timing. They accommodated all our needs and are beyond hospital. They love what...

Meagan W. recommends Crush Station

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2 persons find this review helpful

John Collingsworth (The Captain)

Replied on July 20, 2026

That weather would have soured the experience for a lot of people, but y’all took it in stride and we had a blast fishing in the rain with you! Perspective and attitude is everything! Thanks for fishing with us, enjoy the cruise, and send arkansas our regards!

John Collingsworth (The Captain)

Replied on July 20, 2026

Captain replied

Jerrod S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Massive Silver King!!

VERIFIED NEW 4 Hour – Surf Fishing Trip - 3:00 PM on July 18, 2026

Jerrod S.

5.0 / 5

Jul 18, 2026

4 Hour – Surf Fishing Trip - 3:00 PM

Massive Silver King!!

VERIFIED NEW

Had a great time with Crush. They made a 5’6” Silver King catch possible. They know all of the tricks. Major thanks to them!

Had a great time with Crush. They made a 5’6” Silver King catch possible. They know all of the tricks. Major thanks to...

Jerrod S. recommends Crush Station

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2 persons find this review helpful

John Collingsworth (The Captain)

Replied on July 20, 2026

I don’t know how we pulled it off in the dark, but that was straight epic. I am so stoked and honored to share this instant smash hit memory with you guys. Please, pleeeeease, share the media with me when you can!

John Collingsworth (The Captain)

Replied on July 20, 2026

Captain replied

Elijah R.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Good fun

VERIFIED NEW 4 Hour – Surf Fishing Trip on July 14, 2026

Elijah R.

5.0 / 5

Jul 14, 2026

4 Hour – Surf Fishing Trip

Good fun

VERIFIED NEW

had a good time hanging at the beach, got us on a few pompano and permit, saw some cool wildlife in the process!

Elijah R. recommends Crush Station

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2 persons find this review helpful

John Collingsworth (The Captain)

Replied on July 14, 2026

Thanks, Elijah! We had a lot of fun on our end—y’all reminded me a lot of my own cousin dynamic—I miss it! And what a bizarre run of sightings today even for those that are at the beach here every day—manta rays, baby turtles, dead sharks… Wild, but gorgeous day. Let’s go fishing again sometime!

John Collingsworth (The Captain)

Replied on July 14, 2026

Captain replied

Michael S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great day on the beach

VERIFIED Surf Fishing Trip - 2:30 PM on June 27, 2026

Michael S.

5.0 / 5

Jun 27, 2026

Surf Fishing Trip - 2:30 PM

Great day on the beach

VERIFIED

highly recommend. my kids loved it. we also got to see the sea turtles come up on beach. John and his crew made sure we had a great time.

highly recommend. my kids loved it. we also got to see the sea turtles come up on beach. John and his crew made sure we had...

Michael S. recommends Crush Station

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4 persons find this review helpful

John Collingsworth (The Captain)

Replied on June 29, 2026

There he is… the fearless leader of the Catfish Crew! Michael, thank you so much for giving us the pleasure of fishing with you and your family. The ocean certainly gave us all the catfish we could handle, and hopefully a few great memories to take home to Missouri with you, too. Your kids were an absolute joy—I hope they had as much fun as Dorian and I did!

John Collingsworth (The Captain)

Replied on June 29, 2026

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Hey, I'm Captain John Collingsworth

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Great day in shore

Great day in shore

Massive Silver King!!

Massive Silver King!!

Good fun

Good fun

Great day on the beach

Great day on the beach

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