Captain
Nick Conicella

Member since June 2019 Sarasota, United States
Background
I was a Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer, having recently retired from my career managing nuclear power electric generation plants, with a lifelong passion for boating and fishing. As such, I operate my fishing and sightseeing charter business with the highest level of professionalism, passion, and safety. You and your family or friends are in good hands with me as your captain. Having moved multiple times throughout my career, I have boating and fishing experience in the Atlantic (New Jersey), Lake Ontario (New York), Lake Erie (Ohio), and the Gulf of America (Sarasota, Florida) where I retired to. I am now able to truly enjoy my lifelong hobby and share my passion through my charter boating and fishing business. To ensure the highest quality and that your charter will be an adventure to remember, I have partnered with a first mate that has extensive boating and fishing experience as well. All this at a very competitive rate.
Techniques
My fishing preference is offshore (beyond 9) reef and wreck fishing in the Gulf of Mexico mostly through bottom fishing. This produces ample snapper and grouper harvests as well as cobra, permit, barracuda, amberjack, and other fish species that frequent these waters and provide a worthy battle.

Hey, I'm Captain Nick Conicella

Sarasota, United States
Background
I was a Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer, having recently retired from my career managing nuclear power electric generation plants, with a lifelong passion for boating and fishing. As such, I operate my fishing and sightseeing charter business with the highest level of professionalism, passion, and safety. You and your family or friends are in good hands with me as your captain. Having moved multiple times throughout my career, I have boating and fishing experience in the Atlantic (New Jersey), Lake Ontario (New York), Lake Erie (Ohio), and the Gulf of America (Sarasota, Florida) where I retired to. I am now able to truly enjoy my lifelong hobby and share my passion through my charter boating and fishing business. To ensure the highest quality and that your charter will be an adventure to remember, I have partnered with a first mate that has extensive boating and fishing experience as well. All this at a very competitive rate.
Techniques
My fishing preference is offshore (beyond 9) reef and wreck fishing in the Gulf of Mexico mostly through bottom fishing. This produces ample snapper and grouper harvests as well as cobra, permit, barracuda, amberjack, and other fish species that frequent these waters and provide a worthy battle.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(17 reviews)
Sarasota
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Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 17 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (15)
Great day, Great fishing.
April fishing trip
April fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Torben M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience for families

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on December 28, 2025
We and our two sons (8&10) had a great time! It was our first time fishing. Nick and John took a lot of time to explain the...
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Ryan T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day, Great fishing.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on March 24, 2025
Captain Nick and Mate John took us on a great fishing trip.ย  Casual, easy and fun.ย  10-20 miles offshore and we consistently...
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Scott C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Terrific Charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 26, 2024
The trip was great and Captain Nick was terrific to work with. The boat is first class and the fishing equipment was also....
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Rebecca C.
Harpers Ferry, IA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with Captin Nick

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on October 14, 2021
My husband and I had an amazing time on this fishing trip! Captain Nick and his mate were absolutely outstanding. They answered...
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Natalie B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on April 18, 2024
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