Captain
Nick Conicella

Member since June 2019 Sarasota, United States
Background
I was a Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer and recently retired from my career managing nuclear power electric generation plants. As such, I operate my fishing and sightseeing charter business with the highest level of professionalism and safety standards. You and your family or friends are in good hands with me as your captain. Boating and fishing have been a lifelong hobby and passion. 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 Mexico (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 was a prior boat captain and together we have over 30 years of experience fishing these waters. 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 grouper and snapper harvests with occasional barracuda, amberjack, and other fish species that frequent these sites.

Hey, I'm Captain Nick Conicella

Sarasota, United States
Background
I was a Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer and recently retired from my career managing nuclear power electric generation plants. As such, I operate my fishing and sightseeing charter business with the highest level of professionalism and safety standards. You and your family or friends are in good hands with me as your captain. Boating and fishing have been a lifelong hobby and passion. 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 Mexico (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 was a prior boat captain and together we have over 30 years of experience fishing these waters. 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 grouper and snapper harvests with occasional barracuda, amberjack, and other fish species that frequent these sites.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(13 reviews)
Sarasota
trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (11)
Half Day with Captain Nick and John
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Good experience
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Rebecca C.
Harpers Ferry, IA
Excellent
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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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Tom W.
Shelton, CT
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Nick

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 16, 2022
Captain Nick and his first mate John were excellent!ย  They were very knowledgeable and could not do enough to make sure we...
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Julianna H.
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great experience for first-timers

July 29, 2019
This company was recommended to me by a family friend. My husband and I were looking for a fun, interactive activity for our...
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William B.
La Vergne, TN
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip with Captain Nick and Jamie

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 9, 2021
This was an excellent family trip. First time out offshore fishing for my grandson. My son in law and grandson both landed...
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Sharon K.
Vista, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day with Captain Nick and John

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on December 10, 2022
Thank You Captain Nick for a wonderful day on the boat!! We had a great time.
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