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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 16 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
100%
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Julianna H.
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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Kim M.
Delta, KY
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 trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 21, 2021
Booked a half day offshore trip and it was great!ย  Captain Nick definitely made the most of our time with several stops to...
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David S.
Miami, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 20, 2022
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