Captain
Jeff Watkins

Member since July 2016 Placida, United States
Background
Captain Jeff is a top rated Boca Grande fishing guide, he grew up locally and has been fishing the waters of Boca Grande, Charlotte Harbor, Lemon Bay, Pine Island Sound, and The Gulf Of Mexico all his life. Therefore he knows these waters like the back of his hand and specializes in providing fun engaging fishing charters and above all making lifelong memories. If you are looking for a day on the water you will remember for years to come, look no further. Choose Captain Jeff as your Boca Grande Fishing Guide. Captain Jeff's objective is to give you the best fishing experience possible, and a great time out on our beautiful waters. He is a US Coast Guard Licensed Captain, insured, and also one of only a few Captains in the area that possess NOAA Federal Reef & Pelagic fishing permits which allow you to legally fish in federal waters which is past 9 miles . I look forward to putting my years of experience to work for you!
Techniques

Hey, I'm Captain Jeff Watkins

Placida, United States
Background
Captain Jeff is a top rated Boca Grande fishing guide, he grew up locally and has been fishing the waters of Boca Grande, Charlotte Harbor, Lemon Bay, Pine Island Sound, and The Gulf Of Mexico all his life. Therefore he knows these waters like the back of his hand and specializes in providing fun engaging fishing charters and above all making lifelong memories. If you are looking for a day on the water you will remember for years to come, look no further. Choose Captain Jeff as your Boca Grande Fishing Guide. Captain Jeff's objective is to give you the best fishing experience possible, and a great time out on our beautiful waters. He is a US Coast Guard Licensed Captain, insured, and also one of only a few Captains in the area that possess NOAA Federal Reef & Pelagic fishing permits which allow you to legally fish in federal waters which is past 9 miles . I look forward to putting my years of experience to work for you!
Techniques

My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(33 reviews)
Placida
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,000
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(2 reviews)
Placida
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $525

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (26)
8 hour trip with Capt Jeff
8 hour trip with Capt Jeff
8 hour trip with Capt Jeff
+23
Angler rating
34
0
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 35 reviews
Robert N.
The Bronx, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

1/2 Day for novices

VERIFIED   4 Hr Trip - Inshore/Backbay (AM) on August 19, 2017
Great experience
Robert N. recommends Anchors Away Charters โ€“ Offshore
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Jeff Watkins Captain replied

Rich S.
Longwood, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hr NearshoreTrip: AM. on July 21, 2017
Rich S. recommends Anchors Away Charters โ€“ Offshore
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Jeff Watkins Captain replied

Rich S.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hr Trip - Inshore/Backbay on July 18, 2017
Rich S. recommends Anchors Away Charters โ€“ Offshore
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Rich S. recommends Anchors Away Charters โ€“ Offshore
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Russell H.
Englewood, Florida
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jeff

VERIFIED   4 Hr Trip - Inshore/Backbay (PM) on May 26, 2017
Russell H. recommends Anchors Away Charters โ€“ Offshore
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Russell H. recommends Anchors Away Charters โ€“ Offshore
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Dennis L.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   March 25, 2021
The charter operator canceled 10 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful