Captain
Carlos Bastos

Member since February 2017 Holiday, United States
Background
Captain Carlos hails from New Jersey, where he fished his entire life for Cod and other local species. It was four years ago that he moved to Florida in the search of the big bottom-feeding fish like Groupers and Snappers. He loves taking families and kids out and teaching them all about fishing. He is an incredibly upbeat and fun person who will make your trip very enjoyable.
Techniques
We fish with live bait and jigs.

Hey, I'm Captain Carlos Bastos

Holiday, United States
Background
Captain Carlos hails from New Jersey, where he fished his entire life for Cod and other local species. It was four years ago that he moved to Florida in the search of the big bottom-feeding fish like Groupers and Snappers. He loves taking families and kids out and teaching them all about fishing. He is an incredibly upbeat and fun person who will make your trip very enjoyable.
Techniques
We fish with live bait and jigs.
316
Reviews
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Fishing Reports

My Charter Listing

Bottoms Up Fishing Excursions

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(316 reviews)
Holiday
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 316 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Our half day was so fun! Captain Carlos new where all the fish were!!
Awesome day fishing!
Best Captain
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Sherri N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome day fishing!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Coral Bottom Fishing Trip on May 12, 2024
Capt Jeremy and first mate Will did a fantastic job!ย  Jeremy kept us moving and on fish and it was an amazing day on the water!!!!...
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Rebecca D.
Excellent
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Best Captain

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 13, 2024
Captain Carlos was great when my Daddy got sick and even offered to refund some money. This was the 2nd time my family went...
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Joshua L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Dat

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 29, 2024
Carlos and Jeremy were absolutely fantastic and made our trip exceptional. Would recommend them to anyone if you are looking...
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Chris S.
Excellent
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Great boat, non stop fish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 30, 2023
Capr. Carlos& his mates Jeremy & James were great. We caught fish nonstop, several species, some i had literally never heard...
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Douglas P.
Excellent
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Our half day was so fun! Captain Carlos new where all the fish were!!

VERIFIED   Family Special on August 26, 2024
What a perfect day of CATCHING! We will be sure to do this again! Captain knew right where the fish were!ย  Thank...
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