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Carlos Bastos
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Carlos Bastos

Holiday, United States
250+ reviews
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.

Charter

Rating

4.9
353 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (353)

Showing 1 – 5 of 353 reviews
  • Mitchell Palmer
    Mitchell Palmer
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Awesome family trip!

    Family Special • 6 adults • 2 children

    We did the 3hr family special, and special does not do it justice. Carlos and Jeremy were AMAZING with all of us, including our 5 and 10 year old. They were incredibly patient with both of them, even the 5 year old who asks a million questions. The 10 year old didnt want to leave. We WILL do this again when we are back in the area. Caught tons of fish in the 2 or so hours we were fishing, including a shark to end the day!

    Reported catch:
    Black Seabass
  • Suzy Lugo
    Suzy Lugo
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Had a great time

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 4 adults

    Had a really great time. The trip was booked so my 90yr old father in law could catch some fish and that is exactly what he did. Both Captain Carlos and Captain Jeremy were amazing. Put us on fish throughout the entire trip and were attentive and helpful to the old man , lol. would definitely recommend them and will be booking another trip with them

    Reported catch:
    Black Seabass
  • Bruce Dell
    Bruce Dell
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great catching trip

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    We caught grouper, snapper, hogfish, grays, amber jack not all keeps but most were. Capt Carlos was good people and good taste in music. Jeremy was exceptional mate and 2nd captain. had great day on the water thanks to a good team.

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Gag Grouper
    Red Grouper
  • Steve Mccormick
    Steve Mccormick
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great time on a windy day

    6 Hour Coral Bottom Fishing Trip • 3 adults

    even though it was windy and the captain offered to postpone, we went ahead and had a great time. Caught many fish at several locations. Will go again with this captain and mate.

  • Toni Vosseler
    Toni Vosseler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    More to come. got some pictures for you to post, once someone shows me how to do it.

    Full Day Trip • 6 adults

    Kids and mom went to Demitris with some of the fish. Laughed telling stories of the day. They had a wonderful time and caught mega fish. Highlight of their vacation. Kirk states: 'Next time let's venture further. My most fun was watching my kids have so much fun and they learned a lot also. We will never look further for a day fishing except with Bottoms UP, you and your mate"

    Reported catch:
    Black Seabass
    Gag Grouper
    Red Grouper
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much for the kind words !

Real catches shared by our community

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    Bottoms Up Fishing ExcursionsHoliday, FL
    Adult angler holding a small shark aboard a fishing boat offshore, with a second group member and rods visible on deck.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
    Mitchell P.
    Mitchell P.
    We did the 3hr family special, and special does not do it justice. Carlos and Jeremy were AMAZING with all of us, including our 5 and 10 year old. They were incredibly patient with both of them, even the 5 year old who asks a million questions. The 10 year old didnt want to leave. We WILL do this again when we are back in the area. Caught tons of fish in the 2 or so hours we were fishing, including a shark to end the day!
  • Bottoms Up Fishing Excursions
    Bottoms Up Fishing ExcursionsHoliday, FL
    Large mixed catch of reef fish arranged across a cleaning table on a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Mangrove Snapper
    Suzy L.
    Suzy L.
    Had a really great time. The trip was booked so my 90yr old father in law could catch some fish and that is exactly what he did. Both Captain Carlos and Captain Jeremy were amazing. Put us on fish throughout the entire trip and were attentive and helpful to the old man , lol. would definitely recommend them and will be booking another trip with them
  • Bottoms Up Fishing Excursions
    Bottoms Up Fishing ExcursionsHoliday, FL
    A smiling angler proudly displays a freshly caught fish while fishing on a sunny day at sea.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Seabass
    Joseph H.
    Joseph H.
    I wanted to take my 78 yr old dad and inexperienced gal on a 4 hr trip. Capt and Jeremy were great. They made 2 new anglers feel at home. Brough lt our catch to a restaurant and had a great meal
  • Bottoms Up Fishing Excursions
    Bottoms Up Fishing ExcursionsHoliday, FL
    Two adult anglers pose aboard a boat while holding a large grouper over the Gulf waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Gag Grouper
    Raymond S.
    Raymond S.
  • Bottoms Up Fishing Excursions
    Bottoms Up Fishing ExcursionsHoliday, FL
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing on a boat in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Goliath Grouper
    Crystal B.
    Crystal B.
    Carlos was great with communication and answering all wuestions before we booked! The weather wasn’t going to allow us the trip we booked but Carlos reqched out with options and went above and beyond to give us the experience we were hoping for! Loved the excitement they had when we had fish on! Jeremy and Carlos were so much fun!
  • Bottoms Up Fishing Excursions
    Bottoms Up Fishing ExcursionsHoliday, FL
    Adult angler proudly holding a large hogfish aboard a fishing boat on open ocean waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Mangrove Snapper
    Dan C.
    Dan C.
    Captain Carlos and crew were fantastic! Took us to some great spots and kept us on the fish the whole time, we both enjoyed a relaxed but action packed day of fishing, felt like fishing with old friends. We will definitely be back and plan on a longer trip to deeper water for more fish.
  • Bottoms Up Fishing Excursions
    Bottoms Up Fishing ExcursionsHoliday, FL
    A cheerful group poses by a catch board displaying a variety of fish, including Snapper and Grunt, after a successful fishing trip in a scenic coastal area.
    Fish 1
    Sheepshead
    Tina K.
    Tina K.
    Captain Carlos and his first mate Jeremy were exceptional. They are experienced professionals. We were fortunate enough to have a beautiful day, with great tunes playing in the background, we had a blast learning how to fish the ocean. Jeremy was phenomenal and super cool. The Captain rocked the best music.
  • Bottoms Up Fishing Excursions
    Bottoms Up Fishing ExcursionsHoliday, FL
    A young angler is excitedly reeling in a striped fish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a fun family fishing experience.
    Fish 1
    Sheepshead
    Bonnie E.
    Bonnie E.
    My family had a wonderful experience with Captain Carlos & Jeremy. We kept them busy bating our hooks and taking off the fish. Thank you for a fun time.
  • Bottoms Up Fishing Excursions
    Bottoms Up Fishing ExcursionsHoliday, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a colorful Grouper caught while fishing offshore, showcasing a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Red Snapper
    James P.
    James P.
    If you want to catch fish and your in the area of this charter, this is the ticket!!! The captain and crew are phenomenal, very helpful, puts you on the fish, and just an all around great trip, we will be back to do another trip with this captain and crew soon!!!
  • Bottoms Up Fishing Excursions
    Bottoms Up Fishing ExcursionsHoliday, FL
    Mixed catch including numerous snapper and other reef fish packed on ice inside a fishing cooler.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Mutton Snapper
    Dustie W.
    Dustie W.
    We used Bottoms up last spring and enjoyed it so much we booked them again. Went out on a 4hr trip and caught so many fish!! Had so much fun, would recommend Captain Carlos and his crew to anyone looking for an enjoyable time.

What's biting with Bottoms Up Fishing Excursions in Holiday

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Adult angler holding multiple reef fish aboard a center-console boat offshore, with open ocean and a Honda outboard visible.

Fall Grouper Season is Awesome!!

Dec 1, 2019 • Holiday
This Fall has been amazing ! A lot of grouper moved into the shallows !
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A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a large Grouper caught during a fishing trip on a boat, with a scenic ocean backdrop.

Fall Grouper Season

Aug 27, 2019 • Holiday
Hi Everyone, Looking forward to this Fall’s gag grouper season . October thru the season closer on December 31st is an excellent time to take advantage of the grouper being so close to shore ! Don’t miss out on this hot action! Tight lines! Capt Carlos
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A family group proudly displaying a basket full of fish, including flounder, after a successful fishing trip at a scenic dock.

Great summer fishing !!

Jun 1, 2019 • Holiday
This summer the fishing has been red hot and we’ve been mixing it up with some sandbar activities!!
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Adult angler holding a large spotted grouper aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore.

Nj and Miami together for a weekend!

Jun 3, 2018 • Holiday
This past weekend i had my good friends for gag grouper opener and it was very good on Saturday and Sunday was ok due to windy conditions.
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Winter Time Action

Jan 21, 2018 • Holiday
Hi everyone, Winter fishing is really good right now when the winds allow us to Fish deeper waters. Lots of seabass, grunts and Sheephead have been caught on all of our trips lately . Tight lines, Capt Carlos
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The New Bottoms Up!

Oct 1, 2017 • Holiday
We purchased a new boat and it's awesome!
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