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.
310
Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Bottoms Up Fishing Excursions

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(310 reviews)
Holiday
trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 310 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Captain
Fishing with Carlos
Professional and Fun
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Angler rating
300
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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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Amber C.
Hollywood, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Carlos

VERIFIED   Family Special on December 29, 2017
We had an awesome time. Very knowledgeable, welcoming and friendly. We caught lots of fish and all had fun. I would definitely...
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Ermanno L.
Buffalo, NY
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Carlos

VERIFIED   6 Hour Coral Bottom Fishing Trip on October 5, 2020
It was almost to choppy to go out should gave cancelled and gone another day but the crew did the best they could to make it...
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Brad S.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Carlos

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 7, 2019
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Cindy S.
Milford, CT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Shark Trip (PM) on September 21, 2019
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Jeff K.
Westlake, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 31, 2019
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