Shane Edelstein
Captain

Shane Edelstein

St. Petersburg, United States
Angler's choice
250+ reviews
Captain Shane was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. He has been navigating the waters of Tampa Bay his entire life, even making the newspaper at the young age of 2! Captain Shane is a licensed USCG Captain and certified in First Aid. Shane has been a commercial fisherman for over 20 years, supplying fresh-caught fish to local fish markets and restaurants.

Charter

Rating

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

What anglers say

99%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (261)

Showing 1 – 5 of 261 reviews
  • Cyndy  DelSardo
    Cyndy DelSardo
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Trip

    6 Hour Trip – Inshore • 2 adults

    My boyfriend and I had the best fishing experience ever imaginable! We booked the three quarter Day fishing trip and Captain Shane did everything he could do to make our trip memorable! Shane took us to several fishng spots and each spot that we went to, we caught so many fish. Some fish we threw back, in fact a lot of them we threw back either due to size or desirability. But we each caught our daily limits of trout, and then we caught Ladyfish which we threw back, but they were so much fun to catch. After 15 Ladyfish that I personally caught, I quit counting them and just still was having so much fun. Although, it was past the time when we were supposed to be back at the dock, Shane continued to work at having us catch more and more fish in a final stopping point. That's where we got our daily limit of mango snapper! 10 in all! Shane was so kind to separate our large catch and carefully filet and bag them for us! We were so greatly appreciative of this! The fishing trip was certainly a hit but if it wasn't for Shane, it wouldn't have been nearly as much fun. We laughed and we talked and we had a lot of fun and he made that all so possible! If you're looking for a fabulous day with a fantastic captain who really knows his stuff about fish and the waters of Florida, please please don't hesitate to book your trip with Shane! You definitely will not be disappointed and it will be the fishing trip to be remembered for years and years! Thank you, Shane!!! We will definitely see you next time weare in the area! Cyndy and Chris

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Speckled Trout
    Blacktip Shark
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much Cyndy! It was a pleasure to get to meet you both and have a great day on the water with you! I can’t wait to do it again! 

  • Jamie Sobers
    Jamie Sobers
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Family Fishing Adventure with Captain Shane

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore • 4 adults • 2 children

    We had an absolutely amazing time deep-sea fishing with Captain Shane in Gulfport! He was fantastic with the kids and kept them engaged, excited, and having fun throughout the entire four-hour trip. We stopped at three different fishing spots, caught more than 20 fish, and were able to bring 15 home! At the end of the trip, Shane cleaned and filleted all of our fish for us, which was such a great bonus. His recently remodeled boat was beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. This was an unforgettable family experience, and we cannot recommend Captain Shane enough. We will definitely book with him again!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Mangrove Snapper
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much Jamie! It was a blast fishing with you all! I cant wait to do it again!!

  • Nick Becker
    Nick Becker
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great family fun

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore • 6 adults • 3 children

    What an awesome fishing experience! Capt. Shane was great and got us on the fish immediately. We were up in the air on whether to take a 4 or 6hr charter but ended up doing thr 4hr because we had some young anglers with us and were unsure how long they could hang. After our experience with captain Shane, we will be doing the 6hr next time! Shane was great and very informative with the kids and they had a blast! Everyone caught several fish and Shane was very attentive and accommodating. We highly recommend a charter with Captain Shane it is a blast for all ages and his knowledge of the fish and their locations is spot on.

    Reported catch:
    Spanish Mackerel
    Speckled Trout
    Mangrove Snapper
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much Nick! It was a great time fishing with you all! I cant wait to donit again!

  • David Lewandowski
    David Lewandowski
    Repeat angler
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2020
    9 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Tarpon Fishing May 24, 2026

    6 Hour Trip – Tarpon Special • 2 adults

    booked a 6 hr trip with Capt Shane and he did not disappoint!! within 20-25 mins of getting thr baits out we were ON !! Hooked into a 5ft 100+lb Tarpon. we started off about 200yrds from shore and the Tarpon took us for a 2 hr 2.5 mile ride out into the gulf !! my brothe in law fought it for 1.5 hrs and finally had to give up and hand the rod ober to me. i fought him for another 30 mims and landed him. thrill of anlifetime indeed. i highly recommend Shane for your charter needs !! Great Captain 👍😎 Thanks Shane we will definitely use you again mext time we’re in town!!

    Reported catch:
    Tarpon
    Response from Captain

    Thank you David! I had a blast fishing with you guys! It was a great morning that is for sure! I cant wait to do it again!

  • David Phillips
    David Phillips
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent Time Fishing

    6 Hour Trip – Inshore • 4 adults • 2 children

    If you’re looking for an unforgettable day on the water, book with Captain Shane at Nautical Souls Sportfishing—you won’t regret it! We had an absolute blast from the minute we left the dock until we got back. Captain Shane is the real deal. He’s knowledgeable, professional, easygoing, and just plain fun to spend the day with. It felt like we were fishing with an old friend. By the end of the trip, we thought so much of him that we actually invited him to come stay with us if he’s ever up our way!

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Mangrove Snapper
    Response from Captain

    Thank you David for the awesome review! It was a blast fishing with you all! I really enjoyed meeting you all and having a great time fishing! Hopefully i can get up thst way soon!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Captain Shane was awesome.
    Robert L.
    Robert L.
    Shame worked hard to find a great spot that formed lasting memories. What a nice guy, already booking next trip!!!
  • Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of Snook while enjoying a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Ross M.
    Ross M.
    Nate puts you on the fish and great for family fun!
  • Young angler proudly holding a Redfish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful catch in a sunny environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Jamie S.
    Jamie S.
    We had an absolutely amazing time deep-sea fishing with Captain Shane in Gulfport! He was fantastic with the kids and kept them engaged, excited, and having fun throughout the entire four-hour trip. We stopped at three different fishing spots, caught more than 20 fish, and were able to bring 15 home! At the end of the trip, Shane cleaned and filleted all of our fish for us, which was such a great bonus. His recently remodeled boat was beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. This was an unforgettable family experience, and we cannot recommend Captain Shane enough. We will definitely book with him again!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat, enjoying a family outing in a coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Red Grouper
    Nick B.
    Nick B.
    What an awesome fishing experience! Capt. Shane was great and got us on the fish immediately. We were up in the air on whether to take a 4 or 6hr charter but ended up doing thr 4hr because we had some young anglers with us and were unsure how long they could hang. After our experience with captain Shane, we will be doing the 6hr next time! Shane was great and very informative with the kids and they had a blast! Everyone caught several fish and Shane was very attentive and accommodating. We highly recommend a charter with Captain Shane it is a blast for all ages and his knowledge of the fish and their locations is spot on.
  • Angler proudly holding a small shark aboard a center-console fishing boat on calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Bonnethead Shark
    Jennifer M.
    Jennifer M.
    Shane asked us what our expectations were when we booked. My boys just replied something big. When we boarded Shane gave us a few options. First we caught several nice size trout, a mackerel and a huge stingray. Then we went shark fishing. And my son caught a shark. It was great. Very exciting. Great memories.
  • Group of four adult anglers posing beside a neatly arranged catch of snapper and a larger mackerel on a boat fillet table at a sunny waterfront dock.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Mangrove Snapper
    Edwin J.
    Edwin J.
    We had a great trip. Shane was an excellent captain, the boat is in excellant shape and the equipment was new and in working order. We caught Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout, Grouper, Spanish Mackerel, Snook and a few other fish. At the end Shane clean and bag our catch which we enjoyed that evening in a tasty family meal. Really recommend Shane and Nautical Souls Sportfishing!!
  • Angler proudly holds a silver, yellow-tailed fish aboard a boat near a large bridge, with a fishing rod and calm coastal water in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    Megan C.
    Megan C.
    Captain Shane put us right on the fish and we capped out on mangrove snapper in about 2.5hrs! so much fun was hand for this Father/daughter duo! we had an amazing trip on the water and will definitely be back!
  • Angler proudly displaying a freshly caught Speckled Trout while fishing near rocky shores.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Mangrove Snapper
    Brian R.
    Brian R.
    This fishing trip was the highloight of our trip to Florida! As a mized group of freshwster anglers and newbies, offshore fishing was a new experience for all of us. Captain Shane was a professional throughout, took us to a great location, and gave us lots of pointers to hook ourselves a ton of snapper and mackerel. We even had some competition with a couple of dolphins who kept trying to snag a free lunch!! I’d give this experience and additional star if I could.
  • A family proudly displays a Redfish caught during a fishing trip, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Nathaniel I.
    Nathaniel I.
    was great, knew where to fish and were on them all day. good with helping kids 9 and 11.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large shark while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Blacktip Shark
    Hayden P.
    Hayden P.
    Our group had a great time thanks to Shanes knowledge, kindness and his personal passion for fishing! He did a great job explaining how to work the equipment propely and made it super easy for the inexperienced fishers in our group to be involved, safe and have a great time. He not only knew the waters well but also shared cool facts about the area and was great to converse with during the trip. Next time I’m back, he’s my go to charter!

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