Captain Doug of Jewel of the Bay Charters delivered an exceptional experience during our spring break trip. From the moment we got on the water, it was clear he not only knows how to find fish, but also genuinely cares about the people he’s guiding. He showed incredible patience and attention with my son, making sure he was engaged, learning, and having a great time throughout the trip. What stood out most was his passion for fishing and his ability to share that enthusiasm in a way... More

We had a great time fishing.  Capt Doug was awesome.  He put us on the fish early.  First spot he took us to we almost limited out on trout.  Capt Doug was very patient, polite and all around great fishing guide.  Would highly recommend!

Amazing trip , the captain knows the area very well and he will do everything he can to make sure you catch some fish . This was my second trip withr him and we are happy with the results. I recommend him

Doug works hard to put you on fish and is flexible to customizing to your desired targeted species.  We caught 7 different species including Shark, Bluefish, Jack Crevalle.  Highly recomended!

We spent a morning fishing with Capt Doug who picked us up at our dock in Anna Maria. We caugh tons of fish and took home several to grill. The Captain was an interesting and friendly man who worked incredibly hard the entire trip since we caught so many fish. It was a great excursion for kids who need to keep those poles bent to be happy!