Captain
Doug Deming

Member since July 2020 Holmes Beach, United States
Background
Born and raised in South Eastern Michigan, Captain Doug started fishing as soon as he could hold a fishing rod. Captain Doug earned his Coast Guard Captain's license while still fishing the Great Lakes in Michigan and Ontario, Canada. Now guiding on the Gulf of Mexico and the many beautiful bays that make up the Tampa Bay area for over 13 years, he likes nothing more than sharing the saltwater experience with his guests.

Hey, I'm Captain Doug Deming

Holmes Beach, United States
Background
Born and raised in South Eastern Michigan, Captain Doug started fishing as soon as he could hold a fishing rod. Captain Doug earned his Coast Guard Captain's license while still fishing the Great Lakes in Michigan and Ontario, Canada. Now guiding on the Gulf of Mexico and the many beautiful bays that make up the Tampa Bay area for over 13 years, he likes nothing more than sharing the saltwater experience with his guests.
Anglers Choice
215
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My Charter Listing

Jewel Of The Bay Charters

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(215 reviews)
Angler's choice
Holmes Beach
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 215 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (258)
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
98%
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Adam F.
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 Doug

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on February 18, 2026
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William B.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
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Captain Doug 6 hr trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 27, 2025
Captain Doug was great! He put us right on top of the fish everywhere we went. He stayed right on top of baiting us up, equipment...
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Jay D.
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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Capt Doug was great

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on November 24, 2025
my daughter,son, and I literally caught about 60 fish in a 4 hr trip. thanksgiving dinner came from the ocean
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Diane B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fish on!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on May 28, 2025
Captain Doug and his Jewel of the Sea gave us all we could hope for during our 4 hour charter. His passion and knowledge of...
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Dayne E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day!

VERIFIED   Special 4 hour trip for Dayne Eisele on December 8, 2025
Had two days tonpick from and captain checked weather and put us on fish for the whole trip.
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