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.

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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
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Jewel Of The Bay Charters

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(207 reviews)
Angler's choice
Holmes Beach
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 207 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Rick T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on June 28, 2025
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Ron S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Wonderful Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 25, 2024
Captain Doug was spot on, got us on fish fast and knew right were they were. He was a great tour guide and answered any and...
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Mike R.
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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Great Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 19, 2025
Had a great trip with Captain Doug. Caught lots of fish highly recommend to anyone
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Ed S.
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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6 person trip.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on December 24, 2024
Captain Doug informed us the cold front had made inshore fishing slow and asked us if we were okay going in the Gulf.ย  Great...
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Ryan S.
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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Excellent experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on February 6, 2025
Highly recommend! Great experience and communication.
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