Captain
John Kelso

Member since May 2021 Placida, United States
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Captain John welcomes you to Placida and offers to take you on a memorable sea adventure full of fishing action and fun!

Hey, I'm Captain John Kelso

Placida, United States
Background
Captain John welcomes you to Placida and offers to take you on a memorable sea adventure full of fishing action and fun!
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(59 reviews)
Angler's choice
Placida
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 59 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (73)
Simply the Best!
Simply the Best!
Simply the Best!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Ginger C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Simply the Best!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on May 14, 2025
Boca Grande Fishing Charters is hands down the BEST charter I have experienced. John and Mark go out of their way to give a...
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Hunter R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience and John and Mark

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip - Tarpon (AM) on May 31, 2025
Fished for tarpon in the pass with John and Mark. Not only did they put us on fish, they were great guys to be around. Easy...
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Tim M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on June 24, 2024
Captain John and Mark were amazing! We had a blast. I took my son and father in law out for the 6 hour trip to celebrate their...
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Kelly W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Tarpon Experience

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Tarpon (AM) on June 9, 2024
We booked an early morning charter with John and Mark and left the marina around 4 am.ย  As we prepared to fish, they explained...
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Jonathon T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Monster Snook

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on May 6, 2025
Had a great day on the water with John and Mark, had a blast catching a Monster Snook. Great guides give tips and advice.
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