Captain
John Kelso

Member since May 2021 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!

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!
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

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)
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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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Jim R.
Sarasota, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Super Captain

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on April 13, 2022
Captain John Kelso started by agreeing to pick us up at our motel dock which necessitated a 30 minute run for him.ย  He also...
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Mathew D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Tarpon (AM) on May 11, 2024
A spectacular adventure! John and Mark were great and the sights were fantastic. I would definitely recommend it for a donโ€™t...
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Brian M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on April 22, 2024
We had an incredible adventure with John and Mark. They are gracious host who know where the fish are and how to catch them.ย ...
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Jason W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captains, Perfect for Families

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on March 16, 2024
Captain John and Mark were fantastic! We had two young boys and they were very patient with them, customized the trip to what...
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Jason S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Experience

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Tarpon (AM) on May 21, 2024
Captain John and his mate Mark were top notch.ย  Hooked up with multiple tarpon and got a beast of a fish to the boat.ย  Donโ€™t...
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