Captain
Nick Halenkamp

Member since May 2017 Clearwater, United States
Background
Captain Nick Halenkamp is a true local, born and raised in the area. He was taught how to fish by his mother and became enamored with the amazing Bass fishing Florida has to offer. Years later he discovered that saltwater fishing was his passion too and decided to expand his skills in that area. He's been fishing for the past 15 years and loves passing his vast knowledge of the local waters on to his customers. Capt. Nick takes pride in his customer service skills, knowing that it takes more than a good fishing spot to keep your customers happy – he works very hard ensure that all of his guests have an amazing time on the water, no matter what their catch is.

Hey, I'm Captain Nick Halenkamp

Clearwater, United States
Background
Captain Nick Halenkamp is a true local, born and raised in the area. He was taught how to fish by his mother and became enamored with the amazing Bass fishing Florida has to offer. Years later he discovered that saltwater fishing was his passion too and decided to expand his skills in that area. He's been fishing for the past 15 years and loves passing his vast knowledge of the local waters on to his customers. Capt. Nick takes pride in his customer service skills, knowing that it takes more than a good fishing spot to keep your customers happy – he works very hard ensure that all of his guests have an amazing time on the water, no matter what their catch is.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 198 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (228)
Great fishing trip in tough conditions
lost an hour dur to weather. Nick was trying to get us a credit. He was great and did his best but rough day of only two fish caught in three hours.
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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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

Great Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Trip - 8:00 AM on July 26, 2026
This was the first charter trip for my young boys age 8 and 11. They both landed fish within minutes of getting set up. We...
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Laurie D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best easy bay trip ever!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on March 11, 2026
Nick was flexible, accommodating and very professional. He made it so exciting for my 17 year old Texan boy that regularly...
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Brian P. D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Lunch Time on March 24, 2026
We didnโ€™t have a lot of time so Captain Nick was under pressure to put fish in the boat. Captain Nick is very experienced...
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Anita L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 14, 2026
Captain Nick was great preparing us for the trip and provided eveything needed to have a great fishing trip.ย  Our boys caught...
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Libbey J.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

One of our best trips yet!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip - 8:00 AM on April 2, 2026
Two men and two boys (ages 10 and 6) went out for a 2-hour trip with Captain Nick. He was knowledgeable, helpful, and most...
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