Captain
Joe Genovese

Member since June 2017 St. Pete Beach, United States

Background: Angler's Dream Fishing runs trips seven days a week, thanks to the tireless work of its two captains, Brandon and Joe. Captain Joe always loved to fish. He got his first job as a deckhand at age 15 and became a captain just 4 years later. He loves the water and putting people on fish. Captain Brandon provides friendly guidance and makes an angler's first fishing experience easy and exciting!
Techniques: bottom fishing. non stop action.

Hey, I'm Captain Joe Genovese

St. Pete Beach, United States

Background: Angler's Dream Fishing runs trips seven days a week, thanks to the tireless work of its two captains, Brandon and Joe. Captain Joe always loved to fish. He got his first job as a deckhand at age 15 and became a captain just 4 years later. He loves the water and putting people on fish. Captain Brandon provides friendly guidance and makes an angler's first fishing experience easy and exciting!
Techniques: bottom fishing. non stop action.

1133

Reviews

Fishing Reports

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Brandon G.

First mate

Joe G.

Captain

My Charter Listings

Angler's Dream Fishing

4.7 / 5

(1132 reviews)

4.7 / 5

(1132 reviews)

St. Pete Beach • 56 ft • 37 persons

trips from US $79

Angler's Dream Fishing – 35'

5.0 / 5

(1 review)

5.0 / 5

(1 review)

St. Pete Beach • 35 ft • 6 persons

trips from US $1,100

Fishing Reports

Hogs are back !!

Apr 16, 2024 St. Pete Beach

His nick name is Hog Fish jim. He does 3 or 4 trips a week chasing these great eating fish. Lucas age 7 joined us for his first time fushing tge Gulf. He did good carching fish today !

1000k reviews !!

Apr 13, 2024 St. Pete Beach

We would like to thank everyone who fished with us and fishbooker for us to be the first boat to reach over 1k reviews !! We would not have made this possible without everyones help ! Thank you all for choosing us to take you fishing and writing a review about your trip good or bad !

Hog heaven

Mar 15, 2024 St. Pete Beach

After a few weeks of not showing up the hogfish are back !!! We supply shrimp on our trips to catch these prize fish. They are hands down tge best to eat. This littke 3 year old landed his first one on his new zebco rid and reel !! Great job

Hog heaven

Mar 8, 2024 St. Pete Beach

Trolling season is here. These two young me joined me on the 35 for some quick action. Had the limit of kings in an hour along with a large amount of spanish mackerel. Hog fish was caught on thr dream with a 3 year old using his zebco reel !! Great job kids !! Everything is here now. Best month to fish in this area !!

Taller deckhand or shorter stringers

Feb 27, 2024 St. Pete Beach

Good thing we use long stringers. This was on a halfday trip last week.

Yanking and cranking

Feb 21, 2024 St. Pete Beach

Last few weeks weather permitting some nice fish coming over the rail. Catch and relese on gag grouper is still strong. Red grouper are in season for those who would like a fresh grouper sandwich!! Other reef fish are filling up out stringers. If you are looking for larger fish check out our all day on fridays. These sell out fast. Half days still are producing fish just fine so any of our trips anglers should have no problem catching fish. No problem if you never fished before. We will show you how to become a great angler after just one trip!!

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7 / 5

out of 5 stars from 1133 reviews

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Boat

4.6 / 5

Crew

4.8 / 5

Experience

4.6 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (851)

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Angler rating

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	92%
Friendly captain
	99%
Recommend this charter
	94%
Appropriate for children
	95%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	78%

Appropriate for children
	95%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	78%

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Phil V.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Best trip I've had in a while!

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared on November 13, 2023

Phil V.

5.0 / 5

Nov 13, 2023

Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared

Best trip I've had in a while!

VERIFIED

Captain Joe and crew were fantastic! They brought us to an amazing fishing spot where the whole boat caught fish and enjoyed sunshine. The crew was extremely helpful and make the experience easy and a lot of fun. 11/10 would book again when I am back in town.

Captain Joe and crew were fantastic! They brought us to an amazing fishing spot where the whole boat caught fish and enjoyed...

Phil V. recommends Angler's Dream Fishing

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Joe Genovese (The Captain)

Replied on November 21, 2023

We are very happy that you enjoyed your trip. Looking forward to seeing you again

Joe Genovese (The Captain)

Replied on November 21, 2023

We are very happy that you enjoyed your trip. Looking forward to seeing you again

Captain replied

Jason S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great trip!!

VERIFIED NEW Half Day Trip (PM) on April 19, 2024

Jason S.

5.0 / 5

Apr 19, 2024

Half Day Trip (PM)

Great trip!!

VERIFIED NEW

Captain Joe & Brandon were great !!! I would highly recommend booking a trip with them!

Jason S. recommends Angler's Dream Fishing

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Joe Genovese (The Captain)

Replied on April 23, 2024

Thank you

Joe Genovese (The Captain)

Replied on April 23, 2024

Thank you

Captain replied

Rich F.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Good Times

VERIFIED NEW Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared on April 6, 2024

Rich F.

5.0 / 5

Apr 6, 2024

Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared

Good Times

VERIFIED NEW

Didn’t catch any fish, but Captain Joe and Brandon made it good time for everyone

Rich F. recommends Angler's Dream Fishing

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Joe Genovese (The Captain)

Replied on April 7, 2024

Thank you !! The wind just shut the bite down. Thanks for hanging in with us. We can only try as you seen. Hopefully the winds will settle down and the fishing will be back to normal.

Joe Genovese (The Captain)

Replied on April 7, 2024

Thank you !! The wind just shut the bite down. Thanks for hanging in with us. We can only try as you seen. Hopefully the winds will settle down and the fishing will be back to normal.

Captain replied

Emili D.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Best time ever!

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared on November 11, 2023

Emili D.

5.0 / 5

Nov 11, 2023

Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared

Best time ever!

VERIFIED

The crew was so nice and helpful, it ended up being a great memory I shared with my mom. There was beautiful dolphins following us on the way out and we caught fish to cook for dinner!! I’m definitely bringing the rest of my family back here! 10/10

The crew was so nice and helpful, it ended up being a great memory I shared with my mom. There was beautiful dolphins following...

Emili D. recommends Angler's Dream Fishing

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Joe Genovese (The Captain)

Replied on November 17, 2023

Thank you once again for choosing us. We are happy that you enjoyed your time with us

Joe Genovese (The Captain)

Replied on November 17, 2023

Thank you once again for choosing us. We are happy that you enjoyed your time with us

Captain replied

Jeremy C.

Jacksonville, NC

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Joe

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared on September 2, 2023

Jeremy C.

Jacksonville, NC

5.0 / 5

Sep 2, 2023

Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared

Fishing with Joe

VERIFIED

We came after a hurricane so the water had very low low visibility for the fish. We didn’t catch much but the captain tried multiple spots for us and even gave us some extra time and we ended up catching the biggest fish in extra time. They did their best and abreast job taking care of us and trying to get us some fish. I would absolutely love to fish with these guys again when the water is clear

We came after a hurricane so the water had very low low visibility for the fish. We didn’t catch much but the captain tried...

Jeremy C. recommends Angler's Dream Fishing

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Joe Genovese (The Captain)

Replied on September 3, 2023

Joe Genovese (The Captain)

Replied on September 3, 2023

Thank you for doing a nice review. I was curious on what the fishing would be like after that storm. A few times after a blow like that fishing was real good. However yesterday was not one of them. I could see them on the ledges but I think we need a few days for that water to clear up. Through the years I found that the larger the ledge the more fish that would take cover in them. From what I seen on the fish locator they are on them but I think it needs to settle down. I bet those fish can’t see more then 4 inches in front of them. I think the ones we caught are the bait that fell next to them. I gave it a good shot. Nice group out yesterday. Everyone stayed focused and didn’t give up so for me putting the extra effort in was worth giving it more time. Thank you once again. Late October early November when that water cools off the fishing should be real good. If your in the area give us another shot. As long as we don’t get another blow like that I think you would be happy on the fish we bring back.

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Joe Genovese

Hey, I'm Captain Joe Genovese

My Charter Listings

Angler's Dream Fishing

Angler's Dream Fishing – 35'

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Best trip I've had in a while!

Best trip I've had in a while!

Great trip!!

Great trip!!

Good Times

Good Times

Best time ever!

Best time ever!

Fishing with Joe

Fishing with Joe

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