Captain
Donny Freeman

Member since July 2021 Holmes Beach, United States
Background
I grew up fishing with my father all over Anna Maria Island, and fell in love right away. After being stuck in retail management for years, I finally made the change to my dream career.
Techniques
My favorite styles of fishing are primarily flats style fishing, but we do hit quite a few reefs as well. We concentrate on using live bait primarily with spinning tackle to enhance our catch .

Hey, I'm Captain Donny Freeman

Holmes Beach, United States
Background
I grew up fishing with my father all over Anna Maria Island, and fell in love right away. After being stuck in retail management for years, I finally made the change to my dream career.
Techniques
My favorite styles of fishing are primarily flats style fishing, but we do hit quite a few reefs as well. We concentrate on using live bait primarily with spinning tackle to enhance our catch .
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Reel Experience Fishing Charters

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(109 reviews)
Holmes Beach
 Last booking: 11 hours ago
Trips from US $350

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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 109 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Nicholas A.
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5.0 / 5
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Thanks Donny

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on March 26, 2025
Me, wife, father-in-law and 10-year-old daughter went out for 1/2 day morning trip. Caught a ton of mackerel and trout… and...
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Michael S.
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5.0 / 5
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Captain Donny Freeman

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 25, 2024
Captain Donny was great! He had some great fishing spots and we caught a lot of fish, he is a very experienced fisherman and...
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Ryan S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip and captain

VERIFIED   2 Hour inshore “kids trip” on December 28, 2024
Donny took our family of four out and caught a ton of fish.  Donny was knowledgeable and found some great spots.
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Aaron R.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great morning on the water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 3, 2024
Our family had a great trip with Captain Donnie. Caught fish, learned a lot about the area and fishing techniques. If we come...
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Wes L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on April 3, 2025
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