Captain
Brian Hansen

Member since August 2021 St. Petersburg, United States
Background
Captain Brian is a third-generation Florida native. Fishing and being on the water has always been a passion, he's been hooked on fishing for as long as he can remember. His goal is to give you an unforgettable day on the water and get you hooked as well. Fish on!
Techniques
Captain Brian enjoys bottom fishing for reef fish such as Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, and more. He employs a variety of natural bait, live and dead, to entice the fish to bite. You'll also do trolling with lures at certain times of the year when the migratory pelagic fish is around.

Hey, I'm Captain Brian Hansen

St. Petersburg, United States
Background
Captain Brian is a third-generation Florida native. Fishing and being on the water has always been a passion, he's been hooked on fishing for as long as he can remember. His goal is to give you an unforgettable day on the water and get you hooked as well. Fish on!
Techniques
Captain Brian enjoys bottom fishing for reef fish such as Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, and more. He employs a variety of natural bait, live and dead, to entice the fish to bite. You'll also do trolling with lures at certain times of the year when the migratory pelagic fish is around.
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Westbound Sportfishing

Federally permitted
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(97 reviews)
St. Petersburg
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Trips from US $600

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 97 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great family fishing
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Cindy B.
Excellent
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Great day fishing

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Deep Sea on June 18, 2025
We had a great day. Got on the fish quick. Caught many different species and a lot of them. It was a very fun day for all 5...
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Austin G.
Excellent
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Fishing with Brian

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Deep Sea (AM) on October 22, 2025
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Aaron B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Deep Sea (PM) on July 28, 2025
Brian and Mike were great. We caught eight different species and 60-70 total fish on our half-day trip. Weโ€™d love to go back...
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Devin S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip with Capt. Brian!!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Deep Sea on June 27, 2025
First time out with Capt. Brian.ย  Heโ€™s a very professional guide.ย  We caught plenty of fish and look forward to our next...
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Jon D.
Excellent
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Deep Sea (AM) on June 25, 2025
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