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
(94 reviews)
St. Petersburg
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Trips from US $750

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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 94 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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Angler rating
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Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Cindy B.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Mike K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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AWESOME TRIP!!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Deep Sea on August 2, 2024
Captain Brian was the absolute best.ย  We took the 7am 6hr trip. Had a blast. Captain Brian put us right on the fish and we...
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Jon D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Brian

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Deep Sea (AM) on June 25, 2025
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Michele L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Deep Sea on July 22, 2024
Overall a great experience! Super comfortable. Captain very knowledgeable and accommodating. Kept bait on for everyone and...
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Shane C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Had a great time!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Deep Sea on July 31, 2024
Captain Brian was great, he took up out to a few spots but the fish werenโ€™t biting, he kept trying till he found fish that...
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