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Jake Sargent
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Jake Sargent

Niceville, United States
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
Having grown up in a military family and transferring to the Panhandle, some of my best times spent growing up was wade fishing the area bays with my Dad. Later, as a teen, I started work on my first charter boat here in the Gulf.
Thomas(jake) S.
Thomas(jake) S.
Captain

Charter

Rating

4.9
151 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
90%
Caught fish

All reviews (151)

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  • Kyle Finneman
    Kyle Finneman
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
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    Member since 2025
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Tough conditions but we where able to preserve!

    4 Hour Morning Trip (7am)bay • 5 adults • 3 children

    Very windy conditions and an 8 degree water temp drop over night made it a challenge to locate the fish early in the trip. After not getting anything on the line at the first few spots, and weather picking up in the Bay Captain Jake had us pick up one more time and move to another bayou that could protect us better from the wind. This move definitely saved the day. Started a little slow, but soon enough brought in the first Redfish of the day. Right behind it, mangrove snapper. Ended up staying in the bayou the rest of trip and taking home 2 Redfish and 5 mangrove snapper. Perfect for nice fish fry afterwards! Overall a challenging day but you need those days to keep you humble. Captain Jake was kind enough to offer us the option of calling the trip early due to weather but glad we stuck it out, persevered, and bring home some fish. Jake was great with the kids, good conversation, and a pleasure to have as the Captain.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Mangrove Snapper
    Response from Captain

    tjanl you for the kind words and great review! glad yall got that fish fry despite the almost 30 mph winds! hope to seecyall again on charterboat 2nd chance. be safe and blessed!

  • Jim Randall
    Jim Randall
    us
    Michigan, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Three Generations on One Trip

    3 Hour late a.m Trip – Kids(bay) • 4 adults • 2 children

    I was able to get my dad as well as my two sons together for a three generation fishing trip while we were all together for spring break. Captain Jake was amazingly patient with my boys (12, 10) when they were unfamiliar with the heavier fishing than they are used to. He was on time, ready, and while it was windy, did everything he could to get us on some fish. All four of us were able to catch fish and Captain Jake made sure the boys had a great time. We will definitely be using his talents and boat again!

    Response from Captain

    thank you thank you! great reviews go along ways, so appreciated! I'm glad everyone got to enjoy the trip! yall be blessed and happy memories were made!

  • Karen Causie
    Karen Causie
    us
    Tennessee, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect Day

    4 Hour Trip – Fish/Swim Combo (PM) • 6 adults • 3 children

    We did the 2 hour fishing in the bay. Then 2 hour swimming at crab island. All of us had a great time. Each kid caught a fish which was bit of good luck and certainly good guiding and baiting by Captain Jake. The adults fished too. We got to just do all the fun parts of fishing. We hope to do it again soon!

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
    Ladyfish
  • Chris Rains
    Chris Rains
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
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    Member since 2021
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    First spot twilight trip hooked into multiple Bull Reds

    Twilight 4hr. Lighted dock fishing • 2 adults

    Had a great twilight trip out of Niceville. We csught multiple bull Red’s and caught our 2 keepers eithin the first 30 min. We caught several more trout and Red’s jumping between guides favorite spots. We took home 3 trout as well and would definitely recommend!

    Response from Captain

    thanks for a great review!! really enjoyed having ya'll on the boat and super glad the good lord saw fit to "fill our net" with the fish yall came for!! thanks to you for fishing witb me! be blessed looking forward to the next one!

  • Alan Lowe
    Alan Lowe
    us
    Missouri, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Jake was TOP SHELF #1 Guide

    4 Hour Morning Trip (7am)bay • 2 adults

    I've fished with a lot of guides; Jake worked his tail off to make a fantastic trip for us. Caught fish, didn't spend all morning boat riding. Great guy, this was my Son In law first saltwater trip. Jake made it a great trip!! Thank You VERY Much!!

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Catfish
    Ladyfish

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    First spot twilight trip hooked into multiple Bull Reds
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    Great time.
    Michael W.
    Michael W.
  • Charter Boat 2nd Chance
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    We caught fish despite bad weather
    James S.
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    Great experience!
    Demeree W.
    Demeree W.
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    Tons of redfish
    Aidan R.
    Aidan R.
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    Loved this charter!!!
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    Great Christian Guide
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What's biting with Charter Boat 2nd Chance in Niceville

Top catches for September

Fishing reports

A young angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat in a scenic waterway.

Summer family fun!

Jul 26, 2026 • Niceville
These summer trips can be a blast and slot of these trips are midday!! Ta just never know!
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A variety of fish including Speckled Trout and Black Drum laid out on a cleaning table after a successful fishing trip.

Morning fishing

Jun 7, 2026 • Niceville
Slade and shaylon caught kimit of trout had a limit of reds few mangroves snapoer and keeper black drum! Fishing is great!
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A proud father and son duo displaying their catch of two large Black Drum while enjoying a fishing trip on a boat.

The Black drum were biting yesterday!

Jun 20, 2025 • Niceville
Despite the scattered thunderstorms and choppy waves in the bay on Thursday, we had a successful 4 hour trip and came back with a cooler full of Black Drum!
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A young boy in a life jacket proudly holds a freshly caught fish alongside an adult on a boat, showcasing a memorable fishing experience.

Drum for everyone!

Apr 15, 2025 • Niceville
Great day of catching drum on light tackle despite the winds!
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An angler proudly displaying a catch of black drum and redfish on a cleaning table after a successful fishing trip.

Inshore fishing

Mar 29, 2025 • Niceville
Inshore fishing is afternoon was beautiful , light wind, and sunny with a nonstop bite of red and black drum!! Great afternoon!
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An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while standing on a boat in a sunny fishing environment.

Redfish are hot hot! ?

Jul 28, 2024 • Niceville
We have been castnetting the most choice bait and fishing very close to niceville . The size of the these reds have been varied from 16 inches(under slot) to 39 inches( well over slot) with plenty of keepers in slot(18"-27"). We use live minnows and medium lite action setups to ebsure the absolute most enjoyable time possible with these super sporty inshore beasts!!
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