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Josh Houle
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Josh Houle

Summerland Key, United States
100+ reviews
Captain Josh was born and raised in New England where his father was always taking him fishing. This became the Captain's passion and he always wanted to go to south Florida where he could do it all year long. He left home and joined the Marine Corps, when he returned home, he settled down and made his own way on the waterways of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. On a vacation down to the keys with his wife and kids, Captain Josh and his family decided this is where they belonged. The captain has spent nearly everyday on the water since his arrival and it's his passion to share this experience and be able to make a living doing it!

Charters

Rating

4.8
104 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

96%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
91%
Caught fish

All reviews (104)

Showing 1 – 5 of 104 reviews
  • Stephen Irvine
    Stephen Irvine
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    family outing

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 4 adults • 1 child

    my wife and bonus kids have never been ocean fishing, they spent most there life up West Texas. i grew up in FL and lived in CA for many years. we had a great time. everyone got to reel in a fish. Captain Josh was awesome, super knoweleable of the area and just plan fun to talk with. I would have gone a full day but you know kids they loose interest after a while whether your catching or not.

  • Philip Cwietniewicz
    Philip Cwietniewicz
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Fishing with Josh

    3/4 Day Trip • 4 adults
  • Melissa Kennedy
    Melissa Kennedy
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    First time fishing the Keys

    3/4 Day Trip • 6 adults

    Had a great time with Josh & Mike! Both great personalities & helpful! They had their work cut out with our group & handled it well!!!

    Reported catch:
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Yellowtail Snapper
  • Stacy Cep
    Stacy Cep
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Here fishy, fishy, fishy

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 4 adults

    Awesome trip. A bit windy but we made it work. Caught a barracuda bigger than anything we've caught in Minnesota. They filleted it for us and we took it to the restaurant next door where they cooked half for the four of us and we had enough to take back for another meal. Thanks guys!

  • Brian Weiner
    Brian Weiner
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    3/4 Day Trip • 4 adults

    My kids and I had a great fishing experience with Capt Josh. Highly recommend.

    Reported catch:
    Goliath Grouper
    Blackfin Tuna
    Yellowtail Snapper

Real catches shared by our community

  • Salt Therapy Charters
    Salt Therapy ChartersSummerland Key, FL
    Angler holding a large mackerel aboard an offshore fishing boat, with a second adult and rods visible on the open-water deck.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Melissa K.
    Melissa K.
    Had a great time with Josh & Mike! Both great personalities & helpful! They had their work cut out with our group & handled it well!!!
  • Salt Therapy Charters
    Salt Therapy ChartersSummerland Key, FL
    A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a large Goliath Grouper aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Goliath Grouper
    Brian W.
    Brian W.
    My kids and I had a great fishing experience with Capt Josh. Highly recommend.
  • Salt Therapy Charters
    Salt Therapy ChartersSummerland Key, FL
    Angler proudly holds a colorful mahi-mahi aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore, with another person partially visible on deck.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Brian S.
    Brian S.
    Brought back several keeper Mahi's which were delicious that night. Josh, was very personable which made the trip enjoyable. Weather was bad inland, but the captain did an excellent job keeping us dry the entire trip offshore.
  • Salt Therapy Charters
    Salt Therapy ChartersSummerland Key, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a small fish while aboard a fishing boat in calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Stephen I.
    Stephen I.
    my wife and bonus kids have never been ocean fishing, they spent most there life up West Texas. i grew up in FL and lived in CA for many years. we had a great time. everyone got to reel in a fish. Captain Josh was awesome, super knoweleable of the area and just plan fun to talk with. I would have gone a full day but you know kids they loose interest after a while whether your catching or not.
  • Salt Therapy Charters
    Salt Therapy ChartersSummerland Key, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large fish while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Stacy C.
    Stacy C.
    Awesome trip. A bit windy but we made it work. Caught a barracuda bigger than anything we've caught in Minnesota. They filleted it for us and we took it to the restaurant next door where they cooked half for the four of us and we had enough to take back for another meal. Thanks guys!
  • Salt Therapy Charters
    Salt Therapy ChartersSummerland Key, FL
    Family group posing on a fishing boat with a large mackerel-style fish, including a young angler in a life jacket on the dock.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Allison D.
    Allison D.
  • Salt Therapy Charters
    Salt Therapy ChartersSummerland Key, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Barracuda while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Eric J.
    Eric J.
  • Salt Therapy Charters
    Salt Therapy ChartersSummerland Key, FL
    Angler skillfully netting a shark while fishing on a boat, with smaller fish displayed on the deck.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Tisha B.
    Tisha B.
    We had such a great time! Josh and Mark were so knowledgeable and helpful. Made our day on the water absolutely awesome!!
  • Salt Therapy Charters
    Salt Therapy ChartersSummerland Key, FL
    A family proudly displaying their catch of the day, including a large King Mackerel and other species, at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Gary W.
    Gary W.
    This was a great time on the water. The captain and crew were very patient with family. There were 4 of us. We had never fished the ocean before. They had a bunch of different options of tackle and equipment. To catch different species and we did. Thank you, we all had great time.
  • Salt Therapy Charters
    Salt Therapy ChartersSummerland Key, FL
    Close-up of a large fish head, likely a Mackerel, resting on a wooden surface, showcasing its sharp teeth and distinctive features.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Grouper
    Harry M.
    Harry M.
    Outstanding day on the water despite less than ideal time of year and fishing report. Caught lots of fish with guidance from captain and excellent first mate. Would recommend to anyone wanting a day of fishing while visiting the keys.

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