Captain
Thomas Merrell

Member since March 2022 Carrabelle, United States
Background
I have been commercial fishing the 'Forgotten Coast Of Florida' for several years. I'm also a world Spearfishing tournament champ. I have a love and passion for the water. I have always loved when I come in ,and see peoples faces when they see the big fish that have been caught or speared that day so I decided I wanted to give those people a chance at catching fish of a lifetime so I purchased a federal charter permit and started American Offshore Adventures.

Hey, I'm Captain Thomas Merrell

Carrabelle, United States
Background
I have been commercial fishing the 'Forgotten Coast Of Florida' for several years. I'm also a world Spearfishing tournament champ. I have a love and passion for the water. I have always loved when I come in ,and see peoples faces when they see the big fish that have been caught or speared that day so I decided I wanted to give those people a chance at catching fish of a lifetime so I purchased a federal charter permit and started American Offshore Adventures.
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American Offshore Adventures

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(6 reviews)
Carrabelle
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Trips from US $2,600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Ben S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   NEW  Full day as needed. on August 11, 2026
The Captain and mate were very knowledgeable, safety conscious and put us on fish.  Great day on the water.
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Shane S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Outstanding captain and crew

VERIFIED   Full day as needed. on July 14, 2026
Well worth the trip. 
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Richard B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full day as needed. on June 26, 2026
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James R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Gag Groupers

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip on October 9, 2023
We limited out with gag groupers and caught almost 20 reg grouper but had to return them to the water out of season. Great...
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Harold L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Monster Snapper!!

VERIFIED   10 hour on June 24, 2024
Great Captain, and crew.WOW What a Trip!
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