Captain
Camille Mellot

Member since November 2014 Venice, United States
Background
Growing up on a large dairy farm in western Massachusetts, there wasn’t much for my brother and I to do once our chores were done, so we spent the majority of our free time stalking Trout through the mountain streams that flowed across our family’s property. When I moved to Florida, I fell in love with the amazing fishery that is found in Sarasota and the surrounding areas including Tampa Bay, Venice, and Charlotte Harbor. I was very fortunate in that one of the first people I met when I moved here was one of the best guides in the area and over time he taught me the intricacies and tactics for successfully fishing both the inshore and offshore waters of the greater Sarasota area. Now, many years later the area waterways feel more like home to me than any other place on Earth.
Techniques
I am a light Tackle and sight fishing enthusiast, especially when the conditions are right on the flats or in the backcountry. Light Tackle allows clients an opportunity to really go toe to toe with our area game fish in a much more fun and exciting way than with much heavier tackle.

Hey, I'm Captain Camille Mellot

Venice, United States
Background
Growing up on a large dairy farm in western Massachusetts, there wasn’t much for my brother and I to do once our chores were done, so we spent the majority of our free time stalking Trout through the mountain streams that flowed across our family’s property. When I moved to Florida, I fell in love with the amazing fishery that is found in Sarasota and the surrounding areas including Tampa Bay, Venice, and Charlotte Harbor. I was very fortunate in that one of the first people I met when I moved here was one of the best guides in the area and over time he taught me the intricacies and tactics for successfully fishing both the inshore and offshore waters of the greater Sarasota area. Now, many years later the area waterways feel more like home to me than any other place on Earth.
Techniques
I am a light Tackle and sight fishing enthusiast, especially when the conditions are right on the flats or in the backcountry. Light Tackle allows clients an opportunity to really go toe to toe with our area game fish in a much more fun and exciting way than with much heavier tackle.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(174 reviews)
Venice
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $400
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(184 reviews)
Sarasota
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Trips from US $400

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Customer reviews

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 358 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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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
96%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Arron L.
Excellent
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We started off chasing some giant tarpon down the beach. Unfortunately we never could get hooked up but it was still a great...
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Charlotte L.
Excellent
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High Class Hookers Fishing charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 25, 2025
This Florida salt water fishing trip was a high school graduation gift to a family member passionate about the sport. The...
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Jason F.
Excellent
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Casting and Making Memories That Never Fade Sway

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 24, 2025
It was an amazing trip!! We not only got to catch dinner but saw manatees and a sea turtle. Captain Camille was Great!! We...
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Frank R.
Excellent
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Great trip with Captain Camille

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on September 30, 2025
Captain was great with two inexperienced Wives. They caught nice sized Redfish as well as many other species. We all caught...
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Kyle C.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Onโ€™em

VERIFIED   NEW  Family & Children Trip (AM) on September 20, 2025
Camille had our 5 and 8 year old boys on fish in no time! Saw manatees, dolphins and found some shark teeth. Great time!
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