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
(155 reviews)
Venice
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trips from US $400
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(182 reviews)
Sarasota
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trips from US $400
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(17 reviews)
Sarasota
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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trips from US $400

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 354 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great experience on the High Class Hooker
Captain Camille Finds the Fish!
Captain Camille Finds the Fish!
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Jacob W.
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Awesome Trip

VERIFIED   Family & Children Trip (PM) on November 22, 2023
Cpt. Camille was fantastic. We had a half day family trip with a 5&3 yr old. He was attentive, worked excellent t with the...
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Ron K.
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Unique and Successful

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on November 13, 2023
Cam, the Captain, turned this trip into a teal experience I wonโ€™t forget. He is knowledgable and talented. Knew where the...
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Nora Z.
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Fantastic time on the intercoastal!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 27, 2023
My husband and sons 11 and 9 had an excellent time on a half day intercoastal charter. They caught a lot of fish and appreciated...
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Ted S.
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Great Day, Lots of Fish!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 20, 2023
Fantastic day with my adult sons and brother. Our group caught a ton of fish including 20+ red fish. If youโ€™re serious...
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Kevin L.
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Great experience on the High Class Hooker

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on March 20, 2024
Had a great time fishing with captain Camille, he may well have โ€œhookedโ€™โ€ my grandson on fishing.
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