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
(179 reviews)
Venice
 Last booking: 6 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

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 363 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (319)
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Outstanding Day of Fishing
Outstanding Day of Fishing
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Frank R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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We even landed a Tarpon.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 7, 2025
Kids caught good size Snook, Redfish and even hooked and landed a Tarpon. Plus many Snapper, Drum, etc. Great day again with...
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Ken K.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - Single Angler (PM) on December 27, 2025
captain was very friendly, courteous and knowledgeable about the area.
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Kyle C.
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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Onโ€™em

VERIFIED   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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Nick W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Camille

VERIFIED   Family and Children Trip on March 13, 2025
We fished with Ryan, he was a great captain and was great with our kids.ย  We didnโ€™t catch alot of fish but thatโ€™s fishing,...
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Ryan G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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My Son's first Saltwater trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 14, 2025
Captain Camille was awesome! Great conversation and great fishing. We caught 5 different species and my son outfished me 3...
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