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
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trips from US $400

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
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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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
98%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Jeremy E.
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Fun Trip!

VERIFIED   Family & Children Trip (AM) on February 20, 2024
My family had a great time with Captain Camille!ย  Highly recommended for a day on the water!
Jeremy E. recommends High Class Hooker Charters - Sarasota
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Misty M.
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What a great morning!

VERIFIED   Family & Children Trip (AM) on June 29, 2023
Went on a family charter with my son. Captain Camille was very patient with him and showed us both how to catch some delicious...
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Keith T.
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Fun fun fun

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Single Angler (PM) on February 13, 2024
Caught a variety of inter coastal species. Tons of action!!
Keith T. recommends High Class Hooker Charters - Venice
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John B. I.
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Excellent

VERIFIED   Family & Children Trip - PM on November 21, 2023
Had a great time catching fish today. Wil do it again!
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Mehmet D.
Mount Lebanon, PA
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Excellent
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Great Family Fishing Trip with Captain Camille

VERIFIED   Family & Children Trip (AM) on August 8, 2023
we enjoyed the family fishing trip with Captain. Although it was very hot weather, fish were lazy, he took us spots with good...
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