Captain
Colin O’brien

Member since December 2022 Pensacola, United States
Background
With over 13 years of experience, Capt. Colin is prepared to show you the best of these waters. Since he was a little boy, he dreamed that he'd become a licensed charter captain, and through his dedication and passion, he made that dream a reality. Among his favorite fish to target are big Redfish and Trout. He caters to anglers of all levels, whether new or professionals, and also welcomes kids!
Techniques
I love fishing artificial lures! Big reds, shallow water on lures is what I specialize in.

Hey, I'm Captain Colin O’brien

Pensacola, United States
Background
With over 13 years of experience, Capt. Colin is prepared to show you the best of these waters. Since he was a little boy, he dreamed that he'd become a licensed charter captain, and through his dedication and passion, he made that dream a reality. Among his favorite fish to target are big Redfish and Trout. He caters to anglers of all levels, whether new or professionals, and also welcomes kids!
Techniques
I love fishing artificial lures! Big reds, shallow water on lures is what I specialize in.
14
Reviews
18
Fishing Reports

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State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(14 reviews)
Pensacola
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Trips from US $350

Fishing Reports

Fishing is at its best!
Fishing is at its best!
May 20, 2025 Pensacola
So far may fishing this year has been outright impressive. The next two weeks are going to be peak fishing season. With the tides and water temperatures in out favor you dont want to miss out. Book now and come get on the action!
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Gotta love easy fishing!
Gotta love easy fishing!
Apr 13, 2025 Pensacola
The south winds have been pushing water and bait into the shallow back ponds and the reds and drum have followed! Its been easy fishing all month book now before it slows down in the summer!
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Fishing is on fire!!! ?
Fishing is on fire!!! ?
Mar 31, 2025 Pensacola
Spring is here and that means some of the best fishing of the year! We had our limit of reds here in less than an hour with plenty of bonus fish in thr box. After that it was just catch and release till the rain came. Dont miss out redfish are Florida’s most popular game fish for a reason and if love to have you fishing with me!
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Fishing is on fire!!! ?
Fishing is on fire!!! ?
Mar 31, 2025 Pensacola
Spring is here and that means some of the best fishing of the year! We had our limit of reds here in less than an hour with plenty of bonus fish in thr box. After that it was just catch and release till the rain came. Dont miss out redfish are Florida’s most popular game fish for a reason and if love to have you fishing with me!
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We’re in the best fishing of the year!
We’re in the best fishing of the year!
Oct 12, 2024 Pensacola
Fall never lets us down. We’ve been catching plenty of large slot reds to pull drag almost every trip. Plenty of other species have kept me busy with the net this october too. If you want in on the action id love to put you on em! October/November is THE time to go!
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The good fishing is making easy work!
The good fishing is making easy work!
May 12, 2024 Pensacola
Steady bite all morning. Watch popping corks shoot underwater never gets old! These last several months have been some of the best fishing ive seen in years!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great morning catching fish on the flats!
Great morning catching fish on the flats!
Wow!! Book him today! A gift to young anglers!
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Friendly captain
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Nic B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great morning catching fish on the flats!

VERIFIED   NEW  2 hour inshore trip A.M. on July 19, 2025
My 10 year old son and I had a great morning with Captain Colin fishing the flats for redfish and speckled trout. Captain Colin...
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Noelle B.
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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Wow!! Book him today! A gift to young anglers!

VERIFIED   Special 2 hour trip for Noelle Buffo on July 6, 2025
I am blown over by the quality of the experience that my children received on this trip. They came back overjoyed at the knowledge...
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Max L.
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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Caught fish the whole trip

VERIFIED   Special 2 hour trip for Max Lawson on April 4, 2025
Colin was an amazing Captain, his fishing skills and knowledge of the water was unbeatable. Would recommend for kids as well....
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Jonathan H.
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 Colin

VERIFIED   NEW  2 hour inshore trip A.M. on July 18, 2025
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Brian F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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28" red on a hot summer day

VERIFIED   2 hour inshore trip A.M. on June 21, 2025
Collin was top notch, making sure me and my boys were taken care of, and we caught fish.
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