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.
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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(16 reviews)
Pensacola
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Trips from US $350

Fishing Reports

Summer is winding down and and the fall
Summer is winding down and and the fall
Sep 7, 2025 Pensacola
Its cooling off out there and were loving the relief from the heat. And so are the fish! Fall is some of the best fishing of the year and were already starting to see some of the excellent fishing the season is known for. Would love to have the opportunity to take you fishing and experience what this time of year has to offer! Ill see yall out there! - Capt. Colin O’Brien
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Summer is winding down and and the fall
Summer is winding down and and the fall
Sep 7, 2025 Pensacola
Its cooling off out there and were loving the relief from the heat. And so are the fish! Fall is some of the best fishing of the year and were already starting to see some of the excellent fishing the season is known for. Would love to have the opportunity to take you fishing and experience what this time of year has to offer! Ill see yall out there! - Capt. Colin O’Brien
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Summer is winding down and and the fall
Summer is winding down and and the fall
Sep 7, 2025 Pensacola
Its cooling off out there and were loving the relief from the heat. And so are the fish! Fall is some of the best fishing of the year and were already starting to see some of the excellent fishing the season is known for. Would love to have the opportunity to take you fishing and experience what this time of year has to offer! Ill see yall out there! - Capt. Colin O’Brien
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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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 16 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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We had a great time and caught lots of fish!!
We had a great time and caught lots of fish!!
We had a great time and caught lots of fish!!
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Nic 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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Great morning catching fish on the flats!

VERIFIED   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
Boat
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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Daniel M.
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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We had a great time and caught lots of fish!!

VERIFIED   NEW  2 hour inshore trip A.M. on August 31, 2025
It was a fun time out on the water, we caught several fish, would definitely go again. I highly recommend you will not be disappointed!
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Max L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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Brian F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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