Captain
Shane Trottier

Member since November 2017 Grant-Valkaria, United States
Background
Even as a straight-A student through school, Captain Shane could never figure out what he wanted to do for a career. He's had a passion for fishing his entire life and one day while taking some friends fishing he realized that he really enjoyed putting people on fish and seeing the excitement it brought to them. Captain Shane decided to get his captain's license and do a job that he loved. Pictures don't show everything or the time it takes to catch some of these big fish. As your captain and fishing guide, he'll do everything in his power to get you on that big one.
Techniques
Captain Shane uses a few different fishing styles from drifting, trolling, bottom fishing, skipping docks, and fishing mangroves using live bait and artificial lures.

Hey, I'm Captain Shane Trottier

Grant-Valkaria, United States
Background
Even as a straight-A student through school, Captain Shane could never figure out what he wanted to do for a career. He's had a passion for fishing his entire life and one day while taking some friends fishing he realized that he really enjoyed putting people on fish and seeing the excitement it brought to them. Captain Shane decided to get his captain's license and do a job that he loved. Pictures don't show everything or the time it takes to catch some of these big fish. As your captain and fishing guide, he'll do everything in his power to get you on that big one.
Techniques
Captain Shane uses a few different fishing styles from drifting, trolling, bottom fishing, skipping docks, and fishing mangroves using live bait and artificial lures.
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Whatever Turns U On Fishing Charter

Federally permitted
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(88 reviews)
Grant-Valkaria
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Trips from US $500

Whatever Turns U On Bow Fishing

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Palm Bay
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Trips from US $300

Fishing Reports

Inshore Redfish Rodeo
Inshore Redfish Rodeo
Oct 15, 2025 Grant-Valkaria
The last couple weeks Mother Nature has treated us with some horrible weather but then just like that it is beautiful again. We've had to work around the rain, high winds, and rough seas and we're still putting fish in the boat. Sebastian Inlet has been torn up lately so we've been doing a lot of river fishing. The water levels have been super high due too the King Tides ร nd the heavy rains we've been having. The high water levels are allowing us to get back into places we normally can't go because of the depth and it's been very successful. Redfish have been our top fish with a few snook and trout in the mix. Jacks, ladyfish, and bluefish have also given us some good battles as well. Lastly, the mullet run is still in full effect so get out with us soon before time runs out.
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Inshore Redfish Rodeo
Inshore Redfish Rodeo
Oct 15, 2025 Grant-Valkaria
The last couple weeks Mother Nature has treated us with some horrible weather but then just like that it is beautiful again. We've had to work around the rain, high winds, and rough seas and we're still putting fish in the boat. Sebastian Inlet has been torn up lately so we've been doing a lot of river fishing. The water levels have been super high due too the King Tides ร nd the heavy rains we've been having. The high water levels are allowing us to get back into places we normally can't go because of the depth and it's been very successful. Redfish have been our top fish with a few snook and trout in the mix. Jacks, ladyfish, and bluefish have also given us some good battles as well. Lastly, the mullet run is still in full effect so get out with us soon before time runs out.
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Fall Mullet Run 2025
Fall Mullet Run 2025
Oct 9, 2025 Grant-Valkaria
It is the start of the fall mullet run and the big fish have been chewing. The Indian River and Sebastian Inlet have been loaded with hungry predators chewing on giant schools of mullet during their yearly migration. Recently Sebastian Inlet has been full up with hungry bull redfish and Jack crevalles. The snook are hitting here and there but we are getting some keepers here and there. In the river snook, redfish, and tarpon have been devouring mullet. September and October are my personal favorite months of the year to inshore fish, so don't miss out, book a trip with Whatever Turns U On Fishing Charters
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October Pumpkins
October Pumpkins
Oct 8, 2025 Grant-Valkaria
This past week we've had some really crappy weather. High winds, rough seas, and raining almost everyday. It's not the typical Fall season that I'm used too but we managed to work around it. The bite has been slow but we're still finding fish and having some fun drag screaming action. Redfish has been the most consistent these past couple weeks. Sebastian Inlet has had some really dirty water lately because of the weather. We've been catching a few jacks and reds on the drift but our best luck has been along the mangrove shorelines in the lagoon. The forecast for next week looks pretty good so check us out, book us up, and let's catch some fish.
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Persistence Pays Off
Persistence Pays Off
Jun 18, 2024 Grant-Valkaria
I just got back from Alaska doing some halibut fishing with AFishunt Charters and what an amazing trip that was. It was definitely a change of scenery and weather for sure. Probably the most beautiful place I have ever seen. The heat here in Florida is brutal and unforgiving at times but at least we don't have to deal with below freezing temps. Last week we did have some beautiful days despite some of the showers. The river and the ocean were flat and calm which let us get out to some of the nearshore reefs on the flats boat. We were able to limit out on some big lane snapper and a few good sized mangrove snapper. The kingfish have been running down the beach as well as the big tarpon. If you want to target tarpon, let me know before hand because we will have to get on the water much earlier than normal trips, "weather permitting". The river has been holding a bunch of keeper mangrove snapper in some of our honey holes and the snook bite has been pretty decent at times at the inlet. This young kid was getting whooped by his dad and older brother all day catching snapper but he was persistent and ended up pulling in the biggest fish of the day, a nice 30" slot snook. It looks like this week is gonna be a breezy rough week so we'll just have to manage and work around the weather. The forecast for next week is looking to be a pretty good week with calm seas as of now.
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Summertime Is Here
Summertime Is Here
Jun 8, 2024 Grant-Valkaria
Alright anglers summertime is here and so are the big snook and Goliath grouper. Snook season is closed until September 1st but we can still get the drags screaming fighting them elusive line siders. Goliath grouper are also closed and a protected species but we can still wrangle one of those 500 plus lb monsters to the boat for a quick pick. There have big tarpon up and down the beach so if it's calm enough seas that is always a possibility to target the silver king. We've been catching some redfish and big trout in the lagoon along the spoil islands as well as big inshore mangrove snapper in the lagoon. Offshore trips are closed at the moment but hopefully we can get some things worked out in order to get back out in the deep water this summer. Don't pass up the bowfishing trips though. If you're a good shot with a bow you'll be sure to fill up the cooler with delicious wild tilapia.
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Excellent
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Stephen L.
Lake Mills, WI
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Half day trip with Shane

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on July 11, 2022
We did near shore fishing with Shane today. he did a great job of getting us fish within the first 60 seconds of fishing. All...
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Nathan M.
Nicholasville, KY
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Full Day Trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore / Nearshore on September 18, 2023
Definitely worth the trip and would book again, highly recommend, Capt. Shane was very knowledgeable, and knew where to go...
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Robert L.
Vero Beach, FL
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Thank You Captain Shane For Turning Us On To Fishing With You!

VERIFIED   Half Day Inshore/Nearshore on February 20, 2020
Thank you Captain Shane for taking me and my brother-in-law Craig fishing. He is getting ready to return to Iowa to work...
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Kyle D.
Clovis, NM
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Inshore Single Angler on July 6, 2022
Captain Shane was super knowledgeable about the area and what we were fishing for. Was professional and and plenty to offer...
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GRANT VLKRIA, FL
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2 Hour Inshore

VERIFIED   Special 2 hour trip for Paul Phillips on April 15, 2022
Mother and son fishing trip to learn some basics and keep the kid engaged. The captain was awesome and made it a wonderful...
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