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Ronald Jones
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Ronald Jones

Placida, United States
Angler's choice
250+ reviews
I have been fishing since I was a little guy. I have fished all over the Midwest and part of Canada. When I moved to Florida with my wife and children, I couldn't wait to get back to fishing. Once I caught my first big saltwater fish I was hooked, truly spoiled for saltwater fishing. I love taking people out for a good time of fishing or just swimming on the sand flats or beaches and some dolphin viewing. I love to share in that fish of a lifetime experience with people.
Ron J.
Ron J.
Captain

Charters

Rating

4.8
282 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

94%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
91%
Caught fish

All reviews (282)

Showing 1 – 5 of 282 reviews
  • Tawnya Smith
    Tawnya Smith
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip

    Full Day Trip • 3 adults

    Worth the money, had a good time. Captain Ron was great. Very knowledgeable of the local history and geography. We started the day "catching fish" then moved to searching for the "catch of a lifetime". We experienced a fun lunch break together. Captain Ron was persistent at searching for that "big catch". We hooked what we thought was a 10-12 foot hammerhead, that we had seen circling the boat earlier in the day. Would highly recommend to anyone.

    Response from Captain

    Thanks so much for the great review!! You guys are really great anglers. Can't wait to fish with you again. Thanks so much for fishing with me!!

  • Ryan Lounsbury
    Ryan Lounsbury
    us
    Iowa, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Ron is friendly and great with our kiddos!

    Half Day Trip • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain Ron was very nice, knowledgeable, helpful and had great local knowledge. He’s originally from Iowa and so are we, so a nice connection there. He was able to keep us on fish even in tougher conditions. Will certainly book with him in future

  • Sara Minea
    Sara Minea
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Awesome experience!

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 6 adults • 2 children

    Captain Ron was the best and got us on the fish. Great experience!

  • Jersey Devils
    Jersey Devils
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    On the Fish

    Half Day Trip • 3 adults • 1 child

    Captain Ron put us on a ton of fish including snapper and several Goliath grouper. We had an excellent time including our 8 year old grandson. I’ll book another trip with Captain Ron.

    Reported catch:
    Goliath Grouper
    Mangrove Snapper
    Red Grouper
    Response from Captain

    Thanks so much for spending your morning with me! The fish showed up in prime fashion for sure. I had a great time getting to know you guys! See you next time!

  • Tim Putlak
    Tim Putlak
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2020
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Ron was Great!

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 4 adults • 3 children

    I wanted my grandkids (ages 6-12 all boys) to have a great experience, they did. Ron not only put us on fish but had some entertaining stories along the way. I would definitely recommend him. Plan on hiring him again in a couple weeks. He was great with communication and following up about my questions before and during the trip

Real catches shared by our community

  • Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – Englewood
    Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – EnglewoodPlacida, FL
    A large grouper is being reeled in from the water near a fishing boat, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Goliath Grouper
    Jersey D.
    Jersey D.
    Captain Ron put us on a ton of fish including snapper and several Goliath grouper. We had an excellent time including our 8 year old grandson. I’ll book another trip with Captain Ron.
  • Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – Englewood
    Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – EnglewoodPlacida, FL
    Teen angler holding a large snook aboard a fishing boat in calm coastal waters.
    Bambi F.
    Bambi F.
    Captain Ron is a great captain. We maxed out on mangroves. Captain Ron is very easy calm and knowledgeable. I highly recommend them for Families as well.
  • Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – Englewood
    Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – EnglewoodPlacida, FL
    Anglers actively reeling in a large grouper while fishing from a boat in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Goliath Grouper
    Reaching the snapper limit has been happening usually within a couple of hours. Then playing with sea monsters has been really fun.
  • Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – Englewood
    Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – EnglewoodPlacida, FL
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch, a Grouper and a Yellowtail, while enjoying a day of fishing on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Grouper
    Tawnya S.
    Tawnya S.
    Worth the money, had a good time. Captain Ron was great. Very knowledgeable of the local history and geography. We started the day "catching fish" then moved to searching for the "catch of a lifetime". We experienced a fun lunch break together. Captain Ron was persistent at searching for that "big catch". We hooked what we thought was a 10-12 foot hammerhead, that we had seen circling the boat earlier in the day. Would highly recommend to anyone.
  • Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – Placida
    Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – PlacidaPlacida, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a striped fish on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Sheepshead
    Tim P.
    Tim P.
    I wanted my grandkids (ages 6-12 all boys) to have a great experience, they did. Ron not only put us on fish but had some entertaining stories along the way. I would definitely recommend him. Plan on hiring him again in a couple weeks. He was great with communication and following up about my questions before and during the trip
  • Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – Englewood
    Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – EnglewoodPlacida, FL
    Young angler proudly holds a striped sheepshead aboard a small fishing boat in clear coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sheepshead
    Ellie C.
    Ellie C.
    Captain Ron was so great. So friendly with the kids. Super helpful. We caught a bunch of fish. We moved spots as well to try to catch a different variety which we did. Felt very safe and comfortable with Captain Ron leading the way. Highly recommend to others. Thank you for a great day on the water Captain Ron!
  • Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – Placida
    Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – PlacidaPlacida, FL
    Angler holding a large Pufferfish while fishing on a boat, showcasing the unique features of the catch.
    Glen M.
    Glen M.
    Just a 4 hour trip, but caught plenty of fish. Never a dull moment.
  • Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – Englewood
    Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – EnglewoodPlacida, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Snapper against a backdrop of clear blue water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Scup (Porgy)
    Aaron T.
    Aaron T.
    This was by far our best fishing trip. We caught plenty of fish and had a great tine doing it. Thank Ron!
  • Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – Englewood
    Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – EnglewoodPlacida, FL
    Two young anglers on a boat proudly displaying an unusual catch, possibly a type of sea creature, while enjoying a day on the water.
    Michael U.
    Michael U.
    Had a beautiful day on the water! Fishing wasnt the busiest but Capatin Ron kept us out a couple hours longer to try and get our fill. We hit 5-6 of his fishing spots. Had plenty of bites. Super kid friendly! and great sense of humor
  • Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – Englewood
    Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – EnglewoodPlacida, FL
    A variety of freshly caught fish, including Snapper, stored in a sink on a fishing boat, ready for cleaning after a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    James G.
    James G.
    We were catching keeper Mango Snapers at the first stop. We had a fantastic trip. While we were fishing the FWC wardens stopped by to check that our boat and captain were legal. They were very courteous and did a thorough check of our catch and the boat. they found that everything was fine. Next time we go fishing it will be with Captain Ron.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Saltwater Spoiled Fishing – Englewood in Placida

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Anglers actively reeling in a large grouper while fishing from a boat in clear blue waters.

Snappers have been on fire in Boca Grand

Jun 9, 2026 • Placida
Reaching the snapper limit has been happening usually within a couple of hours. Then playing with sea monsters has been really fun.
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A variety of fish, including Snapper and Grouper, stored in a cleaning station sink after a successful fishing trip.

Wintertime bite is heating up!

Dec 4, 2020 • Placida
With cooler weather comes cooler water temperatures. This inevitably brings fish like sheepshead, lane snappers, and groupers inshore and in closer to the shallow water reefs. This is a great time of year to go fishing if you are wanting to have that fresh fish fry with friends and family or just wanting to catch that fish of a lifetime. Not to mention the dolphins and other wildlife that are plentiful.
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