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Best day on the water ever!

VERIFIED 7 hr – Inshore Fishing (AM) on January 19, 2026

Jody H.

5.0 / 5

Best day on the water ever!

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Jody H.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

I had booked this charter fully expecting that fishing would be slower with the cooler temperatures… It wasn’t! To say that Captain Xavier put us on fish would be an understatement. I’ve never seen so many quality fish. The organization and size of the boat made navigating to fight fish even easier. Fishing is never a guarantee, but it’s always fun when even the captain is surprised. Thanks for an excellent day!

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5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 51 reviews

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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Good experience
	98%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	94%
Appropriate for children
	95%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	95%

Appropriate for children
	95%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Jonathan B.

5.0 / 5

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Great Fishing Trip!

VERIFIED 7 hr – Inshore Fishing (AM) on October 16, 2025

Jonathan B.

5.0 / 5

Oct 16, 2025

7 hr – Inshore Fishing (AM)

Great Fishing Trip!

VERIFIED

Captain Xavier was great with my 11 y/o son and his 12 y/o buddy on our trip. The conditions were very windy and was concerned we might not have much luck but he put us on the redfish right away! We caught approximately 30 on a morning trip and some really nice ones! Multiple times both boys had a fish on the line at the same time. Captain Xavier was easygoing and made our trip very enjoyable! Would definitely recommend!

Captain Xavier was great with my 11 y/o son and his 12 y/o buddy on our trip. The conditions were very windy and was concerned...

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David L.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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April fishing trip

VERIFIED 7 hr – Inshore Fishing (AM) on April 12, 2026

David L.

5.0 / 5

Apr 12, 2026

7 hr – Inshore Fishing (AM)

April fishing trip

VERIFIED

Great Charter today with captain Xavier. Quality redfish at almost every spot we fished. Extensive local knowledge, excellent demeanor, shared fishing tips and worked very hard to provide an excellent experience for us .

Great Charter today with captain Xavier. Quality redfish at almost every spot we fished. Extensive local knowledge, excellent...

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Xavier Groenendyk (The Captain)

Replied on April 16, 2026

Thanks David, I really enjoyed fishing with you and your family, Looking forward to your next visit! All the best, Capt X

Xavier Groenendyk (The Captain)

Replied on April 16, 2026

Thanks David, I really enjoyed fishing with you and your family, Looking forward to your next visit!

All the best,
Capt X

Captain replied

Justin S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Awesome Trip

VERIFIED 5hr – Inshore Fishing (AM) on May 15, 2026

Justin S.

5.0 / 5

May 15, 2026

5hr – Inshore Fishing (AM)

Awesome Trip

VERIFIED

Xavier put us on the fish! I also broke my personal best redfish as well. Dude is awesome and would recommend to anyone! Great equipment and professional.

Xavier put us on the fish! I also broke my personal best redfish as well. Dude is awesome and would recommend to anyone! Great...

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Michelle H.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Loved it

VERIFIED 5hr – Inshore Fishing (AM) on April 2, 2026

Michelle H.

5.0 / 5

Apr 2, 2026

5hr – Inshore Fishing (AM)

Loved it

VERIFIED

We have done many charters around the charter and this definetly could have been the best ! He answered all my 13 year olds questions too !!

We have done many charters around the charter and this definetly could have been the best ! He answered all my 13 year olds...

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Xavier Groenendyk (The Captain)

Replied on April 6, 2026

Thanks Michelle, really enjoyed fishing with you and your son! All the best, Capt X

Xavier Groenendyk (The Captain)

Replied on April 6, 2026

Thanks Michelle, really enjoyed fishing with you and your son!

All the best,
Capt X

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