Phil Thiele
Phil Thiele
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified

hot day but we caught a lot of fish!

Half Day Trip2 adults

Captain Dillon was knowledgeable and very helpful. I should have booked the whole day.

Response from Captain

Phillip, thank you very much, sir. We appreciate your business more than you’ll ever know. Looking forward to many more trips safe travel. See you soon, sir.

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Current
Saltwater Excursions
State licensed
5.0
(258)
24 ft
Group size 1 - 4
1 - 4
Fish 1
Fish 2
+4
4 hour trip • 4 persons
US $550

Rating

5.0
258 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

  • 99%
    Great experience
  • 99%
    Family friendly
  • 100%
    Friendly captain
  • 100%
    Good boat
  • 99%
    Recommended
  • 97%
    Caught fish

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  • Patrick Chung
    Patrick Chung
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water and looking forward to our next trip

    Half Day Trip3 adults2 children

    Where do I start. Captain Dillon was quick to reply to my questions leading up the trip and asked great questions to understand skill and expectation of our party. During the trip we tried for Snapper and Red but they weren't biting with any regularity. We could have stayed and tried longer, but my goal/ask was to get my boys on fish we could take to a local place to eat, so Captain Dillon put us on several schools of Sea Trout. My boys and I had a blast and easily caught our limit. Caught a couple other species, but they are escaping me. He was also great at teaching my boys on the finer points of when to set the hook and it was great to see the boys' progression from the beginning to end of the trip. Boys had a blast and said the trip was aweome and hoped they could go on another charter with Captain Dillon because they caught fish and because Captain Dillon was so nice. I told them when we come back, we're definitely going to call on Captain Dillon.

    Reported Catch
    Mangrove Snapper
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Patrick, what an incredible morning on the water especially watching them two boys ripped lips and hand out free piercings memories like this is the reason why I love to fish what an incredible family, safe travel, sir. See you in the next one, my brother.

  • Craig Michael
    Craig Michael
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    GREAT CHARTER

    Half Day Trip3 adults1 child

    Captain Dillon is a great guy! we had so much fun fishing with him. Captain had us on the fish the whole time. we caught a whole lot of fish. He is very kind and very knowledgeable! We had the best time ever! Captain Dillon found some dolphins on our way back in and he slowed down and the dolphins git roght behind us and followed our boat junping out of the water. Thanks you so much Captain Dillon! unbelievable timeand we will definitely be calling you next time we get a charter!!!

    Reported Catch
    Snook
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    mr. Creig, thank you for the kind words, sir. I can’t do this without incredible families like yours. Incredible morning on the water with even better people. I hope you guys enjoy the rest of your vacation safe travel travels and we’ll see you next year.

  • Justin Utley
    Justin Utley
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun day fishing with the kids!

    Half Day Trip4 adults3 children

    Captain Dillon showed my girls and I a great time fishing! Dillon didn’t just take us fishing he took is catching! We were caching fish every couple minutes. Dillon was on it. Every fish my kids caught he was right there to take it off and if the bait fell off he had a shrimp waiting for them. He was super sweet and educational with ny three girls 11,9,and 5. He took us to see Dolphins and string rays too. I couldn’t recommend him more!

    Reported Catch
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Justin, thank you sir for the kind words however, you and your three daughters make my job extremely easy incredible family, sir plus them girls can fish 🤟🏻 safe travels. See you next year.

  • Chris Watts
    Chris Watts
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Slayed Em!!

    3/4 Day Trip4 adults

    Captain Dillon did an absolutely amazing job, from before we even arrived, he was communicative, quick to reply and extremely helpful! Then the morning arrived and from the moment we were on site He was on point, and got us right on the fish, immediately reelin em in! He was so attentive to each of us the entire day, never let up or took a break. Got us on some monster red, we caught some Jacks, more speckled trout than I count and all day just had the most amazing experience!! Would highly recommend him to anyone that would listen, and plenty that arent! 🤣 I really couldn't say enough about how awesome our experience was, and that was because of the human element, Captain Dillon. Absolute Joy! Fish On!! 🐟 🐠 🎣

    Reported Catch
    Speckled Trout
    Redfish
    Response from Captain

    Chris, we can’t thank you enough for the kind words, sir. We are truly blessed to have amazing customers such as yourself. The funny thing is the pleasure was all mine, sir. I can’t do it without you guys. Absolutely love what we do. I hope you enjoy your vacation safe travels and looking forward to seeing you next year brother.

  • H E
    H E
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great time with my boys!

    Half Day Trip4 adults

    Great day on the water. We not only caught more than enough fish to eat, we saw lots of wildlife too. Fantastic experience and we will look up Capt Dillion when we return to SWFL.

    Response from Captain

    good afternoon Heather looking forward to it. What an incredible family kept the lines tight all day. Safe travels we’ll see you guys next year.👍🏻