Keith Virdell
Keith Virdell
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
NEW

Awesome Fishing Trip!

6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing4 adults2 children

We had Captain Jimmy and 1st mate Nick. Nick did a great job with all the tacke and keeping bait on our hooks. Captain Jimmy kept finding fish for us to catch. We caught a bunch of fish but only about 10 keepers. while out on the water we were thinking maybe it just wasn’t our day. However, when we returned to dock we noticed others had hardly caught anything at all. So, even on a day that the finish “weren’t biting” Jimmy still found us fish to catch! We had a great time and we will definitely book with Emerald Coast Charters again.

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Emerald Coast Charters
4.8
(196)
40 ft
Group size 1 - 6
1 - 6
Fish 1
Fish 2
+10
4 hour trip • 6 persons
US $1,000

Rating

4.8
196 reviews
4.7
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

  • 93%
    Great experience
  • 95%
    Family friendly
  • 100%
    Friendly captain
  • 94%
    Good boat
  • 96%
    Recommended
  • 96%
    Caught fish

All reviews (196)

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  • Brandon Pitts
    Brandon Pitts
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Awesome Trip!

    6 Hour Trip – Family Fun5 adults2 children

    This was our first private fishing chartered trip and Captain Brandy and First Mate Matt were great! Captain Brandy navigated around a thunderstorm that rolled in, we barely had a spinkle of rain on us. Matt kept all the bait and tackle in check the entire trip. They both were wonderful with our three boys. We ended up with 37 fish that we were able to keep, but we caught much more.

    Reported Catch
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Keith Virdell
    Keith Virdell
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Awesome Fishing Trip!

    6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing4 adults2 children

    We had Captain Jimmy and 1st mate Nick. Nick did a great job with all the tacke and keeping bait on our hooks. Captain Jimmy kept finding fish for us to catch. We caught a bunch of fish but only about 10 keepers. while out on the water we were thinking maybe it just wasn’t our day. However, when we returned to dock we noticed others had hardly caught anything at all. So, even on a day that the finish “weren’t biting” Jimmy still found us fish to catch! We had a great time and we will definitely book with Emerald Coast Charters again.

  • Larry Taylor
    Larry Taylor
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    April fishing trip

    4 Hour Trip – Spring Special4 adults

    Captain Jimmy kept us on the fish. I caught fish until my arms gave out. Nick was an awesome 1st mate. For a young guy he did an excellent job. You do not see a lot of young men that puts as much into what they are doing as he did. I kept telling him, I can bait my own hook. Keep the others baited. He still tried helping. I watched him tying knots on the line, cleaning fish and he did awesome. Someone did a great job training him and you can tell he loves what he is doing.

    Reported Catch
    Vermilion Snapper
    Red Grouper
  • Melissa Mixan
    Melissa Mixan
    us
    Nebraska, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Catch of the Emerald Coast

    4 Hour Trip – Spring Special5 adults2 children

    We lucked out with Captain Jim & first mate Nick! They had so much knowledge and made us all feel really comfortable. We had a cooler, windy day but still had a great haul. The trolling was a fun introductory to sea fishing with kids (12,12,15). Be sure to dress is layers if its earlier in the spring. May also consider Dramamine if heading out on the Gulf of America. It’s alot choppier than the Bay. Overall, just ask if you don’t know and they will kindly answer.

    Reported Catch
    Blackfin Tuna
    Vermilion Snapper
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Renee Peerless
    Renee Peerless
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2018
    5.0
    Verified

    Lines Tight, Sun Bright!

    6 Hour Trip – Family Fun4 adults1 child

    What an incredible day of fishing. Week took our boys out for a half day (6hr) charter leaving around 12:30pm. Fog was just burning off seas were calm, it was about an hour and half out we were hitting fiah all day. Captain AJ was quick to pivot and move on if the fish weren’t hitting. Carter was an incredible first mate help our boys out and kept us loaded with bait. Caught a varity of species cleaned and bagged and brought home. Couldn’t have asked for more.

    Reported Catch
    Vermilion Snapper