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Mike Caffelle
Mike Caffelle
Repeat angler
us
New Hampshire, US
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Member since 2019
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6 trips
5.0
Verified

Half day with Captain John

Half Day Trip (PM) – Inshore2 adults1 child

Great half day out on the water with Captain John. We booked the PM half day, but the Captain suggested we go early in the day. The weather couldn't have been any better and we were catching fish 30 minutes from leaving the dock. John was very helpful with both my 10 year old son and myself and kept us on the fish all day. We caught something like 10 different species of fish and it was a blast. My son already said next trip to Marco we are going out with Captain John again and he got no argument from me. Perfect fishing experience and I recommend it to anyone.

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Southbound Fishing Charters
Southbound Fishing Charters
4.9
(196)
25 ft
Group size 1 - 4
1 - 4
Fish 1
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+7
4 hour trip • 4 persons
US $575

Rating

4.9
196 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

  • 97%
    Great experience
  • 95%
    Family friendly
  • 99%
    Friendly captain
  • 100%
    Good boat
  • 96%
    Recommended
  • 91%
    Caught fish

All reviews (196)

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  • Ryan Crook
    Ryan Crook
    us
    New York, US
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Charter in Marco

    Half Day Trip (AM) – Inshore • 2 adults

    It’s fishing not catching. The Captain put us on the fish. Captain John is a great time! We caught a ton of fish, keeping the rods bent for most of the day. He is super knowledgeable of the area and all the types of fish. The Captain knew I was staying at a house on the water and let me in on the local secrets. Will be back for another trip!

    Reported Catch
    Speckled Trout
    Mangrove Snapper
  • Dan Mueller
    Dan Mueller
    us
    Illinois, US
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    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip with Captain John

    Half Day Trip (AM) – Inshore • 4 adults

    Booked a morning charter with Captain John in late January. His pre trip communication was clear and accurate leading up to the trip. It was unseasonably cold and windy but that didn't stop us from catching many different varietys of fish. Captain was extremely knowledgeable and considerate to us novice salt water fishermen. We caught all kinds of species including sheephead,snapper,shark,trout,puffer fish, catfish and some others. John is easy going, very personalable and straight forward. He was very knowledgable about the 10,000 island fishing locations. His boat was very clean and very easy to find. Would definitely recommend a trip with captain John, and hope to come back in the future.

  • Tom Cox
    Tom Cox
    us
    Michigan, US
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    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Full Day Trip w/ Captain John

    Full Day Trip – Extreme Inshore • 2 adults

    Had a great day, the weather was beautiful. Captain John took us to all the hot spots, but the fish weren't cooperating. We still managed to catch several jacks, a stingray (that was some work), a Snook, mangrove snapper, and a redfish. Along the way we may have got into a couple catfish and ladyfish. Ended up taking the redfish and snapper with us to a local reataurang and had them pan sear them as an appitizer. All in all it was a great day on the water, got to see lots of birds, a couple manatee and a aome dolphins. Would definitely book again with Captain John and Southbound Charters. Thanks for a great day Cap!!

  • Kenneth Clore
    Kenneth Clore
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
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    Member since 2022
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    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Very Good charter - 4.5 stars

    Half Day Trip (AM) – Inshore • 4 adults

    The captain adjusted the time on us last minute and we would’ve preferred to leave at 7 AM. However, that was not a huge deal and Captain John is a good guy and very knowledgeable. The boat was great, And he had us set up well. We caught a decent amount of fish, including a small hammerhead shark.

  • Jason Vettraino
    Jason Vettraino
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
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    Member since 2019
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    7 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with John

    Half Day Trip (PM) – Shark/Tarpon • 2 adults