Rod Smith
Rod Smith
us
Missouri, US
•
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified

November fishing trip

Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM3 adults

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Gulf Coast Charter Service
State licensed
5.0
(490)
24 ft
Group size 1 - 6
1 - 6
Fish 1
Fish 2
+9
4 hour trip • 6 persons
US $550

Rating

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

What anglers say

  • 99%
    Great experience
  • 97%
    Family friendly
  • 100%
    Friendly captain
  • 100%
    Good boat
  • 99%
    Recommended
  • 98%
    Caught fish

All reviews (490)

Showing 1 – 5 of 490 reviews
  • Kevin Flynn
    Kevin Flynn
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Hampshire, US
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    Member since 2026
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect charter experience

    3/4 Day Trip • 4 adults

    Captain Fabian provided us with an excellent day on the water. He was extremely knowledgeable of the area, and put us on a number of great bites. Our day included a good balance of technical sport fishing and easier trout fishing. Everyone in our group of 4 caught plenty of fish. Captain Fabian filled our coolers and then some with great looking fish; we will be eating well for the next few days. Overall, we had a great experience and will be returning for another trip in the future! I would strongly recommend this charter, whether you're looking to sport fish or fill your cooler, or even a little bit of both.

    Reported Catch
    Speckled Trout
    Mangrove Snapper
  • Jim Jenkins
    Jim Jenkins
    us
    Ohio, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent experience for me and friend from the UK.

    Half Day Trip • 2 adults

    I wanted to give a friend from the UK a unique SW Florida experience while he was visiting. I chartered a half day trip with Captain Fabian for some inshore fishing. Everything about the trip was excellent. The weather cooperated. Fish were caught, some for the table and others catch and release. Captain Fabian is an excellent guide and boat operator. Knowledgeable of the area, professional and just really good company to have on a boat. He runs a spotlessly clean boat that is well maintained and well organized to maximized guest comfort and ease of movement while fishing. I heartily recommend him to anyone looking for a charter and will likely use him again for future trips in this area.

    Reported Catch
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
  • Michael Brown
    Michael Brown
    us
    Michigan, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Family Fishing Trip!

    Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM • 6 adults • 3 children

    I am a father of three young children (10, 8 and 8) and wanted to give them the experience of a charter fishing trip where they could catch a variety of fish but also, just catch fish! The captain was great and very accommodating to my littles. We caught loads of Mangrove Snapper and a few other species of fish. His boat was very clean and equipment well maintained, both I appreciated. We shared good conversation and learned about the area as we fished. I would recommend Gulf Coast Charter Service and my family hopes to charter with them again in the future.

    Reported Catch
    Snook
    Mangrove Snapper
    Speckled Trout
  • Steve Dietch
    Steve Dietch
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
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    Member since 2026
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Half Day Plus

    Half Day Trip • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain Fabian did a great job coaching our two young grandsons and finding fish. Although a hot summer day can be hit or miss, he quickly moved on if an area slowed down, and we ended up getting some real good snook and redfish action. He also stretched our time a little in order to check out one more spot before heading back. Would highly recommend.

  • Bob Evans
    Bob Evans
    us
    Wisconsin, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Memory maker

    Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM • 4 adults

    Went on the afternoon trip and the captain took us out early. We requested fish for eating to start. Tried several spot and caught a variety of fish. Mostly trout. Also caught about a 3’ shark but when it got up next to the boat, it decided it had enough and broke the line and swam away. Captain then took us to sport fish. Those were Refish and other catch and release type fish. Everyone had a great time and caught fish. Defiantly will go with this captain again next time

    Reported Catch
    Speckled Trout
    Redfish
    Blacktip Shark