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Capt John Kelso

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on December 4, 2021

Eric O.

PT CHARLOTTE, FL

5.0 / 5

Capt John Kelso

VERIFIED

Eric O.

PT CHARLOTTE, FL

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

We could not have enjoyed our self any more than we did! We didn’t have the best tide condition but John did his best to keep us on fish. Great Job John!

We could not have enjoyed our self any more than we did! We didn’t have the best tide condition but John did his...

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Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 64 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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4 stars		0
3 stars		1
2 stars		0
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	100%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	100%
Appropriate for children
	95%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	91%

Appropriate for children
	95%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	91%

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Justin P.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on April 16, 2026

Justin P.

5.0 / 5

Apr 16, 2026

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)

John and Mark were great all around! They picked us up on time, traveled 15 minutes and we were catching fish as soon as we put our bait in the water! They were great with helping and teaching my kids about how to fish, what to look for to catch fish and was always attentive when they were having troubles. Would highly recommend John and Mark for your next fishing experience!

John and Mark were great all around! They picked us up on time, traveled 15 minutes and we were catching fish as soon as we...

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John Kelso (The Captain)

Replied on April 20, 2026

Thank you for the review. I really appreciate it. We really enjoyed have you guys on the boat. The kids are great. It makes me happy seeing kids catching fish and having a good time. Thanks again. John

John Kelso (The Captain)

Replied on April 20, 2026

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Trent J.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Best Trip

VERIFIED NEW 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on May 29, 2026

Trent J.

5.0 / 5

May 29, 2026

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)

Best Trip

VERIFIED NEW

The guys went above and beyond to make our trip enjoyable. One of the most enjoyable trips we have taken. The crew knew where the fish were at and how to make the experience too notch.

The guys went above and beyond to make our trip enjoyable. One of the most enjoyable trips we have taken. The crew knew...

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Shelby W.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great for Families!

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on April 19, 2026

Shelby W.

5.0 / 5

Apr 19, 2026

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)

Great for Families!

VERIFIED

Cpt John and Mark definitely put in the work to find us some good fishing! Were great and patient with my 11, 8, and 4 year old. Fishing was a little slow but fishing is fishing.

Cpt John and Mark definitely put in the work to find us some good fishing! Were great and patient with my 11, 8, and 4 year...

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Kyle C.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED NEW 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on May 28, 2026

Kyle C.

5.0 / 5

May 28, 2026

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)

May fishing trip

VERIFIED NEW

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John Kelso (The Captain)

Replied on May 29, 2026

Thank you.

John Kelso (The Captain)

Replied on May 29, 2026

Thank you.

Captain replied

Katie W.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great time!!!

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip - Tarpon (AM) on June 21, 2025

Katie W.

5.0 / 5

Jun 21, 2025

6 Hour Trip - Tarpon (AM)

Great time!!!

VERIFIED

My dad and I traveled from across the country for this charter and it did not disappoint! John and Mark were great guides! They got us on a lot of snook and had a great day! Highly recommend

My dad and I traveled from across the country for this charter and it did not disappoint! John and Mark were great guides!...

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