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Rick Ayers
Rick Ayers
us
Minnesota, US
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Member since 2023
5.0
Verified

6 hour trip

Half Day Trip (AM)4 adults

Captain Derek and First Mate DJ were absolutely excellent. They both worked very hard to provide us with a fantastic fishing experience. We have used several other gulf charters in the past but this was the best. Sebrena was very responsive and informative from the initial booking. Captain Derek and First Mate DJ were knowledgeable, hard working, and their thoughtful planning given the wind conditions led to an outstanding day of fishing. The boat was clean and very comfortable for our group of 5. We highly recommend this great team!

Reported Catch
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel

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HIGH TIDE Saltwater Charters
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5.0
(136)
35 ft
Group size 1 - 6
1 - 6
Fish 1
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+10
4 hour trip • 6 persons
US $800

Rating

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

What anglers say

  • 98%
    Great experience
  • 95%
    Family friendly
  • 98%
    Friendly captain
  • 100%
    Good boat
  • 99%
    Recommended
  • 98%
    Caught fish

All reviews (136)

Showing 1 – 5 of 136 reviews
  • Nooreen Carrasquillo
    Nooreen Carrasquillo
    us
    Florida, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Best fishing trip ever

    3/4 Day Trip • 3 adults

    Our fishing trip was an awesome experience from start to finish. The weather was great, the water was beautiful, and the fish were biting all day. We caught a nice variety of fish, including Spanish mackerel, hogfish, Key West white grunts, and porgies. Every catch made the trip more exciting, and it was fun seeing so many different fish. The captain and crew were knowledgeable, friendly, and worked hard to make sure everyone had a great time. Overall, this was a fantastic fishing trip that I'd highly recommend to anyone, whether you're an experienced angler or trying offshore fishing for the first time. Great fishing, great people, and unforgettable memories—I would definitely book another trip!

    Reported Catch
    Spanish Mackerel
    Hogfish
  • William Edwards
    William Edwards
    us
    Florida, US
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Fishing Trip

    Full Day Trip • 6 adults • 1 child

    Outstanding experience with High Tides Charters and Captain Derek! From start to finish, our trip with High Tides Charters was absolutely top-notch. Captain Derek is the real deal—professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about putting his guests on fish while making sure everyone has a great time. He knew exactly where to go, explained everything clearly, and made anglers of all experience levels feel comfortable and confident. The boat was clean, well-equipped, and ran smoothly, and the fishing action did not disappoint. Captain Derek was patient, helpful, and clearly focused on making the trip memorable for my grandkids, not just checking boxes. You can tell he truly cares about his customers and takes pride in his charter. If you’re looking for an unforgettable day on the water with a captain you can trust, High Tides Charters is the way to go. We’ll absolutely be booking again and recommending Captain Derek to anyone looking for an exceptional fishing charter.

    Reported Catch
    Red Grouper
    Hogfish
    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the awesome review, appreciate it brother!! Look forward to seeing everyone again! 🐟 Happy New Year!!

  • Kristin Ravndal
    Kristin Ravndal
    no
    Norway
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    A great family experience

    3/4 Day Trip • 4 adults

    Exciting catch - barracudas and a variety of other fish. Captain and crew were friendly, helpful and professional. We all had fun - highly recommended :)

  • Aaron Kiel
    Aaron Kiel
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
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    Member since 2023
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Time With Great people!!!!!

    3/4 Day Trip • 5 adults

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Fishing Trip! This trip was absolutely amazing! We booked a six-hour charter and made every minute count. By the end of the trip, we caught 78 fish—not even counting the ones we released—and to top it off, we caught a shark, which made the experience unforgettable! Captain Derek and his crew were awesome—professional, fun, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend them for your next fishing adventure!

    Reported Catch
    Red Grouper
    Response from Captain

    Good times brother!!! Thanks for the review!

  • Stephen Barker
    Stephen Barker
    us
    Tennessee, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    This is the best fishing captain and first mate.

    3/4 Day Trip • 3 adults

    Capt.Derrick and mate were very on point with there operation today.They put us on the fish we caught 67 fish but had to get rid of 22 due to undersize TO my veteran Brothers & sister out there he’s great business God Bless all