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VERIFIED Half Day Trip (PM) on February 25, 2024

Wendell B.

5.0 / 5

Awesome

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Wendell B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

From start to finish Captain Brian gave us a great experience. He was knowledgeable, kind, and engaging for the entire trip. My son and I went out and he said he gets great joy to see a father and son do things like this. He truly went above the call of duty to ensure our trip was a success and we will use him again in the future. I promise you will not find a better deal nor a better experience.

From start to finish Captain Brian gave us a great experience. He was knowledgeable, kind, and engaging for the entire trip. ...

Wendell B. recommends Optimus Fishing Charters

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Brian Lemelin (The Captain)

Replied on February 27, 2024

Many thanks. Really enjoyed spending time on the water with y’all. Hope you enjoyed the Hook and Cook. Looking forward to seeing y’all in May, for some Mackerel and Blacktip shark fishing.

Brian Lemelin (The Captain)

Replied on February 27, 2024

Many thanks. Really enjoyed spending time on the water with y’all. Hope you enjoyed the Hook and Cook. Looking forward to seeing y’all in May, for some Mackerel and Blacktip shark fishing.

Captain replied

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Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 61 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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Anglers claimed

Good experience
	100%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	97%
Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	91%

Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	91%

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Chad G.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Awesome day fishing

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip on March 23, 2026

Chad G.

5.0 / 5

Mar 23, 2026

3/4 Day Trip

Awesome day fishing

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We had an awesome day fishing with Brian and Jerry. Great family outing for us. Both had great knowledge of the fish and area. Told us a lot of tips and tricks. Definitely will fish with these guys again.

We had an awesome day fishing with Brian and Jerry. Great family outing for us. Both had great knowledge of the fish and area....

Chad G. recommends Optimus Fishing Charters

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Brian Lemelin (The Captain)

Replied on March 24, 2026

Thank y’all. We had a great time getting out on Tampa Bay with y’all. great fisherman, great family. Hope to get out with y’all again in the future.

Brian Lemelin (The Captain)

Replied on March 24, 2026

Thank y’all. We had a great time getting out on Tampa Bay with y’all. great fisherman, great family. Hope to get out with y’all again in the future.

Captain replied

Tina H.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Mangrove Snapper

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (PM) on February 1, 2024

Tina H.

5.0 / 5

Feb 1, 2024

Half Day Trip (PM)

Mangrove Snapper

VERIFIED

We had a great day of fishing with Brian on Feb 1. Brian was a great communicator and knowledgeable of the entire Tampa Bay Area. We successfully caught fish at every spot and had a wonderful day relaxing and enjoying our time on the water. We also got to see dolphins, manatees, sting rays, and sharks! I will definitely book again with Brian and Optimus Fishing next time we’re back in Tampa, and highly recommend to everyone!

We had a great day of fishing with Brian on Feb 1. Brian was a great communicator and knowledgeable of the entire Tampa Bay...

Tina H. recommends Optimus Fishing Charters

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Brian Lemelin (The Captain)

Replied on February 9, 2024

Thank y’all very much. Look forward to doing it again,von your next visit

Brian Lemelin (The Captain)

Replied on February 9, 2024

Thank y’all very much. Look forward to doing it again,von your next visit

Captain replied

Darlene H.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Experience

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) on March 11, 2024

Darlene H.

5.0 / 5

Mar 11, 2024

Half Day Trip (AM)

Great Experience

VERIFIED

Our captain, Brian was fabulous. He was very experienced and explained everything so we all caught fish. He delayed our departure time because it was windy and stayed out longer than expected. We highly recommend Optimus Fishing with Brian!

Our captain, Brian was fabulous. He was very experienced and explained everything so we all caught fish. He delayed our departure...

Darlene H. recommends Optimus Fishing Charters

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William B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) on March 6, 2024

William B.

5.0 / 5

Mar 6, 2024

Half Day Trip (AM)

Great trip

VERIFIED

Brian did a fantastic job. Took time to instruct 3 boys on the art of fishing. Knew exactly where to find the fish. Highly recommend him

Brian did a fantastic job. Took time to instruct 3 boys on the art of fishing. Knew exactly where to find the fish. Highly...

William B. recommends Optimus Fishing Charters

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Brian Lemelin (The Captain)

Replied on March 8, 2024

Thank y’all very much. Enjoyed spending the day with your awesome family.

Brian Lemelin (The Captain)

Replied on March 8, 2024

Thank y’all very much. Enjoyed spending the day with your awesome family.

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