Recommend Captains

BILL'S BEST

Only charter captains of the highest caliber merit Capt. Bill Miller's endorsement. To earn the "Bill's Best" seal of approval, captains must display superior angling proficiency, consistent professionalism and a steadfast commitment to fishing regulations and environmental stewardship.

Capt. Bill advises anglers to do their homework and check the credentials and performance history of any guide or charter captain before booking a trip. Captains on the "Bill's Best" list are solely responsible for their business, but inclusion in this select group certainly enhances their credibility.
 
 

    CAPT. BILLY MILLER, Tampa Bay Area: (813) 363-9927

   Using the same custom towerboat and high-end tackle as his father. Well-versed in a variety of species including snook, redfish, trout, tarpon, kingfish, Spanish mackerel, snapper, sharks, and cobia, Capt. Billy has won and placed in numerous fishing tournaments. He also set two IGFA World Records.

Capt. Billy will guide you to the best rod-bending opportunity of your chosen fishing time.

    

 

   CAPT. WILLIAM TONEY, HOMOSASSA: (352) 621-9284

    http://www.homosassainshorefishing.com/

   Captain William Toney is a 4th generation fishing guide and Homosassa native. He specializes in Red Fish, Trout, and Tarpon, to just name a few. His boat is a custom built 23' Tremblay Flats Boat powered by Mercury Outboards.  Capt. William Toney is a full time guide. U.S.C.G. licensed, insured and member of the Homosassa Guide's Association. 

 

    CAPT. MAC GREGORY, ANNA MARIA ISLAND: (941) 809-5783  

   Capt. Mac Gregory fishing Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island along with all the flats south of the Skyway. Some of the species caught are snook, reds, trout mackerel and summer Tarpon             

 

 

                                                                   

    CAPT. CHRIS WIGGINS, INSHORE: (727) 639-0386

   Capt. Chris Wiggins recently won The Bone Fishing Rodeo and regularly wins the local sheepshead tournaments. Chris is a Tampa Bay inshore expert fishing from inside the Bay to the beaches.                                           

     

   

   CAPT. BRETT NORRIS, TAMPA BAY: (813) 512-4415

     http://rockbottomsportfishing.com/

    Whether you want to target tailing redfish on the flats, lunker snook on dock lights, tarpon on the beach, goliaths and permit on the wrecks or even trolling for monster kingfish in the bluewater, Captain Brett and his team of experienced guides will make your fishing dreams come to reality.

 

   CAPT. TRAVIS PALLADENO, OFFSHORE - (727) 394-8338

    Captain Travis Palladeno has 25 years of experience fishing the Gulf of Mexico.  He runs a 45 foot Phantom Speed Fish with twin 350 Yanmar engines named “Live Wire.” Capt. Travis is unique in that he offers his clients a one day fishing trip to the Florida Middle Grounds and beyond.  Anglers on Live Wire frequently fish in waters 100 to 125 nautical miles offshore and in depths of 200 to 400 feet during his 14 hour charters.  Captain Travis typically targets grouper, snapper, kingfish, cobia and amberjack; however, Wahoo, tuna, and dolphin  are not uncommon catches.

 

   CAPT. RAY MARKHAM, TAMPA BAY INSHORE (TERRA CEIA) - (941) 228-3474

    http://www.captainraymarkham.com/

   Capt. Ray Markham runs the Flat Back II out of Terra Ceia, specializing in light tackle charters using artificial lures with spin, plug, and fly tackle. Capt. Ray has won dozens of fishing tournaments over the years, casting competitions, and awards in the fishing industry.

 

    CAPT. JASON PRIETO, TAMPA BAY: (813) 727-9890

    http://www.steadyactionfishingcharters.com/

  Captain Jason Prieto specializes in light tackle fishing charters in the Tampa FL and St. Petersburg area. We're just an hour drive from Disney World Resorts. We welcome all anglers from novice to expert, solo to corporate parties, to come out and enjoy a great day of Tampa FL fishing.

 

    CAPT. ROB GORTA, TAMPA BAY: (813) 524-6381

    http://www.captainrobgorta.com/

     Capt. Rob Gorta fishes on the Gulf of Mexico specializing in catching Snook, Trout, Red Fish, Tarpon, and many more. Capt. Gorta is always available, and knowledge is more extensive.

                 

  CAPT JOHN OCHS, Boca Grande: (941) 270-0313

    John is a Tarpon guide in Boca Grande, Florida. He also guides for Redfish, Snook & Trout in the Back bays in Charlotte Harbor. The Shoalwater allows him to run the extreme shallows to get to the hard to reach holes and still be able to run the beach in the summer for Tarpon


        


CAPT. JESSE JAMES MAYER, Offshore: (727) 687-5100

  Captain Jesse James Mayer is a second generation captain born in Key West FL. He has spent his whole life on and around Florida waters. His boat, a twin engine Conch27 center console is set up for some serious fishing.Captain Mayer focusses on reef and wreck fishing with the use of live baits, light tackle, and plenty of chum. Some of the species caught may include Grouper, Snapper, Amberjacks and tunas..along with kingfish, barracudas, and sharks.                                            
      

     CAPT. JASON STOCK, INSHORE (KAYAK OPTION): (727) 459-5899

      http://jmsnookykayakcharters.com/blog/

    Capt Jason specializes in teaching people to target Snook, Redfish,Trout and Tarpon while using artificial lures.  Capt Jason’s positive approach and calm demeanor makes him a great guide with a talent for making you comfortable. With a trophy fish on your hook it’s never a dull moment. Whether you’re an experienced kayak angler or new to fishing Capt  Jason can accommodate all skill levels.

   CAPT. RACHEL NOBBE-CATO, TERRA CEIA: (941) 524-9664 

     http://captainrachel.com/   

     Captain Rachel Nobbe-Cato caters to women, kids, couples, co-workers, friends and families who love to fish or just love the outdoors. She believes fishing trips are more than just about the fish, although she loves to see her clients catching lots of fish. Rachel's preferred area to fish is the pristine Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve which offers abundant wildlife, possible manatee and porpoise sightings, quiet and smooth waterways, and a variety of fish to catch.

   

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