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El Capitano's Offshore
Identity Verified Saint Petersburg FL
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Chad Hickman, Captain at El Capitano's Offshore
Identity VerifiedEl Capitano’s Offshore is a top choice for fishing in Tampa Bay, FL. The charter’s name comes from Capt. Chad Hickman’s years as a United States Coast Guard where he was nicknamed, El Capitano. Born and raised in St. Petersburg, he spent his entire life fishing the waters of West Florida. He’ll know the best places to fish in the area.
Go deep into the Gulf of Mexico in the safety of our 32 ft. SeaVee motorboat named the El Capitano. The boat can accommodate up to 6 guests and is outfitted with the proper sailing and fishing hardware like GPS, fishfinder, VHS radio, and a live bait tank, to make fishing trips both safe and seamless. And with a 45 mph Mercury engine, you’ll be fishing in Tampa Bay’s best spots, in a blink of an eye.
Experience a stress-free fishing trip as the captain provides all the necessary equipment like rods, reels, and tackles. On your next Tampa Bay offshore charter, Capt. Chad can help you target Snapper, Grouper, Mackerel, Shark, and Amberjack.
Come aboard El Capitano’s Offshore, for a great day of fishing with family and friends.
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Expertise & Attributes
fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Drift Fishing
Fly Fishing
Good with Families
Live Bait
Master Guide
Nature / Wildlife Views
Saltwater Fishing
Technical FishingFishing Techniques
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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Cancellation Policy
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Trips Available with El Capitano's Offshore
Fishing
Starting At $850
The Best Offshore fishing experience around Florida
Fishing Area: Saint Petersburg, FL
Fishing: Offshore
Fishing Boat:
El Capitano • 32' SeaVee • Max 6 guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)Description: El Capitano's Offshore fishing charter Tampa, FL is all about giving you the best in class fishing trip with expert Captain Chad. All charters include the items necessary for fishing; bait, tackle, ice for storage of fish, and an expert crew. Fishing licenses are provided and whatever fish you catch will be cleaned and bagged for you to take home. You even get a full refund if you cancel 7 days prior to the trip. El Capitano's Offshore is one of the best charter fishing services for deep sea fishing in the Tampa Bay area.
Vehicles
32' SeaVee
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
6
Boat Length:
32 ft
Manufacturer Name:
SeaVee
Model Year:
2007
Engine Manufacturer Name:
Mercury
# of Engines:
2
Horsepower Per Engine:
350
Maximum Cruising Speed:
45
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El Capitano
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
6
Boat Length:
32 ft
Manufacturer Name:
SeaVee
Model Year:
2007
Engine Manufacturer Name:
Mercury
# of Engines:
2
Horsepower Per Engine:
350
Maximum Cruising Speed:
45
Features: First Mate Bait Tank Fish Finder GPS Radar VHF Radio
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Boats
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32' SeaVee
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
6
Boat Length:
32 ft
Vehicle Details
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El Capitano
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
6
Boat Length:
32 ft
Vehicle Details
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Ratings & Reviews Summary
June 13, 2025
Really knowledgeable. Learned some new techniques and had a blast. Highly recommended
