Afternoon Offshore 25-55 Mile Fishing Trip
Private Trip
Offshore Fishing
68 hour offshore fishing trip targeting multiple speciesTravel 2555 miles offshore for Red Snapper and KingfishSmall group experience with maximum 6 guests aboard
Ready to hit the deep blue and chase some serious fish? This 6-8 hour offshore adventure takes you 25-55 miles out into the Gulf where the big boys live. We're talking about waters where Red Snapper stack up on structure, Kings cruise the thermoclines, and Mahi light up in electric colors when they hit your spread. With room for up to 6 anglers, you'll have plenty of space to work without bumping elbows, plus the personal attention that makes the difference between a good day and an epic one. Pack your cooler with snacks and drinks, slather on that sunscreen, and bring your camera because you're going to want proof of what happens out here.
Once we clear the jetties and point toward blue water, the real fishing begins. These 25-55 mile runs put us right in the sweet spot where continental shelf structure holds baitfish, and where baitfish go, the predators follow. You'll be fishing over natural reefs, artificial structures, and open water edges where temperature breaks concentrate the action. The boat's equipped with top-shelf electronics to mark fish and structure, plus all the tackle you need from bottom rigs to trolling spread. Don't worry about experience level - whether you're a weekend warrior or someone who's never held a rod, we'll get you hooked up. The Gulf can serve up everything from steady snapper action to heart-stopping wahoo runs, and that variety keeps every angler on their toes. Expect to move around throughout the day as we chase the bite, hitting multiple spots to put you on the most cooperative fish.
We run a mixed bag of techniques depending on what's biting and where we find them. For the snappers, we're talking bottom fishing with circle hooks and fresh bait - squid, cigar minnows, and whatever baitfish we can catch on the way out. The key is keeping your bait just off the structure without getting hung up in the rocks. When we're targeting pelagics like Kings and Mahi, we'll set up a trolling spread with a mix of live bait, dead bait, and artificials. Planer boards help us cover more water, while downriggers get baits to specific depths where fish are marking on the sounder. The rods are matched to the target species - lighter tackle for the snappers so you can feel every head shake, and heavier gear for the Kings that might peel off 200 yards before you know what hit you. We keep both conventional and spinning setups rigged and ready, so you can fish whatever feels comfortable in your hands.
Red Snapper remain the bread and butter of Gulf fishing, and these deep water spots hold some beautiful fish. These guys live on hard bottom and structure, feeding on everything from small fish to crabs and squid. During open season, we're seeing fish in the 8-15 pound range with some real slab-sided beauties pushing 20+. They're aggressive feeders but can be finicky about presentation - sometimes they want bait moving, other times they prefer it dead still. What makes snapper fishing so addictive is their fight; they use every inch of their body and the structure below to try and cut you off. King Mackerel are the speed demons of the offshore scene, and summer through early fall is prime time. These fish cruise along temperature breaks and current edges, hunting schools of baitfish. A big King will test your drag system and your back muscles, often jumping and making blistering runs that can empty a reel in seconds. We're catching fish from 15-40 pounds, with the occasional smoker king topping 50. Mahi Mahi bring the color and acrobatics that make them a customer favorite. These fish school up around floating debris, weed lines, and current breaks, and when you find them, the action can be non-stop. They're incredible table fare and put on an aerial show that gets everyone on the boat fired up. Lingcod round out our target list as the bottom dwellers that surprise first-time Gulf anglers. These aren't your Pacific Coast lingcod - we're talking about what locals call ling or cobia, fish that cruise structure and open water looking for an easy meal. They fight dirty, using their size and strength to test your tackle.
This offshore adventure delivers the kind of fishing stories you'll be telling for years. Six to eight hours in prime Gulf waters, targeting multiple species with proven techniques and quality gear. Whether you're after a cooler full of snappers for the dinner table, hoping to tangle with a tournament-class King, or just want to experience what real offshore fishing is all about, this trip delivers. The 25-55 mile range puts us in waters where anything can happen - you might hook into something we weren't even targeting. With only 6 spots available, you get the personalized attention that makes the difference between going fishing and actually catching fish. The Gulf's waiting, the fish are biting, and your spot on the boat is just a phone call away. Don't let someone else take your place on what could be the best fishing day of the season.
This spacious 31-foot fishing machine is built for serious offshore action, featuring one of the widest 10'6" beams in its class so you and up to 5 fellow anglers have plenty of room to work the lines. When you're running 25-55 miles out chasing red snapper, kingfish, wahoo, and dolphin, you'll appreciate the GPS keeping you on course and the fish finder helping locate where they're biting. The VHF radio keeps you connected to other boats and shore, while the onboard head means no cutting trips short. Whether you're battling a big wahoo or filling the cooler with snapper, this boat gives you the stable platform and space you need for a productive day on the water. Pack your tackle, food, drinks, and camera - this ride will get you to the fish and back safely.
Scomberomorus CavallaKing mackerel, or "kingfish," are speed demons that'll test your gear and skills. These sleek predators average around 30 pounds but can push 90+, with females growing much larger than males. You'll find them cruising 40-150 feet deep around structure and current breaks. They're most active when water temps hit 68-84°F, making warmer months prime time. What makes kings special is their blistering runs - they're fast as wahoo and fight just as hard. The meat's rich and flaky, perfect for the grill. Here's a tip: rig two hooks on a wire leader when using live bait. Kings love to hit the tail section of baitfish, so that stinger hook back there will save you from a lot of missed strikes. They're aggressive feeders, so be ready for that screaming reel.
Ophiodon ElongatusLingcod are ugly bruisers with attitude to match their looks. These bottom-dwelling predators aren't actually cod but greenlings with massive heads full of razor teeth. Females grow over 2 feet while males stay smaller, and they can live 25 years. You'll find them in 30-300 feet around rocky structure where they ambush anything that fits in their huge mouths. They're cannibalistic loners that rarely leave home base except to spawn. What makes lingcod special is their aggressive nature - they'll attack rather than flee, making them surprisingly easy to catch once hooked. The meat's excellent eating, white and flaky. They bite year-round, but spring spawning season makes them extra territorial. Use heavy tackle with 30+ pound braid since they live in rocks. Metal jigs work great, but here's the trick: they're lazy fish that grab anything, so don't overthink the presentation.
Coryphaena HippurusMahi mahi are the perfect mix of beauty and brawn. These golden-sided fighters average 15-29 pounds and put on a wild color show when hooked. Look for them under floating debris, weed lines, and around current edges in warm offshore waters. They're surface dwellers that love to jump and run, making every fight memorable. Peak season runs when water temps warm up, and they're active year-round in tropical zones. What guests love most is the acrobatic fight and excellent table fare - mild, sweet, firm white meat that's hard to beat. The key to finding mahi is watching for birds working debris piles. Once you hook one, keep lines in the water since they school up tight. Try skipping your bait on the surface to mimic flying fish - their favorite meal.
Lutjanus CampechanusRed snapper are the gold standard of bottom fishing - beautiful, tasty, and tough fighters. These crimson beauties average 1-2 feet and under 10 pounds, though they can push 35+ pounds and live over 20 years. You'll find them in 30-620 feet around hard structure like reefs, wrecks, and ledges. Peak season runs May through October when they're spawning, but they bite year-round. What makes snappers special is their combination of smart feeding and hard fighting - they'll test your drag then try to cut you off in structure. The mild, nutty meat is restaurant-quality. Use heavy tackle with multiple hooks and fresh bait like squid or cigar minnows. Pro tip: once you hook one, get it up fast and away from structure. They know every hideout down there and will wrap you up given the chance.
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