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Reel Experience Fishing Charters
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Donny Freeman, Captain at Reel Experience Fishing Charters
Identity VerifiedWelcome to Reel Experience Fishing Charters, where Captain Donny Freeman is ready to take you on the ultimate fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico.
Captain Donny has been fishing in the Bradenton area for 20 years, and he specializes in family outings that are sure to leave you with memories that will last a lifetime. Growing up fishing with his father on Anna Maria Island, he is familiar with all the top spots for catching various species of saltwater fish in the Gulf of Mexico.
Whether you're looking for an inshore trip or an offshore adventure, Captain Donny can get you there and back safely and quickly. He has experience fishing all local waters from Sarasota to Anna Maria Island and knows exactly how to find the fish that are biting at any given time.
He's also got a special eye for finding hidden gems, little-known spots, that other captains don't know about yet but that provide some of the best fishing around!
If you're ready to get away from it all and enjoy some quality time with your family or friends out on the water, book your trip today and explore the diverse fish species of the Gulf of Mexico.
Upcoming Availability
Expertise & Attributes
fishing
Good with Families
Good with Kids
Good with Large Groups
Good with New Anglers
Live Bait
Saltwater FishingFishing Techniques
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
When you book your fishing trip, you will need to first put down a deposit to hold the reservation.
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What's Included
Good to Knows
Your Guide has some important details about your trip with them.
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Cancellation Policy
When you book your fishing trip, you will need to first put down a deposit to hold the reservation.
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Trips Available with Reel Experience Fishing Charters
Fishing
Starting At $600
Nearshore Fishing in Gulf of Mexico
Fishing: Inshore
Fishing Boat:
Hanson (Bay boat) • 23' Hanson (Bay boat) • Max 6 guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)Description:
Fishing
Starting At $500
Inshore Fishing in Gulf of Mexico
Fishing: Inshore
Fishing Boat:
Hanson (Bay boat) • 23' Hanson (Bay boat) • Max 6 guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)Description:
Vehicle
Hanson (Bay boat)
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
6
Boat Length:
23 ft
Manufacturer Name:
Hanson (Bay boat)
Model Year:
2013
Engine Manufacturer Name:
Yamaha
# of Engines:
1
Horsepower Per Engine:
200
Maximum Cruising Speed:
38
Features: Bait Tank Ice-Box Trolling Motor Fish Finder GPS
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Get ready to reel in the big catch with Hanson, a 2013 Bay boat perfect for fishing. Equipped with a 200HP Yamaha engine, it can reach 38 knots. It's 23ft long and can take 6 people. It has GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, and an Ice Box.
Boat
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Hanson (Bay boat)
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
6
Boat Length:
23 ft
Vehicle Details
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Ratings & Reviews Summary
June 30, 2025
Went fishing with the family for Thanksgiving break and Captain Donny was awesome. He was helpful and super friendly the entire trip. He definitely knew his way around the water and made sure we got into the fish! Highly recommend for anyone looking to book a charter.
June 30, 2025
We had a blast today! Captain Donny was awesome! Thank you for the memories..From the Garrett Family
June 30, 2025
Captain Donnie will put you on the fish! Great knowledge of the area and caught too many Snook to count! Book a trip, you won’t regret it!
June 30, 2025
My two sons and I had an excellent fishing trip with The Reel Experience and we caught a lot of fish! If your fishing charter checklist includes: ✔️Catching a lot of fish. ✔️A qualified Captain and lifelong resident of the area. ✔️A Captain highly knowledgeable of marine life. ✔️A pristine and well equipped fishing vessel. ✔️A competitively priced, fun filled, fishing adventure. ✔️A Captain who loves what he is doing and is a personable and entertaining guide. Then your checklist is complete withThe Reel Experience Fishing Charters - Captain Donny is the REEL DEAL - book with him TODAY! We will definitely be back!
June 30, 2025
L👀k No Further if your trying to Book a fishing charter around the Anna Maria Island area!! Captain Donny Freeman and the reel experience has got it going on, from the first call he stayed in touch, explained our fishing options, he picked us up with a well maintained and live bait stocked boat that had shade. The BEST PART WAS , he kept us on the fish!!! There was plenty of fishing action for us. We did keep enough fish for a fantastic meal that night at our condominium, Fun Times!!
June 30, 2025
Captain Donny kept us on the fish the whole time and was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend Capt Donny for your charter fun!
