6-Hour Private Midshore Fishing Charter
Private Trip
Offshore Fishing
6hour private charter targets Cobia, King Mackerel, and Tarpon offshore40foot Wellcraft vessel features bathroom, AC, and onboard entertainment optionsMarch through November availability with free cancellation policy included
Looking to get away from the crowds and hook into some serious fish? This 6-hour private charter takes you 20-30 miles offshore where the real action happens. You'll be fishing reefs and wrecks that hold some of the best gamefish in these waters - King Mackerel, Cobia, Tarpon, Black Seabass, and plenty of sharks looking for a fight. With departure times at 7 AM or 2 PM, you can choose whether you want to catch the early morning bite or enjoy a more relaxed afternoon on the water.
Your captain will pick the best spots based on current conditions, tides, and what's been biting lately. Some days that means working the artificial reefs where Cobia cruise looking for an easy meal, other times it's hitting the deeper wrecks where King Mackerel patrol the edges. The 40-foot Wellcraft sportfishing boat gives you plenty of room to spread out and fight fish without getting in each other's way. There's a full bathroom onboard and air conditioning in the cabin when you need a break from the sun. If the fishing slows down or the kids get restless, there are video games in the galley to keep everyone happy. This is your boat for the day - no sharing with strangers or dealing with crowded conditions.
Your captain will rotate between three main fishing methods depending on what's working best that day. Trolling covers the most water and is perfect for finding schools of King Mackerel or getting a Cobia to follow the boat. When you mark fish on the bottom machine, you'll switch to bottom fishing with heavy tackle to pull up Black Seabass, Grouper, and whatever else is hanging around those structures. Drift fishing lets you present baits naturally in the current - this is money for Tarpon and sharks that want something that looks like it belongs there. All gear, tackle, and bait are included, and your captain will handle rigging everything up. You don't need a fishing license for this trip, so just show up ready to fish.
Tarpon are the silver kings of these waters, and when one explodes on your bait, you'll know why anglers travel from around the world to catch them. These fish can push 100+ pounds and will jump repeatedly trying to throw your hook. They're most active during the warmer months from May through September, often showing up in schools around the reefs. The fight can last 30 minutes or more, and even experienced anglers get their hearts racing when a big Tarpon goes airborne next to the boat.
King Mackerel are speed demons that hit trolled baits like freight trains. They'll average 15-25 pounds out here, but fish over 40 pounds show up regularly during peak season from April through October. These fish have razor-sharp teeth and will slice through light leader in a heartbeat, so your captain uses wire to give you a fighting chance. The initial run is pure power, and they'll often jump and tailwalk across the surface. Kings are also excellent table fare when prepared right.
Redfish might seem like an odd target this far offshore, but the big bulls cruise these deeper waters and provide some of the most consistent action you'll find. These copper-colored bruisers average 20-35 pounds and fight with steady, powerful runs that test your drag system. They're around year-round but are most active during the spring and fall migrations. Redfish have that classic drum thump when they shake their heads, and their broad tails give them serious pulling power in open water.
Bonnethead Sharks are the perfect introduction to shark fishing for kids or anyone who hasn't tangled with a shark before. These smaller members of the hammerhead family typically run 2-4 feet long and are incredibly active fighters. They're around from March through November and will hit both live and cut baits. Bonnetheads have that distinctive shovel-shaped head and are actually quite beautiful when you get them to the boat. They're also one of the few sharks that eat seagrass along with their regular diet of crabs and small fish.
Cobia are the ultimate sight fishing target when conditions are right. These brown sharks look-alikes cruise just under the surface around buoys, wrecks, and other structure. They can grow over 50 pounds and are notorious for following hooked fish to the boat, giving you multiple chances to hook one. Cobia season peaks from April through June, and they're aggressive feeders that will hit everything from live bait to large jigs. When you hook a big Cobia, they'll make long, powerful runs and often sound toward the bottom trying to wrap you around structure.
For $1,250, you get the entire boat for up to 6 people, making this an outstanding value for families or groups of friends. The season runs March 1st through November 1st, covering all the prime fishing months when these species are most active. You can cancel free of charge up to 3 days before your trip, so weather concerns or last-minute changes won't leave you stuck. Morning trips catch the dawn bite when many species are most active, while afternoon charters let you sleep in and still get 6 solid hours on the water. Either way, you're looking at a full day of fishing the kind of water that produces trophy fish and lifelong memories.
Ready to chase some serious fish? This 40' Wellcraft 330 Coastal packs twin 370 HP Volvo engines that'll cruise you 20-30 miles offshore at a steady 22 knots to hit the best reefs and wrecks. Built for six anglers, she's loaded with everything you need - GPS and fishfinder to locate the hotspots, radar for those hazy mornings, plus a full galley with fridge and icebox to keep your catch fresh and drinks cold. The flybridge gives you perfect visibility for spotting birds and bait schools, while the air-conditioned cabin offers a cool break between battles with Cobia, King Mackerel, and Tarpon. Full bathroom onboard means no cutting trips short, and there's even a bed if someone needs to rest up. When the bite slows down, kids can hit the video games in the galley. Whether you're bottom fishing structure for Black Seabass, trolling for Kings, or drifting for Sharks, this boat handles it all with room to move around and fight fish properly.
Sphyrna TiburoBonnetheads are the friendly little cousins of the hammerhead family, running 3-4 feet on average with that distinctive shovel-shaped head. They're completely harmless and actually pretty shy, traveling in small schools around our reefs and wrecks. You'll find them year-round, but spring and summer give the best action when they're more active in warmer water. What makes them fun is they fight way above their weight class - scrappy little fighters that'll keep your rod bent. They're also decent eating if you want to keep a few, with firm white meat similar to other small sharks. Best bait is fresh cut blue crab hooked through a leg joint. These guys can't resist crab, and the scent trail will pull them right to your hook.
Rachycentron CanadumCobia are the brown submarines of our offshore waters - powerful, curious fish that average 30-60 pounds but can push over 100. They're loners most of the year, cruising solo around our reefs and wrecks in 30-100 feet of water. Spring through fall is prime time when they're most active and feeding heavily. What guests love is their aggressive strikes and bulldogging fights - they'll test your tackle and your back muscles. Plus, they're some of the best eating fish in these waters with firm, white meat that's perfect for grilling. We often spot them cruising just under the surface near structure. My favorite technique is sight-casting bucktail jigs when we see them - they're curious enough to investigate and aggressive enough to eat.
Scomberomorus CavallaKings are speed demons that'll rip line off your reel faster than almost any fish out there. Most of what we catch runs 15-40 pounds, but 50+ pounders aren't uncommon when we hit the right spots. They cruise our 40-150 foot waters around reefs and wrecks, feeding heavily on whatever baitfish are around. Spring through fall gives us the best action when they're actively feeding and migrating through. People love them because they fight hard, grow big, and make great table fare with that firm, flaky meat. The key to landing more kings is rigging with a wire leader and dual hooks - they've got razor teeth and love to bite baits in half. When trolling, let them run a few seconds before setting the hook.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are one of our most reliable inshore targets that venture out to deeper structure. These copper-colored bruisers typically run 20-35 inches and put up a solid scrap on medium tackle. You'll spot them by those distinctive black spots near the tail - nature's fake-out to confuse predators. They hang around our reefs, wrecks, and bottom structure in 20-80 feet of water, especially during cooler months when they move offshore. What guests love is their willingness to eat and that bulldog fight they put up. Plus, they're excellent table fare with sweet, flaky meat. My go-to technique is drifting cut bait or live shrimp near structure. Keep your drag smooth but firm - they'll run hard for cover when first hooked.
Megalops AtlanticusThese silver kings are what bucket-list fishing is made of. Most tarpon we target run 4-6 feet and 80-150 pounds, though giants over 200 pounds show up regularly. What makes them special isn't just their size - it's watching a massive fish launch 10 feet out of the water when hooked. They're strong, acrobatic fighters that'll test your arms and your drag system. We find them around our offshore structure from late spring through fall, especially when water temps hit the mid-70s. The meat's not great eating due to all the bones, but that's fine - these ancient fish deserve to swim another day. Pro tip: when one jumps, bow to the king by dropping your rod tip to keep tension off the line during those aerial shows.
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