Offshore Fishing
“Below are the primary species we’re targeting offshore — the ones you’re most likely to encounter during your charter. But the Gulf always holds surprises, and you may also hook into wahoo, almaco jacks, porgies, tunas, or a variety of other reef fish not listed here.”
🐟 Red Snapper
Red Snapper are strong, aggressive fighters that gather in large schools. They’re delicious, plentiful, and average 5–15 pounds, with trophy fish over 30 pounds. Season: Open
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🐠 Vermillion Snapper (Mingo)
One of the best-tasting fish in the Gulf, Vermillion Snapper are fun to catch on light tackle and provide steady action all day. They typically range 1–5 pounds. Each angler may keep up to 10 Vermillion Snapper per trip.
Season: Catch & Keep Open
🎣 Gray Triggerfish
Triggerfish are hard fighters that sit high on the list for table fare. They’re very plentiful and offer exciting battles on the rod.
Season: Catch & Keep Open
🌊 Gray Snapper (Mangrove Snapper)
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Mangrove Snapper are powerful fish that hit hard and fight all the way to the boat. While not as large as Red Snapper, they’re prized for their taste and toughness.
Season: Catch & Keep Open
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper are a prized catch and top-rated on the table. These delicious reef fish are becoming more common closer to shore each year.
Catch & Keep: 4 per person – Open
🐠 Cobia
Cobia are hard-fighting, great-eating fish often spotted near the surface as they migrate. They love wrecks and are easily tempted by a baited hook.
Catch & Keep: 1 per person – Open
💪 Amberjack (AJs)
Amberjack are powerful sport fish known for their brute strength and endurance. They’re a favorite for anglers looking for a true test of skill and stamina.
Open
🦈 Sharks
Sharks add thrill to any trip and come in a variety of sizes. While we don’t bring large sharks aboard, we offer exciting catch-and-release battles for anglers wanting the ultimate challenge.
Open
🐟 Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper are prized table fare and fierce fighters. They strike hard and dart for cover as soon as they’re hooked, making the first few seconds critical to land them.
Open
🐠 Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi)
Gag Grouper are prized table fare and fierce fighters. They strike hard and dart for cover as soon as they’re hooked, making the first few seconds critical to land them.
Open 10 per person open
🎣 Sheepshead
Sheepshead season peaks in March and April. They’re targeted inshore using shrimp or crabs and are known for their distinctive teeth and excellent taste. Bag limit is 8 per person.
8 per person limit open
🌊 Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel are fast, fun, and plentiful. They’re a great species for steady action and are excellent eating when fresh. Bag limit is 15 per person.
Open 15 per person