Captain Bruno was PHENOMENAL! Last minute booking for a 4 hour excursion. He was responsive and…read morebeat priced. Took us to spots that truly were amazing. Book with him if at all possible! You won't regret it!

We had such a great time on Captain Bruno's boat! You can tell he really loves his job- he gets…read morejust as excited as you are that you've hooked a fish! He made the experience a blast! Our family couldn't stop talking about how cool it was. You won't be disappointed book with him!

I'm 39 years old and have been going to this bait shop since I can remember. Minimum 30 years…read more Always has bait always has good people always has good information

Went back in today and again ..... an awesome quick stop , great customer service and terrific…read moreprices and product.

I've paddled the Emerald Cut a few times now. Initially I didn't like the idea of paying to launch…read moremy own paddleboard. However, it's only $10 now that I have my own life jacket (saving me additional cost of $5 to use one of theirs, as required). Well worth the low cost for some soul-enriching, communing with nature. I have never made a reservation. I normally arrive around 10:30, most recently on a Friday. Parked for free on Baptist Camp Rd. Just a bit of a walk from there with my inflated paddleboard, but I don't mind the extra exercise. You can unload your stuff closer, if preferable. There are port-a-potties available. You can count on there being a line in the check-in office. Various recreation supplies are available there for purchase. The process moves reasonably enough. A reservation will guarantee your entrance, however, and possibly aide quicker personal info collection. I always plan to do the Emerald Cut in roughly 3 hours round-trip, allowing myself several stops to enjoy the surroundings. You do run into (quite literally at times) novice paddlers along the way, which can be a bit tricky, yet not a real nuisance for me. In general, there's friendliness along the waterway. Slighty rowdy, party vibes in some spots, but also opportunities for solace and zen in various nooks. Encountering wildlife, fragrant elderberry, and other captivating flora along this stretch is always gratifying. It's a popular recreation destination for good reason.

This is one of the most beautiful places in Florida! Highly recommend visiting at least once. Being…read morelocal, I've visited a number of times. A few things knock the stars down: - The amount of rules/ regulations is a downside. There are more than any other river we've visited in Florida. It's nerve wracking to make sure you're following every new rule. - Launching and landing at the dock is stressful. It feels rushed and disorganized. - The bathroom situation is DIRE. They have a few porta potties but they're pretty gross. - I've found some of the staff intimidating/ borderline rude. There are a lot of newbies to kayaking/ paddleboarding so patience is a virtue at busy times! It's a hard paddle up stream and coming back it can be easy to lose control around the corners. There are a few spots to be cautious of other paddlers. With that said, it's really stunning. They keep the area very clean and there are a lot of spots to pull off to the side to enjoy the view. I've never done a guided tour, but I've heard they're really well done!

Loved the experience - we went on a whim. Weather tried to be temperamental which impacted the…read moreexperiences fully but stand up company and our all worth it!

This was a lot of fun, and completely on a whim! We were visiting my daughter and new grandson and…read moredecided to stay at a nearby resort. Looking for some activities, this came up in our search, so we made an afternoon of it. First off, the captain and crew was comical and they made the experience that much more memorable. We seen turtles, dolphins, and a few manatees! On top of that, we debarked on a small island along our tour, got out, stretched the legs, and took in some amazing views. The Mangroves were a sight to be seen. I can just imagine all the sea creature they give habitat to. We also seen some amazing boats, as well as, some interesting... uh... placement of sailboats. Great history of the local storms and the havoc they wreaked! Thank you for the fun experience for the Familia!! As always, enjoy and Happy sailing!

Great for the kids and a half day. But if you are looking for meat than book a whole day.read more

I have lived in Florida all my life and always went fishing down in the Keys. A friend of mine and…read moremyself went out but we weren't crazy about fishing. We packed a big lunch and went up on the roof and listen to music and ate our lunch and we had such an amazing day.

The staff were great meeting our needs and giving us great direction in where and what to fish for…read more. It seemed like fishing was a passion and not just a job . They had a decent selection of lures , frozen bait , and live bait . They set us up for fishing the intracoastal as well as the ocean

This is our fave bait shop in town!!!! Charlie is amazing and her side kick Gizmo, bring so much…read morejoy to the place. She keeps it so clean, organized and nice. Love coming to see them and shop for bait too!!!! Love this place and highly recommend it!!!!

Would highly recommend Holy Smokes Charters!!! It was a bit rough but the captain handled the boat…read morelike a charm and put us on the Fish!

Family had a wonderful time. Captain was great and very professional. Definitely knows what he is…read moredoing. Kids enjoyed very much.