Captain Bill really took care of the 4 of us today....a nice guy that really knew his stuff! We…read morecaught about 35 fish, 9 different kinds. We had my 7 year old grandson, and Bill was very caring and understanding the whole trip. When we got back to the dock, we ate lunch at the marina bar/grill (very good food), while Captain Bill cleaned all the fish. I highly recommend this charter.

Capt. Bill is very knowledgeable about the local waters. Just fished my third trip with Capt. Hook…read more2. He is the best and works hard to find the fish. Looking forward to more days on the water.

Been on Capt.Bruces boat quite a few times and have always came back with fish and a backache…read moreafterwards. Highly recommend! Not the flashiest on the water but one of the most knowledgeable Captains in the area.

Not what it used to be...most recent trip captain sat on a single spot and wanted to leave early…read moresaying "we caught enough, I have to fillet all these" after just a handful of snapper being caught...we are experienced anglers looking for grouper and AJ's. To top it all off, captain got frustrated with a shark hanging with us and chose to use my personal rod to let the shark sit on...even after the mate warned captain the rod might break doing that, captain continued until my custom built $300 rod snapped in half. Captain said "that f'ing sucks", never an apology or even an attempt to rectify the issue...he still wanted his full $1,200 payment in cash. Bruce lost a good group of customers this trip...although it's clear he's already quietly retiring at the job.

We did a family fishing trip(me, my husband and our 13 yr. olds) with Sam and it was excellent. We…read morelove to fish but mainly get to do it on vacations, so always go with a charter. Sam and his team at Down Sea Charters were terrific. Booking was easy and Capt Sam is a wealth of knowledge about the area. He is friendly, patient and perseverant- one of the best guides we've ever had. A perfect blend of sharing info about the fish and the area and getting us to do some great fishing! His boat and equipment are pristine. I highly recommend Down Sea Charters and now I have to go because my son is obsessed with catching more snook!

My wife and I headed out for an in-shore charter with Capt. Sam in hopes to bring home some dinner…read more We're not foreign to the water or fishing, but needed a solid refresher to get the cobwebs off. From early in the booking process to when we first stepped on the boat, Capt Sam was extremely knowledgeable about what was biting, areas to fish up and down the intercostal, all while educating on technique & the local environmental factors at play. The entire charter Capt Sam was engaged and kept the vibes light & positive throughout. We ended up landing a few keepers (2 Pompano & Trout) and several smaller species like jack & pinfish. Capt Sam also provides some great advice on cooking up the Pompano after providing some nice fillets. Overall, if you're looking for a seasoned guide that is knowledgeable, good natured, and experience a awesome day on the water with one of the top flats boats on the market then you're in for a treat with Capt Sam. great day and will be back for another round.

Dean Herdman, the owner, showed me Stick Marsh, lake that consistently ranks in top 25 bass fishing…read morelakes in the country. There, among submerged tree stomps, gators, and pink florida roseate spoonbills, he put me on 7 lb bass. Dean provided all equipment, beautiful boat, and various baits.

My wife and I recently went out with Captain Mark Yanno for a half day charter. We were not…read moredisappointed. Mark is extremely knowledgeable and patient with novice fishermen/women. He works extremely hard to get you fish and knows where to find them.

I recently booked a fishing charter with Mark Yanno on the Indian River in Vero Beach. It was a…read morefantastic experience shared by three of us (adult fishermen) who were on his boat. We caught lots of fish in the river, including several keepers that he did a great job of filleting for us. Mark provided everything, including high quality tackle and bait. We used shrimp as bait, and had pretty much nonstop action. We caught some very nice keepers for the dinner table: pompano, sheepshead and mangrove snapper, which tasted great. We also caught Jack, snook and mackerel. Mark delivered a great overall fishing experience, and as a trained marine biologist, he also offered a wealth of knowledge about the estuary that is called the Indian River. I highly recommend Mark Yanno's fishing guide service. You'll be glad you did!!

Captain Krista gives an amazing tour. Highly recommend... we…read morehad 5 & 10 year olds who received special attention. Jane

What a wonderful way to start a day . . . . Captain Krista soooo close to the gators - what fun!…read more She shared lots of info interjected with great humor & I plan to do it again with out of state visitors.

Best Captain! Best Boat! Best Fish! Best Friends! Best Day!…read more Captain Sonny is one cool cat! He is knowledgeable about all things fishing, super friendly, and has a great sense of humor. He's the perfect guide!

Great boat, great crew! Took our family of four (with 2 kids ages 6 and 12) out today and had the…read moretime of our lives. These guys KNOW their craft. Brought home a few big beauties that we will talk about for years to come. You want the REAL Florida experience, and bring home brag worthy fish, then look no further than these guys!

We have fished with Capt Terry 3 times so far. And we have always caught many and great fish. He…read moreknows where the fish are and he gets us out to them first. My wife got me started for my birthday. Back then it was $600. and I told her we were not spending $600 to catch a couple of fish. Well, We went with my wife, her sister and a friend. Wow, we started catching king fish, cobia, red snapper and finally mahi-mahi. That my friend was our turning point. When we got home, I sold my 26' boat, my poontoon boat and my jeep that pulled them. Since then, it has only charter fishing. Capt. Terry and usually John are the best. We are going out again this coming friday. So, if you want the best...THE BIG EASY is for you. Rick/Fran

Myself and four buddies fished with Captain Terry and first mate John on the Big Easy in early…read moreJune. Both captain and mate did a great job of putting us on fish as well as making sure we got them to the boat! We did a full day, departed at 5.30am and back to the dock for 2.30pm. During the day, we had a nice mix of bottom fishing as well as trolling. Captain Terry was good about accommodating our request to do a bit more trolling than normal. John, the mate was on point all day long and was friendly and helpful with lots of tips and info. By days end we caught a 25# grouper, 60# AJ, 5 Mahi between 10#-20#, along with some other good eating fish mixed in. All five of us had a great time, and we will certainly be back in the near future. Thanks Big Easy!