This was my second 3/4 day trip in 6 months with Jonathan of Red Snarpon Charters. The first was back in November for a guys trip with my 14-year old son, brother-in-law and father-in-law and just this week with my wife, son, and 11-year old daughter.  Both trips were fantastic. Jonathan is a very easygoing captain, very hands on for baiting and releasing (for those that want that), and very knowledgeable of the area, the fish, and the wildlife.  Both times we caught sharks (6 foot bull the first trip and two 5 ft black tips on the second trip).  On both trips we caught a variety of cool fish including flounder, red snapper, redfish, trout, pompano, jack, stingray,
and of course countless catfish and ladyfish.

On this second trip, Jonathan was very attentive to my 11 year old daughter who has some emotional regulation challenges.  She was upset that she wasn’t having a ton of luck in the first 30 minutes so he hooked her a fish which she was able to real in.  Can’t say enough nice things about Jonathan and his easygoing but attentive manner.

100% would recommend Jonathan and Red Snarpon Charters for a guys trip or family outing!

I had an absolutely fantastic time on this fishing trip—easily one of the most enjoyable experiences I’ve had in a long while. From the moment we pushed off, the captain set the tone: welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in making sure I had a great day on the water. The boat was comfortable and well-equipped, and the pacing of the entire trip felt effortless—never rushed, never slow, just the right rhythm for a perfect day.

What made it truly special was how fun and hands-on everything felt. Whether it was learning small tips that instantly improved my cast or getting that burst of excitement when a line went tight, every moment had its own little spark. We pulled in a mix of fish throughout the day, and even when the action slowed, the scenery alone made it worth it. There’s something about being out on open water that resets you—and this trip delivered that feeling in the best way.

By the time we headed back, I was already thinking about when I could do it again. If you’re looking for a trip that balances relaxation, fun, and just enough adventure, this is the one. Highly recommend

Our trip was absolutely amazing. Captain John had incredible expertise and patience with our novice fishing family. We ended up catching approximately 30 fish in 3 hours. Plus our kids LOVED the boat ride. Captain told us a nee boat is on the way too! we will be back for another great tour. This is a great family experience.

Jonathon did such an outstanding job moving us around and keeping us on fish!  Nothing lazy about this guy at all!!!  He walked us right to the end of our trip with 5 minutes to go and we finally hooked up on a 5’ shark- so exciting to do as a family:) - highly recommend him!  Totally a great guide for beginner or expert.

Our Captain, Jonathan, was very personable and did a nice job to engage all of us in conversation around fishing. We had our 9 year old grandson with us and he felt just as much a part of the “team” as we did. Jonathan did a nice job of timing our moves to new locations. We caught 11 fish on our trip and enjoyed the trying to catch as much as our success!  It was great afternoon. If we are in the area again we would use Red Snarpon Charters for sure.