J Van Charters

Free cancellation
J Van Charters offers fantastic inshore and offshore fishing trips out of Clearwater, FL. This is a town well named, known for its beautiful crystal seas and white sandy beaches, not to mention the awesome array of fisheries in the area. Located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, the area is an angler’s paradise of secluded shallows and vibrant reefs, with great access to the deeper waters of the Gulf – the most difficult thing about fishing here is choosing what to target! The vessel you will be fishing aboard is a 27’ Pro Cat catamaran boat, with room aboard for up to 6 passengers. Powered by two 150 HP Suzuki engines, it can reach speeds of 36 knots, meaning you will waste no time getting to where you need to be. The boat comes equipped with GPS, fishfinder, a livewell bursting with fresh live bait and a trolling motor for sneaking through the skinny waters in search of spooky shallow-dwellers. Whether you are looking to go offshore or inshore, the crew will be sure to put you on the best fish. You will be presented with a huge array of options when it comes to tackle. Spend the day trolling for Kingfish, bottom fishing for Snapper and Grouper, or sight casting for Redfish. Get up close and personal with some spearfishing, for those looking for a more hands on fishing experience. All trips come with nothing but the best fishing equipment and bait to make sure you catch the biggest fish, which Capt. Jim will clean and fillet for you back at the dock – just make sure you bring a big cooler to put them all in! Please be advised weekend prices apply for public holidays as well. Come and enjoy a day of Florida fishing with J Van Charters, and have an unforgettable time!

Availability

Check dates with the Operator
We recommend checking dates with the Captain before booking your trip.

Terms

Trip Includes
Beverages
Guiding
Fishing license

Policies
You keep catch
Catch & release

Cancellation

Free cancellation (1 day in advance).

Fishing

Species
Amberjack
Black Drum
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Black Seabass
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Snowy Grouper

Types of Fishing
Flats fishing
Inshore fishing
Nearshore fishing
Offshore fishing
Reef fishing
Wreck fishing

Fishing Techniques
Spinning
Deep sea fishing
Heavy tackle
Trolling
Light tackle
Popping
Jigging
Drift fishing
Bottom fishing
Spearfishing

Gear
Boat
Trolling motor
Rods & Reels
Rod holders
Lure
Bait
Fishing chair
Fish finder
Bow
Fishing Pole

Boat Specs

Catamaran

Catamaran (Pro Cat) originally built in 2007. Powered by 2 engines (150HP, Yamaha), with a maximum cruising speed of 36 knots.
Length:
27 ft
Services And Facilities
Fishfinder
GPS
Icebox
Life Jacket
Refrigerator
Toilet
Downriggers
Reels
Trolling rods

Operator

Captain

Jim Vanderbeck

Operator since 2016
We have over 27 years of clearwater fishing experience and 12 years of Coast Guard service. You will not find Cheaper rates than ours. We are willing to adapt to the customers needs. You will always catch a fish on our charters, no question about it. Come join the fun and book your trip today.

Jim Vanderbeck

Captain
Operator since 2016

How to get there

Clearwater, Florida, United States
Please inquire.

Book with 10% deposit

Once the charter confirms your trip, your credit card will be charged with a 10% deposit to guarantee the reservation.

Pay remaining balance to the captain

The remaining balance will be paid directly to the charter on the trip date. The following payment methods are available: