Reel Lucky Fishing Charters Customer Reviews

Name: Reel Lucky Fishing Charters
Brand: Reel Lucky Fishing Charters
Rating: 5 (14 reviews)

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Captain Joe consistently delivers productive fishing trips, targeting snappers and redfish even when conditions are challenging. Customers appreciate his strategic approach of hitting multiple fishing spots and never staying long if fish aren't biting, resulting in plenty of keepers for guests to take home. His knowledge shines through as he adapts to weather conditions and finds fish when others struggle. Joe creates memorable experiences for families, handling everything from 5-year-olds on their first fishing adventure to birthday celebrations on the water. His accommodating nature stands out - taking last-minute bookings when other charters cancel and working around weather forecasts to ensure trips happen. Customers consistently mention his personable approach and willingness to stay out the full time despite rain or cold conditions.

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Snappers

Redfish

Knowledgeable

Accommodating

Family-Friendly

Weather-Adaptable

Productive

Personable

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Laura Helton

January 3, 2026

Trip - St Petersburg Boat Tours & Sunset Shelling on January 3, 2026

We took a four hour fishing charter last week with Reel lucky fishing charter. These guys were the best of the best. My Dad is on oxygen, we were worried about him getting on and off the boat. These gentlemen went out of their way for him. We all had such a good time. They are down to earth and you definitely learn alot on your charter. I will definitely be doing another charter with them, and highly recommend them. We had the best time.

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Brandon Adams

November 15, 2025

Trip - St Petersburg Boat Tours & Sunset Shelling on November 15, 2025

Had a great experience with this crew! Out of the handful of charters I’ve gotten to go on this was by far the best! Captain Joe and Jonathan were incredibly knowledge of the area and had us pulling fish nearly every drop. I would 100% recommend this charter to everybody and will likely book again if I’m ever back in the area

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Kristi Ruegge

July 1, 2025

Trip - St Petersburg Fishing Charters | 4 Hour Inshore Fishing On Reel Lucky Too on July 1, 2025

7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

We had an absolutely unforgettable day on the water with Captain Joseph and First Mate Jonathan! While the blackfin tuna weren’t biting, these guys didn’t miss a beat. Their ability to pivot and put us on an incredible variety of fish was seriously impressive—we hooked into powerful amberjack, beautiful Bonita, a monster mangrove snapper, a massive dusky shark, and limited out on giant red snapper! Captain Joseph’s knowledge and Jonathan’s hustle made the whole experience fun, smooth, and exciting from start to finish. And we can’t forget their awesome boat dogs, Batman and Bandit—they made the trip even more fun! It’s important to remember that fishing is unpredictable, but with a crew like this, you’re guaranteed an amazing day. Highly recommend—we’ll definitely be back!

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Kim Brown

May 7, 2025

Trip - St Petersburg Boat Tours & Sunset Shelling on May 7, 2025

First time deep sea fishing. So glad it was with Captain Joe and his first mate Christopher. They were both awesome and we caught a ton of fish. He gave us a great recommendation for a nearby restaurant to cook our fresh catches. Fresh fish was delicious and we really enjoyed it! Would highly recommend!!!

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Dean Miller

May 6, 2025

Trip - St Petersburg Boat Tours & Sunset Shelling on May 6, 2025

Did inshore trip with Captain Joe and Offshore trip 3 days later. Continuous action on both trips. This boat likes to catch fish!

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Alana K. Vandeveer

March 5, 2025

Trip - St Petersburg Boat Tours & Sunset Shelling on March 5, 2025

Been fishing with Reel Lucky for 10 Years! Always consistent and always sent home with lots of fish for weeks! The fun is in the trip! Genuine, professional, knowledgeable and experienced Captain with mates of the same. I bring friends and family when they visit from out of state and always ask to go again. Whether on-shore or off shore, the best! Don’t hesitate to book with Reel Lucky!

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Tiffany Bruender

February 17, 2025

Trip - St Petersburg Deep Sea Fishing | Reef & Wreck Fishing on February 17, 2025

6:45 AM - 2:45 PM

Hands down! The crew you need to book with! Worth every penny and minute. Great atmosphere, good music, cute little dog! You could feel the pride he puts into his boat and keeping his clients safe. Plus he helped me achieve catching a shark as big as me! Gave us great restaurants options on where to get our fresh catches cooked up, even the best ways to have it prepared. Great knowledge about the area around here, and is very friendly to talk too! His co crew man, Chris was just as great as the Captain Joe. They did not make me like a tourist one bit. I will definitely be booking again, and it will be the 8 hours one, not the 4 hours. 4 hour was the right amount of time for new people like us fishing in the ocean. But I’m coming back prepared and ready to take on the whole day fishing with the men next time! 🌊🎣 Sorry, Chris for the google blast of your face, but it’s the best picture of the fish! 🐠 🤗🫣

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Tom Delson

February 11, 2025

Trip - St Petersburg Deep Sea Fishing | Reef & Wreck Fishing on February 11, 2025

6:45 AM - 2:45 PM

Great day fishing. Caught a crazy amount of fish. The boat was clean and crew performed great.

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Bob Honaker

November 6, 2024

Trip - St Petersburg Charter Fishing | 6 & 8 Hour Inshore Fishing on Reel Lucky Too on November 6, 2024

7:30 AM - 1:30 PM

My son and I had an incredible trip with Real Lucky and Captain and mate and of course Batman thanks again for a wonderful day on the water

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Heather French

August 8, 2024

Trip - St Petersburg Fishing Charters | 4 Hour Inshore Fishing On Reel Lucky Too on August 8, 2024

7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Always amazing trips with Captain Joe and his adorable dog Batman. We always catch more than we can eat for sure. His first mate Christopher is top notch! He is so polite and helpful. Captain Joe has never been late and always professional, patient and will see to it you have a great time. Been out on both boats they are both clean and meticulously maintained. If you haven't been out with him yet your missing out!

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Daniel L.

July 25, 2023

Trip - on July 25, 2023

Loved it. It’s wildly clear that Captain Joe is knowledgeable and wants you to have a good trip, and we caught snappers and redfish even though the rest avoided us on our day. Joe is a great host that takes a few minutes to warm up but that almost makes the trip better. I cannot for the life of me remember his younger mate’s name but he was excellent as well. Recommended.

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Dana M

July 3, 2023

Trip - on July 3, 2023

Highly recommended! Very attentive. Hit numerous fishing spots. Never stayed in a spot long if fish weren’t biting! Caught alot of fish and able to keep quite a bit. They made my husband’s birthday and our son’s first time out on the water very memorable!

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Top-Rated Fishing Charters in St. Petersburg, FL

At Reel Lucky Fishing Charters, we believe our best advertisement is the smile on our guests' faces when they return to the dock with a full cooler. Our St. Petersburg fishing charter reviews tell the story of world-class adventures in the Gulf of Mexico, where families and pro anglers alike experience the thrill of the hunt. Visitors frequently highlight our commitment to high-quality trips, noting that whether we are bottom fishing for Red Snapper or trolling for pelagics, the energy on the boat is always electric. These testimonials reflect our dedication to providing a safe, fun, and productive environment, which is why we are proud to host so many repeat customers who make an annual tradition of heading offshore with us.

The heart of these 5-star experiences is the local expertise provided by our crew. Many of our customer testimonials specifically praise the guide experience and deep knowledge of Captain Joseph DePhillips, who knows exactly how to navigate the local reefs and wrecks to find where the trophy Grouper are hiding. We understand that a private charter is an investment in a memory, and we go above and beyond to ensure every detail—from the premium tackle to the fish cleaning at the end of the day—is handled with professional care. Our reputation for "putting people on the fish" is built one successful trip at a time, proving that we are the legit choice for anyone seeking a premier offshore experience.