All our our salt water boats have licenses to cover everyone on board. Fresh water fishing yes

We generally will always meet at Mahogany mills boat ramp for our salt water trips. Fresh water trips could be many of different ramps depending on conditions 

It’s a good idea to bring food, drinks, camera, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. Optional fishing rod

 10-15 minutes before the scheduled time is perfect, by this time the crew will have the bait and ice loaded and be ready to load your stuff.

On inshore trips, captains will greatly appreciate any tips, and deckhands on offshore trips work primarily for tips. 15-20% is a customary tip for a captain or deckhand.

The captain will keep in touch and communicate with everyone leading up to the trip; if it’s not going to be fun there will be no trip. Gotcha Fishing Charters wants to be remembered for the fish you catch and the enjoyable time you have on the trip, not a bad experience.

They will have coolers and ice on board, but it’s a good idea to have one in the car to take your fish home in. If you want to bring a small one on board that is no problem either.

Of course, they no problem with anyone bringing their own equipment, but it is not necessary to have any fishing equipment or tackle, they have everything!

Of course

Yes, fish cleaning is available upon request

Its best to wear some open toes shoes like flip flops or crocs. The deck will be wet and so will your  feet. Its hot in the Summer, make sure to dress for it,.

During Red Snapper season each angler will be allowed to keep 2 red snapper and 10 vermillion snapper.  All by catch, you catch you will keep.