About the Reel Coquina Crew

St. Petersburg, FL • Offshore + Inshore • Family Friendly • Private Charters

Meet Captain Pablo

When you book with Reel Coquina Fishing Charters, you’re booking a professionally guided experience focused on safety, comfort, and putting you on fish. Whether it’s your first charter or you fish offshore every season, Captain Pablo makes the day easy, exciting, and worth every minute.

Reputation Built on Results: Over 200+ 5-star Google reviews and a strong base of repeat guests.
Featured Captain: Captain Pablo has earned features in Florida Sport Fishing magazine.
⭐️ Clear communication, quality gear, and a trip tailored to your group.
Captain Pablo Koch-Schick of Reel Coquina Fishing Charters in St. Petersburg, Florida
Captain Pablo Koch-Schick
Reel Coquina Fishing Charters

A Captain Who Makes It Easy

Captain Pablo grew up fishing with his father in South Africa and brings that same respect for the water and attention to detail to every trip. Reel Coquina has been running charters since 2015, built around a simple promise: a professional day on the water, done right.

Multilingual Captain: English • Spanish • German

What Guests Care About Most

People don’t want a confusing day on a boat. They want to feel confident, safe, and taken care of. That’s why Reel Coquina focuses on the details that make your trip feel seamless.

  • Clear expectations: where to meet, what to bring, and what happens next
  • Hands-on instruction: beginners and kids get real support
  • Professional approach: gear ready, clean boat, smooth experience
  • Tailored trips: based on your goals and current conditions

Offshore & Deep Sea Capability

Want true deep sea fishing out of St. Petersburg? Reel Coquina runs nearshore and offshore trips aboard the Orion 29, with longer trip options providing more time and potential range when conditions allow.

Target Species (seasonal): snapper, grouper, mahi-mahi, tuna, hogfish, African pompano, and more.
Techniques (trip dependent): bottom fishing, vertical jigging, trolling, and other offshore approaches.

A Charter Experience Built for Everyone

Whether you're booking a St. Pete fishing charter for the first time or you’re chasing a personal best, you’ll get a calm, professional captain who knows how to make the day smooth and memorable.

Family-friendly fishing charter experience in St. Petersburg Florida with Captain Pablo
Beginners welcome: You’ll be coached step-by-step with no pressure or confusion.
Perfect for families: Kid-friendly instruction and a relaxed pace when that’s what your group wants.
Great for anglers: Experienced guests can focus on strategy, technique, and serious fishing.

The Pathfinder 22 V

Reel Coquina's dedicated inshore boat for Tampa Bay flats, mangroves, bays, passes, docks, bridges, and shallow water.

Ideal for: inshore fishing, families, beginners, light tackle, and anglers who want shorter runs and protected water.
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The Orion 29

Reel Coquina's offshore platform for Gulf fishing, from shorter four-hour trips through extended ten-hour charters.

Orion 29 boat for Reel Coquina Fishing Charters in St. Petersburg Florida
Ideal for: offshore fishing, Gulf reefs, wrecks, ledges, hard bottom, and groups wanting more range.
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Contact Reel Coquina

Have questions about availability, trip types, or what to expect? Reach out. Captain Pablo is happy to help you choose the right charter.

Departure: O'Neill's Marina, 6701 Sunshine Skyway Ln S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711