Johns Pass Fishing Charters: Your Ultimate Florida Adventure
John's Pass Fishing Charters
Staying near John's Pass and looking for a private fishing charter? Reel Coquina offers inshore Tampa Bay trips and offshore Gulf fishing with Captain Pablo Koch-Schick. Choose the Pathfinder 22 V for dedicated inshore fishing or the Orion 29 for four- to ten-hour offshore trips.
Important: Reel Coquina serves guests staying around John's Pass, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, and the surrounding beaches, but trips depart from O'Neill's Marina in south St. Petersburg rather than from John's Pass itself.
Where Do John's Pass Fishing Charter Guests Meet?
Reel Coquina does not operate from a dock inside John's Pass. Guests staying in Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, John's Pass Village, and nearby beach communities drive to Reel Coquina's actual departure point at O'Neill's Marina.
Departure:
O'Neill's Marina
6701 Sunshine Skyway Ln S
St. Petersburg, FL 33711
Inshore or Offshore Fishing Near John's Pass?
Your best trip depends on who is fishing, how long you want to be on the water, and whether your group wants protected Tampa Bay fishing or an offshore Gulf day.
Choose Inshore Fishing
Stay in generally more protected Tampa Bay water with shorter runs and light-tackle fishing around flats, mangroves, passes, docks, bridges, and structure.
- Families and younger anglers
- First-time fishing charter guests
- Snook, redfish, trout, seasonal tarpon, snapper, and more
- Half-day and 3/4-day trips
Choose Offshore Fishing
Head into the Gulf for reefs, wrecks, ledges, hard bottom, and seasonal pelagic opportunities. Longer trips give Captain Pablo more time and range to adjust the plan.
- Grouper, snapper, kingfish, cobia, hogfish, and more
- Four-, six-, eight-, and ten-hour trips
- Bottom fishing, drifting, trolling, or jigging when appropriate
- Best for groups comfortable with open Gulf water
John's Pass Fishing Charter Pricing
These are Reel Coquina's current private-trip rates. You are booking the boat for your group rather than purchasing individual seats.
Half Day
Pathfinder 22 V. A strong starting point for families and beginners.
View trip →3/4 Day
More time to follow changing tides, fish multiple areas, and adjust the plan.
View trip →4 Hours
Orion 29. The shortest offshore option for groups wanting a Gulf introduction.
View trip →6 Hours
More range, more locations, and more flexibility than a shorter offshore trip.
View trip →8 Hours
A full offshore fishing day with added time for structure and changing conditions.
View trip →10 Hours
The longest standard Reel Coquina trip for maximum time and offshore flexibility.
View trip →Show Up Ready to Fish
Reel Coquina supplies the core fishing equipment and charter essentials so visitors staying around John's Pass do not need to travel with fishing gear.
What Can You Catch?
Species change with the season, tide, weather, regulations, bait movement, and the type of trip you choose. No responsible captain can guarantee a particular fish.
Inshore Tampa Bay Species
Inshore fishing can produce a wide mix of light-tackle opportunities around flats, mangroves, bridges, docks, channels, and passes.
Offshore Gulf Species
Offshore fishing opens access to Gulf reefs, wrecks, ledges, hard bottom, and seasonal pelagic opportunities.
Captain Pablo & the Reel Coquina Fleet
Captain Pablo Koch-Schick
Captain Pablo has operated Reel Coquina since 2015. He plans each trip around weather, tide, season, current conditions, group experience, and the fishing opportunities available on your date.
Beginners receive hands-on help while experienced anglers can discuss specific techniques, species, and trip goals. Captain Pablo speaks English, Spanish, and German.
The Orion 29
The Orion 29 is Reel Coquina's primary offshore boat for four-, six-, eight-, and ten-hour Gulf trips. Its open center-console layout provides room to move while fishing reefs, wrecks, ledges, hard bottom, and other offshore structure.
Dedicated inshore trips are handled aboard the Pathfinder 22 V, giving Reel Coquina separate platforms for Tampa Bay and Gulf fishing.
Planning a Fishing Day While Staying Near John's Pass
John's Pass is a popular base for Gulf Coast vacations, but your fishing charter does not need to depart from the same dock as your hotel or rental.
Book your Reel Coquina trip online, then drive to the confirmed departure point at O'Neill's Marina.
The same private inshore and offshore trips are available to Treasure Island visitors.
Your accommodation does not determine your fishing route. Captain Pablo builds the fishing plan around conditions and your goals.
Deposit, Gratuity & Cancellation
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Reel Coquina fishing charters depart from John's Pass?
No. Reel Coquina serves guests staying around John's Pass, Madeira Beach, and Treasure Island, but trips depart from O'Neill's Marina at 6701 Sunshine Skyway Lane South in St. Petersburg.
How much is a private fishing charter?
Current inshore rates are $600 for a half day and $800 for a 3/4 day. Offshore Orion 29 trips are $900 for four hours, $1,250 for six hours, $1,600 for eight hours, and $1,900 for ten hours.
Should my family book inshore or offshore?
Inshore is often the easier starting point for younger anglers, beginners, and guests who prefer shorter runs and more protected water. Offshore works well for groups that want Gulf fishing and are comfortable with additional travel and open water.
Do we need Florida fishing licenses?
No separate recreational saltwater license is normally required for guests fishing aboard Reel Coquina's licensed charter vessel. Charter fishing license coverage is included.
What should we bring?
Bring food, water, drinks, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, a hat, non-slip shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and a protected phone or camera. Avoid glass containers.
Can beginners and children go fishing?
Yes. Reel Coquina runs private trips and Captain Pablo provides hands-on instruction. Share children's ages and your group's experience before booking so he can help recommend the right trip.
Can you guarantee a certain fish?
No. Fishing depends on season, weather, tide, regulations, bait, water conditions, and fish movement. Captain Pablo builds the trip around the strongest realistic fishing opportunity available that day.
What happens if weather is unsafe?
Captain Pablo makes the safety decision. If unsafe weather prevents the trip, Reel Coquina will work to reschedule or refund the deposit under its current policy.
Are these private or shared charters?
Reel Coquina fishing charters are private for your group rather than sold as individual seats with unrelated guests.
Book Your John's Pass Area Fishing Charter
Staying in John's Pass, Madeira Beach, or Treasure Island? Choose your trip online or contact Captain Pablo with your group size, experience, preferred date, and whether you want inshore or offshore fishing.