Placida Fishing Charters
Based out of Placida, Reel Time Charters LLC is your ticket to a memorable time on the water.
Capt. Russell is here to get you on some fish, and to make sure you have fun doing it. You'll be using techniques like bottom fishing, jigging and drift fishing depending on what you're going after. As part of their 6 to 10-hour trips, you can target species like Red Grouper, Gag Grouper, Scamp Grouper, Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Porgies, Amberjack and much more depending on the current season and weather conditions.
Why Fish With Us?
- Expert Local Guide: Captain Russell brings decades of Gulf knowledge to track down the hot spots.
- Elite 2024 Vessel: Fish in absolute comfort on a 30-foot Sea Hunt twin-powered by 600 HP Yamaha engines.
- Premium Gear Provided: Top-tier rods, reels, licensing, and live bait are completely covered.
- Family & Pro Friendly: Perfect for seasoned anglers or family days out on the water.
- Keep Your Catch: Take home your legal catch; Captain Russel will even clean them for you. Ask us about local cook-your-catch restaurants!
Grouper
Black, Red, Gag, and Goliath Grouper
Snapper
Red, Lane, Mangrove, Mutton and Yellowtail Snapper
Pelagics & Sport
Amberjack, Porgies, and seasonal surprises
Ready for the Fishing Adventure of a lifetime?
Let Captain Russell put you on the fish!
Our Fishing Trips & Pricing
6-Hour Offshore Trip
- 6 Hours
- Available Dec 1 - April 30
- Target species: Yellowtail Amberjack, Grouper, Snapper, Scup (Porgy)
- Includes: Fishing licenses, rods, reels, terminal tackle and fish cleaning
- Iced cooler with water provided with room for you bring your own drinks (no glass please), lunch, and snacks.
- Best For: Quick, action-packed reef fishing.
8-Hour Offshore Trip
- 8 Hours
- Available Dec 1 - April 30
- Target species: Yellowtail Amberjack, Grouper, Snapper, Scup (Porgy)
- Includes: Fishing licenses, rods, reels, terminal tackle and fish cleaning
- Iced cooler with water provided with room for you bring your own drinks (no glass please), lunch, and snacks.
- Best For: Maximizing your day and hunting bigger game.
Red Snapper Trip
- 10 Hours
- Only Available June 1 - July 31
- Target species: Red Snapper
- Includes: Fishing licenses, rods, reels, terminal tackle and fish cleaning
- Iced cooler with water provided with room for you bring your own drinks (no glass please), lunch, and snacks.
- Best For: Serious trophy hunters targeting the ultimate Gulf prize.
Beautiful day out on the Gulf; Great Captain, Great Boat!
6 Hour Trip – Offshore
"Had a great time with Captain Russell. Caught a ton of fish. Top-tier vessel, great fishing equipment--Capt Russell knows how to find the fish. Thought we might have to cancel due to wind; Captain Russell kept us up to date on conditions with calls and texts before the trip. He decided we could try and we're so glad we did. Beautiful day! My family and I all had a great time non-stop action catching snapper and some big grouper and AJs. Capt Russell is very friendly and outgoing--just the right personality for a guide! He does more than keep the bait moving, he teaches you method and technique; knows the gulf very well."
-Joseph Lackner
Testamonials
Awesome trip!
6 Hour Trip – Offshore
"Shouts out to Capt’n Russell! Our family had an amazing time on water. The boat was beautiful and even had a bathroom. We caught multiple species and a bunch of them! Capt’n Russell seen a bunch of Bonita boiling on top of the water, pulled the boat off, grabbed a rod with a large jig and casted it, hooked onto a large Bonita and handed it over for me to fight! My 9 yr old caught the largest of the day and reminds us of that when we talk about our trip 
. Such a great experience and we will definitely be back next year!
-John Hale
Another great day on the water!!!
8 Hour Trip – Offshore
Had a great fishing trip beautiful weather the Captain was great. Everything about the trip was just what we wanted caught lots of fish had great service couldn’t be better.
I highly recommend that everyone else give it a try. Also, it’s a good day.!
We will be coming back for more trips with Captain Russell.
-Ed Wrench
