Every quote verbatim · every reviewer named
4.6 stars. 109 verified trips.
These aren't testimonials we wrote — they're verified-booking reviews from FishingBooker and Guidesly, quoted word for word, typos and all.
94%
Say they caught fish
91%
Say great for kids
100%
Response rate
~23 min
Avg. reply time
From FishingBooker's angler survey of this charter (late 2025). Anglers' Choice badge holder.
The theme guests keep repeating
The name isn't marketing. He really doesn't watch the clock.
★★★★★
"He never looked at the clock to see what time it was to get us back at the set time. We fished two hrs over our allotted time on the 4th of July. He was like going fishing with a buddies dad… I would definitely book with captain Trotter again."
★★★★★
"We had very little luck catching anything for nearly 3 hours. But Captain Travis extended our trip at no extra charge and hung in there until we started catching fish. He's knowledable, professional, and very very friendly… Money well spent."
★★★★★
"When the bite came, it didn't stop. Caught so many trigger fish and red snapper we quit counting… He extended our trip because he didn't want to quit fishing. It was great!"
★★★★★
"Captain Travis made sure we had an amazing trip. He was patient with the kids and delivered exactly what we asked for — big fish! He even used his own time to take us after some keeper fish. This trip was absolutely worth every penny and then some."
Kids come back anglers
FishingBooker's survey: 91% of guests say the trip was appropriate for children. The reviews explain why.
★★★★★
"The captain was funny, easy to get along with, and any request you have, would do his best to make it happen. Great with kids and wanted you to catch fish and be satisfied."
★★★★★
"First time for our kids and we couldn't have asked for a better experience! Captain Travis was very patient with our boys and made the trip worthwhile! We would absolutely book again."
★★★★★
"He went out of his way and made sure we all caught good fish… ample time to teach the kids and all of us the exact way to catch and what to do and when to do it… best captain anybody could ever ask for."
★★★★★
"Our boys were so excited after their trip with him. He knew all the 'good spots' to get on fish. They even snagged a couple of sharks, that was super exciting for them. We will definitely repeat this fishing trip on our next visit!"
★★★★★
"It was the first offshore trip for my 13- and 17-year-old, and even though the bite was slow, Captain Travis made sure we didn't leave empty-handed. Both boys landed two solid Amberjacks, and we even got to see a few dolphins."
★★★★★
"Our boys had a memorable experience out on the water with Captain Travis… We have been on many guided trips but have learned the most from Travis. He was also great with the kids, making sure everyone caught fish."
The honest measure of a captain
What happens on the slow days
Anyone can look good when the fish are chewing. The reviews guests write about the tough days are the ones that matter.
★★★★★
"Later in the morning things seemed to slow down and we could hear radio chatter from other boats that didn't sound promising. Travis stuck it out and tried a couple more spots for us. Within a few minutes at the last stop we all had a limit!"
★★★★★
"The fish were a little slow biting, but Captain Travis did not give up and keep working really hard to get us on fish. We did catch some fish and a few good size red snappers."
★★★★☆
"Although the big fish bight was slow, Captain Trotter still put us on fish and my son had a great time."
You leave a better angler
★★★★★
"He taught us several techniques to help maximize our catches. We appreciate the experience and time he took to work with us. If you are looking for a great charter Travis is definitely the one to book!"
★★★★★
"He was up front and honest with us about everything… he showed us techniques and took time to teach us and explain why and why not certain things worked. He made a father and son first fishing trip an awesome one."
★★★★★
"We caught a variety of species, with several techniques. We caught amber jacks until we were tired… You can tell fishing is a passion with capt. Travis not a job. If you want your money's worth book with Capt. Travis."
Above and beyond
He'll call you the night before — to make your trip better
★★★★★
"We was set for a day trip but we got a call and the captain suggested going out the night before. He said with the full moon we would have a better chance of catching fish. Man was he right — we couldn't keep up with the amount of fish we were getting."
★★★★★
"The Captain called us the night before and knew the water was going to be rough, let us come a little earlier in the day. The trip was awesome, had a blast and super family friendly."
★★★★★
"Night fishing was awesome."
Five stars across experience, boat, and crew — after a July night on the water. See night trips.
"Thank you for the review. I had a great time fishing with you. Looking forward to our next adventure. — Captain Travis"
The receipts
The full picture, not just the highlights
Star breakdown from FishingBooker's 107-review snapshot (late 2025). No captain is five stars for everybody — here's exactly how it shakes out:
5 stars84
4 stars13
3 stars7
2 stars3
1 star0
Read them all at the source
- FishingBooker — 109 reviews, 4.6★, verified bookings since 2019
- Guidesly — 12 reviews, 5.0★
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- Every quote on this page is word-for-word from a named, verified reviewer
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