Tradition Fishing Charters | Sheepshead Fishing in Perdido Key, FL

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$450, 1-4 Anglers
In-shore/ Nearshore. $50 for each additional angler

On a 3 hour trip you can expect to stay inshore and just off the beaches. Targeting Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Sheepshead, King and Spanish Mackeral.

3 Hour In-shore

Rates

Passengers	3 hours
1-4	$450
5	$500
6	$550

Gratuity is not reflected in the price of your trip. Please remember that the captains day begins 2 hrs prior to your trip and 2 hrs after your trip is over. Tips are a direct reflection of your experience and are greatly appreciated (The industry standard is 20%).

$600, 1-4 Anglers
In-shore/ Nearshore. $50 for each additional angler

On a 4 hour trip you can expect to stay inshore and just off the beaches. Targeting Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Sheepshead, King and Spanish Mackeral.

4 Hour In-shore

Rates

Passengers	4 hours
1-4	$500
5	$550
6	$600

Gratuity is not reflected in the price of your trip. Please remember that the captains day begins 2 hrs prior to your trip and 2 hrs after your trip is over. Tips are a direct reflection of your experience and are greatly appreciated (The industry standard is 20%).

$375, 1-4 Anglers
Family Fun Trip
$50 for each additional angler

These trips are great for the folks who just want to spend some time on the water fishing but maybe aren’t sure they want to book a 4-6 hr fishing trip. All of the fishing is catch and release and we do not bring anything back to the dock with us.

2 Hour Family Fun

Rates

Passengers	5 hours
1-4	$375
5	$425
6	$475

Gratuity is not reflected in the price of your trip. Please remember that the captains day begins 2 hrs prior to your trip and 2 hrs after your trip is over. Tips are a direct reflection of your experience and are greatly appreciated (The industry standard is 20%).

$750, 1-4 Anglers
Bay Boat. $50 for each additional angler

These are the trips to book to go after the biggest variety of species. If the weather is nice enough we can go out into the Gulf of Mexico and fish for big tasty fish like Red Snapper, Triggerfish, Mingo/Vermillion Snapper, King Mackeral and Sharks!!! If the weather doesn't allow or you just prefer to stay inshore, we can do that as well, targeting Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder and Mangrove/Black Snapper.

5 Hour Inshore/Offshore - Bay Boat

Rates

Passengers	5 hours
1-4	$700
5	$750
6	$800

Note: Trips offshore into the Gulf are very weather dependent. Your safety and comfort is up to the discretion of the Captain. We want people to have a good time and catch fish. Not just get tossed around in a boat.

Gratuity is not reflected in the price of your trip. Please remember that the captains day begins 2 hrs prior to your trip and 2 hrs after your trip is over. Tips are a direct reflection of your experience and are greatly appreciated (The industry standard is 20%).

$900, 1-4 Anglers
Bay Boat. $50 for each additional angler

These are the trips to book to make a day out of being on the water and going after the biggest variety of species. If the weather is nice enough we can go out into the Gulf of Mexico and fish for big tasty fish like Red Snapper, Triggerfish, Mingo/Vermillion Snapper, King Mackeral and Sharks!!! If the weather doesn't allow or you just prefer to stay inshore, we can do that as well, targeting Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder and Mangrove/Black Snapper.

6 Hour Inshore/Offshore - Bay Boat

Rates

Passengers	6 hours
1-4	$800
5	$850
6	$900

Note: Trips offshore into the Gulf are very weather dependent. Your safety and comfort is up to the discretion of the Captain. We want people to have a good time and catch fish. Not just get tossed around in a boat.

Gratuity is not reflected in the price of your trip. Please remember that the captains day begins 2 hrs prior to your trip and 2 hrs after your trip is over. Tips are a direct reflection of your experience and are greatly appreciated (The industry standard is 20%).

$900, up to 6 Anglers
Big Boat Federal Offshore Deep Sea Fishing

The shortest trip available on our biggest boat! The goal is to make a quick, fun offshore trip and be back at the dock before lunch. You'll enjoy a speedy ride out, reel in a few good ones, and head back in with your catch and the rest of the day to relax. Our 28' Contender carries a set of Federal Permits which allow us to fish further offshore than our other boats.

5 hour Off-shore

Rates

Passengers	5 hours
1-6	$900

Note: Trips offshore into the Gulf are very weather dependent. Your safety and comfort is up to the discretion of the Captain. We want people to have a good time and catch fish. Not just get tossed around in a boat.

Gratuity is not reflected in the price of your trip. Please remember that the captains day begins 2 hrs prior to your trip and 2 hrs after your trip is over. Tips are a direct reflection of your experience and are greatly appreciated (The industry standard is 20%).

$1050, up to 6 Anglers
Big Boat Federal Offshore Deep Sea Fishing

These are the trips to book to go after the Big Pensacola Red Snapper!!!! If you want fish that pull hard, these are the types of trips for you!! Our 28' Contender carries a set of Federal Permits which allow us to fish further offshore than our other boats. Where the fish are typically bigger and more plentiful. We will spend the majority of the trip out in the Beautiful Gulf of Mexico, out of sight of land fishing for Red Snapper and other big fish. Such as Grouper, Triggerfish, Mingo Snapper, Amberjack, King Mackerel, and Cobia!!!

6 hour Off-shore

Rates

Passengers	6 hours
1-6	$1050

Note: Trips offshore into the Gulf are very weather dependent. Your safety and comfort is up to the discretion of the Captain. We want people to have a good time and catch fish. Not just get tossed around in a boat.

Gratuity is not reflected in the price of your trip. Please remember that the captains day begins 2 hrs prior to your trip and 2 hrs after your trip is over. Tips are a direct reflection of your experience and are greatly appreciated (The industry standard is 20%).

$1250, up to 6 Anglers
Federal Offshore

These are the trips to book if you want to spend the entire day on the water. Not only can we target the Big Pensacola Red Snapper!!!! This gives us more time and fuel to fish the spots with a better quality and quantity of fish. If you want fish that pull hard these are the types of trips for you!! Our 28' Contender carries a set of Federal Permits which allow us to fish further offshore than our other boats. Where the fish are typically bigger and get less fishing pressure. We will spend the majority of the trip out in the Beautiful Gulf of Mexico out of sight of land fishing for Big Red Snapper and other big fish. Such as Grouper, Triggerfish, Mingo Snapper, Amberjack, King Mackerel, and Cobia!!!

8 Hour Offshore

Rates

Passengers	8 hours
1-6	$1250

Note: Trips offshore into the Gulf are very weather dependent. Your safety and comfort is up to the discretion of the Captain. We want people to have a good time and catch fish. Not just get tossed around in a boat.

Gratuity is not reflected in the price of your trip. Please remember that the captains day begins 2 hrs prior to your trip and 2 hrs after your trip is over. Tips are a direct reflection of your experience and are greatly appreciated (The industry standard is 20%).

$1450, up to 6 Anglers
Federal Offshore

These are the trips for the hardcore fisherman. These give you the best chance at big box of fish. Not only can we target the Big Pensacola Red Snapper!!!! This gives us more time and fuel to fish the spots with a better quality and quantity of fish. If you want fish that pull hard these are the types of trips for you!! Our 28' Contender carries a set of Federal Permits which allow us to fish further offshore than our other boats. Where the fish are typically bigger and get less fishing pressure. We will spend the majority of the trip out in the Beautiful Gulf of Mexico out of sight of land fishing for Big Red Snapper and other big fish. Such as Grouper, Triggerfish, Mingo Snapper, Amberjack, King Mackerel, and Cobia!!!

10 Hour Off-Shore

Rates

Passengers	10 hours
1-6	$1450

Note: Trips offshore into the Gulf are very weather dependent. Your safety and comfort is up to the discretion of the Captain. We want people to have a good time and catch fish. Not just get tossed around in a boat.

Gratuity is not reflected in the price of your trip. Please remember that the captains day begins 2 hrs prior to your trip and 2 hrs after your trip is over. Tips are a direct reflection of your experience and are greatly appreciated (The industry standard is 20%).

$100, per hour, 1-6 passengers
(Minimum 2 hours)

If you're not into fishing we can take you and your family for an unforgettable boat ride. This is an experience for all ages. Our dolphin cruise is a great way to check out all the beauty our area has to offer and see wild dolphins up close.

Dolphin Cruise

Rates

Passengers	2 hours	3 hours	4 hours
1-6	$200	$300	$400

Gratuity is not reflected in the price of your trip. Please remember that the captains day begins 2 hrs prior to your trip and 2 hrs after your trip is over. Tips are a direct reflection of your experience and are greatly appreciated (The industry standard is 20%).

How to Catch a Sheepshead

February 28, 2023
/ Capt. Miles Howell
/ featured

child with a sheepshead

Fishing for Sheepshead

About the time of year, everybody goes on spring break, and so does the sheepshead. Typically middle of March through the end of April, they gather in large numbers in the passes along the Gulf Coast. This can be some of the most fun fishing of the year—fast action, hard pulling, and tasty on the dinner plate.

I like to fish with your typical Carolina rig. Depending on the current, one to two ounces of lead is a two-foot section of 20 lb fluorocarbon and a #1 J hook or a 1/0-2/0 circle hook. The preferred bait of choice is live shrimp or fresh dead can work just as well when they're really chewing!!!

Please remember even though these fish are tasty and seem plentiful, they are congregated to spawn this time of year. So please keep a few for the dinner table and release the rest for future generations of fish and families. We look forward to seeing you on the water.

About Tradition Fishing Charters

Tradition Fishing Charters offers various charter fishing entertainment packages for a group fishing charter in the waters off of Pensacola, FL. We provide an enjoyable experience on the water for the entire family: a deep sea or in-shore fishing trip for the most hardcore, experienced tournament angler, a charter fishing trip for the novice or take a relaxing nature/sightseeing/dolphin tour!

Until Next Time,

Capt Miles

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