Gulf View Island Adventures
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Gulf View Island Adventures offers a wide variety of charters to accommodate all skill levels, ages, and group sizes. Your guide for the day is Captain Eric and his goal is to provide you with an experience you'll remember for a lifetime! From fishing charters, to sunset tours, sightseeing, island excursions, and even scalloping. We got you covered from Tarpon springs to Hernando Beach with over 15 years experience!
Your day begins aboard a 24' Avenger AV24 center console with capacity for up to 6 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Capt. Eric will provide rods and reels for you, along with live bait and artificial lures.
We will be fishing inshore & nearshore in water from 2ft-15ft deep. Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Redfish, Snook, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Flounder, Pompano, Sheepshead, Gag Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Cobia, Tarpon, Tripletail, and who knows what else! Scalloping trips available during scallop season.
Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own.
The charter boat covers your fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more. We will clean your catch for free!
The coolers will be iced down but It's recommended that you bring water and any snacks/food you'd like for the day. As well as sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles for safety purposes.
And that's it! Your fishing trip with Gulf View Island Adventures is just a click away.
Gulf View Island Adventures offers a wide variety of charters to accommodate all skill levels, ages, and group sizes. Your guide for the day is Captain Eric and his goal is to provide you with an experience you'll remember for a lifetime! From fishing charters, to sunset tours, sightseeing, island excursions, and even scalloping. We got you covered from Tarpon springs to Hernando Beach with over 15 years experience!
Your day begins aboard a 24' Avenger AV24 center console with capacity for up to 6 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Capt. Eric will provide rods and reels for you, along with live bait and artificial lures.
We will be fishing inshore & nearshore in water from 2ft-15ft deep. Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Redfish, Snook, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Flounder, Pompano, Sheepshead, Gag Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Cobia, Tarpon, Tripletail, and who knows what else! Scalloping trips available during scallop season.
Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own.
The charter boat covers your fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more. We will clean your catch for free!
The coolers will be iced down but It's recommended that you bring water and any snacks/food you'd like for the day. As well as sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles for safety purposes.
And that's it! Your fishing trip with Gulf View Island Adventures is just a click away.
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Kevin PurdyRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat day with Capt Eric
Half Day Trip – Inshore on May 23, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 childWe had a friend's and family outing with Capt Eric of Gulf View Island Adventures. We left out of Hudson Beach Boat Ramp in Hudson Florida on a muggy Sat morning at 7:30 am. His boat was in excellent condition and handled our group very comfortably. We powered a bit north and into the Mangroves to start our morning looking for Redfish. We quickly caught two smaller reddish, a ladyfish and then got plagued with several catfish signaling time to relocate. Our next stop produced a small blacktop shark and a few speckled sea trout then again a couple of cats. On to the next spot. This spot produced some very nice sea trout. Florida fishing rules only allow one sea trout over 19 inches per BOAT. Any fish under 15 inches must be released. Speckled Sea Trout over 20 inches are called Gators. Unbelievably we released 6 gators. We had 8 keepers and only caught 1 under 15inches. I've been fishing the gulf for about 40 years, never had a day catching sea trout like these. We also caught about another 5 or 6 fun 2-1/2 to 48 inch sharks. All released but talk about fun. They fight like heck. Capt Eric's fishing gear was up to the task. This is the second trip with Capt Eric that I have taken, he has lots of knowledge of the area, he keeps track of the weather and tides. We had a rain storm coming in from the west but it tracked to the north as well, Capt Eric kept track of the storm if he wasn't busy baiting hooks or netting fish.
Dan MarsalekRepeat angler5.0Verified3/4/26 Nearshore/Inshore Fun (6 hr)
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on March 4, 2026 • 2 adultsGood communication prior to the trip. Captain Eric was on time at the dock. Since the weather cooperated, we were able to do both nearshore and inshore fishing as I had hoped. Captain Eric took us out to a couple spots and the bite was on! Caught quite a few different species of fish, including a pile of the sheephead we wanted for dinner. Captain Eric was always ready with bait, the net, etc. After the nearshore fishing, he took us inshore to try a few different spots, where we caught pinfish and snapper. (sadly, no reds today). Got to see the stilt houses, lots of dolphins, stingrays, a huge jellyfish, a shark, and a bald eagle on the trip! My son and I had a great time, and would highly recommend this charter!
Matthew Dickson5.0Verifiedfantastic time
Full Day Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on June 4, 2026 • 4 adultsthe experience was fantastic. We were given the opportunity to try and catch several different types of fish and was taught the best ways to catch each fish. We went hoping to catch dinner for the night and we came with a pretty decent catch of good size fish. captain Eric is very knowloedgable and did everything he could to make the day as memorable as possible truly a remarkable experience and I will be booking again.
Lorraine Jeter5.0VerifiedCaptain Eric was awesome
Half Day Trip – Inshore on March 17, 2026 • 6 adults • 3 childrenIt was a cold morning, so we decided to run to a store for some extra clothing, and Eric waited on us, and extended out trip as long as he could to make up for that missed time. He was also terrific with the kids (we brought 4 on board (ages 6, 8, 9, and 13). Everyone caught fish except one of our littles, but everyone had a great time!! Then, Eric gave us a great recommendation for lunch (Get Hooked in Hudson), and the kids loved that too, because they had a great area out back to run around. We had a great time!!! Thanks Captain Eric!
Richie LathromRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Trip!
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on July 23, 2026 • 4 adultsDespite it being six million degrees and next to no wind, Capt. Eric was hard at work keeping everyones line baited and changing spots when the bite got slow. Great Captain and better man that made evey effort for my family and i to catch some fish for grilling. My 15 year old said it was the best trip she’s been on, ever, and shes been on a few.
Richard Dubach5.0VerifiedNewAmazing trip
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on October 14, 2026 • 2 adultsWe caught a variety of fish and had a great time on the water. Captain Eric was great at knowing where to find fish.
Jacob Adams5.0VerifiedGreat fishing trip!
Half Day Trip – Inshore on July 30, 2026 • 6 adults • 1 childThe trip was great despite being rained on. We had 6 people and everyone caught at least one fish. He was very knowledgeable and helpful with everything we needed. I could not recommend this charter more. Next time I’m down this way I will definitely book with him again.
Anna PoquetteRepeat angler5.0VerifiedEasy day and so many fish!
Half Day Trip – Inshore on March 12, 2026 • 4 adultsCaptain Eric was very accommodating. we had a slow start and he stayed out past our time to make up for it. The Boat was very clean, great equipment and we learned lots. In the end we cought so many specie and saw so much wildlife. Perfect way to spend the day. Thank you! My son will treause this memory.
William Grenelle5.0VerifiedGreat day fishing
Half Day Trip – Inshore on April 11, 2026 • 4 adultswe had a great time fishing today. Captain Eric did an awesome job putting us on the fish as well as teaching and helping my 3 children fish. we caught a wide variety if fish: cobia, redfish, trout, remora, ladyfish and a puffer. will definitely look to book again in the future.
Alex Chicco5.0VerifiedGreat day of fishing
Half Day Trip – Inshore on June 28, 2026 • 3 adultsHad a great time .Caught many different types of fish constantly. Captain Eric was the best !!
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We had a friend's and family outing with Capt Eric of Gulf View Island Adventures. We left out of Hudson Beach Boat Ramp in Hudson Florida on a muggy Sat morning at 7:30 am. His boat was in excellent condition and handled our group very comfortably. We powered a bit north and into the Mangroves to start our morning looking for Redfish. We quickly caught two smaller reddish, a ladyfish and then got plagued with several catfish signaling time to relocate. Our next stop produced a small blacktop shark and a few speckled sea trout then again a couple of cats. On to the next spot. This spot produced some very nice sea trout. Florida fishing rules only allow one sea trout over 19 inches per BOAT. Any fish under 15 inches must be released. Speckled Sea Trout over 20 inches are called Gators. Unbelievably we released 6 gators. We had 8 keepers and only caught 1 under 15inches. I've been fishing the gulf for about 40 years, never had a day catching sea trout like these. We also caught about another 5 or 6 fun 2-1/2 to 48 inch sharks. All released but talk about fun. They fight like heck. Capt Eric's fishing gear was up to the task. This is the second trip with Capt Eric that I have taken, he has lots of knowledge of the area, he keeps track of the weather and tides. We had a rain storm coming in from the west but it tracked to the north as well, Capt Eric kept track of the storm if he wasn't busy baiting hooks or netting fish.
Good communication prior to the trip. Captain Eric was on time at the dock. Since the weather cooperated, we were able to do both nearshore and inshore fishing as I had hoped. Captain Eric took us out to a couple spots and the bite was on! Caught quite a few different species of fish, including a pile of the sheephead we wanted for dinner. Captain Eric was always ready with bait, the net, etc. After the nearshore fishing, he took us inshore to try a few different spots, where we caught pinfish and snapper. (sadly, no reds today). Got to see the stilt houses, lots of dolphins, stingrays, a huge jellyfish, a shark, and a bald eagle on the trip! My son and I had a great time, and would highly recommend this charter!
the experience was fantastic. We were given the opportunity to try and catch several different types of fish and was taught the best ways to catch each fish. We went hoping to catch dinner for the night and we came with a pretty decent catch of good size fish. captain Eric is very knowloedgable and did everything he could to make the day as memorable as possible truly a remarkable experience and I will be booking again.
It was a cold morning, so we decided to run to a store for some extra clothing, and Eric waited on us, and extended out trip as long as he could to make up for that missed time. He was also terrific with the kids (we brought 4 on board (ages 6, 8, 9, and 13). Everyone caught fish except one of our littles, but everyone had a great time!! Then, Eric gave us a great recommendation for lunch (Get Hooked in Hudson), and the kids loved that too, because they had a great area out back to run around. We had a great time!!! Thanks Captain Eric!
Captain Eric was the best captain, and I would strongly recommend him to anyone looking for a fishing charter. He was extremely knowledgeable, had a great sense of humor, and made the entire trip enjoyable. His experience and professionalism made for an unforgettable day on the water. If you’re considering a fishing charter, Captain Eric is an excellent choice.
