We had an absolutely fantastic time fishing with Captain Jon McGowen! From the start, he was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and approachable, making us feel right at home on the water. My 11-year-old was thrilled to fish in PCB. Unfortunately, We picked a very windy day. Thanks to “Reel Fun” for making it an smooth experience.

Not only did Jon teach us about the bay and take us to some great fishing spots, but he also shared his deep knowledge of the area in a fun and engaging way. We even had an unexpected encounter with a playful dolphin, who decided to claim some of our catches—leaving behind Spanish mackerel heads as ‘trophies’… what a story to tell! Thankfully, Jon skillfully navigated us away, ensuring we still had a great haul.

Overall, it was an amazing adventure filled with excitement, learning, and lots of great catches. Looking forward to fish more with Reel Fun.

I’m on the MN High School Fishing Team and have always wanted to go fishing in another state.  When my grandmother set up a charter with John and Terry I couldn’t believe my good luck.  I was hoping to catch a fish.  Not only did I catch a fish.  I caught a few “sunfish” on steroids, along with a couple more species. The highlight of the trip was a HAMMERHEAD SHARK that I pulled into the boat.  It was so cool!!  The trip was way beyond my expectations.  John did such a great job of helping me understand the waters and fishing in Florida.  Another bonus was fishing with the dolphins.  They were so much fun to watch.  They came right up to our boat.  I then got a chance to bring my “cleaned” fish to a local restaurant and eat them right there.  So many memories made that day on the water!!