Bottoms Up Fishing Charters Customer Reviews

Name: Bottoms Up Fishing Charters
Brand: Bottoms Up Fishing Charters
Rating: 5 (26 reviews)

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Captain Justin consistently delivers outstanding fishing results, putting clients on mahi, king fish, cobia, and grouper right from the start. His local knowledge shines through diverse catches including 7 mahi in offshore waters, 6 kings on half-day trips, and impressive bottom fishing hauls with lane snappers, triggers, and even an 8-foot shark encounter. Justin's expertise with top-notch equipment and ideal ocean boats keeps lines in the water and anglers catching fish throughout entire trips. Customers appreciate Justin's welcoming personality and dedication to making every trip memorable, whether it's a 12-year-old's birthday celebration or a first-timer's deep sea adventure. His crew creates such a comfortable atmosphere that guests feel like family, often ending trips with hook-and-cook feasts. Many clients book repeat trips and refuse to fish with other charters, praising Justin's professionalism and willingness to share knowledge with both children and experienced anglers.

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Katie Morrison

July 28, 2026

Trip - on July 28, 2026

Unbelievable day with Bottom’s Up Fishing Charters! Captain Justin Gay and his first mate, John, put us right on the fish—including an incredible 26” snapper! They know these waters inside and out, kept lines tight all day, and even filleted our entire catch for us at the dock. We're already looking forward to our next trip with them!

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Hugo Leonardi

April 24, 2026

Trip - on April 24, 2026

One again outstanding charter, third trip in the past year. Justin and John worked hard to put us on fish. Finally got that Cobia off my Bucket list.

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Bruce Harrington

April 8, 2026

Trip - Half Day or Full Day Inshore Fishing Charter in Vero Beach for Black Drum and Atlantic Croaker on April 8, 2026

Great trip. Captain Gay put us on fish right away and was extremely knowledgeable. John was very adept at keeping the bait on and helping with the younger fishermen in our crew. We’re all experienced fishermen so we had high expectations and those were definitely met. Would definitely schedule another trip with Captain Gay and Bottoms Up.

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Mathew Wattoff

March 11, 2026

Trip - Half Day or Full Day Inshore Fishing Charter in Vero Beach for Black Drum and Atlantic Croaker on March 11, 2026

Being a seasoned angler I’m not use to having someone bait my hook and take fish off my hook. I have to say it was a nice treat. Captain Gay knows where the fish are and will make sure you catch them. Best charter I’ve ever been on. Will definitely use him again. Thanks.

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Captain JustinReplied on March 12, 2026

Mathew Wattoff, Thank you! You folks were awesome. Looking forward to our next trip. Thank you so much for tsking the time to give ys a review

Flash Van de perre

February 24, 2026

Trip - Half Day or Full Day Offshore Fishing Charter in Vero Beach for Cobia and Mahi mahi on February 24, 2026

Cpt Justin is a knowledgeable guide that truly loves taking people out to fish... as I prolific angler myself it was very evident that he will take that knowledge and do what needs to be done to get into fish. Just a great day.

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Captain JustinReplied on February 24, 2026

Flash Van de perre, Thank you! You folks were awesome. Hope we get the pleasure of having you aboard in the future.

Travis H

February 7, 2026

Trip - on February 7, 2026

Best trip ever. We caught plenty of fish, and Captain Justin was great to fish with. I’d recommend him to anyone without hesitation.

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Captain JustinReplied on March 11, 2026

Travis H, Thank you! You folks were awesome. Looking forward to our next trip.

Russ Sloan

December 24, 2025

Trip - on December 24, 2025

Captain Justin was a great guide, we were dealing with not so great conditions to go offshore but we got our limit of Snapper within 90 minutes. Moved around to see what else we could get and I can honestly say he knows his stuff. He was very well informed about where to go, what to go after and his first priority was to make sure we got on the fish! Would definitely book with him again next time we are in town

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Justin McCauliffe

September 30, 2025

Trip - Half Day or Full Day Offshore Fishing Charter in Vero Beach for Cobia and Mahi mahi on September 30, 2025

Captain Justin and his mate were absolutely great! They had us on mahi pretty quickly as we made our way offshore. Ended up with a total of 7 mahi before the storms drove us back towards port. We stopped before going in and did some bottom fishing that also went great! Ended up bringing in 5 short cobia (nice size on the fish, just not big enough to keep), a nurse shark, several trigger fish, some lane snapper, blue runners and some other randoms (soap fish!). The trip was for my 12 year old son's birthday and we could not have asked for a better trip. Absolutely would recommend!

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Captain JustinReplied on October 1, 2025

Justin McCauliffe, Thank you! You folks were awesome. Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. We appreciate you. We hope to have the pleasure of having you aboard again in the future.

James Czubek

August 26, 2025

Trip - Half Day or Full Day Nearshore Fishing Charter in Vero Beach for Grouper and Grey Snapper on August 26, 2025

Had to switch to inland due to hurricane .still had a great time . Heading back to the area next August and will due trip with Justin again

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Captain JustinReplied on August 26, 2025

James Czubek, Thank you! You folks were awesome. Looking forward to our next trip. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!

Hugo L.

July 5, 2025

Trip - Half Day or Full Day Offshore Fishing Charter in Vero Beach for Cobia and Mahi mahi on July 5, 2025

On the fish early, action of kings and mahi. The crew was very chill with the inexperienced. Great time! Justin and Jarred worked hard thank you. The Irish chum worked well!

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Wes M.

June 19, 2025

Trip - Half Day or Full Day Inshore Fishing Charter in Vero Beach for Black Drum and Atlantic Croaker on June 19, 2025

Captain Justin was very knowledgeable about the are and the fish we were after. He was very good with our 8 yearvold daughter.

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Matt B

April 7, 2025

Trip - on April 7, 2025

The captain and his deckhand were always focused on ensuring we stayed on the fish, quickly getting our lines back in the water after every catch.

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Bottoms Up Fishing Charters has earned outstanding reviews from our guests, with a consistent 5-star rating that speaks to the exceptional service and successful fishing experiences Captain Justin Gay provides. Customers often highlight his professionalism, knowledge, and friendly demeanor, which enhance every aspect of their trip. Whether it's landing big catches or enjoying a well-organized outing, our reviews reflect the dedication we put into each charter. Our satisfied clients rave about the high-quality service we offer, making us a top choice for anyone seeking a memorable fishing trip in Vero Beach. Join our happy customers and experience it for yourself!

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