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We specialize in offshore fishing! Our Captain Mike Patterson is the very best at finding Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Tuna, Cobia , kingfish, Wahoo, and other deep water Exotics. Bad Habit, our 35 foot Sea Hunter will swiftly take you to our pristine waters.

On board our crew will bait your hook and give you tips to improve your fishing game. When you bring in your haul, our crew is there for you to assist with cleaning your fish, and to give you tips on delicious ways to prepare your fresh catch or send you to our local restaurants that are partnered to prepare your fish. On our boats you’ll discover the beauty of our natural surroundings and an educational fishing experience you’ll remember for years to come. This is a great way to relax, take out clients, reward your best employees, or have a family fun day! Our mission is simply to provide you with good fishin’ and fun on the water!

Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance and/or a 30% cancellation charge applies. Bad Habit is wheelchair accessible. We are happy to accommodate guests with special needs because we believe everybody should be able to spend quality time on the water.

Contact us to schedule your trip. Contact Captain Mike Patterson for Offshore Trips at (941) 306-9726 or email badhabitoffshorefishing@gmail.com.

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OffShore Fishing

Typically from 20 miles + from shore. Maximum 6 passengers.

Fishing trips prices:

Time Range Price
6 hours 20-30 miles $1800 (gratuity is included)
8 Hours 30-50 miles $2400 (gratuity is included)
10 Hours 50-70 miles $3000 (gratuity is included)
12 Hours 70-90 miles $3600 (gratuity is included)
14 Hours - Deep Drop 100-130 miles $4200 (gratuity is included)
- Long Range
- Deep Drop
- Middle Grounds
- Destination
- Call for Pricing

Book five or more trips per year and get a 10% discount on all of your trips.
** a customary 20% gratuity for your crew is included in the price of the trip.

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OVERNIGHT TRIPS ARE QUOTED UPON REQUEST

3-7 day overnight fishing trips available.

group fishing charters

SPECIALITY TRIPS ARE QUOTED UPON REQUEST

  • Deep Drop Trips
  • Other speciality trips include: Kitty mitchell, yellow wedge grouper, tilefish, snowy grouper, queen snapper, silky snapper, gag grouper, scamp, swordfish...and many more exotics
  • Swordfish Trips 
  • Destination Trips
    • Tortugas
    • Florida Keys
    • Elbow
    • Middle Grounds

All speciality trips will be customized and catered to the clients requests and priced accordingly.

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We have filled all of the red snapper trips for the rest of the season, unfortunately. However, red grouper opens January one and we have plenty of opportunity for you to fill your freezers. We have full Boat and Split Trip opportunities available starting January 1, 2025. Start the new year right by loading the boat and your freezer. Call Captain Mike at 941-306-9726 to book your trip today.  ... See MoreSee Less
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Still three spots available on 12/29And 2 spots opened up on New Year’s Day! ... See MoreSee Less
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As 2024 comes to a close we have limited opportunities to target American Red Snapper before the season closes at the end of the year. It will before the last chance to target these beauties until the summer. Sunday 12/2910 hr trip with 3 spots open. Cost is $500 per person and includes everything. We’ll target red snapper, mangrove, yellowtail, African pompano, cobia, and other various species. Monday 12/30 10 hr trip with 3 spots open. Cost is $500 per person and includes everything. We’ll target red snapper, mangrove, yellowtail, African pompano, cobia, and other various species. 🚨🚨🚨FULL🚨🚨🚨Also remember that red grouper season opens January 1. And we have openings for opening week for these fish as well. Contact Captin Mike at 941-306-9726 to book your trip today ... See MoreSee Less
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