Deep Sea Fishing with Hubbard’s Marina

Description

Join us for a private chartered fishing trip with Hubbard’s Marina, recognized by USA Today as one of the 10 best fishing charters of 2024. Our excursion lasts five hours and takes place in waters 5 to 15 miles off the coast. You can expect to catch snapper, grouper, porgies, black seabass, kingfish, and mackerel. Everything needed for this trip will be provided for you including rod, reel, bait, and tackle.

The boat we anticipate taking is the 41-foot HUB, which was custom-built from the Hull up by Captain Mark Hubbard. Originally built for offshore crabbing, Capt. Mark Hubbard built the deck to withstand heavy loads of crab traps. This reinforced deck of the HUB gives it a very sturdy low center of gravity making this boat our most stable and large private charter boat.

The Hub has plenty of comfortable seating inside its covered cabin. The boat does not have a fully enclosed air conditioned cabin but was set up by Florida natives that know how to ensure a great cool breeze which flows through the cabin unimpeded. The back deck of the HUB is also covered allowing for fishing in the comfort of shade which is a welcomed relief in the hot Florida summers. This boat also has a head/bathroom below deck. This boat offers a very comfortable platform for a day of fishing up to 20 miles from shore.

Logistics

Location

170 Johns Pass Boardwalk, Madeira Beach, FL 33708

Departure Time and Location

Please arrive ready to go by 10:15 am. We will depart as soon as possible, but no later than 10:30 am. If you have not checked in by 10:30 am, your spot may be given to another student.

Departure Location: Circle Drive (in front of the ROTC building)

Drive Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Transportation: Florida Southern College, 15 passenger bus

Return Time and Location

Return Location: Circle Drive (in front of the ROTC building)

Return Time: Approximately 8:30 PM

What is Provided

• Rod and Reel
• Bait
• Private captain and crew
• Restrooms on board the boat

What to Bring/ Recommended Packing List

• Sun protection (Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses)
• A water bottle and snacks
• Sturdy shoes you don’t mind getting wet.

Meals

Lunch will be provided via Publix Catering. You will have a selection of subs or salad. Any special dietary needs should be noted on your pre-trip information sheet. For dinner, we will select a fast-casual type restaurant based on popular vote of the group.

Agenda

• 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM Arrive at ROTC Roundabout/ Student Check-In
• 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Travel Window
• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Boxed Lunches and visit the beach, time permitting.
• 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Deep Sea Fishing with Hubbard’s Marina
• 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Dinner on the way back.
• 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Travel Window
• 8:30 PM Estimated time of return to Florida Southern College