Fishing out of beautiful Cedar Key, Florida aboard the "Melinda Jean"
About the Captain
Captain Bill Blair is a full time Driver/Operator/EMT for Gainesville Fire Rescue and has worked there since 1989. Bill has been fishing the Cedar Key offshore area since 1999. He is a licensed and insured charter boat Captain and owns federal reef and pelagic permits. Bottom fishing for Grouper is the specialty of the "Fishin' Fireman" but other species such as snapper, cobia, king fish and assorted reef fish are also caught. He will make every effort to make sure you go home with a good mess of fish.
About the vessel
The "Melinda Jean" is a 25' Parker deep v sport cabin with a 9 & 1/2' beam. There is plenty of room in the huge shaded cockpit for 6 people to fish. The boat is equipped with all of the required safety equipment plus a GPS equipped EPIRB and redundant navigation and communications equipment.
2008 Rates
$700 for up to 4 people
$750 for 5 people
$800 for 6 people
These rates are for a full day trip which is typically 9 hours dock to dock.
What we provide
Bait, ice, tackle and fishing license is provided. You will need to bring your own food, drink, and sunscreen. Sunglasses and a hat are recommended.
What is not allowed
No GPS or cell phones. The Captain reserves the right to search all bags brought on the boat.
