- Location
- Pensacola, Florida
- Trip Types
- Inshore and nearshore fishing; short catch-and-release trips
- Phone
- 850-860-0172
Angler Up Charters offers Pensacola bay and nearshore fishing with a fleet of 23- and 24-foot bay boats. The operation focuses on smaller groups and families, with trips that may remain in sheltered waterways or head into the Gulf when the conditions allow.
Contact and booking details
| Operator | Angler Up Charters |
|---|---|
| Area | Pensacola, Florida |
| Departure / address | Rooks Marina, Bayou Texar, Pensacola; confirm slip and directions |
| Phone | 850-860-0172 |
| chris@anglerup.com | |
| Website / reservations | Visit Angler Up Charters |
| Trip options | Inshore and nearshore fishing; short catch-and-release trips |
The team and fleet
The About page identifies Captains Ruston Rood, Matt Lewanda and Jordan Laws as the team's leaders and gives Rooks Marina on Bayou Texar as its departure base. Confirm the assigned captain and current meeting details on your reservation.
The operator describes boats with modern electronics and spot-lock trolling motors. They are bay boats intended for flexible inshore and nearshore use. Ask about shade, seating and restroom access when comparing a longer trip with a short introduction.
Fishing areas and options
The company fishes Pensacola Bay, Santa Rosa Sound and nearby Gulf waters according to the weather and bite. Inshore targets may include redfish, speckled trout, flounder, sheepshead and mangrove snapper; nearshore opportunities include snapper, grouper, mackerel and other species.
Four-, five- and six-hour outings are advertised, along with a two-hour afternoon catch-and-release trip for visitors wanting a shorter experience. Older posts describe shore-based shark trips, but those should be confirmed directly rather than assumed to be part of the current daily menu.
Prices and inclusions
The homepage advertises a four-hour trip at $650 for up to four anglers. The rates page describes an additional $100 for each of the fifth and sixth passengers, with a maximum of six. Request current pricing for other durations and the complete group total.
Licenses, fishing equipment, bait, tackle, ice and fish cleaning are listed as included. Guests bring food, drinks, sunscreen and sunglasses. The operator recommends leaving a small cooler in the vehicle for taking fish home.
Cancellation and booking details
The published policy says there is no charge for cancellation more than 24 hours before departure, a 50% charge inside that window and full payment for a no-show. Weather cancellations are decided by the captain on the morning of the trip.
The rates page gives 850-860-0172, while older site links use other numbers. Start with the current rates contact or the published email and confirm the response is for Angler Up. Obtain the exact ramp or slip, arrival time, payment terms and weather alternatives before your date.
Details checked September 26, 2026, using the operator’s published information. Rates, boats, meeting points and policies can change; confirm the final trip details directly. Listed species describe possible targets, not a guaranteed catch or an open harvest season.
Sources and photos
- Angler Up Charters — Official website
- Angler Up Charters — Rates
- Angler Up Charters — Now offering land based shark charters
- Angler Up Charters — Land based shark charter on pensacola beach
- Angler Up Charters — Contact
- Angler Up Charters — Charters
- Angler Up Charters — About
- Angler Up Charters — Captains
Featured photo: Angler Up boat underway. Photo from Angler Up Charters.