JoyFish Charters in Bradenton

JoyFish Charters offers fishing and private boating around Bradenton, Anna Maria Island and Tampa Bay with Captain Joyce DeLaCour. Fishing is a central part of the business, with cruising and sunset outings available as alternatives. The service advertises trips for one to six passengers and supplies the core equipment needed for a fishing reservation.

Contact and booking details

Captain Joyce and local fishing

DeLaCour's biography identifies her as a Coast Guard-licensed captain and Florida-licensed physical therapist who has fished Tampa Bay and the adjacent Gulf since 1990. Her described fishing area includes waters off Manatee and Sarasota counties. That background gives guests a direct person to speak with about the type of day they want and any particular needs.

The published target list is broad, including grouper, snapper, kingfish, snook, redfish, sea trout, Spanish mackerel, hogfish and pompano. Other species are also possible across the region. Rather than choosing solely from that list, ask Joyce which fishing style and location fit the season, your experience and the amount of time you want to spend aboard.

Daytime, night fishing and other outings

The website advertises night fishing as an available option in addition to ordinary fishing trips. That can be a distinct experience from a daytime bay outing, so discuss the intended target, departure and return times before reserving. Guests should understand what the selected booking involves rather than assume that a night trip duplicates the daytime routine after sunset.

Cruising, sightseeing, sunset trips and visits to waterfront places form part of the wider business. If the group wants to combine fishing with another activity, have that agreed in advance. Wildlife such as dolphins and turtles may be encountered around the local waterways, but those possibilities are part of the setting rather than something the captain can schedule.

What JoyFish supplies

All trips are described as including bottled water, ice, safety equipment and access to a bathroom. Fishing bookings additionally include rods, reels, terminal tackle, bait, fishing licenses and catch cleaning. Those provisions allow visiting anglers to avoid bringing a complete fishing kit, while still leaving room to discuss personal tackle preferences if they have them.

Call 941-840-3181 for the current trip choices, rate and departure instructions. Explain the party size, ages, experience and whether daytime or night fishing is preferred. Ask what refreshments to pack and how the retained catch will be handled after the trip, then prepare clothing and sun or weather protection suited to the confirmed schedule.

Details checked October 21, 2026, against published operator information. Confirm rates, departure details and policies directly before booking. Fishing targets depend on conditions, applicable seasons and the trip selected.

Featured photo: Angler holding a fish aboard JoyFish Charters. Photo from JoyFish Charters.

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