Salty Confusion Charters in Madeira Beach

Location: Madeira Beach, Florida
Trip Types: Private offshore bottom fishing and extended Gulf trips
Phone: 773-682-1888

Salty Confusion Charters operates offshore fishing trips from Madeira Beach with Captain Bob Poteshman. Its cabin-equipped Salty Confusion II offers a different setup from a small open bay boat, with private trips for up to six guests and options ranging from short outings to extended offshore adventures.

Contact and booking details

Operator	Salty Confusion Charters
Area	Madeira Beach, Florida
Departure / address	Dock 10, Madeira Beach Town Center Marina, behind the Cambria Hotel, 230 150th Avenue, Madeira Beach, Florida 33708.
Phone	773-682-1888
Email	call2fish@confusioncharters.com
Website / reservations	Visit Salty Confusion Charters
Trip options	Private offshore bottom fishing and extended Gulf trips

Captain and departure

Poteshman's biography describes decades of charter-fishing experience. The operator gives specific boarding directions to Dock 10 at Madeira Beach Town Center Marina, behind the Cambria Hotel. Confirm parking, arrival time and the boat assignment when reserving.

Salty Confusion evening view of waterfront lights from the boat. Photo from Salty Confusion Charters.

Salty Confusion II

The boat is described as a 36-foot Seahawk with a 14-foot beam, twin Yanmar diesel engines and a generator. Its cabin has heating and air conditioning, and the published amenities include an enclosed bathroom, shade and seating. Passenger capacity is six.

Fishing options

Gulf trips focus on offshore bottom fishing, including grouper and snapper when conditions and harvest rules permit. Longer trips allow a different fishing range than short outings. The business also advertises overnight options; discuss sleeping arrangements, food and the intended fishing schedule separately.

Published rate examples

The 2026–2027 rate page lists four hours at $895 for up to three guests and five hours at $995 for up to three. A six-hour trip is $1,150 for up to four. Additional passengers are listed at $100 each, within the six-person limit. Request current quotes for longer or overnight trips.

Included items and booking

Bait, tackle, bottled water and fishing licenses are listed as included. Confirm fish-cleaning arrangements, food, gratuity, deposit and cancellation terms. The FAQ also uses confusioncharters@gmail.com as a contact; the main contact email shown here is call2fish@confusioncharters.com.

Details checked September 28, 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

Featured photo: Salty Confusion II charter boat moored at the dock. Photo from Salty Confusion Charters.