- Location
- Madeira Beach, Florida
- Trip Types
- Inshore, nearshore and offshore fishing, shared offshore trips and coastal tours
- Phone
- 727-698-4336
Salty Dog Charters operates from John's Pass with Captain Brandon Vaughan and a multi-boat team. Established in 2013, the company offers bay and offshore fishing alongside sunset, shelling and sandbar outings.
Contact and booking details
| Operator | Salty Dog Charters |
|---|---|
| Area | Madeira Beach, Florida |
| Departure / address | 215 Boardwalk Place East, Madeira Beach, FL 33708 |
| Phone | 727-698-4336 |
| saltydogfishcompany@gmail.com | |
| Website / reservations | Visit Salty Dog Charters |
| Trip options | Inshore, nearshore and offshore fishing, shared offshore trips and coastal tours |
The Carolina Skiff and Cape Horn
The inshore boat is listed as a 26-foot Carolina Skiff with a 2025 Yamaha 200, Lowrance navigation, Minn Kota trolling motor and a large casting platform. The offshore boat is a Cape Horn 31T with twin 2025 Yamaha 300 engines.
The Cape Horn includes Garmin and Simrad equipment and Starlink. Ask which vessel and captain your package uses. Overall company capacity is described as six, but shorter offshore packages specify five guests.
Inshore and offshore prices
Inshore fishing is advertised at $600 for four hours or $800 for six, based on four adults. A fifth or sixth guest adds $50 each where permitted. Targets include snook, redfish, trout, tarpon and sheepshead.
Offshore rates are $850 for four hours, $1,375 for six, $1,900 for eight, $2,450 for ten and $3,000 for twelve. Travel descriptions range from roughly 10 to 80 miles. Confirm the guest basis, current season and the boat for each rate.
Shared trips and supplied gear
Shared offshore seats are also advertised, with prices from $360 to $500 depending on the outing. Ask which duration and departure the seat applies to. A shared ticket is a different booking from reserving the boat privately.
Fishing equipment, license coverage and cleaning or bagging eligible fish are provided. Guests bring food, drinks and lotion sunscreen; glass and spray sunscreen are excluded. A take-home cooler can stay in the car, with ice supplied after the trip.
Deposit, card fee and weather
A $200 deposit is required, with the balance normally settled after the charter and fish cleaning. Cash is preferred. Credit and debit payments carry a stated four-percent fee, and gratuity can be added by arrangement.
The operator discusses changing offshore trips to inshore if conditions warrant, and will not depart when it considers conditions unsafe. Request the guest cancellation and refund terms directly. Confirm arrival at the Boardwalk Place East dock and parking at John's Pass.
Details checked October 9, 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.
Featured photo: Salty Dog Charters anglers displaying a sailfish. Photo from Salty Dog Charters.
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