On February 28, 2025, I had the pleasure of embarking on a fishing trip with Captain Eric Scoble of Blackwater Charters II, and I am pleased to share that the experience exceeded all expectations. From the moment me and my friend boarded the vessel, Captain Scoble’s professionalism and attentiveness were evident. He immediatly demonstrated his extensive knowledge of the local waters and the species we would target. 

Throughout the trip, Captain Scoble’s personable demeanor made the outing not only enjoyable but also engaging and educational. Being a third generation fishing guide, his passion for fishing and deep understanding of the environment and the fisheries created an atmosphere that fostered both learning and conversation among us. Remarkably, we filled our fish box with an impressive catch of trout, providing us with a delightful dinner.

The meticulous care with which Captain Scoble navigated the waters and his ability to locate prime fishing spots proved instrumental in the day’s success. I wholeheartedly recommend Captain Eric Scoble to anyone seeking a memorable fishing adventure. His expertise, combined with a genuine commitment to providing an exceptional experience, makes him an outstanding choice for both seasoned anglers and novices alike. This trip solidified my appreciation for the sport and left me eagerly anticipating future outings.

Captain Dylan made our experience very enjoyable. We booked a 6 hour backcountry fishing experience. Captain Dylan was on time, prepared, and personable. He contacted us the day before our charter to inform of high winds and suggest moving our fishing trip a day later (according to when we were still going to be in the area) to have a more favorable experience.

Although we did not catch any “keepers”, we caught about a dozen and a half between the two of us over the 6 hours. There was plenty of action, especially considering the waters being churned up from wind the day before. Captain Dylan was very knowledgeable and attentive to re-baiting our hooks, helping to cast in tricky areas, and explaining the species of fish and wildlife in the area.

We would definitely recommend this charter to other individuals!

Spent the day with Eric on a back bay trip and could not have been more pleased with how we did. We did not catch any grouper /tarpon or Snook, but , caught tons of Lady fish, Weakfish and Jacks! Almost had a 5 foot blacktip shark swallow one of my weakfish on the retrieve! WAHOO! Eric was a fantastic guide and put me on the fish in several different areas while looking for others in several other spots. Great day, great weather and what a landscape. I’ll remember it forever!

Went for Tarpon. Captain Dylan was excellent and worked hard to find Tarpon but weather was windy conditions. We had 2 hits and both large Tarpons jumped and spit out hook. That was exciting to witness big Tarpons jump. We moved closer to shore and caught about 5 sharks 4 foot in lengh. Then as the sun was setting we hooked a large Bull shark. It took about 25 minutes to fight and the captain moving the boat a long distance to officially land, Captain grabbed the leader to release,  a 7 foot plus approx. 200 lb. Bull shark. Unforgettable experience. Highly recommend.

Took 13 year old grandson fishing.  Dylan, our guide, put us on fish immediately!  I wanted grandson to catch fish, and boy, did he ever!  Highlight for him was catching 2 sharks.  Lots of sea trout and a couple of snooks.  Fantastic trip!