Customer Reviews & Testimonials

  Capt. Dave is, in a word... Exceptional.! Our 4 hour trip was loaded with history of the area and of the fish we were chasing. ... read more We caught Bonita running on the surface all morning. 2 flounders and a red snapper to even out the fare. His knowledge and his very easy going nature make fishing with him stressless. My wife and I loved our trip and WILL be coming back to fish with Dave. I have fished the Florida gulf with many guides, and Dave is the best!

  My family and I usually split our time between going to Pensacola/Destin and Riviera Maya every year. This is not my first time using a fishing guide, but I can... read more tell you that Gulf Breeze Fishing Charters will be my exclusive fishing guide when staying in Pensacola. I found Captain Dave to be the cream of the crop when it comes to fishing. He navigates these waters like a pro and is a very familiar with the different species of fish that one could come across while fishing. Professional is understatement for Captain Dave, but more like a true gentleman of the seas indeed. He has a calm and friendly demeanor, and really aims to educate you on fishing. He deployed various methods of fishing techniques with the objective of trying to catch as many fish as possible, while my wife and I were with him. I highly recommend Captain Dave for an experience that you and your family/friends will truly never forget.

  Capt. Dave was very professional, extremely knowledgeable of the area, and most importantly he was great with our kids. Our 8 and 11 yr. old kids had the time of... read more their life catching fish. A 30 lb Jack, 15 lb redfish, and a load of snapper, plus seeing tons of dolphin made for a great trip! Would 100% recommend Capt. Dave!

  First time out with Captain Dave, we had a great time. My wife & I have fished the area before, but this was the first fishing for my daughter &... read more 2 grandchildren ages 3 & 6. Captain Dave was extremely patient with the kids. Everyone caught at least 2 fish, we saw several dolphins come up to the boat, and The Blue Angels provided bonus entertainment. All in all, a perfect day out. Thanks Captain Dave!

  Capt Dave is a Great Host!
Does what it takes to put you on the fish!
We have been out with him multiple time,
and every time we have caught... read more loads of fish.

Highly Recomend to anyone wanting a great experiance on the water!

Catch & Release or Catch & Fillet,
Capt Dave is down with either way!

Keith & Debbie Nichols

  Dave is a consummate Gentleman! His fishing skills are second to none! Captain Dave was raised in the area and knows these waters well. You’re fishing in the backyard he... read more grew up in. Had a super fun day of fishing caught a little bit of everything and he was able to tell us about the fish we caught and the history of Pensacola. Caught a whopping 17lb Red Snapper, and although I had to throw him back, it was a fishing trip I will never forget. Thank you Captain Dave.

  Great trip with Capt Dave. He did a great job, very friendly and very knowledgeable. The best thing I can say is that I will be fishing with Capt Dave... read more again.

  The best thing about going with Capt Dave is that from the dock to fishing it only takes about 5-10 minutes before you are catching fish. My only complaint is... read more that on his list of things to bring he did not tell us to bring ibuprofen for the ride home... after catching so many fish- our arms were sore!

  The best thing about going with Capt Dave is that from the dock to fishing it only takes about 5-10 minutes before you are catching fish. My only complaint is... read more that on his list of things to bring he did not tell us to bring ibuprofen for the ride home... after catching so many fish- our arms were sore!

  Dave is a great guide. Very patient and nice! I have fished with over a 100 guides. Dave by far is the best I have fished with.

  For my son's 10th birthday, all he wanted to do was to go fishing with a professional. Well, we hit the jackpot when we discovered Captain Dave Yelverton and Gulf... read more Breeze Fishing Charters, LLC! Not only is Captain Dave a phenomenal fishing guide, he is also a wonderful person. He spent so much time patiently making sure that Thomas and his friend understood what we were doing at every step of the way, and so we all learned a lot.

And we also caught a heck of a lot of fish! In addition to this gorgeous Mangrove Snapper, we also caught Red Snapper (released, sadly!), Triggerfish (also released), Spanish Mackerel and Bonita. Thomas also had a monster of a Redfish on the line, but the wily fish managed to maneuver himself so that the engine cut the line. ("The one that got away...")

So if you are looking for a fantastic guided Father/Son fishing trip (or really for a great guided fishing trip of any kind), I enthusiastically recommend Captain Dave Yelverton and Gulf Breeze Fishing Charters!

  Awesome day with Captain Dave yesterday. We went out on our boat. He taught us how to use the fish finder, correct knot tying, and how to use different lures/popping... read more corks. He showed us different areas to fish and what to look for. Great history lesson about the Gulf Breeze area. He also informed me that my trolling motor wasn't functioning properly. Dave is a top notch person!!! We look forward to our trip in November

  Highly recommend Capt. Dave. He put us on several different fish. Very good experience overall. They were quite tasty.

  Dave is a great guide. Very patient and nice! I have fished with over a 100 guides. Dave by far is the best I have fished with.

  For my son's 10th birthday, all he wanted to do was to go fishing with a professional. Well, we hit the jackpot when we discovered Captain Dave Yelverton and Gulf... read more Breeze Fishing Charters, LLC! Not only is Captain Dave a phenomenal fishing guide, he is also a wonderful person. He spent so much time patiently making sure that Thomas and his friend understood what we were doing at every step of the way, and so we all learned a lot. And we also caught a heck of a lot of fish! In addition to this gorgeous Mangrove Snapper, we also caught Red Snapper (released, sadly!), Triggerfish (also released), Spanish Mackerel and Bonita. Thomas also had a monster of a Redfish on the line, but the wily fish managed to maneuver himself so that the engine cut the line. ("The one that got away...") So if you are looking for a fantastic guided Father/Son fishing trip (or really for a great guided fishing trip of any kind), I enthusiastically recommend Captain Dave Yelverton and Gulf Breeze Fishing Charters!

  Captain Dave never disappoints! His professionalism and his patients matched up with his enthusiasm and skill makes Captain Dave the best guide ever. He works very hard to be sure... read more all passengers are taken care of. I will not hire another guide as long as Dave is available. We got sharked twice! Back and arms sore the next day! Had a great time!

  We had a great time. Captain Dave is so knowledgeable. Everywhere he took us we caught fish. He's a great conversationalist and teacher. We also seen sea turtles and lots... read more of dolphins. Perfect day.

  March 2020 fishing w/ Capt Dave.
Took my 2 kids. 10 and 13 yo.
Excellent person and caught plenty of fish.
Red Snapper, Mangrove snapper, Trigger fish,... read more Grouper, Pinfish
(limited out Mangrove Snapper in less than 2 hours)(probably caught 40-50 Red Snapper)
highly recommend Capt Dave for a bay or offshore fishing trip

  We met Capt Dave in Gulf Breeze for a morning of great catch-and-release (off season) fishing in Pensacola Bay and Pensacola Reach - red snappers, gag grouper. There were four... read more of us, including three college-aged with little to no fishing experience. Capt Dave grew up in the area and shared lots of information about the local marine life and fish stories. We appreciated his easy going and friendly personality. And he knows exactly where to go for great fishing. We also enjoyed seeing pods of dolphins. The weather was cool, but very pleasant, especially since we were vacationing from a New England winter. We would happily go again, maybe durig red snapper season?

  Couldn't have asked for a better experience!!! - Captain Dave was absolutely awesome! From start to finish, he was energetic, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience a blast. He had the heart of a teacher, making it... read more so easy for my 10 year old son (and myself) to work the lines and reel in the big fish. Captain Dave put us right on the fish in several different spots, always sharing insight on his secret fishing holes and how they were named. At the end of the day, he cleaned and bagged our snapper, and we had some of the best fish eating that night, I've ever had. I would recommend Captain Dave 1,000%!

  Line Stretchers - Meeting and fishing with Capt Dave was exactly what I hoped it would be, his passion for fishing and love of what he does is what makes the experience great.... read more I was hoping to learn about the area and how to best approach this great fishery. He delivered on these expectations and more. Oh BTW we landed two 20+ pound bull reds! He is a very hard worker and I appreciate his attention to every detail. Looking forward to next time.
Thanks again

  Captain Dave was incredible! - Captain Dave was incredible! We took our family of 6 (4 children, ages 12 to 5) on a fishing trip in the bay and had an absolute blast. Captain Dave... read more was great with the kids and very generous with his time, energy and encouragement. I can't imagine a better guide for kids or in Pensacola for that matter.

  I'm a regular customer. The unique thing about Capt Dave is that he can immediately put you on some big Red Snapper, Grouper and Red Fish right in calmer waters... read more of Pensacola Bay. These fish are typically targeted miles out in the bigger / deeper waters of the Gulf of Mexico; however, he'll have you reeling them in long before the Gulf guides have reached their first spot. You'll experience more action in a half day with Dave than a typical full day on the Gulf. This gentleman is passionate about getting his customers hooked up with the big ones. Capt Dave is fun, patient and a great instructor for the salt water novice.

  Dave is a great Captain and very knowledgeable about life on the water. He knows the spots to go and is fun to spend time with. I took my 12... read more year old out this summer and we had a blast. She caught more than the rest of us and really enjoyed it. We even got to see some dolphins on the way back. If you're going to be in the area and looking for a great fishing experience look no further than Captain D!

  We catch fish every time I have gone out. Capt Dave knows the waters a around Pensacola. We fish every where from off shore to in the bay and caught... read more fish everywhere.

  Best fishing trip ever! If you want to go and have a good time, go with Capt Dave. Loved all of the history and the blue angels show was a... read more treat. Very family oriented; caught a TON of fish. Would recommend a trip even if you dont fish. Great time

  Captain Dave Yelverton is not only an experienced and patient fishing guide, he is an expert in the area of Pensacola Bay, Gulf Breeze and the Gulf as well as... read more he grew up there. He made the experience both relaxing and exciting. If you are a novice, he coaches and teaches you every step of the way. If you are experienced, he offers you his premium equipment, and he lets you do your thing.
His boat was extremely clean. He pointed out schools of sting rays, manta rays, and a sea turtle, as well as other wildlife we wouldn’t have noticed by ourselves.
His rate is very reasonable. I highly recommend!

  What a great day! It’s obvious that Capt. Dave grew up on the waters of this beautiful area; and that he LOVES his work. My sister and I... read more went out offshore and he was so helpful and showed us several techniques ensuring that we caught fish, had fun and stayed safe. I cannot say enough good things about this trip and our Captain!