Guide Spotlight: Captain Emilio Gonzalez of Ocean and Glades Adventures
In Florida, there are “guides,” then there are guides who catch fish. Capt. Emilio Gonzalez would be the latter. This guy has shown he has a knack for not just catching, but also for putting people on real trophies. We are stoked to include him in one of guide spotlights.
NAME: Emilio Gonzalez
LOCATION: West Palm Beach, Florida
SPECIALTY: Customized offshore, inshore and freshwater fishing trips targeting multiple species.
BOAT SPECS (ALL BOATS): I run two boats, to cover all fishing scenarios:
- 2022 Ocean Master 29’ for offshore fishing
- 2016 Ranger Phantom 16’8” for inshore and freshwater
HOW DID YOU GET STARTED: I got started at a young age. My father would take me out fishing offshore and I would fish the canals in my neighborhood, chasing largemouth and peacock bass. Ever since then, my passion has grown.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN GUIDING IN YOUR AREA: 3 years
CLAIM TO FAME: Catching big fish offshore, inshore and freshwater
SEASONALITY: Mutton snapper, snook, grouper, largemouth bass and peacock bass year-round
GENERAL AVAILABILITY: Anytime
CONTACT INFO:
Capt. Emilio Gonzalez
786-731-2101
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: Instagram – @Capt_emiliogonzalez
WEBSITE: www.oceanandglades.com
