Eastpoint Fishing Reports (October 2024)

Gigging on your bucket list? Let Capt Chris take you on a trip of a lifetime! Gigging is a very unique and exceptionally fun way to harvest tasty inshore fish along the shallows of the Florida panhandle! Its also a great way to "beat the heat" during the hot summer months! These charters typically begin at dusk. Average water depths are 1 to 4 feet. We will provide you with all of the necessary gigging gear as well as teaching your crew the proper techniques. If gigging is on your bucket list, there's no better trip than this one! Join Captain Chris for a fun an easy way to stack Flounder and beat the heat during the hot summer months. On this six-hour trip, you'll explore the shallow inshore waters of Apalachee Bay, FL at night, using underwater LEDs to spotlight the flatfish so that you can spear 'em! With room for up to four guests, you'll have a fantastic time targeting Flounder and other species that come out at night. On board Captain Chris' 25' Pathfinder center console, you'll have an experienced guide to show you the best spots to find Flounder and provide all the necessary equipment, including gigging gear and a high-powered light. And once you catch your limit, Captain Chris can clean your fish for you. This fishing adventure is perfect for families or groups of friends looking for a unique and thrilling way to spend the night. So, pack your warm clothes and get ready to gig some Flounder with Captain Chris! Book your trip today for an unforgettable experience on the waters of Apalachee Bay, Florida. Read More

Link up with Captain TJ as he follows the Tarpon Migration in his home waters of the Big Bend. Captain TJ spends the vast majority of his time out on these waters and knows the area like the back of his hand. He is very comfortable fishing from as far east as St. Marks all the way west to St. George Island and East Point and Apalachicola. Targeting Tarpon on Florida's Big Bend up to the Forgotten coast provides a very unique opportunity to catch these freakishly overgrown Minnows. As the Tarpon migrate up past Cedar Key, they meet a stretch of low pressure water. Since Florida's big bend is so scarcely populated these fish go untouched for ~100 miles. This takes fish that have seen a lot of flies, lures, and pressure along SW Florida's popular waters and makes them much more naive and willing to eat your fly! Throughout the year, Captain TJ travels, as the fish do, to stay on top of the best opportunities for his anglers. Based upon date and time of your charter, and your flexibility, you can work together to get the best opportunity to find fish, bend a rod and tighten the lines. All his trips provide inshore fly fishing and light tackle opportunities from Sight Fishing, to Top-Water action, to Artificials, aboard a no nonsense flats skiff. He chose the Hell’s Bay Professional for its layout, fishibility, and shallow draft. Powered by a 90 HP Yamaha, his 17.8 foot skiff affords anglers a stable, spacious deck to fish from, while being silent on the pole, and skinny. Incredibly skinny. He loves chasing fish into water they drag their bellies its so skinny! Captain TJ will break out the big guns for the Silver King and will provide his Thomas & Thomas 11wt Fly Rod. But if you have your own secret weapon your more than welcome to bring your own gear as well! Captain TJ uses Hatch Premium Fly Reels. These reels have the backing capacity and the drag capability to stop the meanest monsters you can get into. Flylines range from 6wt floating lines, to 12wt intermediate lines, depending on the situation and species you're targeting. Captain TJ prefers Scientific Angler Amplitude Saltwater lines, and has outfitted his arsenal accordingly. Captain TJ uses his own supply of hand tied flies, and these are available for use on board. If you are a fly tyer and have a pattern you have tied and want to fish, bring it and ya'll will put it to the test! Captain TJ's flies are also available for purchase. A must for all sight fishing adventures, Captain TJ thinks it essential that you bring Polarized Sunglasses, your lucky fishing hat, and some sunscreen. He also recommends you bring your camera (to record your adventure. He will also be taking photos which will be text or emailed to you), a light weight jacket/rain gear (it's Florida, you never know), and a Lunch/Snacks/Drinks. Read More

Coastal duck hunts in Florida can be some of the best in the world. Florida is the winter home for a large population of diving ducks in the Apalachee Bay region. North Florida is one of the best places to hunt redheads in the country! Apalachee Bay boasts massive populations of diver ducks like redheads, bluebills, & buffleheads with the occasional canvasback, pintail, teal, scoter, wigeon, gadwall, mergansers, wood duck, ring-neck, spoonbill, ruddy duck, and goldeneye. If you're looking for a new experience, coastal hunting might be right up your alley! Whether you're looking for a singular species to cross off your list or you're just wanting a great time in the blind with family and friends, look no further than the sunshine state for your ultimate waterfowl experience. Read More

This is a bottom fishing trip. We will leave the marina possibly look for live Bait. Proceed to a location and try to catch some tasty bottom dwellers. The targets will be several snappers, including red snapper.Mangrove snapper lane snapper as well as rupert and possibly king Fish. Read More

Looking for an exciting and unique fishing adventure? Captain Chris invites you to join him on a 6-hour Tripletail fishing trip in Apalachicola, Florida! With room for up to four guests, you'll have an unforgettable time targeting one of the most prized game fish in the area. The adventure involves cruising the waters of Apalachicola Bay, looking for floating debris where Tripletail like to hide, then casting live bait or lures to entice them to bite. It's an exciting and challenging way to fish, and you'll have plenty of opportunities to catch a trophy-sized fish. On board Captain Chris's 25' Pathfinder center console, you'll have an experienced guide to show you the best spots to find Tripletail and provide all the necessary equipment, including live bait and lures. And once you catch your limit, Captain Chris can clean your fish for you. This fishing adventure is perfect for families or groups of friends looking for a unique and thrilling way to spend the day. So, pack your sunscreen and get ready to catch some Tripletail with Captain Chris! Book your trip today for an unforgettable experience on the waters of Apalachicola, Florida. Read More

Hop on board with Captain Harry and prepare for an action-packed day of fishing the Florida coast! The inshore waters of Panama City Beach are perfect for catching some picture-worthy fish without going too far from the dock! On this 4-hour trip, Captain Harry will take you to some of the Panama City bays and estuaries where you'll be fishing for Redfish and Speckled Trout. All you need to use for these fish is classic light tackle and live bait. Whether you're an expert or a beginner, Captain Harry will show you some expert tips to help get one on the line! On the day of your trip, you'll be fishing aboard Captain Harry's 18' Maverick. This skiff is best fished with 2 ppl, but 3 can be managed. This boat is ideal for exploring shallow water and stalking tailing reds up onto the flats! While "catch & release" is encouraged, Captain Harry will clean and package any fish you choose to keep! Captain Harry will provide all rods, reels, and tackle as well as ice, water, bait and fishing licenses. All you need to pack are any extra food or drinks you might need. He asks that you kindly do not bring any spray sunscreen on board. Book your trip today and get ready to catch some fish! Read More