Once you've taken an offshore trip with Captain Taft, you'll be addicted to deep sea fishing! The waters around Port St. Joe & Cape San Blas are some of the most fertile and finest fishing grounds on the Gulf, and are home to a variety of hard-fighting and delicious reef and pelagic species.
...Read MoreBook your trip with Captain Taft, a retired Navy officer and US Coast Guard Licensed Charter Captain, who has a lifetime of experience fishing these waters. He offers a wide variety of fishing and sightseeing trips for all the family. From Indian Pass, St. Joe Bay, Cape San Blas and the Offshore waters of the Gulf Of Mexico, this charter has the flexibility and variety you need to design the Port St Joe adventure you have been dreaming of.
...Read More340 Marina Drive, Port St. Joe, FL 32456, United States
Water Type
Offshore, Nearshore
Skill Levels
Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate
Tackle
All rods, reels, and tackle are included.
Fish Cleaning
This guide will clean your catch for you.
Beer
Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.
Music
You can play your own bluetooth music.
Weather
You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.
Federal Permit
This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.
Boat Restroom
No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.
Live Bait
No live bait provided.
Lunch
No meal provided.
Provided
Fishing License, Ice Box, Rods, reels & tackle
At an Additional Rate
No added costs.
Recommended Packing
No Bananas, Spray Sunscreen or Black sole shoes
Required Items
Nothing additional needed.
Payment & Tipping
After paying the deposit, a QR Code will be emailed to you. On the day of the trip, your guide will scan your QR code to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is for a customary tip (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Yes, cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip.
Where to Buy a Fishing License
No license needed for this trip.
To check pricing, please select duration and group size.
Please fill out Trip Date, Duration, Group Size, and Start Time before proceeding.
Michael T.
·February 22, 2022
·Fishing
We had a great day fishing with Capt Taft. We knew conditions would be variable in late February, but the weather some what cooperated. However the fish did not. Capt Taft did his best searching several spots to find us some fish. The wind and currents just would not cooperate. ...Read More
Tyler G.
·November 26, 2021
·Fishing
Captain Taft got us on fish despite the non-ideal conditions. We were a group of four and everyone caught fish and the the ladies out fished the men. Beyond the fishing we had a great time with Captain Taft and enjoyed the great conversation. We would recommend Captain Taft to ...Read More
Bryan D.
·February 19, 2021
·Fishing
We went on a morning half day trip. Captain was knowledgeable and courteous and had all the equipment needed. It was a very cold morning and not ideal for fishing but Taft made sure we caught some fish and had plenty for several delicious meals. I would ...Read More
Trista G.
·December 3, 2021
·Fishing
We came to Florida at a bad time of the year for most touristy things but Captain Taft was determined to make sure we all got to reel something in. 5 more minutes if we dont get a bite we are moving! Will definitely come back in a better season ...Read More
Chris M.
·July 14, 2021
·Fishing
Set out early and was on the gulf within 10 minutes. Another 30 or so minutes and we were in blue water with lines in the water. Snapper were hungry and we had half our limit within an hour. Taft was quick with everything and made sure my son had ...Read More
