Apalachicola Fishing Charters

Captain Carl runs a charter that offers anglers of all skill levels a professional guide and charter fishing experience. He runs most of his charters out of Indian Pass Marine which is basically in Port St. Joe, but a quick drive from Cape San Blas, Indian Pass, Apalachicola, and East Bay along the Florida Panhandle. Here you can fish for Speckled Sea Trout, Red Fish, Spanish Mackerel, Flounder, Pompano, Triple Tail, and many more species. To maximize your enjoyment of our charter fishing trip, you should pack drinks, lunch, polarized sunglasses, high SPF sunscreen, and your camera. In addition to knowing where the fish are biting, Captain Carl provides the boat, rods, reels, tackle, ice, cooler, and licensing. He will also clean your catch for you at the end of the day. 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

In the Summer months, mostly June and July, Captain Carl runs specialized tarpon trips that offer anglers of all skill levels a professional guide and an opportunity to do battle with the Silver King! Indian pass can be an outstanding place to target Tarpon as they migrate up the west coast of Florida. From Cedar Key to Apalachicolaa, these tarpon experience almost total bliss, and go almost 200 miles without seeing heavy fishing pressure. Most of Captain Carl's trips run out of Indian Pass, which is a prefect place to intercept these unsuspecting and Naive giants as they cruise through. Indian Pass is quick drive from Port St. Joe, Apalachicola, Cape San Blas, and East Bay along the Florida Panhandle. To maximize your enjoyment of our charter fishing trip, you should pack drinks, lunch, polarized sunglasses, high SPF sunscreen, and your camera. In addition to knowing where the fish are biting, Captain Carl also provides the boat, rods, reels, tackle, ice, cooler, and licensing. Read More

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. These trips will usually target Snapper species, Cobia King Mackerel and grouper. Red Snapper season generally runs June 1st - July 31st. These dates are not set in stone and can vary from year to year, but Captain Taft's boat is Federally Permitted which allows him to not only venture offshore beyond the state water mark (+9mi from shore) but also to catch fish at certain times when the recreational season is closed. Captain Taft is the owner/operator of his charter business so you will always fish with him out of his 2016 25’ Sportsman Platinum Masters 247 center console boat. Powered by a 300HP Yamaha motor, it can accommodate 4 to 5 anglers (depending on size and type of trip requested). It comes equipped with GPS, fishfinder, wireless trolling motor, live bait tank, and ice box. All charters include fishing equipment, lures and live bait, ice and fishing licenses. All you need to bring are your drinks and snacks. Read More

Hop on board with Captain Wilkin and prepare for an action-packed day fishing St. Josephs bay or further out on the Gulf Coasts near shore waters. On this 4, 6 and 8 hour fishing excursions, Captain Wilken will cruise you out into the St. Josephs Bay where you'll be targeting picturesque Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, and Flounder. All you'll need to get one of these fish on your line is some light tackle and artificial lures or live bait. Whichever fish you want to catch, Captain Wilkin will make sure you get the best setup, take you to his best spots, and give you some helpful pointers! Whether permitting, Captain Wilkin is also willing to push it a little further offshore to chase Tripletail. These trips are especially productive in the Summer months. If conditions are right, Captain Wilkin will recommend these kinds of trips when you meet up with him at the dock! On this trip you'll be aboard a 24’ Shallow Sport bay boat with a capacity for 6 people. A 225 HP Yamaha engine will get you exactly where the fish are biting in the bay! This do-it-all vessel is complete with GPS, Fishfinder, a Live Bait Well, a Wireless Trolling Motor, and an Ice Box to store your catches. Captain Wilkin will happily clean any keepers for no extra charge! Captain Wilkin will provide all rods, reels, tackle and live bait. All you need to bring is any food and drinks you might want out on the water. Read More

Are you ready for an amazing fishing adventure in Apalachee Bay, Florida? Look no further than a trip with Captain Chris, on board his 23' Blackjack center console! You'll have the opportunity to target a wide variety of fish species throughout the year. Speckled and White Trout, Redfish, Sheepshead, Flounder, and Black Drum can be found in the waters of Apalachee Bay year-round. From April to November, Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, Ladyfish, and sharks are abundant, providing plenty of action and excitement. If you're looking for a real challenge and the chance to catch a trophy-sized fish, then book your trip for June, July, or August. During these months, the waters of Apalachee Bay are teeming with Tripletail, and you'll have the best chance to reel in one of these elusive and tasty fish. Don't worry if you're new to fishing or don't have your own gear - Captain Chris will provide all the necessary equipment for your trip, including rods, reels, and bait. He'll also show you the best spots to find the fish and share his expert tips and techniques to help you catch more fish. Whether you're an experienced angler or just looking for a fun day out on the water with friends or family, a fishing trip with Captain Chris is the perfect choice. So book your trip today and get ready for an unforgettable experience on the beautiful waters of Apalachee Bay, Florida! Read More