Damn Good Carrabelle Fishing Charters

A hidden gem within a hidden gem down on Florida's forgotten coast, the freshwater lakes and estuaries around Appilachicola provide an awesome escape to catch a pile of bream, bass, and shellcrackers! These trips are Captain Greg's bread and butter as he has been fishing these waters since he could stand up and hold a rod. You'll be fishing aboard an impressive 16’ Fabuglas with a 110 HP Johnson that can comfortably fit 2 anglers. Captain Greg provides all rods, reels, tackle, and live. All you need to bring is sunglasses, sunscreen, and any snacks, drinks and motion sickness relief you might need. Captain Greg will also clean any keepers for no additional cost. Feel free to take your young ones along; Captain Greg knows how to keep them entertained with some exciting fishing! Read More

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

From hundreds of miles of creeks, rivers, lakes, and tidal marshes, to fifty-plus miles of white sandy beaches and Apalachicola Bays barrier islands. Nearly half of the local barrier islands are owned by the state or federal government, they are uninhabited, and very few people visit them keeping them in that sublime natural state that simply takes your breath away. They are wonderful, beautiful, pristine and waiting for you and your family to enjoy. So head out with Captain Greg and get ready for a relaxing day exploring the surrounding water chasing these unpressured local fish like Reds, Pompano, Black Drum, Sheepshead and Speckled Trout. You can take a stab at it with a 12' fiberglass pole paired with minnows, or you can do some light casting and spinning tackle if that's what you're looking for. You can to sit back, relax, enjoy the sweet sea breeze, and rest your arms while you wait for the reel to start screaming or you can be as active and engaged as you would like, with years of guiding experience Captain Greg can cater your trip to your goals for the day. Captain Greg grew up fishing in Apalachicola and has a passion for meeting new people, so expect some expert guidance no matter how engaged you'd like to be! You'll be fishing aboard an impressive 24’ Proline with a 225 HP Evinrude that can comfortably fit 4 anglers. The Evinrude engine can be cranked up to a top speed of 45 knots which makes it an ideal vehicle for inshore and nearshore adventures. Captain Greg provides all rods, reels, and tackle, and live. All you need to bring is sunglasses, sunscreen, and any snacks, drinks and motion sickness relief you might need. Captain Greg will also clean any keepers for no additional cost. Feel free to take your young ones along; Captain Greg knows how to keep them entertained with some exciting fishing! 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

Looking for a unique and exciting fishing adventure? Join Captain Chris for a 6-hour scalloping trip in the warm, shallow waters of Apalachee Bay! With room for four to six people, you'll have a blast catching Florida Bay Scallop, one of the state's most beloved delicacies. This adventure involves snorkeling in about 3 to 8 feet of water, using a dip net or your hands to catch these tasty shellfish. With the season running from Jul 1 to Sep 24 in Franklin and Wakulla Counties, and from Aug 16 to Sep 24 in Gulf County (Port St Joe), you'll have plenty of opportunities to catch a delicious meal. Onboard Captain Chris' 25' Pathfinder center console, you'll have an experienced guide to show you the best spots to find scallops and provide all the necessary equipment, including dip nets and snorkeling gear. This trip is perfect for families or groups of friends looking for a unique and fun way to spend the day. So, pack your sunscreen, grab your snorkeling gear, and get ready to catch some scallops with Captain Chris! Book your trip today for an unforgettable Florida experience. 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

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

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

From hundreds of miles of creeks, rivers, lakes, and tidal marshes, to fifty-plus miles of white sandy beaches and Apalachicola Bays barrier islands. Nearly half of the local barrier islands are owned by the state or federal government, they are uninhabited, and very few people visit them keeping them in that sublime natural state that simply takes your breath away. They are wonderful, beautiful, pristine and waiting for you and your family to enjoy. So head out with Captain Greg and get ready for a relaxing day exploring the surrounding water chasing these unpressured local fish like Reds, Pompano, Black Drum, Sheepshead and Speckled Trout. You can take a stab at it with a 12' fiberglass pole paired with minnows, or you can do some light casting and spinning tackle if that's what you're looking for. You can to sit back, relax, enjoy the sweet sea breeze, and rest your arms while you wait for the reel to start screaming or you can be as active and engaged as you would like, with years of guiding experience Captain Greg can cater your trip to your goals for the day. Captain Greg grew up fishing in Apalachicola and has a passion for meeting new people, so expect some expert guidance no matter how engaged you'd like to be! You'll be fishing aboard an impressive 24’ Proline with a 225 HP Evinrude that can comfortably fit 4 anglers. The Evinrude engine can be cranked up to a top speed of 45 knots which makes it an ideal vehicle for inshore and nearshore adventures. Captain Greg provides all rods, reels, and tackle, and live. All you need to bring is sunglasses, sunscreen, and any snacks, drinks and motion sickness relief you might need. Captain Greg will also clean any keepers for no additional cost. Feel free to take your young ones along; Captain Greg knows how to keep them entertained with some exciting fishing! Read More

Head out with Captain Greg to explore the waters a little further offshore to troll and bottom fish for Snapper and Kings! On this trip, Captain Greg will take you just off the coast of Apalachicola where you can expect to target King Mackerel, Tripletail and Red Snapper (when in season). Depending on the time of year you'll either spend your time sitting back, relaxing, enjoying the sweet sea breeze, as you troll for kings, or drift over nearshore structure like reefs and rigs to attract that snapper bite! A true outdoorsman, Captain Greg grew up fishing in Apalachicola and has a passion for meeting new people, so expect some expert guidance! You'll be fishing aboard an impressive 24’ Proline with a 225 HP Evinrude that can comfortably fit 4 anglers. The Evinrude engine can be cranked up to a top speed of 45 knots which makes it an ideal vehicle for inshore and offshore fishing. Captain Greg provides all rods, reels, and tackle, and live. All you need to bring is sunglasses, sunscreen, and any snacks, drinks and motion sickness relief you might need. Captain Greg will also clean any keepers for no additional cost. Feel free to take your young ones along; Captain Greg knows how to keep them entertained with some exciting fishing! Read More

A hidden gem within a hidden gem down on Florida's forgotten coast, the freshwater lakes and estuaries around Appilachicola provide an awesome escape to catch a pile of bream, bass, and shellcrackers! These trips are Captain Greg's bread and butter as he has been fishing these waters since he could stand up and hold a rod. You'll be fishing aboard an impressive 16’ Fabuglas with a 110 HP Johnson that can comfortably fit 2 anglers. Captain Greg provides all rods, reels, tackle, and live. All you need to bring is sunglasses, sunscreen, and any snacks, drinks and motion sickness relief you might need. Captain Greg will also clean any keepers for no additional cost. Feel free to take your young ones along; Captain Greg knows how to keep them entertained with some exciting fishing! 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

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

Looking for a unique and exciting fishing adventure? Join Captain Chris for a 6-hour scalloping trip in the warm, shallow waters of Apalachee Bay! With room for four to six people, you'll have a blast catching Florida Bay Scallop, one of the state's most beloved delicacies. This adventure involves snorkeling in about 3 to 8 feet of water, using a dip net or your hands to catch these tasty shellfish. With the season running from Jul 1 to Sep 24 in Franklin and Wakulla Counties, and from Aug 16 to Sep 24 in Gulf County (Port St Joe), you'll have plenty of opportunities to catch a delicious meal. Onboard Captain Chris' 25' Pathfinder center console, you'll have an experienced guide to show you the best spots to find scallops and provide all the necessary equipment, including dip nets and snorkeling gear. This trip is perfect for families or groups of friends looking for a unique and fun way to spend the day. So, pack your sunscreen, grab your snorkeling gear, and get ready to catch some scallops with Captain Chris! Book your trip today for an unforgettable Florida experience. 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