About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Head out with Captain James and for a memorable day out on the Emerald Coast! Pensacola is the perfect spot to go after exciting inshore species in the bays and canals, or venture out into the Gulf for some big catches.

On this 4 to 8 -hour trip, Captain James will cruise you through the beautiful Pensacola inshores or take you up to 9 miles offshore to go after some Black Grouper, Cobia, Gag Grouper, Jack Crevalle, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Redfish, and Sheepshead. You'll be targeting these fish using light tackle or doing some bottom fishing. Don't get discouraged if the fishing is slow; Captain James knows over 950 fishing hotspots in the area so he'll get you to another one in no time for a fresh start!

You’ll be fishing aboard a 26’ Glacier Bay Canyon Runner center console that can hold up to 6 guests. All ages are welcome aboard, and this vessel will get you where you need to be on the Pensacola coast with ease! She comes complete with all the essential navigational and safety equipment.

Captain James will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. All you need to bring is polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and any food or drinks you might want out on the water. Book your trip and come experience world-famous Florida fishing!

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$800.00	$1,200.00
2 People	$800.00	$1,200.00
3 People	$800.00	$1,200.00
4 People	$800.00	$1,200.00
5 People	$800.00	$1,200.00
6 People	$800.00	$1,200.00
7 People (Second Boat)	$1,600.00	$2,400.00
8 People (Second Boat)	$1,600.00	$2,400.00
9 People (Second Boat)	$1,600.00	$2,400.00
10 People (Second Boat)	$1,600.00	$2,400.00
11 People (Second Boat)	$1,600.00	$2,400.00
12 People (Second Boat)	$1,600.00	$2,400.00

Pay 20% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

James C.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 15 years of exp.

Veteran

Talkative

Instructional

Laid-back

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

About Your Guide

James C.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 15 years of exp.

Captain James has been fishing his entire life.

Originally from the St. Louis area, Captain James would visit Pensacola frequently so he could experience the incredible angling the area had to offer. In 2018, he decided to relocate to Pensacola completely, purchased a brand-new boat, and started running his own charter company!

Among other things, Captain James purchased a boat so he could spend quality time with his dad as a throwback to their many fishing trips together.

Captain James is all about providing exceptional service on his trips! He'll take extra steps to make sure that your whole group has a safe, comfortable, and fun adventure on his boat, no matter your age or skill level. He'll work hard to get you on the fish of their lifetime, and make sure that you leave with some truly incredible memories!

Start Location & Lodging Options

Pensacola, Florida

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Glacier Bay
Boat Length: 26'
Boat Restroom: Yes

Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on the current month (March).

View Full Species Seasonality Chart »

Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Trolling
Topwater Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Reviews

5.0

based on 4 reviews

Erik

Verified Review

May 28

Had a great time today with James. Learned alot today about fishing red snapper

Response from James:

Thank you. Hope y’all get to come back when we can keep some of those Red Snapper.

Gib

Verified Review

October 24

Weren't able to make it offshore do to windy conditions and rough seas. Fished in the Bay instead.

Amy

Verified Review

July 25

Captain James was awesome. Very knowledgeable and took us out to several different locations to help us try to find the best spots. I would highly recommend Captain Experiences for deep sea fishing.

James

Verified Review

July 14

It’s was good but got rained out. Didn’t get to fish much at all. Can’t really put a star rating on trip because of weather but I really like our captain