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Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours	6 Hours
4 People	$1,650.00	$1,450.00
3 People	$1,650.00	$1,450.00
2 People	$1,650.00	$1,450.00
1 Person	$1,650.00	$1,450.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Weather

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

About Your Trip

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.

Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

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 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.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

No live bait is provided with the price of this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Guide

Captain Taft

Independent Guide 42 yrs of exp.

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About Your Guide

Captain Taft

Independent Guide 42 yrs of exp.

Book 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.

Captain Taft is more than capable of finding the fish, assisting to get them on board, cleaning them, and even giving tips on cooking your catch. All you need to do is hop aboard and get ready to have some fun.

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Start Location

2817 Indian Pass Road, Port St. Joe, FL 32456, United States

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Sportsman
Year Built: 2016
Boat Length: 25'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Sportsman
Year Built: 2016
Boat Length: 25'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, Ice Box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

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 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.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

No live bait is provided with the price of this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Potential Target Species

Cobia
Gag Grouper
Kingfish
Lane Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Vermillion Snapper

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing

Packing / Extras

No Bananas, Spray Sunscreen or Black sole shoes. Fishing License, Ice Box, Rods, reels & tackle included.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

If the weather doesn’t cooperate you’ll be covered by our 100% weather guarantee and you won’t lose your deposit.

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!