Light Tackle Fishing Charters In Saint Marks

Hop on board with Captain Harry and prepare for an action-packed day of fishing the Florida coast! The inshore waters of Panama City Beach are perfect for catching some picture-worthy fish without going too far from the dock! On this 4-hour trip, Captain Harry will take you to some of the Panama City bays and estuaries where you'll be fishing for Redfish and Speckled Trout. All you need to use for these fish is classic light tackle and live bait. Whether you're an expert or a beginner, Captain Harry will show you some expert tips to help get one on the line! On the day of your trip, you'll be fishing aboard Captain Harry's 18' Maverick. This skiff is best fished with 2 ppl, but 3 can be managed. This boat is ideal for exploring shallow water and stalking tailing reds up onto the flats! While "catch & release" is encouraged, Captain Harry will clean and package any fish you choose to keep! Captain Harry will provide all rods, reels, and tackle as well as ice, water, bait and fishing licenses. All you need to pack are any extra food or drinks you might need. He asks that you kindly do not bring any spray sunscreen on board. Book your trip today and get ready to catch some fish! Read More

On this trip, you'll head out with Captain Melissa and bag some delicious Red Snappers! These fish are a blast to catch and are world-famous for their flaky fillets. Due to the highly limited season, these trips fill up fast, so book ahead of time for the best chances. In addition to the Red Snapper, you'll be able to hook a variety of nearshore species, including a bunch of Snappers and Groupers, Jacks, Mackerels, Tripletail, Hogfish, Grunts, Sheepshead, and more! You'll chase these fish with different techniques, from trolling to jigging to bottomfishing. Captain Melissa will point you in the right direction, tackle-wise, and do everything she can to help you reel in a personal best. Captain Melissa grew up on the Gulf and is extremely experienced; she knows how to put you on the fish fast, so with some luck you'll be hooking up almost as soon as you leave the dock. Everything you need for a successful day is included: rods, reels, bait, tackle, and most importantly, your Captain's expertise. On the morning of the trip, you'll head out aboard Melissa's sleek 35' Donzi center console, powered by twin Suzuki 350s. This vessel is perfect for tackling nearshore and offshore waters, and includes all the necessary safety gear and navigation electronics needed for a productive and comfortable trip. All you need to bring is a smile, proper clothing, a hat, and sunscreen, drinks and snacks—Captain Melissa will do the rest! 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

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

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

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