Just Add Water Charters

Bountiful Florida Gulf of Mexico waters have so much to offer when it comes to near shore and offshore fishing and Just Add Water Charters specializes in both! Operating out of Niceville, and with only a 15 minute ride to the gulf, you can be at the fishing grounds in no time!  Captain Wayne Alexander has been fishing in this area since 2003 and he can’t wait to share his experience with other passionate anglers.

He invites you to join him aboard his 26’ NauticStar center console that can take up to 4 anglers fishing comfortably. “Just Add Water” is perfect for both near shore and offshore fishing and comes powered by twin 150 HP Yamaha engines, freshwater shower, full head, 2 bait tanks , and an ice-box. There’s no minimum age, so bringing your little ones is a must.

When it comes to offshore game, you’ll be focusing on Grouper, Triggerfish, Red Snapper along with several other Snapper species ,at wrecks and reefs. You could also do some trolling for King Mackerel ,Spanish Mackerel ,and possibly Blackfin Tuna and Mahi Mahi.

Top-notch Quantum ,Shimano and Penn fishing gear and bait will be covered by the charter as well. Live bait can be caught or purchased outside the pass before heading out to the fishing grounds. You can keep your catch, but please keep in mind most saltwater fish have size limits, bag limits, and seasons to keep them.  All of the rules and regulations are there to preserve the future of fishing. Captain Wayne will clean and bag your catch back at the dock.

The captain will supply you with sun lotion, bottled water, and snacks. He is also a trained chef and can advise you on how to prepare your fish, or it can be prepared at L J Schooners Restaurant at the marina for only $9.95 per person (subject to change).

The only thing missing for a perfect day on the water? Just you!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Inshore Kids (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $320
    This trip is for young kids and novice fishermen. We would stay in the bay area fishing on grass flats, docks, and possibly wrecks in the middle of the bay.
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Inshore Kids (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $320
    This is for young kids and novice fishermen. We would stay in the bay area fishing on grass flats, docks, and possibly wrecks in the middle of the bay.
  • Private trip
    3 hour trip - Kids (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $480
    This trip is for young kids and the inexperienced to try their luck at fishing. You'll fish the bay inshore or stay close to shore. Most saltwater fish have size limits, bag limits, and a season to be able to keep them. Please don't be disappointed when we have to throw back your catch. All of the rules and regulations are there to preserve the future of fishing.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Kids (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $480
    This trip is for beginners and young kids.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $640
    If you're an early riser, there's no better way to start the day than fishing with an experienced captain. Depending on your preferences and the bite, you'll be going after a variety of inshore or offshore species, such as Redfish, Red Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Triggerfish, Lane Snapper, Speckled Trout, Grouper, Amberjack, Mahi, Tuna, King, and Spanish Mackerel. Keep in mind most saltwater species have seasons, size and bag limits so please don't be disappointed if you have to return some catch.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $640
    Sleep in and go fishing for Speckled Trout, Grouper, Amberjack, Mahi, Tuna, King and Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Red Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Triggerfish, Lane Snapper, and many others on this afternoon excursion. You won't regret it for a second! Just keep in mind most fish species have size and bag limits, as well as their seasons, so don't be disappointed if you have to release some, the regulations are there to preserve the future of fishing.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $800
    If you're an early riser, there's no better way to start the day than fishing with an experienced captain. Depending on your preferences and the bite, you'll be going after a variety of inshore or offshore species, such as Redfish, Red Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Triggerfish, Lane Snapper, Speckled Trout, Grouper, Amberjack, Mahi, Tuna, King, and Spanish Mackerel. Keep in mind most saltwater species have seasons, size, and bag limits so please don't be disappointed if you have to return some catch.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $800
    Sleep in and go fishing for Speckled Trout, Grouper, Amberjack, Mahi, Tuna, King and Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Red Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Triggerfish, Lane Snapper, and many others on this afternoon excursion. You won't regret it for a second! Just keep in mind most fish species have size and bag limits, as well as their seasons, so don't be disappointed if you have to release some, the regulations are there to preserve the future of fishing.
  • Private trip
    6 hour trip AM
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 15 - Aug 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $960
    This is for the more accomplished fisherman. We would venture further to more remote fishing spots targeting red snapper, grouper, scamp, grouper, amberjack, mahi-mahi and whatever else might hit bottom fishing, trolling, and or jigging. Please note that most all fish have seasons and size limits to keep.
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FAQs about Just Add Water Charters

Just Add Water Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $320 per group, additional US $25 per person after 3 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Inshore Kids (AM) (2 hours)
  • US $320 per group, additional US $25 per person after 3 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Inshore Kids (PM) (2 hours)
  • US $480 per group, additional US $25 per person after 3 guests - 3 hour trip - Kids (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $480 per group, additional US $25 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Kids (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $640 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $640 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $960 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 6 hour trip AM (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Just Add Water Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment Available upon request
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Just Add Water Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Quantum, Shimano and Penn)
  • Live Bait (Prepared before or caught during the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Crackers, chips)
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing License

Just Add Water Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Just Add Water Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Just Add Water Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Meet the Captain

Wayne Alexander
Niceville, Florida, United States
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205 Customer reviews
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Member since July 2018
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I have owned a boat since 2003 and now have a Nauticstar 26’ center console with twin 150 Yamaha outboards. I have been fishing in this area since 1973, when my dad was stationed at Eglin Air Force Base. Before becoming a captain, I worked as a chef for 35 years. I have had a love for fishing since I was 3. What I love the most is fishing offshore in the gulf, so I have a lot of experience bottom fishing and trolling. Since I'm a skilled chef, I can give advice on how to cook it at home or recommend some of the best local restaurants to cook your catch.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Nauticstar (Center console) originally built in 2020. Powered by 2 150HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Available upon request
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Quantum, Shimano and Penn
Live Bait
Prepared before or caught during the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Crackers, chips
Drinks
Water
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
No minimum age, life jackets provided
You Keep Catch
There are rules and regulations that apply
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 205 reviews
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
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Captain Wayne really cares to make your trip
Captain Wayne really cares to make your trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
94%
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VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 3, 2023
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Bret H.
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VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 8, 2023
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Jason D.
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Great first fishing trip with the kids

VERIFIED   3 hour trip - Kids (AM) on May 23, 2023
This was the first time my kids have been on a boat or fishing on the water. The gulf was a little rough due to some bad weather...
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Lisa A.
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VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on May 5, 2023
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Felice B.
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Oh SHARK!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on October 11, 2023
Had an amazing time. You can tell Captain Wayne is highly experienced. He had a plethora of poles and offered a variety of...
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