Buoy Time Charters
Buoy Time Charters
Buoy Time Charters invites you down to the sunny shores of Port St Joe to spend the day chasing the Sunshine State's top inshore species. Jump aboard and have a great time reeling in Redfish, Trout, Tripletail, and more, then head home with a cooler full of tasty fish. This is what Florida fishing is all about.
Captain Michael Bodiford grew up fishing the same waters he now runs charters on. He loves the area, loves the fishing here, and loves sharing it with anglers of any age or experience level. From seasoned pros to young kids, he will get everyone reeling in fish during your time onboard.
Spend the day aboard a 21' Pro Master bay boat. Fully restored in 2017, she can carry 4 guests in comfort and comes equipped with everything you need for a fun, productive charter. There's an ice box for your drinks and a full array of safety gear to keep your trip worry-free. You're also never far from a toilet, so you can spend the day in comfort.
The boat is perfectly designed for exploring these waters in search of big fish. Her GPS combines with the captain's extensive local knowledge to get you to the best spots in no time. Her livewell keeps your bait fighting fit until it goes in the water. Add in a versatile build that's as home on the flats as a few miles into the Gulf, and you're ready for anything.
Capt. Michael offers specialist trips targeting Scallops and Tripletail. Scalloping trips are great for kids and families, as you can get into the water to swim and snorkel as you fill the boat with delicious shellfish. Tripletail is Capt. Michael's signature species and are some of the tastiest eating out there.
Can't decide what to target? Book in for a full day trip and take on Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, and even Sharks! Whatever you're after, you can't go wrong with a passionate, local guide like Capt. Michael, especially in these legendary waters.
Buoy Time Charters invites you down to the sunny shores of Port St Joe to spend the day chasing the Sunshine State's top inshore species. Jump aboard and have a great time reeling in Redfish, Trout, Tripletail, and more, then head home with a cooler full of tasty fish. This is what Florida fishing is all about.
Captain Michael Bodiford grew up fishing the same waters he now runs charters on. He loves the area, loves the fishing here, and loves sharing it with anglers of any age or experience level. From seasoned pros to young kids, he will get everyone reeling in fish during your time onboard.
Spend the day aboard a 21' Pro Master bay boat. Fully restored in 2017, she can carry 4 guests in comfort and comes equipped with everything you need for a fun, productive charter. There's an ice box for your drinks and a full array of safety gear to keep your trip worry-free. You're also never far from a toilet, so you can spend the day in comfort.
The boat is perfectly designed for exploring these waters in search of big fish. Her GPS combines with the captain's extensive local knowledge to get you to the best spots in no time. Her livewell keeps your bait fighting fit until it goes in the water. Add in a versatile build that's as home on the flats as a few miles into the Gulf, and you're ready for anything.
Capt. Michael offers specialist trips targeting Scallops and Tripletail. Scalloping trips are great for kids and families, as you can get into the water to swim and snorkel as you fill the boat with delicious shellfish. Tripletail is Capt. Michael's signature species and are some of the tastiest eating out there.
Can't decide what to target? Book in for a full day trip and take on Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, and even Sharks! Whatever you're after, you can't go wrong with a passionate, local guide like Capt. Michael, especially in these legendary waters.
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Captain Mike put us on some big reds right off the get go. We caught our limit and it was on to the next spot. Captain Mike was great with our kids and helped them every step of the way. It was a great family trip for us. Just bring something to drink and a good attitude and you are in for a fun time. I look forward to getting out with Captain Mike again.
thanks guys. I enjoyed spending the day with y’all. Hope to see y’all again soon.
clearly knows his stuff. Put us on the fish fast and in great numbers. Mike is a nice guy and is a great captain i’d recommend him to anyone looking to fish the area
thanks for a great morning. Hope to see y’all again soon.
Had a great time. We caught a couple of small grouper and flounder. Had to release them. Caught 8 Mangrove snapper that were keepers. Will book another trip in the future.
had a blast with you and the boys look forward to seeing you again in the future
had a great time! Captin Mike was knowledgeable of the area, the fish, and great stories and conversations in between. We will definitely be back to this area and will most definitely book another trip! Mike is one of thise guys that you will immediately want to invite to your cookouts!
thanks guys for a great day. Hope to see y’all again soon.
Captain was knowledgeable, friendly, and went above and beyond on our trip 
FAQs about Buoy Time Charters
- US $400 per group - 3 Hour Trip - Scalloping (3 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip - Tripletail (4 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - Offshore Snapper Trip - 4 PPL MAX (6 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle (Penn and Shimano)
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Fishing license
- River fishing
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Flats fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Tripletail
Your captain
Port St. Joe, Florida, United States
Captain Michael Bodiford is a real, old school local guide who was born and raised right here in Port St Joe. He has been fishing his whole life and has always known he wanted to work on the water. Capt. Michael loves taking customers out and showing them a good time. He loves working with kids, teaching them to fish and seeing the smile on their faces as they reel in their first fish. Capt. Michael specializes in targeting Tripletail, Redfish, and Trout.
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How cancellations work
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days 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.
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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.
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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:
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