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.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip - Scalloping
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $400
    Jump in the water and spend a fun summer's morning filling the boat with tasty Scallops on this 3-hour family-friendly charter.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip - Tripletail
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $500
    Spend the morning fishing for big, tasty Tripletail in the bays around Port St Joe.
  • Private trip
    Offshore Snapper Trip - 4 PPL MAX
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 12 - Jul 25
    US $1,500
    This trip is for a maximum of 4 guests!
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FAQs about Buoy Time Charters

Buoy Time Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - 3 Hour Trip - Scalloping (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 5 Hour Trip - Tripletail (4 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Offshore Snapper Trip - 4 PPL MAX (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Buoy Time Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Buoy Time Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn and Shimano)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Buoy Time Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Buoy Time Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping

Top targeted fish species with Buoy Time Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tripletail

Meet the Captain

Michael Bodiford
Port St. Joe, Florida, United States
3 Fishing Reports
68 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since August 2018
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark

Boat specs

Pro Master (Bay boat) originally built in 1999, and restored in 2017. Powered by a 150HP E-tec engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Amenities

GPS
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn and Shimano
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

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.

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
All ages welcome
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

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Recent fishing reports

Sheephead limit
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April 2, 2024
Great day on the water today with Tommy and his family!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 68 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (39)
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Great trip out!
Fantastic experience
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Tommy B.
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5.0 / 5
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AWESOME FISHING TRIP!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip - Tripletail on April 2, 2024
Awesome fishing trip with Captain Mike. Our shoulders are sore for catching LOTS of fish, we caught the fish limit. If you’re...
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Jonathan L.
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Great fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip - Tripletail on April 4, 2024
Captain Mike did a great job working with less than ideal weather.  He was great working with the kids as well, making sure...
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Todd H.
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Great day catching fish!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip - Tripletail on September 27, 2023
Captain Mike was great to fish with and is extremely knowledgeable.  We caught an assortment of fish including: Flounder,...
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Jeremy C.
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Great trip out!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip - Tripletail on August 14, 2023
I took my 11 year old boys out to catch some triple tail.  We fished,  nearly Swam with the dolphins, played with a jellyfish,...
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Bryan M.
Roswell, GA
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Tripletail trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip - Tripletail on July 6, 2023
Capt. Mike was great!!  He had us on fish the second our first line hit the water. Even in not so great weather, we were pulling...
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