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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Tyler CliffordRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAwesome Time!
5 Hour Trip - Tripletail on July 1, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenCaptain 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.
Jim Willms4.7VerifiedGreat Fishing with Captain Mike
5 Hour Trip - Tripletail on March 4, 2026 • 3 adultsWe had a successful fishing expedition with Mike. He was knowledgeable about the area and made sure we caught fish. Mike was friendly and helpful.
Michelle Williams5.0VerifiedHighlight of our Family Trip!
5 Hour Trip - Tripletail on May 28, 2024 • 4 adultsBook with Captain Mike you won’t be disappointed! We had a great time fishing. There was plenty of room for our family of 4. Captain is very knowledgeable of the area, helping get that big catch. Due to wind we started in one area & when we didn’t have any bites we moved to a further spot. The boat ride was a bonus, it was beautiful out there on the water. It was a fun morning, everyone caught fish, with my daughters being the largest.
Ben Lee5.0VerifiedCheck the bucket list on Triple Tail!!
5 Hour Trip - Tripletail on July 23, 2024 • 3 adults • 1 childCapt Mike worked hard to put us on fish.....and he did just that... After a bit of a slow start on a full moon and strong current day we finally got on the Triple Tail and boated a couple keepers including one really nice one for dinner. Capt Mike knows the area waters well and just does not give up finding you the fish! Feel confident you are good hands. I will be fishing with him again on our next trip!
- Michelle Humber5.0Verified
Captain Michael is the best!
5 Hour Trip - Tripletail on June 18, 2025 • 3 adultsWe had such an incredible time catching trout and red fish with Captain Michael. We caught fish after fish and had a great time while doing it. I can’t say enough good things about our experience. 10/10 recommend.
Michael Puckett5.0VerifiedAwesome trip!!!
5 Hour Trip - Tripletail on March 26, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 childWe went as a Family of 4 and was able to all catch several fish a piece! We had Captain Michael and he was very experienced in the Bay, and just an all around awesome guy!
Tyler GerczakRepeat angler5.0VerifiedCapt. Mike put us on the fish
5 Hour Trip - Tripletail on June 25, 2024 • 4 adultsHad a great day with Capt. Mike. We got hooked up and had a blast. Caught some beautiful Reds and Trout. Enough for two dinners. The ladies out fished the men. In addition Capt. Mike was a pleasure to talk to with great conversation. We also saw dolphins and a manatee.
William OkumaRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAwesome !!!
5 Hour Trip - Tripletail on July 1, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 childCaptain Mike worked hard to put us on quality fish!
Austin HillRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Trip!
5 Hour Trip - Tripletail on June 22, 2024 • 3 adultsCaptain Mike got us on some fish early! We landed a couple of big trout and ended up with some keepers. He’s very knowledgeable and we look forward to booking again!
B.j. Kelly5.0VerifiedGreat experience!
5 Hour Trip - Tripletail on July 3, 2024 • 3 adultsCaptain Michael was a pleasure to be around and worked hard to put my kids on Fish. They had a great time and we were able to take home some keepers for dinner.
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
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