Buoy Time Charters
+8Buoy 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.
Captain
Michael Bodiford
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+44Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Appropriate for children
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Caught fish
94%
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Highlight of our Family Trip!
5 Hour Trip - Tripletail on May 28, 2024
Book 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.
Book 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.
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Check the bucket list on Triple Tail!!
5 Hour Trip - Tripletail on July 23, 2024
Capt 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!
Capt 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!
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Awesome trip!!!
5 Hour Trip - Tripletail on March 26, 2025
We 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!
We 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!
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Great trip!
5 Hour Trip - Tripletail on April 20, 2025
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Capt. Mike put us on the fish
5 Hour Trip - Tripletail on June 25, 2024
Had 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.
Had 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.
FAQs about Buoy Time Charters
What are the trip rates for 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, 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)
Which amenities are available onboard with Buoy Time Charters?
When you book a trip with Buoy Time Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Buoy Time Charters?
Trips booked with Buoy Time Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle (Penn and Shimano)
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Fishing License
What types of fishing does Buoy Time Charters offer?
Buoy Time Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- River Fishing
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Buoy Time Charters offer?
Buoy Time Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
Which fish species can I catch with Buoy Time Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Buoy Time Charters include:
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Spotted Seatrout
- 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.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn and Shimano
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License
How cancellations work
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.
What the listing policies are
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
How you can pay
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
What’s biting in Port St. Joe right now
Black Drum
Flounder
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Spotted Seatrout
Tripletail