Based out of the heart of the Panhandle, Fish King Charters will take you offshore into the Gulf of Mexico. Fish the reefs and deeper waters for a range of huge species. Under Captain Charles Taliaferro’s guidance, you won’t go wrong. A former tournament Bass fisherman, he turned to saltwater as “you never know what you’ll catch.”

In addition to this, he is the proud owner of a federal reef fish permit, which means that he can take you out to seriously deep waters between June 1st and August 25th. You’ll have the chance to hook the much-sought-after Red Snapper, as well as many other reef-dwellers!

Capt. Charles hasn’t looked back since purchasing his 32’ Cape Horn center console. With twin 300 HP Yamaha four stroke engines, you’ll reach the sweetest spots in comfort and style. When on the reefs, the wireless trolling motor will keep you steady as you bottom fish without disturbing the fish beneath. There’s a private bathroom fitted for your convenience, and children over the age of 10 are welcome aboard. Bring the family for a fun-filled day!

Hit the reefs for different Snappers, Groupers, Cobia, and Amberjack. Using the latest Shimano and Penn reels and rods, you can also jig to make your dream catch. In the deeper waters, set up the trolling lines and go after even bigger Snappers and Groupers, and beautiful, delicious Mahi Mahi. All trips will go a minimum of 15 miles offshore, and you’ll head as far as 50 miles on longer trips in search of the biggest, most powerful fish.

Before heading off, Capt. Charles will ask what you want to catch and will take you to the exact spot. He can’t wait to make your dreams come true. You’re in for a truly personalized service aboard Fish King Charters, so just bring some snacks, water, and sunscreen to stay refreshed and safe during the day. There’s nothing left to do but get booking and get down to Apalachicola.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    6 hour trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,595
    We will leave dock at 8:00 am and go into federal waters to catch whats in season.
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,750
    Depending on conditions, head out of the dock at 8:00 a.m. for a 7 hour trip. Whatever's in season, you'll go after it. With federal reef and pelagic permits, you'll be able to go after the biggest, most exciting fish. From all kinds of Snapper to huge Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, and more, expect for a thrilling day.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,950
    An 8-hour trip.
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FAQs about Fish King Charters

Fish King Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,595 per group - 6 hour trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,750 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 7 Hour Trip (AM) (7 hours)
  • US $1,950 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Fish King Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS Simrad 16 EVO2 and Garmin
  • Fishfinder Simrad EVO@
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor No anchor needed for bottom fishing
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar Simrad open array and xm radar

Trips booked with Fish King Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate (Works for 15-20% tips)
  • Fishing License

Fish King Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Fish King Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Fish King Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)

Meet the Captain

Charles Taliaferro
Eastpoint, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
38 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2018
A Bass fisherman and tournament Bass fisherman turned saltwater fisherman. With saltwater fishing, you never know what you will catch. You may target a certain species and catch something totally unexpected. I had chartered several times in my life and enjoyed it immensely. While looking for a boat for my son, we came across a Cape Horn 24OS and my wife fell in love with it. We bought it 10 years ago, and the rest is history. Between my wife and I, we live to saltwater fish. We enjoy putting other people on fish and watching them catch fish. It's just as much a thrill to pass along the knowledge and watch someone else catch fish as it is to catch them yourself. ALMOST!

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

Cape Horn (Center console) originally built in 2008. Powered by 2 300HP Suzuki 300 HP4 stroke engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
32 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Simrad 16 EVO2 and Garmin
Fishfinder
Simrad EVO@
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
No anchor needed for bottom fishing
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Works for 15-20% tips
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Minimum age of 8, no more than 2 on board
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Fishing with Charles
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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Thomas B.
Tallahassee, FL
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on July 31, 2021
We had an amazing time even though it was rough waves. We caught so many fish and limited out on Red Snapper. I added many...
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Bryan R.
Forrest City, AR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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9 hr trip with fish king charters

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on August 5, 2020
The trip was excellent , we originally had it planned and scheduled for Monday Aug 3 but the captain asked us to reschedule...
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Jim R.
Marietta, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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9 Hr trip with Captain Wes on the Fish King

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on June 15, 2020
One of the best trips I’ve been on.  We were to leave the dock at 0730 and we did.  Capt Wes and everyone associated with...
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Greg M.
Pearson, GA
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time!

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip (AM) on May 30, 2021
Great time was had by all!!  Captain Wes and first mate Don went above and beyond to make our day successful!  We caught...
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Candy B.
Apalachicola, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Firstly, the boat is awesome it includes a commode ( great for us female anglers!), plenty of room to fish in comfortably,...
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