Bountiful bay waters, rivers teeming with fish, and inlets with hidden fishing spots, Apalachicola has it all. It also has Book Me A Charter, a local charter company that knows the hottest fishing spots in all the bays, rivers, and inlets around!

Climb aboard their 22’ SeaFox, constructed recently in 2016 - no need to worry about outdated amenities on this boat. She’s powered by a 175 HP Yamaha engine, giving her a max cruise speed of 30 knots. You can bring up to 3 other anglers with you since she can hold 4 anglers fishing in comfort.

Join Captain Dwayne Allen as he takes you fishing through the inshore waters, as well as the flats and backcountry inlets of Florida. You can expect to go after Black Drum, Redfish, Tripletail, Flounder, Gag Grouper, Speckled Trout, Black Seabass, and other species. Spinning, jigging, and popping with light tackle is something the customers can do, as well as bottom fishing or Flounder gigging.

The charter provides all necessary equipment to the customers. There is no minimum age policy for children and young anglers are welcome on board. Live bait is available free of charge and prepared for the client before the trip. Beer and wine are allowed on board, but moderation is advised - the Captain retains the right to bring the boat back if safety becomes a concern.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM) – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $500
    If you're looking for a way to spend the morning, how about some Florida inshore fishing? The species you will target are varied, including Redfish, Flounder, Whiting, Black Seabass, Tripletail, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, and others. All required equipment is supplied by the captain.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM) – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $500
    Head on out into the shallows of Florida and go after the gorgeous fish that reside there. Redfish, Flounder, Seabass, Speckled Trout, Whiting, and other species are all on the catch list. All required equipment is provided by the charter operators.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $650
    If you're looking to spend a day out in the shallows of Florida, this is the trip for you. Go after Redfish, Black Drum, Black Seabass, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Whiting, and other species on this full day trip. The captain will supply all the necessary equipment.

FAQs about Book Me A Charter

Book Me A Charter offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Full Day Trip – Inshore (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Book Me A Charter, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Book Me A Charter include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn and Shimano)
  • Live Bait (Prepared for the customer before the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (I will clean the fish when we get back to the dock)
  • Fishing License (My fishing license covers every one on my boat.)

Book Me A Charter offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (We will be in the Apalachicola bay, on the outside beaches, up in the Apalachicola river.)
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (3 miles or less)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Book Me A Charter offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Flounder Gigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Book Me A Charter include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tripletail
  • Whiting

Meet the Captain

Dwayne Allen
Apalachicola, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
14 Customer reviews
Response time 6 hours
Member since May 2015
Captain Dwayne Allen was born and raised in a commercial fishing family on the Apalachicola Bay. He's spent his entire life fishing commercially and recreationally, as a master charter captain. He's a local through and through, decades of fishing the area have taught him where the best fishing spots are.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

SeaFox (Center console) originally built in 2016. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
We will be in the Apalachicola bay, on the outside beaches, up in the Apalachicola river.
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
3 miles or less
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn and Shimano
Live Bait
Prepared for the customer before the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
I will clean the fish when we get back to the dock
Fishing License
My fishing license covers every one on my boat.

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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
I’m family friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (11)
October fishing trip
Half Day Bay Trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
75%
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Jim P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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We got what we came for

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Inshore on February 26, 2024
We were put on allot of good fish and took home 38 fish and threw back at least that many if not more.  Great trip.
Jim P. recommends Book Me A Charter
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Bj V. G.
Roswell, Georgia
Excellent
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) – Inshore on October 8, 2022
Great trip around the inland waters with Captain Dwayne! Got to try several different locations for different fish types. Went...
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Paxton P.
Bismarck, AR
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Half-day Bay Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) – Inshore on June 3, 2022
My wife and I, and our two young boys (10 and 7) really enjoyed fishing with Dwayne. We caught a lot of fish and even saw an...
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KelliMarie K.
Reddick, IL
Excellent
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The best Captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) – Inshore on May 20, 2022
Captain Dwayne was the best. Will never Charter with anyone else. We will see him in our next visit. Captain Dwayne was funny,...
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Russell N.
St. Cloud, MN
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) – Inshore on March 6, 2023
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