Strictly Business Fishing Charters 

4.7/5 (26 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Hog Town Bayou Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, United States
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Strictly Business Fishing Charters welcomes you to Santa Rosa Beach, a calm and pristine angling destination in Florida. You can choose from a wide range of fishing spots, including inshore and nearshore waters, offshore grounds, the backcountry, as well as reefs, flats, and wrecks. Captain Nick Tate is going to make sure you have a fun and successful fishing trip you’ll remember for a long time.

Your trip starts on a restored 23’ Cape Horn bay boat that can take up to 4 guests. It runs on a 225 HP Yamaha engine, features electronic navigation, and uses a wireless trolling motor. You’ll also have access to snorkeling equipment and you can use the onboard livewell and ice-box.

Santa Rosa Beach offers you a great number of species you can catch. To name just a few, there’s Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Mangrove Snapper, as well as Permit, Red Grouper, Black Drum, and many more. The fishing techniques you’ll use to catch them include bottom and deep sea fishing, trolling, spinning, jigging, popping, as well as fly fishing. Whether you’ll keep or release your catch is totally up to you.

The captain will supply you with everything you’ll need for the trip, including rods, reels, tackle, live bait, lures, as well as fishing licenses. He will also clean and bag your catch free of charge. You just bring some food and drinks before you leave.

Come to Santa Rosa Beach and have a wonderful fishing experience with Captain Nick and Strictly Business Fishing Charters!

Nick Tate

Captain

Nick Tate

10 years of experience
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Snorkeling Equipment
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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2 Hour Trip – Kids Intro To Fishing
Low rate deposit non-refundable
2 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $875 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
US $875 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Offshore (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Offshore (PM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
US $1,500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
US $1,800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $2,400 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 26 reviews
Boat
4.5/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.5/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (21)

Four Hour Trip on last day of Snapper Season
Four Hour Trip on last day of Snapper Season
Half day morning with captain nick
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

95%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

94%

Recommend this charter

82%

Caught fish

83%

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Tripp G.
Tripp G.

The captain canceled

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NEW

Trip was supposed to happen on July 8, 2025

The charter operation canceled -6 days after the trip date.

 

Nick Tate
Nick Tate (The Captain)

STEFANIE N.
STEFANIE N.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED

Trip was supposed to happen on July 5, 2025

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

 

Nick Tate
Nick Tate (The Captain)

Matty L.
Matty L.

French Lick, Indiana

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

4 hour with Captain Nick

Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on March 21, 2021

Captain Nick was a blast. Super down to earth and knowledgeable about fishing the Destin/Ft Walton waters. He was very accommodating, kind, and generally excited to be out fishing. Once we found the fish we limited out (15 Spanish Mackerel per person) in about 45 minutes. Furthermore, he didn’t force me to use his website to book. He called me personally to discuss all options and planning. I would 100% go fishing with him again. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Captain Nick was a blast. Super down to earth and knowledgeable about fishing the Destin/Ft Walton waters. He was very accommodating, kind, and generally excited to be out fishing. Once we found the fish we limited out (15 Spanish Mackerel per person) in about 45 minutes. Furthermore, he didn’t force me to use his website to book. He called me personally to discuss all options and planning. I would 100% go fishing with him again. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.  

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Nick Tate
Nick Tate (The Captain)
Replied on March 24, 2021
Thanks matthew! You and Sarah were a blast! Couldnt have asked for a better crew to get those Spanish mackerel in the boat as quick as we did! Hope to See yall again soon!

Nelson B.
Nelson B.

Alpharetta, GA

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Nick

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Offshore (AM) on May 28, 2022

Captain Nick provided me with an outstanding fishing trip. I would highly recommend him for a trip based out of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida He and his first mate, Jamie went out of their way to make sure I had a memorable fishing experience.

Captain Nick provided me with an outstanding fishing trip. I would highly recommend him for a trip based out of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida He and his first mate, Jamie went out of their way to make sure I had a memorable fishing experience.  

 Nelson B. recommends Strictly Business Fishing Charters
2 persons find this review helpful

Kevin P.
Kevin P.

United States

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Four Hour Trip on last day of Snapper Season

Half Day Trip – Offshore (AM) on July 28, 2021

Great trip with Capt. Nick! Caught our limit of red snapper in less than an hour and some stud vermillion snapper. Also caught a bonita before we came back. If one spot isn’t working, he has options that will put you on the fish. This was our second trip with him and will definitely be calling him on the next trip we make.

Great trip with Capt. Nick! Caught our limit of red snapper in less than an hour and some stud vermillion snapper. Also caught a bonita before we came back. If one spot isn’t working, he has options that will put you on the fish. This was our second trip with him and will definitely be calling him on the next trip we make.  

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FAQs about Strictly Business Fishing Charters

What are the trip rates for Strictly Business Fishing Charters?

Strictly Business Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Kids Intro To Fishing (2 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $875 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $875 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Offshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Offshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Strictly Business Fishing Charters?

When you book a trip with Strictly Business Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Strictly Business Fishing Charters?

Trips booked with Strictly Business Fishing Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Strictly Business Fishing Charters offer?

Strictly Business Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Strictly Business Fishing Charters offer?

Strictly Business Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Strictly Business Fishing Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Strictly Business Fishing Charters include:

  • Amberjack
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)

Your captain

Nick Tate

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, United States

3 Fishing Reports
28 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2021

Captain Nick was born and raised in Rome, Georgia. He graduated from Rome High School and joined the Electrical Union in Atlanta, Georgia where he completed a 5-year apprenticeship program that allowed him to become a third-generation electrician. He quickly worked his way up through the electrical field and into electrical construction management. However, he wanted to do more. His love and passion for the Emerald Coast started when he was younger and it was the place he always knew he had to be. He decided he wasn’t getting any younger, so he packed up his life and made the 6-hour trip south for good.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Permit
Permit
Redfish
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2004
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Cape Horn
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Flats Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Fly Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Snorkeling Equipment

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Fishing License

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Santa Rosa Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Black DrumBlack Drum
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
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