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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Kids Intro To Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $400
    This trip is designed for the little ones to spend some time out on the water learning how to fish. The main goal of this trip is action. You'll chase as many fish as possible, big or small. The excellent choice of inshore species includes Redfish, Speckled Seatrout, Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Flounder, and more.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $700
    You'll be targeting inshore species such as Speckled Seatrout, Redfish, Sheepshead, Flounder, Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, and others.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $700
    Start your trip in the afternoon and go after many inshore species such as Redfish, Speckled Seatrout, Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $875
    Spend a bit more time fishing and increase your chances of catching lovely species such as Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Speckled Seatrout, Sheepshead, Flounder, and more.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $875
    Enjoy the sunset on the water as you target your inshore species. On the offer are Redfish, Speckled Seatrout, Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Flounder, Sheepshead, and more.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Offshore (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,100
    You'll target many lovely offshore species such as American Red Snapper, Grouper, Vermilion Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Triggerfish, Cobia, King Mackerel, Blackfin Tuna, and more.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Offshore (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $1,100
    If you can't start in the morning, start your trip later in the day and have a wonderful afternoon on the water. The species you'll target include American Red Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Cobia, Triggerfish, King Mackerel, Blackfin Tuna, and more.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,375
    Depart in the morning and target some lovely offshore species such as American Red Snapper, Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Vermilion Snapper, Cobia, Triggerfish, King Mackerel, Blackfin Tuna, and others.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $1,375
    Have fun and go after various offshore species. You can chase Mahi Mahi, Red and Vermilion Snapper, Grouper, Mahi-Mahi, Cobia, Triggerfish, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, and more.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,650
    Spend even more time on the water and go after some excellent offshore species. You'll chase American Red Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, Grouper, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Triggerfish, Cobia, Blackfin Tuna, and more.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $1,650
    Start your trip in the afternoon and enjoy the day come to a close. You can target plenty of lovely offshore species, including American Red Snapper, Grouper, Vermilion Snapper, King Mackerel, Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Triggerfish, Cobia, and others.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $2,200
    You'll target many lovely offshore species such as American Red Snapper, Grouper, Vermilion Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Triggerfish, Cobia, King Mackerel, Blackfin Tuna, and more.
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FAQs about Strictly Business Fishing Charters

Strictly Business Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 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 $1,100 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Offshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Offshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,375 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,375 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) (8 hours)

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

Trips booked with Strictly Business Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Strictly Business Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Strictly Business Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

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)

Meet the Captain

Nick Tate
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, United States
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
26 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Boat specs

Cape Horn (Bay boat) originally built in 2004, and restored in 2020. Powered by a 225HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

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

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 26 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 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%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
83%
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Matty L.
French Lick, Indiana
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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,...
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The captain canceled

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Nelson B.
Alpharetta, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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...
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Kevin P.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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...
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Tim S.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Five hour offshore morning trip with Captain Nick.

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on May 1, 2021
This trip is an hour longer than most, which is good because from Captain Nick’s Cessna Landing dock it is just about an...
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