Captain Jeff Ruppart 

4.9
(40 reviews)
 
State licensed
 712 Northwest Avenue F, Carrabelle, FL 32322, United States–

Captain Jeff Ruppart 

Carrabelle, FL, United States
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18 ft
2
4.9
(40 reviews)

Join Captain Jeff Ruppart on a light tackle inshore charter on the grass flats and bays of the forgotten coast. Explore Apalachicola, Carrabelle, and Lanark village any time of the year. Your guide is a lifelong angler, who loves sharing his experience with other people. Whether this is your first time on the boat or you already have an admirable list of trophies, you'll have a great time here.

You'll be fishing on an 18' Sea chaser that accommodates up to 2 guests. This flats boat is powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine and reaches the speed of 30 knots. Besides safety gear, the boat has GPS, a fishfinder, a live bait tank, and a cooler. Offering a safe and reliable ride, the vessel will take you to your fishing spot in no time.

Whether you prefer light tackle spinning or flyfishing There's lots of species you can catch this way, from Redfish, Tarpon, and Tripletail, to Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, and Spotted Trout. After the trip, the captain will clean and fillet your catch free of charge, so you can bring a cooler if you're saving the meat for later, or go straight to a nearby restaurant.

All fishing equipment is included in the price, as well as licenses. Captain Jeff has been selling flies and custom fishing tackle for decades, so he knows what's the best equipment out there. All of this will be ready on the boat. You only need to pack some snacks, drinks, and sunblock.

Choose Captain Jeff Ruppart for your next fly fishing adventure!

Join Captain Jeff Ruppart on a light tackle inshore charter on the grass flats and bays of the forgotten coast. Explore Apalachicola, Carrabelle, and Lanark village any time of the year. Your guide is a lifelong angler, who loves sharing his experience with other people. Whether this is your first time on the boat or you already have an admirable list of trophies, you'll have a great time here.

You'll be fishing on an 18' Sea chaser that accommodates up to 2 guests. This flats boat is powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine and reaches the speed of 30 knots. Besides safety gear, the boat has GPS, a fishfinder, a live bait tank, and a cooler. Offering a safe and reliable ride, the vessel will take you to your fishing spot in no time.

Whether you prefer light tackle spinning or flyfishing There's lots of species you can catch this way, from Redfish, Tarpon, and Tripletail, to Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, and Spotted Trout. After the trip, the captain will clean and fillet your catch free of charge, so you can bring a cooler if you're saving the meat for later, or go straight to a nearby restaurant.

All fishing equipment is included in the price, as well as licenses. Captain Jeff has been selling flies and custom fishing tackle for decades, so he knows what's the best equipment out there. All of this will be ready on the boat. You only need to pack some snacks, drinks, and sunblock.

Choose Captain Jeff Ruppart for your next fly fishing adventure!

Jeff Ruppart
Captain
Jeff Ruppart
27 years of experience
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November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Redfish
Pompano
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Redfish
Pompano
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore Flats
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
40 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (29)

What anglers say

98%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

Reviews (40)

  • Kat Cox
    Kat Cox
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain & Great Adventures!

    Half Day Trip (PM) on July 22, 2024 • 2 adults

    Me and my boyfriend had always wanted to go fishing in the ocean and I am so glad we booked Jeff to take us out and show us how to fish in the ocean. We had such a great time on his boat with him and he's such a knowledgeable man. Not only did we fish until our hearts was content but he also took us to Dog Island, you can only get there by boat, and we did some swimming and shell searching. Such a beautiful location. And to top it off... I caught several sharks. I had always wanted to catch a shark... & pet it... & I did just that. 🦈 🫷 And the fish we caught, Jeff fillet them for us and we cooked them for dinner.. Mine and my boyfriend's expectations was beyond met with this Captain! And we are already planning our next trip to Carabelle and we will most definitely be booking Captain Jeff again!! If you are unsure of who to book for a charter - book this Captain!! You will not regret it!! 💯 Thank you Jeff for such a fun and memorable time. Can't wait to do it again!

  • Ashlynn Niederkohr
    Ashlynn Niederkohr
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Jeff is great!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on May 21, 2024 • 2 adults • 1 child

    I surprised my husband and son with a trip with Jeff and I’m so glad I did. We’re from Ohio so we never get to do anything like this and it was a fun experience for both of them and they enjoyed Jeff’s company as well as his knowledge. He even spent extra time with us to help filet the fish that were caught. Super friendly guy who knows what he’s doing. Must have a lot of patience to deal with my little dude too! We would definitely do this again if we’re down here in the future. 10/10 recommend booking with Jeff!

  • Nicole Olmstead
    Nicole Olmstead
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Spontaneous fishing trip

    Full Day Trip – Inshore Flats on September 28, 2025 • 2 adults

    Such a fun and spontaneous trip! Everything was well organized, and our guide was incredibly knowledgeable. highly recommend, we’ll definitely be back again

  • Terry Root
    Terry Root
    us
    Wyoming, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    The charter with Jeff was great!

    Half Day Trip (PM) on April 2, 2025 • 2 adults

    Had fun, caught fish and Jeff is a very likeable and knowledgeable guy - lots of good conversation! Would do it again any chance I got!

  • Brandon Krause
    Brandon Krause
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time fishing. Look forward to the next time!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 1, 2024 • 2 adults

    This was a wonderful experience. The Captain was not concerned about the time, he was more concerned with us having a good time a catching fish. I will definitely be using Captain Jeff in the future any time I am in the Saint George Island area. We caught plenty of fish and the Captain took care of everything.

  • Bj Cox
    Bj Cox
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time with Captain Jeff

    Triple tail full day on August 26, 2024 • 2 adults

    We enjoyed a full day of catching fish with Captain Jeff! He was very attentive to all the details, always quick to help with any issues and kept us on fish all day. We probably never went more than 20 minutes without some action! We caught Trout, Redfish, Bluefish, and Ladyfish.

  • Abby Rolf
    Abby Rolf
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun was had!

    Half Day Trip (PM) on April 9, 2025 • 2 adults

    Had a great time on board with Jeff! We had a successful fishing trip.

  • Kristine Whittington
    Kristine Whittington
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2021
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Time

    Half Day Trip (AM) on October 21, 2023 • 2 adults

    I had a lot of fun fishing with Capt. Jeff. He was super nice, easy to talk to, and very knowledgeable. I was able to catch red fish && trout and learned quite a bit.

  • Dawn Devine
    Dawn Devine
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day with Capt Jeff

    Half Day Trip (AM) on April 14, 2023 • 2 adults

    Great day of fishing. He knows where the fish are and keeps you on them.Highly recommend him and will hopefully get back down here and fish with him again.

  • Daniel Knight
    Daniel Knight
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) on April 22, 2023 • 2 adults

    Great trip caught several fish one bull red several reds and alot of big sea trout.

FAQs about Captain Jeff Ruppart

Captain Jeff Ruppart offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Full Day Trip – Inshore Flats (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Captain Jeff Ruppart, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Captain Jeff Ruppart include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Fishing for live bait is usually done before the trip and is included in the price )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning and filleting of fishing is part of the trip, to include ziplocs and some ice)
  • Fishing license (I carry a fishing license that covers all anglers on the boat with me, no need to purchase one, it's included in the trip price)
  • Fly fishing equipment
Captain Jeff Ruppart offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Captain Jeff Ruppart offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Captain Jeff Ruppart include:
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Jeff Ruppart
Jeff Ruppart
Carrabelle, Florida, United States
16 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
40 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2021
Captain Jeff is a lifelong avid angler, U.S. Coast Guard Veteran. Originally from Alaska, he started guiding fly-fishers and anglers on Kodiak island in 1999. Jeff has lived in Florida since 2005. He fished in Southwest Florida out of Matlacha for several years before settling down on the forgotten coast. He's been tying and selling flies for over 25 years and will provide all the flies and lures you will need for your trip.
Jeff Ruppart
Jeff Ruppart
Fully verified
16
reports
40
reviews
2021
member since
~1h
response
Captain Jeff is a lifelong avid angler, U.S. Coast Guard Veteran. Originally from Alaska, he started guiding fly-fishers and anglers on Kodiak island in 1999. Jeff has lived in Florida since 2005. He fished in Southwest Florida out of Matlacha for several years before settling down on the forgotten coast. He's been tying and selling flies for over 25 years and will provide all the flies and lures you will need for your trip.

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Tripletail
Tripletail
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead

Real catches by this captain

  • Solo angler holding a freshly caught fish on the bow of a boat over calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Speckled Trout
    It's definitely feeling like spring on the forgotten coast, air and water temps are up. Spent a nice afternoon with Troy and Diane doing some catch and release fishing. Several redfish on the small side and some nice big trout, all on lures and Diane got one big trout on fly, a chartreuse and white clouser minnow. Best lures of the day where chartreuse paddle tails and the old reliable gold spoon!
  • Two adult anglers proudly display redfish on a shaded dock beside a fish cleaning station.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    The weather has been perfect for inshore fishing around carrabelle, some nice catches of redfish and trout mostly on soft plastics and jigs. Had a great day with Ben and Coop. Seeing lots of sealife on the grass flats, rays and turtles and LOTs of mullet!
  • A couple proudly displaying a Redfish while enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Fishing inshore has been great for redfish and trout, the fall fishing will continue through November. Pics of Alex and Nicole on their anniversary fishing trip!
  • A variety of Speckled Trout displayed on a cleaning table after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Nicole O.
    Nicole O.
    Such a fun and spontaneous trip! Everything was well organized, and our guide was incredibly knowledgeable. highly recommend, we’ll definitely be back again
  • An angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing from a boat in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Fishing this week has been good targeting redfish and trout using Berkeley gulp on a jighead below a popping cork and gold spoons. Targeting sand holes on the grass flats and edges in the two to three foot range has been producing target species plus small sharks, bluefish, sea bass and other hard pulling fish. Finding trout back up in the shallows is a good sign fall is coming. The best fishing of the year is coming up in the next couple of months!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat in a sunny coastal environment.
    Abby R.
    Abby R.
    Had a great time on board with Jeff! We had a successful fishing trip.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Speckled Trout at the dock, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Terry R.
    Terry R.
    Had fun, caught fish and Jeff is a very likeable and knowledgeable guy - lots of good conversation! Would do it again any chance I got!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish after a successful day of fishing along the waterfront.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    March is the month here in carrabelle when the fishing starts to get going, good catches of trout and redfish, the trout have been a bit scattered, but many good sized fish caught, many oversized released. Covering the flats casting soft plastic paddle tails below corks has been effective. Chartreuse and electric chicken colors are my favorite. Looking for mullet activity on the flats is a good indicator for reds. Ran into some Spanish mackerel, always fun on light tackle. Lots of dolphin and sea turtles around, from the water is the best view of carrabelle and the forgotten coast!
  • Multiple freshly caught fish arranged on the deck of a fishing boat beside a cooler and fillet knife.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Speckled Trout
    4 hour charter this morning, was a really good bite, lots of trout action. Got a limit of trout pretty quick, then went after reds. Couple of drifts across the flats produced 6 reds. Everything was caught on popping corks and jigs. Definitely feels like fall with cool mornings and good fishing
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in a calm waterway.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Bj C.
    Bj C.
    We enjoyed a full day of catching fish with Captain Jeff! He was very attentive to all the details, always quick to help with any issues and kept us on fish all day. We probably never went more than 20 minutes without some action! We caught Trout, Redfish, Bluefish, and Ladyfish.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2003
Boat manufacturer
Sea chaser
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Yamaha vmax
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Fishing for live bait is usually done before the trip and is included in the price
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning and filleting of fishing is part of the trip, to include ziplocs and some ice
Fishing license
I carry a fishing license that covers all anglers on the boat with me, no need to purchase one, it's included in the trip price
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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
 PayPal
 Checks

What’s biting in Carrabelle right now

CobiaCobia
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
TarponTarpon

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