Apex Charters And Rentals

Apex Charters And Rentals wishes you a warm welcome to Destin, a prime angling destination in Florida. Join Captain James Scott in exploring waters both near and off the shore and have a fishing trip you’ll remember for a long time. There are lots of lovely species to catch and the captain’s an expert, so just pick a day and book your next sea adventure!

Your trip starts on a 28’ Sailfish center console, a boat that has enough space to carry 5 guests. It runs on two 150 HP Yamaha engines, uses full-featured navigation electronics, and is equipped with downriggers, snorkeling gear, and a livewell. The boat’s also got a toilet, wireless trolling motor, and a multimedia system.

Some of the many prized species you can go after include Mahi Mahi, Almaco Jack, Amberjack, cobia, wahoo, king mackerel Pompano, and Snapper. You’ll use both heavy and light tackle to catch, with plenty of techniques to choose from. Try your hand at bottom and deep sea fishing, trolling, jigging, drift fishing, as well as handline fishing. You’re free to keep your catch and kids are more than welcome to come on board.

When it comes to things you’ll need for the trip, just make sure you pack some food and drinks and the captain will take care of everything from gear to licenses to catch cleaning.

Join in and have a trip of your life with Apex Charters And Rentals!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon)
    US $875
    A 4-hour morning trip. Great trip for kids. Short run time and fishing nearshore reefs. Great action with mostly smaller fish with a lot of catch and release. If you are looking to take a lot of keepers back, we highly recommend one of the longer trips we offer.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Wed)
    US $875
    A-4 hour afternoon trip. Great trip for kids. Short run time and fishing near shore reefs. Great action with mostly smaller fish with a lot of catch and release. If you are looking to take a lot of keepers back, we highly recommend one of the longer trips we offer.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Offshore
    In demand! Last booked: 12 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,075
    A good trip to use several different fishing techniques and have the time to hit several good feeding grounds. A good trip to get some nice keepers in the cooler and lots of action with our time on the water.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
    Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Going Big
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,275
    It is about to get real. The usual departure is at 7:00 a.m. but clients can slightly modify the start time. You pick the different fish species to target, and the captain will get you on it. The charter will be available to you for the whole day. As different species require different locations, the ride times will vary. You have all the fishing techniques at your disposal.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
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FAQs about Apex Charters And Rentals

Apex Charters And Rentals offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $725 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $725 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $925 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,125 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Going Big (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Apex Charters And Rentals, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Inclose restroom with fresh water sink.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Radar

Trips booked with Apex Charters And Rentals include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Bait is included in the price. If the bait guys are out on the water, i buy bait. If not, we will catch our bait on the way out.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning and filleting is incuded in the price.)
  • Fishing License (FL state fishing permits are included in the price. The charter license covers all passengers for the fishing.)

Apex Charters And Rentals offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (We are a state charter boat. We mainly stay in state water and runs east to west up to 25 miles. Some federal water trolling is also permitted. )
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Apex Charters And Rentals offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Handline
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Apex Charters And Rentals include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Jack (Almaco)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

James Scott
Destin, Florida, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
267 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2021
Angler's Choice
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Captan James is a longtime angler with a great personality. He loves working outdoors and has a desire to always improve. Charters are extremely work-intensive but can also be very rewarding. He loves to see smiles on his clients' faces, especially the kids. The captain lived in the Philippines for 5 years where he honed his fishing skills. He has the knowledge and the drive to make sure each trip is successful. His main goal is safety first, and a great adventure as a close second.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Sailfish (Center console) originally built in 2019. Powered by 2 150HP Yamaha twin 150s engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 42 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We are a state charter boat. We mainly stay in state water and runs east to west up to 25 miles. Some federal water trolling is also permitted.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Inclose restroom with fresh water sink.
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Bait is included in the price. If the bait guys are out on the water, i buy bait. If not, we will catch our bait on the way out.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning and filleting is incuded in the price.
Fishing License
FL state fishing permits are included in the price. The charter license covers all passengers for the fishing.

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No real age limit, we only ask they are big enough to sit in the seat area on their own. We provide lifejackets for all kids 12 and under.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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 2% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 267 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
85%
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Great Experience

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on April 7, 2024
It was our pleasure to book with Captain James. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about charter fishing. He always maintained...
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Fishing with James

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 22, 2023
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VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 6, 2023
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Denise J.
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Fishing with James

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Offshore on May 13, 2023
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9 Hours w/ Capt. James

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Going Big on May 3, 2023
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