Williamson Outfitters is located in Apalachicola and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters. Capt. Brice Williamson is an experienced USCG-licensed captain and guide that will be with you every step of the way to ensure that you have a safe and memorable experience. His boat is equipped with the necessary USCG safety gear as the captain’s number one goal is to keep you safe!

Capt. Brice will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing,  involving 3 to 8-hour trips. Apalachee Bay and Apalachicola Bay fishing offers Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Sheepshead, White Trout, and Black Brum year-round. Spanish Mackerel, Pompano, Ladyfish, and sharks are abundant between April and November. June, July, and August are best for trophy size Tripletail and Tarpon. On your trip, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, trolling, jigging, popping, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 22’ Blackjack boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. This boat comes with an ice-box as well as snorkeling gear.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip. Bring any drinks and food you like, a cooler for your fish, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

Call Capt. Brice if you’re interested in lodging. There’s a lodge available at Eastpoint Lodge that can accommodate up to 11 people.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Williamson Outfitters.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Quick Inshore (3 hrs - Morning)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Feb 1 - Jul 31
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $450
    Featured in both Florida Sportsman magazine and Florida Country magazine, Williamson Outfitters is the guide of choice for the Apalachee Bay area! Tripletail, Speckled and White Trout, Redfish, Sheepshead, Flounder, and Black Drum are available year-round. From April to November, there will be plenty of Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, Ladyfish, and sharks. In June, July, and August, you'll have the best chance to reel in trophy-sized Tripletail. Ask about our duck hunts and gator hunts!
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Popping
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Quick Inshore (3 hrs - Afternoon)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Feb 1 - Jul 31
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $450
    Featured in both Florida Sportsman magazine and Florida Country magazine, Williamson Outfitters is the guide of choice for the Apalachee Bay area! Tripletail, Speckled and White Trout, Redfish, Sheepshead, Flounder, and Black Drum are available year-round. From April to November, there will be plenty of Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, Ladyfish, and sharks. In June, July, and August, you'll have the best chance to reel in trophy-sized Tripletail. Ask about our duck hunts and gator hunts!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Popping
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Frog Gigging (night)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Sep 25
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $495
    Frog gigging on your bucket list? Let Williamson Outfitters take you on a trip of a lifetime! Frog gigging is a very unique and exceptionally fun way to harvest tasty amphibians along freshwater banks! Its also a great way to "beat the heat" during the hot summer months! These charters typically begin at dusk. We will provide you with all of the necessary gigging gear as well as teaching your crew the proper techniques.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Alligator Gar
    Alligator Gar
  • Private trip
    "Cast-N-Blast" Duck Hunt & Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Jan 28
    Price for 2 persons
    US $1,000
    Get the full “Old Florida” experience with a fun, guided coastal duck hunt & inshore fishing package (better known as a “Cast-N-Blast” charter)! Let our experienced duck guides take you & your crew on a fun diver duck hunt then finish the day with a relaxing inshore fishing trip with one of our experienced fishing guides! Primary duck species: redheads, bluebills, buffleheads, etc. Primary fish species: redfish, trout, sheepshead, flounder, etc.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Popping
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Inshore Bay Fishing (half day-AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Feb 1 - Nov 10
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    Featured in both Florida Sportsman magazine and Florida Country magazine, Williamson Outfitters is the guide of choice for the Apalachee Bay area! Tripletail, Speckled and White Trout, Redfish, Sheepshead, Flounder, and Black Drum are available year-round. From April to November, there will be plenty of Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, Ladyfish, and sharks. In June, July, and August, you'll have the best chance to reel in trophy-sized Tripletail. Ask about our duck hunts and gator hunts!
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Popping
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Inshore Bay Fishing (half day-PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Feb 1 - Nov 10
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    Featured in both Florida Sportsman magazine and Florida Country magazine, Williamson Outfitters is the guide of choice for the Apalachee Bay area! Tripletail, Speckled and White Trout, Redfish, Sheepshead, Flounder, and Black Drum are available year-round. From April to November, there will be plenty of Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, Ladyfish, and sharks. In June, July, and August, you'll have the best chance to reel in trophy-sized Tripletail. Ask about our duck hunts and gator hunts!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Popping
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Flounder Gigging (night)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Feb 1 - Oct 15
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $550
    Gigging on your bucket list? Let Williamson Outfitters take you on a trip of a lifetime! Gigging is a very unique and exceptionally fun way to harvest tasty inshore fish along the shallows of the Florida panhandle! Its also a great way to "beat the heat" during the hot summer months! These charters typically begin at dusk. We will provide you with all of the necessary gigging gear as well as teaching your crew the proper techniques.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Flounder Gigging
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Alligator Gar
    Alligator Gar
    Ray
    Ray
  • Private trip
    Scalloping (3/4 day)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 24
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $650
    Four to six people can come aboard Join in for a 6-hour “Easter Egg Hunt” type adventure! Spend the day on the shallow grassy flats catching Florida Bay Scallop. Bay Scallop is one of Florida’s most beloved delicacies! You'll be snorkeling in about 3 to 8 feet of water using a dip net or your hands to catch this tasty shellfish! Seasons – Franklin and Wakulla Counties Jul 1 - Sep. 24; Gulf County (Port St Joe) Aug 16 - Sep 24. There is a $20-per-gallon fee for the guide to clean your Scallop.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Scallop
    Scallop
  • Private trip
    Inshore Bay Fishing (3/4 day, 6hr)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Feb 1 - Nov 10
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $695
    Featured in both Florida Sportsman magazine and Florida Country magazine, Williamson Outfitters is the guide of choice for the Apalachee Bay area! Tripletail, Speckled and White Trout, Redfish, Sheepshead, Flounder, and Black Drum are available year-round. From April to November, there will be plenty of Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, Ladyfish, and sharks. In June, July, and August, you'll have the best chance to reel in trophy-sized Tripletail. Ask about our duck hunts and gator hunts!
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Popping
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Tripletail Fishing (6 hr)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Sep 15
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $750
    Featured in both Florida Sportsman magazine and Florida Country magazine, Williamson Outfitters is the guide of choice for the Apalachee Bay area! Tripletail, Speckled and White Trout, Redfish, Sheepshead, Flounder, and Black Drum are available year-round. From April to November, there will be plenty of Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, Ladyfish, and sharks. In June, July, and August, you'll have the best chance to reel in trophy-sized Tripletail. Ask about our duck hunts and gator hunts!
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    “Shells-N-Scales” (full day)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 24
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $950
    Florida scalloping and inshore fishing combo charter running July - September. Have a blast on the water chasing inshore fish such as Speckled Trout, Redfish, Tripletail, Spanish Mackerel, Ladyfish, and more. Then, you can cool off by snorkeling around on the shallow grassy flats searching for delectable Florida Bay Scallop! Jul 1 - Sep. 24, you can fish in Franklin and Wakulla Counties. Aug 16 - Sep 24, you can fish in Gulf County (Port St Joe). Scallop cleaning costs $20 per gallon.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Popping
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Scallop
    Scallop
  • Private trip
    Nearshore Mahi Mahi (3/4 day)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Aug 31
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $950
    Mahi Mahi is a fast-growing species with a lifespan of no more than 5 years. When being chased, it can turn on its neon colors and run at speeds of up to 5 knots. This fish lurks beneath weed lines as well as any floating debris that can hold bait. Light-tackle anglers often catch dozens of smaller Mahi. July and August are the best months for this species in the area. You'll be nearshore fishing in Florida state waters, within 9 miles offshore.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Bonito
    Bonito
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Customer reviews

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4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 80 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Amazing guide

VERIFIED   NEW  Quick Inshore (3 hrs - Morning) on October 15, 2024
We caught tons of fish and many different species. The boat was great and easily fit 4 people. Brice is super knowledgeable...
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Memories made!

VERIFIED   Quick Inshore (3 hrs - Morning) on October 9, 2024
Trent was a great captain, being patient with us (inexperienced anglers), and took us out right before a tropical storm. ...
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Sam H.
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First time in Appilachicola

VERIFIED   Tripletail Fishing (6 hr) on June 28, 2024
First time fishing with Williamson fishing.  Weather was not the best and was a challenge.  Yet Capt Chris and his son made...
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Kevin M.
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Inshore

VERIFIED   Inshore Bay Fishing (half day-PM) on June 21, 2024
Capt. Drew was awesome with my two boys. I had a 5 year old that after an hour wanted to dip the bait out of the live well....
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Frank L.
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Great effort under tough conditions- and som good results!

VERIFIED   Tripletail Fishing (6 hr) on July 11, 2024
Wind and muddy water made our primary target (triple tails) tough, but with flexible plans we took advantage of trout, reds...
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FAQs about Williamson Outfitters – Capt. Brice

Williamson Outfitters – Capt. Brice offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Quick Inshore (3 hrs - Morning) (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Quick Inshore (3 hrs - Afternoon) (3 hours)
  • US $495 per group - Frog Gigging (night) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per person - "Cast-N-Blast" Duck Hunt & Fishing (12 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Inshore Bay Fishing (half day-AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Inshore Bay Fishing (half day-PM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Flounder Gigging (night) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Scalloping (3/4 day) (6 hours)
  • US $695 per group - Inshore Bay Fishing (3/4 day, 6hr) (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Tripletail Fishing (6 hr) (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group - “Shells-N-Scales” (full day) (8 hours)
  • US $950 per group - Nearshore Mahi Mahi (3/4 day) (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Williamson Outfitters – Capt. Brice, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Williamson Outfitters – Capt. Brice include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting ($1.00 per pound to clean catch)
  • Fishing License

Williamson Outfitters – Capt. Brice offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing (Within 9 miles, state waters)
  • Flats Fishing

Williamson Outfitters – Capt. Brice offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Flounder Gigging

Top targeted fish species with Williamson Outfitters – Capt. Brice include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Scallop
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tripletail

Your operator

Williamson Outfitters, LLC
Apalachicola, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
95 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since March 2021
Williamson Outfitters is the premier guide service for Florida's Forgotten Coast region. Capt. Chris Williamson & Capt. Brice Williamson grew up fishing and hunting the bays and bayous of North Florida. Williamson Outfitters specializes in trophy tripletail fishing, duck hunting, flounder gigging, gator trapping, pelagic fishing, island escorting, and scalloping! Williamson Outfitters has been featured in many publications including Florida Sportsman magazine (cover of April 2022 issue) and Florida Country magazine (October 2022). So if you're looking for a professional guide service to provide you with a safe and fun experience then look no further.. Williamson Outfitters is the guide of choice for St. Marks, Panacea, Carrabelle, Apalachicola, St. George Island, Cape San Blas & Port St Joe! Williamson Outfitters is a member of the following organizations: • Florida Guides Association • Ducks Unlimited of Florida • Univ. of Southern Miss Tripletail Tagging Program • IGFA certified (Intl. Game Fish Association) • CCA (Coastal Conservation Association) • BTT (Bonefish & Tarpon Trust) • Captains For Clean Water • Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce • Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce • Gulf County Chamber of Commerce
Our Team
Trenton L.
Captain
Drew M.
Captain
Bear W.
First mate
Chris W.
Captain
Brice W.
Captain
Jaden G.
First mate

The fish you can target

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder Flounder

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Blackjack
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
55 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Within 9 miles, state waters
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Flounder Gigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
$1.00 per pound to clean catch
Fishing License

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
minimum age 5 years old
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

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
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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