Taz’s Excursions
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Taz’s Excursions

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(27 reviews)
Map of Shalimar, FL, United States
Old Ferry Road 100
Shalimar, FL, United States
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Taz’s Excursions is located in Fort Walton Beach and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters. Come experience some of the world’s finest nearshore and offshore fishing with a friendly crew out of beautiful Destin, Florida.

This crew will do its best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing, which can involve 4 to 12-hour trips. We will be fishing for Red Snapper, Cobia, Triggerfish, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, and plenty of other delicious species that live just offshore.  On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, big game fishing, jigging, spearfishing, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 30’ Prokat Catamaran that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat comes with a toilet and an ice-box.

The crew will provide all the latest and best fishing rods, reels, tackle, and techniques around, so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will also include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day.

Come experience some of the Panhandle’s most exciting saltwater fishing in the country!

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $780
    A 4-hour fishing trip in search of some of the Panhandle's lovely species. You and the crew will have a great time chasing Red Snapper, Gag Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Cobia, Amberjack, and more. The trip begins at 6:00 a.m. and comes with all the gear and licenses.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,080
    Six fun hours on Florida's beautiful and fish-rich waters. You will target Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, King Mackerel, and other fine species that roam the Panhandle's waters. You will depart from the dock at 6:00 a.m.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,080
    Spend a beautiful afternoon on the water and have a memorable time fishing with Taz’s Excursions. Some of the species you can encounter on your trip include Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, and Cobia. The trip lasts for 6 hours.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,500
    Spend as much as 8 hours exploring Florida's nearshore and offshore waters and have lots of fun chasing prized fish. The species you can go after include Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Bonito, Amberjack, Grouper, Cobia, as well as King Mackerel.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,500
    This trip gives you the option to start fishing later in the day and have a great afternoon and evening on the water. You and the crew will be targeting Mahi, Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, Kingfish, Amberjack, as well as Bonito.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,700
    For the ultimate fishing experience on the water, choose this 10-hour adventure and make memories you won't forget. The crew will take you to the best spots and do its best to help you reel in plenty of fish. The trip starts at 6:00 a.m.

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 27 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (17)
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6-hour trip with Taz's Excursions was great!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
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Chris N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Lots of fish

VERIFIED   6 Hour (AM) on July 31, 2024
Captain Johnny put us on a lot of fish and was extremely knowledgeable and experienced. We had a great time and caught a variety...
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Pat M.
Blaine, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6-hour trip with Taz's Excursions was great!

VERIFIED   6 Hour (AM) on August 10, 2023
It was a hot, beautiful day, but the wind caused 6’ waves at times.  None of the smaller boats went out that morning, but...
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GINNY P.
Longview, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Our 1st Time ...... but definitely not our Last!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on May 18, 2023
Captain Johnny and Rob were fabulous and so patient with our family’s 1st Deep Sea Fishing experience. We haven’t all 4...
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Mark H.
West Monroe, LA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hour afternoon trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on June 29, 2023
Had a great experience with Taz’s Excursions. Captains and first mate were extremely personable and treated us like we’ve...
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Ryan R.
CHAMPIONS GT, FL
Excellent
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4 Hour Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 24, 2023
Taz is probably the nicest person I have ever met. The trip was amazing super affordable, and made sure he did everything possible...
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FAQs about Taz’s Excursions

Taz’s Excursions offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $780 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,080 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,080 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip (AM) (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip (PM) (8 hours)
  • US $1,700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Taz’s Excursions, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private toilet with a sink
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Taz’s Excursions include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (and frozen bait)
  • Lures
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
Taz’s Excursions offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
Taz’s Excursions offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging (we have new jigging rods and reels)
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Taz’s Excursions include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Red)

Meet the Captain

Johnny Mulford
Shalimar, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
27 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2022
The captain is a retired MSG out of US Army special operations command. He's been diving and fishing for over 40 years and is eager to provide you with a fun fishing adventure in Florida.
Our Team
Rob A.
First mate

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Bonito Bonito
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2003
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Prokat
Boat type
Catamaran
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
49 knots

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
we have new jigging rods and reels
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Private toilet with a sink
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
and frozen bait
Lures
First Mate
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.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible
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Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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