Gettin' Reel Sportfishing 

5.0
(169 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Fifth Street Boat Ramp, Port St. Joe, FL 32456, United States

Gettin' Reel Sportfishing 

Port St. Joe, FL, United States
22 ft
4
5.0
(169 reviews)

Come aboard and go fishing with Port St. Joe's Gettin' Reel Sportfishing, winner of the 2026 "Best of Florida" award! Offering exciting INSHORE fishing charters on beautiful St. Joe Bay, Gettin’ Reel Sportfishing is the ideal choice for a fun and memorable fishing adventure.

At Gettin' Reel Sportfishing, we have the gear, knowledge, and experience to accommodate anglers of all skill levels and ages. We take lots of pictures of you with your catches and send them to you after your trip, as well as fillet and bag your fish, free of charge!

Capt. Chris makes sure you feel right at home when you're aboard, and will give you the best opportunity to catch that "fish of a lifetime!" You'll get to use quality rods, reels, and the best bait and lures out there.

Our vessel is a well equipped 22' Sea Chaser that is very stable and safe with a 150hp Honda 4-Stroke outboard that is ultra quiet, a Minn Kota Terrova i-Pilot trolling motor, twin 8 foot Power-Pole anchor Blades, the most up-to-date Garmin Hi-Def electronics, a large livewell for bait, a large fish box to keep your catch ice cold, front and back casting decks, as well as a large T-Top for some shade on those hot Florida days.

Book with us today! Captain Chris would love to have you aboard!

Capt. Chris is a proud Pro-Staff member of the following great companies:
Power-Pole • Waterland Co. Fishing Optics • Matrix Shad • Under Taker Corks • Seaworx Fishing • Southern Salt Bait Co. • BUBBA

Come aboard and go fishing with Port St. Joe's Gettin' Reel Sportfishing, winner of the 2026 "Best of Florida" award! Offering exciting INSHORE fishing charters on beautiful St. Joe Bay, Gettin’ Reel Sportfishing is the ideal choice for a fun and memorable fishing adventure.

At Gettin' Reel Sportfishing, we have the gear, knowledge, and experience to accommodate anglers of all skill levels and ages. We take lots of pictures of you with your catches and send them to you after your trip, as well as fillet and bag your fish, free of charge!

Capt. Chris makes sure you feel right at home when you're aboard, and will give you the best opportunity to catch that "fish of a lifetime!" You'll get to use quality rods, reels, and the best bait and lures out there.

Our vessel is a well equipped 22' Sea Chaser that is very stable and safe with a 150hp Honda 4-Stroke outboard that is ultra quiet, a Minn Kota Terrova i-Pilot trolling motor, twin 8 foot Power-Pole anchor Blades, the most up-to-date Garmin Hi-Def electronics, a large livewell for bait, a large fish box to keep your catch ice cold, front and back casting decks, as well as a large T-Top for some shade on those hot Florida days.

Book with us today! Captain Chris would love to have you aboard!

Capt. Chris is a proud Pro-Staff member of the following great companies:
Power-Pole • Waterland Co. Fishing Optics • Matrix Shad • Under Taker Corks • Seaworx Fishing • Southern Salt Bait Co. • BUBBA

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Half Day Fishing – (4 MAX)
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+8
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Fishing + 4 Hour Excursion
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+7
US $750
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+8
US $900
Entire boat: 2 people
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5.0
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Boat & equipment
5.0
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What anglers say

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Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
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Good boat
100%
Recommended
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Caught fish

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Coriana Fitz
Coriana Fitz
us
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Memorable wildlife excursion
4 Hour Fishing + 4 Hour Excursion on August 11, 20264 adults

Chris was a wonderful captain. He was personable and knowledgeable about not just the area's good fishing spots, but the local wildlife as well. He was patient with some of our group's inexperience fishing and helped wherever needed. We saw sea turtles, a hammerhead shark eating, and a whole school of rays with pointed fins that almost looked like birds as they swam under us. He took us to a fun spot to hunt for sea shells, and we spent plenty of time in the water swimming to beat the heat. The highlight of the trip was when he lifted the boat's motor a bit to form a large wake and dolphins swam and jumped through it, following along with us like it was a carnival ride. I highly recommend Chris as a captain if you are looking for a fun day-long trip in the cape. Thoughwe did not catch fish, I think it was beause it was one of the hottest days of the summer, and the fish were either in cooler, deeper water or too lazy to bite. Our group got tired and wanted to head back a bit early too, through Chris would have been happy to stay out and try additional spots with us. It was just not great weather to catch fish, so we didn't have much luck.

Rachael Broadaway
Rachael Broadaway
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Had a blast!
Half Day Fishing – (4 MAX) on May 9, 20262 adults1 child

Captain Chris was amazing! It was my son’s first time going out on a trip like this, and he had an absolute blast. We caught mangrove snapper and speckled trout, which made the experience even more exciting for him. The trip was not only a lot of fun, but also very educational — my son learned so much along the way. Captain Chris was personable, great with communication, and kept us updated the day before and the morning of the trip due to weather conditions. We had an amazing experience and would highly recommend him to both families and adult groups!

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Tammy Douglas
Tammy Douglas
us
Arkansas, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Where do I start?? Captain Chris is awesome!!
Half Day Fishing – (4 MAX) on January 2, 20263 adults

I am sure I will miss something about all Captain Chris did for us to be so accommodating for this trip. This was a gift to my spouse and grown children and they had a great time. The day they were supposed to go was a bad weather day. Captain Chris reached out to me to let me know and to see if there was another day they could go. He did a lot of juggling to get them in at the absolute best weather day. He is extremely easy to work with. My party had nothing but praises for him. Even though it was not a good fishing day (but they still caught some fish) the trip was great. One of the guys told me that they assumed they would be fishing in the ocean instead of the river/bay. They said they are glad they did not know that, because they would have missed out on the great experience they had with Captain Chris. There is no way I can write every way he accommodated this trip from booking, rescheduling, making sure the trip was great in every way such as stated above, but he also was also flexible on where they met and fished due to red tide keeping from them from the going on the normal route. This is trip was a minimum of 4 guests, so it was very focused on my guys. If you are looking for a great time fishing that money can buy, this is it.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Sheepshead
Jacob Richardson
Jacob Richardson
us
Clarkesville, GA, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Finfilled day on the water!
Half Day Fishing – (4 MAX) on October 7, 20252 adults

My wife and I started the mornign by meeting up with Chris at the boat dock, super easy to find and then off we went! We did the 4hr morning trip and had plenty of time to fish several different spots with different bait setups as well as tsrfrting different speces of fish. Conditions wete great but the fish were a little slow to hit our rigs. That didnt stop Chris from trying different spots, different lure setups, and even checking in with others on the water to see if we could find the sweet spot! We had a blast and would for sure book with him again!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Ross Fuller
Ross Fuller
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
GREAT TRIP
Half Day Fishing – (4 MAX) on April 2, 20262 adults2 children

we had a great trip. family of 4 with 2 young boys. Bite was good to begin with on the redfish the the wind oicked so we swapped to trolling for spanish and caught a few. Chris was grest with kids and was dun to talk to when the bite slowed down.Great trip woukd recommend for anyone looking for a family fun fishing trip we will definitely be booking again

Reported catch:
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel

FAQs about Gettin' Reel Sportfishing

Gettin' Reel Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Fishing – (4 MAX) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Fishing – (4 MAX) - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Fishing + 4 Hour Excursion (8 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Fishing (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Gettin' Reel Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor Minn Kota Riptide Terova i-Pilot
Trips booked with Gettin' Reel Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (All live bait is caught before the charter. No additional cost at all.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning and bagging is included!)
  • Fishing license (All licenses are included! No need to purchase one.)
Gettin' Reel Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing (Cobia - King Mackerel - Spanish Mackerel)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Gettin' Reel Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Gettin' Reel Sportfishing include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Chris Lantz
Chris Lantz

Port St. Joe, Florida, United States

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Hello, I am USCG licensed Capt. Chris Lantz. A seasoned guide, life long fisherman, outdoorsman, father and husband. My passion for family and fishing drives my desire to make your experience on the water the best possible. My resume is lenghty, spanning Panama City, Mexico Beach, Port St. Joe, Indiana Pass and Apalachicola. Few know the waters of St. Joe Bay like I do, and even fewer care about preserving it for the future like me. Saltwater is my passion, and what keeps my never-ending drive going. Your first saltwater fish caught is just as exciting to me as mine was. Come aboard and let's make some memories!

Chris Lantz
Chris Lantz
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169
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2023
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Hello, I am USCG licensed Capt. Chris Lantz. A seasoned guide, life long fisherman, outdoorsman, father and husband. My passion for family and fishing drives my desire to make your experience on the water the best possible. My resume is lenghty, spanning Panama City, Mexico Beach, Port St. Joe, Indiana Pass and Apalachicola. Few know the waters of St. Joe Bay like I do, and even fewer care about preserving it for the future like me. Saltwater is my passion, and what keeps my never-ending drive going. Your first saltwater fish caught is just as exciting to me as mine was. Come aboard and let's make some memories!

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tripletail
Tripletail
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle

Real catches by this captain

  • Amazing experience!
    Brad P.
    Brad P.
  • wonderful trip
    Jessie C.
    Jessie C.
  • Capt Chris was great!
    Jessica W.
    Jessica W.
  • GREAT TRIP
    Ross F.
    Ross F.
  • CPT Chris is the best
    Bryan C.
    Bryan C.
  • Great trip!
    Morgen J.
    Morgen J.
  • Where do I start?? Captain Chris is awesome!!
    Tammy D.
    Tammy D.
  • Awesome Fish with Captain Chris
    Kevin D.
    Kevin D.
  • Right on the fish!
    Christopher B.
    Christopher B.
  • Go with Captain Chris
    Rich R.
    Rich R.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2005
Boat manufacturer
Sea Chaser
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Honda
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
32 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Cobia - King Mackerel - Spanish Mackerel
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Minn Kota Riptide Terova i-Pilot
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
All live bait is caught before the charter. No additional cost at all.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning and bagging is included!
Fishing license
All licenses are included! No need to purchase one.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

More details

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
Children of all ages are welcome! We love family!
You keep catch
You can keep any fish that is within legal limits!
Catch and release allowed
You can also release any fish you'd like!
Catch and release mandatory
ALL Sharks are throw-back only.

How you can pay

Pay online in full

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

No additional fees.

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

 Checks

What’s biting in Port St. Joe right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
CobiaCobia
FlounderFlounder
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
PompanoPompano
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TripletailTripletail

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