Bayflats Fishing Charters 

5.0/5 (139 reviews)
 
State licensed
 21987 U.S. 331, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, United States
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Bayflats Fishing Charters is your ticket to the stunning waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay.

Redfish, Speckled Trout, Jack Crevalle, Mangrove Snapper, Flounder, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel, and more could be biting, depending on when you go. During the trip, you might be light tackle fishing, or maybe something more specialized for this area.

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own.

Capt. Justin runs a 25’ Sea Pro bay boat with room for 6 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as, live bait.

There’s no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Have in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don’t know what to expect, ask the captain.

A few items to bring include sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks included on board.

Get in touch with Capt. Justin below and start planning your trip today!

Justin Johnson

Captain

Justin Johnson

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Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Food (Snacks)

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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2-Hour Morning Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $450 
2-Hour Evening Fishing Trip

 In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago

FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $450 
3-Hour Fishing Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $550 
3-Hour Fishing Trip (PM)

 In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago

FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 4:30 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $550 
4-Hour Fishing Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $650 
4-Hour Fishing Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $650 
Crab Island Excursion
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Oct 31
Price for up to 4 people
US $650 
All Day 8-hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,250 
There are 26 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 139 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (147)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

99%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

94%

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Justin B.
Justin B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Excellent Trip - book with Justin!

VERIFIED

4-Hour Fishing Trip (AM) on April 28, 2025

Justin provided an exceptional guided bay fishing experience for my 13-year-old son and me. His extensive knowledge of the local waters was impressive, and he expertly navigated us through beautiful areas. Justin's helpfulness and expertise led to great catches, making our trip memorable and exciting. What truly sets Justin apart is his ability to create an enjoyable experience for both adults and children. His patience and skill in working with my son made the trip educational and fun for both of us. We were so impressed that we've already booked another guided trip with Justin for our upcoming Florida vacation in September. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, friendly, and skilled fishing guide, we highly recommend Justin. He'll ensure you have an unforgettable day on the water!"

Justin provided an exceptional guided bay fishing experience for my 13-year-old son and me. His extensive knowledge of the local waters was impressive, and he expertly navigated us through beautiful areas. Justin's helpfulness and expertise led to great catches, making our trip memorable and exciting. What truly sets Justin apart is his ability to create an enjoyable experience for both adults and children. His patience and skill in working with my son made the trip educational and fun for...  

 Justin B. recommends Bayflats Fishing Charters
Justin Johnson
Justin Johnson (The Captain)
Replied on May 5, 2025
Wow, I’m going to give your 5 stars review 5 stars! Kind words and thank you. Sept be here quick and I’m looking forward to fishing with you and Eli again.

Erin S.
Erin S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fun morning for a small bachelorette!

VERIFIED

3-Hour Fishing Trip (AM) on March 1, 2025

My friends and I did a 3 hour AM tour with Justin as part of a small bachelorette party. Our group had a mix of totally inexperienced and moderately experienced fishers and Justin made everything so easy, relaxed, and fun! He chose several beautiful areas for us to fish, helped us cast or let us do our thing as needed, and we brought in a good amount of fish. He has a background in nature science and was so knowledgeable about the local wildlife and nature. We would love to fish with him again if we returned to the area - it was a highlight of our trip!

My friends and I did a 3 hour AM tour with Justin as part of a small bachelorette party. Our group had a mix of totally inexperienced and moderately experienced fishers and Justin made everything so easy, relaxed, and fun! He chose several beautiful areas for us to fish, helped us cast or let us do our thing as needed, and we brought in a good amount of fish. He has a background in nature science and was so knowledgeable about the local wildlife and nature. We would love to fish with him again...  

 Erin S. recommends Bayflats Fishing Charters
Justin Johnson
Justin Johnson (The Captain)
Replied on March 3, 2025
Thank you Erin for letting me be part of your special girls trip. Great day on the water and super fun group. I know the wedding will be amazing and best wishes again to the bride.

Randy M.
Randy M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fish for sure… but much more!

VERIFIED

4-Hour Fishing Trip (PM) on April 21, 2025

Captain Justin took me, my daughter and two son-in-law’s out for a 4 hour bay trip. Ive fished a lot, and I can tell you Justin is a fabulous guide in every way. Yes we caught fish (which he cleaned for our trip home)… but he was so kind, helpful knowledgeable about wildlife etc… the boat is awesome … the music … he hustled to correct lines when needed … not a wasted minute. I’ll book justin again, next time for a guys trip with life long friends. Congrats Justin! You’re a great guide and a wonderful person.

Captain Justin took me, my daughter and two son-in-law’s out for a 4 hour bay trip. Ive fished a lot, and I can tell you Justin is a fabulous guide in every way. Yes we caught fish (which he cleaned for our trip home)… but he was so kind, helpful knowledgeable about wildlife etc… the boat is awesome … the music … he hustled to correct lines when needed … not a wasted minute. I’ll book justin again, next time for a guys trip with life long friends. Congrats Justin! You’re a great guide and a...  

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 Randy M. recommends Bayflats Fishing Charters
Justin Johnson
Justin Johnson (The Captain)
Replied on April 23, 2025
Perfect day, no doubt! Fun people like your fam make my job both easy and enjoyable. Let me know how fillets turn out and looking forward to next time. Thanks again Randy!

Joseph L.
Joseph L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

FANTASTIC DAY!

VERIFIED

4-Hour Fishing Trip (AM) on March 16, 2025

I booked a morning bay-fishing trip for my two son's. All 3 of us grew up fishing in western Pennsylvania. Captain Justin could not have been more accommodating! He took us to fishing spots that matched our skill level and we caught fish! From the time we booked the trip he reached out to us and communication could not have been better. He provided everything we needed and made the trip a FANTASTIC experience. Thank you Capt. Justin for giving me a trip with my son's that I will cherish forever! We will definitely book with you again.

I booked a morning bay-fishing trip for my two son's. All 3 of us grew up fishing in western Pennsylvania. Captain Justin could not have been more accommodating! He took us to fishing spots that matched our skill level and we caught fish! From the time we booked the trip he reached out to us and communication could not have been better. He provided everything we needed and made the trip a FANTASTIC experience. Thank you Capt. Justin for giving me a trip with my son's that I will cherish forever!...  

 Joseph L. recommends Bayflats Fishing Charters
Justin Johnson
Justin Johnson (The Captain)
Replied on March 20, 2025
Thank you Joe. I enjoyed spending the morning on the water with you and your sons. Hope I get to see y’all again when you’re back down for Mikes graduation. Thanks again!

David P.
David P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Justin was great!

VERIFIED

4-Hour Fishing Trip (AM) on March 5, 2025

Justin was great! 2 dads and 12 year old boys. He was patient, professional and friendly. We caught 7 red fish, 1 sand perch, 1 speckled trout. Hook and lost a few including a likely black drum. I appreciated that the ones we lost he checked the line, his knots and the equipment to try to understand why there was a break. (I’ve been with sloppy captains before who don’t pay attention to and maintain their gear.) I will save Justin’s info for next year!

Justin was great! 2 dads and 12 year old boys. He was patient, professional and friendly. We caught 7 red fish, 1 sand perch, 1 speckled trout. Hook and lost a few including a likely black drum. I appreciated that the ones we lost he checked the line, his knots and the equipment to try to understand why there was a break. (I’ve been with sloppy captains before who don’t pay attention to and maintain their gear.) I will save Justin’s info for next year!  

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 David P. recommends Bayflats Fishing Charters
Justin Johnson
Justin Johnson (The Captain)
Replied on March 6, 2025
Thanks David! I thought we did pretty well with the gale force winds we had to battle. Hopefully next time we’ll have more enjoyable weather. Thanks again for taking time to leave great review!

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FAQs about Bayflats Fishing Charters

What are the trip rates for Bayflats Fishing Charters?

Bayflats Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 2-Hour Evening Fishing Trip (2 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 2-Hour Morning Fishing Trip (2 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3-Hour Fishing Trip (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3-Hour Fishing Trip (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4-Hour Fishing Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4-Hour Fishing Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Crab Island Excursion (4 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - All Day 8-hour Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Bayflats Fishing Charters?

When you book a trip with Bayflats Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Bayflats Fishing Charters?

Trips booked with Bayflats Fishing Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Fishing with live bait is very productive in the Choctawhatchee bay. Generally, I will have caught or purchased bait prior to your crew boarding boat to maximize fishing time. Live bait is always included in the overall price. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning your catch is complimentary and will be done at the boat ramp fish cleaning tables. I will clean and package in ziplock bags, so don’t forget a cooler!)
  • Snacks (There is plenty of storage on boat if you would like to bring lunches or snacks. I will have cheese crackers on board and they are proven to improve fishing success. Please do not bring bananas, they are bad luck. )
  • Drinks (There is a large cooler onboard and will be filled with bottled waters. Plenty of room to ice down any other drinks you would like to bring. )
  • Fishing License (I maintain a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Charter Captains license that covers all guests aboard the boat. I’ve got you covered!)
What types of fishing does Bayflats Fishing Charters offer?

Bayflats Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Bayflats Fishing Charters offer?

Bayflats Fishing Charters offers the following fishing technique:

  • Light Tackle
Which fish species can I catch with Bayflats Fishing Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Bayflats Fishing Charters include:

  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Justin Johnson

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
139 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2023
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

I have been fishing the Choctawhatchee Bay since moving to Walton County in the summer of 1991. Becoming a successful charter Capt has been a lifelong goal of mine that now allows me to share my fishing knowledge and experience.

Our Team
Ryan B.

Ryan B.

Captain

The fish you can target

Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Sea Pro
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Flats Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

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 with live bait is very productive in the Choctawhatchee bay. Generally, I will have caught or purchased bait prior to your crew boarding boat to maximize fishing time. Live bait is always included in the overall price.

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Cleaning your catch is complimentary and will be done at the boat ramp fish cleaning tables. I will clean and package in ziplock bags, so don’t forget a cooler!

Snacks

There is plenty of storage on boat if you would like to bring lunches or snacks. I will have cheese crackers on board and they are proven to improve fishing success. Please do not bring bananas, they are bad luck.

Drinks

There is a large cooler onboard and will be filled with bottled waters. Plenty of room to ice down any other drinks you would like to bring.

Fishing License

I maintain a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Charter Captains license that covers all guests aboard the boat. I’ve got you covered!

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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

Bayflats Fishing is 100% kid friendly and I enjoy teaching and encouraging young and/or new fishers. My boat, fishing equipment and safety gear are all set up for fishers of all ages.

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

 Checks

What’s biting in Santa Rosa Beach right now

FlounderFlounder
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
26 people are looking at this charter.