Bayflats Fishing Charters 

5.0/5 (159 reviews)
 
State licensed
 21987 U.S. 331, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, United States

Bayflats Fishing Charters 

 
State licensed
5.0/5 (159)
 Angler's Choice
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21987 U.S. 331
Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 159 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (181)

great day of fishing!
great day of fishing!
great day of fishing!
+178

Angler rating

157
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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%

Showing 1 - 5 of 159 reviews
Showing: 5 of 159 reviews
William Cochran
William Cochran
5.0
Verified
Great Trip Cut Short by Weather
4-Hour Fishing Trip (AM) on July 22, 20252 adults2 children
Captain Justin is great, very kid friendly and knowledgeable. His philosophy towards fishing is awesome in working to get the most time with bait in the water and minimal time underway while moving on quickly from spots that were not generating much action. We were originally to start at 7:00 AM but moved to 4:00 PM after Captain Justin recommended doing so as his recent trips had been more successful in the late afternoon/early evening. His early communication and interest in what we preferred for our trip was greatly appreciated. My grandson's, ages 12, 17 and 23 very much appreciated having a captain/guide who was so intent on putting them in the best situation to catch fish. The first couple of spots generated some bites though nothing stayed on the hook but the next two produced several Red Fish and a Stingray and between them some other fish I cannot recall the name of. Things were heating up at the fourth spot when the weather conditions worsened and it was decided we needed to, mostly due to lightning getting close, get back to the dock. So, our trip was cut short by about an hour and a half and Captain Justin was good enough to offer to prorate my balance but I decided to pay in full without a tip. We agreed on that and he said he would try to get us back out to finish up before our leaving the next Saturday. On Friday we communicated and agreed to meet at the dock at 5:45 PM but unfortunately the weather again interfered with our plans and we had to cancel. We'll be back next year and all agreed they would like to fish with Captain Justin again and he offered, if that works out, to make up the lost time then. Overall a very pleasant experience and I would recommend Captain Justin to anyone, especially those with kids. Looking forward to hooking up next year.
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Response from Captain
July 31, 2025
Awesome review! Absolutely will get that lost time next go around. Thank you Bill.
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Hadley Ristvedt
Hadley Ristvedt
5.0
Verified
Fishing with a Pro Who Feels Like a Friend
4-Hour Fishing Trip (AM) on October 7, 20253 adults
We had an incredible trip with Captain Justin! He was personable, professional, and clearly skilled—he knows the Bay inside and out and put us right on the fish. Beyond being a talented guide, he makes the experience feel like you’re fishing with a friend: easy conversation, great company, and plenty of laughs. We ended the day with several species, lots of action, and even a keeper to take home for dinner. Highly recommend booking a trip with him!
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Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
October 22, 2025
Yes sir, great day on the water and that’s how it’s supposed to be. Really appreciate the great review and looking forward to next time. Thanks again!
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Justin Beard
Justin Beard
5.0
Verified
Excellent Trip - book with Justin!
4-Hour Fishing Trip (AM) on April 28, 20252 adults
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!"
Reported catch:
Redfish
Response from Captain
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.
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Erin Swor
Erin Swor
5.0
Verified
Fun morning for a small bachelorette!
3-Hour Fishing Trip (AM) on March 1, 20255 adults
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!
Response from Captain
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.
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Mike Snyder
Mike Snyder
5.0
Verified
Great experience!
3-Hour Fishing Trip (AM) on September 6, 20253 adults
We chartered with Captain Justin for a morning fishing trip. He was knowledgeable, prepared, personable, and worked hard to make sure we had a positive experience. We caught 5 different kinds of fish - totaling over 15 for 3 people. He knew what he was doing and moved us spot to spot to give us every opportunity to catch different kinds of fish. Would absolutely book with him again!
Reported catch:
Redfish
Response from Captain
September 7, 2025
Killer review Mike, thank you. Holler when you start planning next trip down.
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Trip availability and prices

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2-Hour Morning Fishing Trip
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2 Hour Trip
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US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2-Hour Evening Fishing Trip
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US $450
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3-Hour Fishing Trip (AM)
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US $600
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3-Hour Fishing Trip (PM)
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3 Hour Trip
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US $600
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4-Hour Fishing Trip (AM)
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4 Hour Trip
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US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4-Hour Fishing Trip (PM)
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US $700
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Crab Island Excursion
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 2:00 PM
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US $750
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All Day 8-hour Trip
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8 Hour Trip
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US $1,400
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 159 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (181)

great day of fishing!
great day of fishing!
great day of fishing!
+178

Angler rating

157
1
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

99%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

94%

Showing 1 - 5 of 159 reviews
Showing: 5 of 159 reviews
William Cochran
William Cochran
5.0
Verified
Great Trip Cut Short by Weather
4-Hour Fishing Trip (AM) on July 22, 20252 adults2 children
Captain Justin is great, very kid friendly and knowledgeable. His philosophy towards fishing is awesome in working to get the most time with bait in the water and minimal time underway while moving on quickly from spots that were not generating much action. We were originally to start at 7:00 AM but moved to 4:00 PM after Captain Justin recommended doing so as his recent trips had been more successful in the late afternoon/early evening. His early communication and interest in what we preferred for our trip was greatly appreciated. My grandson's, ages 12, 17 and 23 very much appreciated having a captain/guide who was so intent on putting them in the best situation to catch fish. The first couple of spots generated some bites though nothing stayed on the hook but the next two produced several Red Fish and a Stingray and between them some other fish I cannot recall the name of. Things were heating up at the fourth spot when the weather conditions worsened and it was decided we needed to, mostly due to lightning getting close, get back to the dock. So, our trip was cut short by about an hour and a half and Captain Justin was good enough to offer to prorate my balance but I decided to pay in full without a tip. We agreed on that and he said he would try to get us back out to finish up before our leaving the next Saturday. On Friday we communicated and agreed to meet at the dock at 5:45 PM but unfortunately the weather again interfered with our plans and we had to cancel. We'll be back next year and all agreed they would like to fish with Captain Justin again and he offered, if that works out, to make up the lost time then. Overall a very pleasant experience and I would recommend Captain Justin to anyone, especially those with kids. Looking forward to hooking up next year.
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Response from Captain
July 31, 2025
Awesome review! Absolutely will get that lost time next go around. Thank you Bill.
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Hadley Ristvedt
Hadley Ristvedt
5.0
Verified
Fishing with a Pro Who Feels Like a Friend
4-Hour Fishing Trip (AM) on October 7, 20253 adults
We had an incredible trip with Captain Justin! He was personable, professional, and clearly skilled—he knows the Bay inside and out and put us right on the fish. Beyond being a talented guide, he makes the experience feel like you’re fishing with a friend: easy conversation, great company, and plenty of laughs. We ended the day with several species, lots of action, and even a keeper to take home for dinner. Highly recommend booking a trip with him!
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Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
October 22, 2025
Yes sir, great day on the water and that’s how it’s supposed to be. Really appreciate the great review and looking forward to next time. Thanks again!
0
Justin Beard
Justin Beard
5.0
Verified
Excellent Trip - book with Justin!
4-Hour Fishing Trip (AM) on April 28, 20252 adults
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!"
Reported catch:
Redfish
Response from Captain
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.
0
Erin Swor
Erin Swor
5.0
Verified
Fun morning for a small bachelorette!
3-Hour Fishing Trip (AM) on March 1, 20255 adults
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!
Response from Captain
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.
0
Mike Snyder
Mike Snyder
5.0
Verified
Great experience!
3-Hour Fishing Trip (AM) on September 6, 20253 adults
We chartered with Captain Justin for a morning fishing trip. He was knowledgeable, prepared, personable, and worked hard to make sure we had a positive experience. We caught 5 different kinds of fish - totaling over 15 for 3 people. He knew what he was doing and moved us spot to spot to give us every opportunity to catch different kinds of fish. Would absolutely book with him again!
Reported catch:
Redfish
Response from Captain
September 7, 2025
Killer review Mike, thank you. Holler when you start planning next trip down.
0

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What is the boat like?

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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
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