Book your next trip with Captain Chris Rose and find out what the fishing in Apalachicola is all about. Book your next trip with Captain Chris Rose and find out what fishing in Apalachicola is all about.

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Redfish, Sheepshead, Whiting, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and plenty more.

You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, or maybe something more specialized in 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. Also remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

Your boat for the day is a 24’ Bay boat with capacity for 6 passengers. It has and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.

You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether you’ll be catching it yourself.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Have in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

A few items to bring include bottled water, sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, come aboard with Captain Chris Rose and get hooked!



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  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $500
    This is an inshore fishing trip of four hours.
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FAQs about Captain Chris Rose

Captain Chris Rose offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Captain Chris Rose, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder

Trips booked with Captain Chris Rose include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Fishing License

Captain Chris Rose offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Captain Chris Rose offers the following fishing technique:
  • Light Tackle

Top targeted fish species with Captain Chris Rose include:
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout
  • Whiting

Meet the Captain

Chris Rose
Apalachicola, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
8 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2023
Captain Chris Rose has many years of fishing experience. Fishing is a way of life for him, and he takes pride in guiding his guests to the best fishing spots. The captain will share all the tips and techniques about he knows about fishing. He will do his best to make your trip worth remembering!

About this listing

Targeted species

Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead
Speckled Trout Speckled Trout

Boat specs

Kenner (Bay boat) originally built in 2005. Powered by a 250HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 47 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

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

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (3)
Fishing with Chris
Fishing with Chris
Half day trip
Angler rating
7
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
71%
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Tristen H.
Dallas, GA
Excellent
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Good time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 28, 2023
Captain has a great attitude and very inspired by his fishing. We had a great time even though we didn’t catch many keepers....
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Josh D.
Sturgis, KY
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 25, 2023
We had a great time fishing. Family of 4 Captain Chris worked hard making sure we were all taken care of. Very down to earth...
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Catherine D.
United States
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 28, 2023
Captain Chris was awesome! Felt like we knew him forever. He made it such a fun trip. Would highly recommend! We will definitely...
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Dave P.
Blountstown, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 3, 2023
Fishing was tough today but Captain Chris worked hard and the kids had a great time !
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Derrick R.
Excellent
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Half day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 12, 2023
Great trip great captain!!
Derrick R. recommends Captain Chris Rose
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