Gulf Coast Outfitters 

5.0/5 (11 reviews)
 401 Marine Street, Carrabelle, FL 32322, United States

Gulf Coast Outfitters 

Carrabelle, FL, United States
24 ft
4
5.0/5 (11 reviews)

Make an adventure out of your next trip in Carrabelle and go fishing with Gulf Coast Outfitters.

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Flounder, Redfish, Scallop, Blacktip Shark, Spanish Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, Sunfish, Tripletail, Crappie, and anything else that bites. On these trips, it's common to troll using light tackle. Capt. John also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear.

Capt. John will bring you aboard a 24' hybrid Bay boat with room for 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Capt. John will supply rods and reels for you (except for fly fishing equipement), as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip. Fish caught during the trip are yours to take home, so long as they're within the legal limit. The crew can even clean your catch for you. Have a cooler ready in the car!

You can't go wrong when you bring sunblock (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with Gulf Coast Outfitters?

Make an adventure out of your next trip in Carrabelle and go fishing with Gulf Coast Outfitters.

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Flounder, Redfish, Scallop, Blacktip Shark, Spanish Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, Sunfish, Tripletail, Crappie, and anything else that bites. On these trips, it's common to troll using light tackle. Capt. John also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear.

Capt. John will bring you aboard a 24' hybrid Bay boat with room for 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Capt. John will supply rods and reels for you (except for fly fishing equipement), as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip. Fish caught during the trip are yours to take home, so long as they're within the legal limit. The crew can even clean your catch for you. Have a cooler ready in the car!

You can't go wrong when you bring sunblock (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with Gulf Coast Outfitters?

John Penrod
Captain
John Penrod

Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Redfish
Tripletail
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $475
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Redfish
Tripletail
Flounder
Speckled Trout
+1
US $750
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

5.0
11 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Mark Owades
Mark Owades
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Capt. Steve was great
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on May 19, 20262 adults

We went close to shore and hit two batches of Redfish under some broken down docks. Caught about 12, hooked about 6 more that got free. Also got a sheepshead and several catfish. Caught one speckled trout a bit further off on the reefs. Released all of them.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Joseph Nelson
Joseph Nelson
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2020
4 trips
5.0
Verified
great day on the water
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on March 13, 20262 adults

John is a great captain. Found fish for us on a day that the weather started out questionable. The Trout were good suze and delicious for dinner. We'll go out with him again for sure.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Mona Pace
Mona Pace
Repeat angler
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
A great trip
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on June 14, 20242 adults

John runs a great inshore charter. His boat is nice and he was well prepared for our morning trip. We had good weather with a slight breeze out of the East, and he kept us on fish all morning. He is very personable and helpful, assisting us with distance casting, baiting and removing fish from the hook. Cleaned our catch and packed it to go with some great ideas for preparing it! I would definitely recommend him.

Joseph, Joe Nelson
Joseph, Joe Nelson
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2020
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Loads of fun, captain John did it all.
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on March 18, 20252 adults

Caught lots of trout, had fish tacos for dinner. John really took care of us.

VINCENT HAIBACH
VINCENT HAIBACH
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
April fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on April 24, 20242 adults

Capt John it was a great time thank you for working as hard as did to put us on fish. That was my first cobia and reddish. The sea trout or. Weakfish was an added bonus Looking forward to go out again in the fall Vince

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
John Penrod
Response from Captain

You’re too kind sir! It was a pleasure having you aboard and look forward to fall!

FAQs about Gulf Coast Outfitters

Gulf Coast Outfitters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (4 hours)
  • US $675 per group, additional US $75 per person after 1 guest - 8 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Gulf Coast Outfitters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
Trips booked with Gulf Coast Outfitters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
Gulf Coast Outfitters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Lake fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
Gulf Coast Outfitters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Gulf Coast Outfitters include:
  • Crappie
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Scallop
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Sunfish
  • Tripletail

Your captain

John Penrod
John Penrod
John Penrod

Carrabelle, Florida, United States

11 Customer reviews
Typical response within 17 hours
Member since July 2023

Welcome aboard with Capt. John Penrod! He leads exciting trips from Carrabelle on a 20' Bay boat. These waters are teeming with Redfish, Tripletail, Flounder, and more. Capt. John is an expert who will teach you the art of catching them, whether spinning or trolling. Prepare for an incredible fishing adventure filled with learning, laughter, and unforgettable catches!

11 Customer reviews
Typical response within 17 hours
Member since July 2023

Welcome aboard with Capt. John Penrod! He leads exciting trips from Carrabelle on a 20' Bay boat. These waters are teeming with Redfish, Tripletail, Flounder, and more. Capt. John is an expert who will teach you the art of catching them, whether spinning or trolling. Prepare for an incredible fishing adventure filled with learning, laughter, and unforgettable catches!

The fish you can target

Crappie
Crappie
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Scallop
Scallop
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Sunfish
Sunfish
Tripletail
Tripletail
Crappie
Crappie
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Scallop
Scallop
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Action Craft
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Mercury Verado
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

You keep catch

How you can pay

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

 PayPal

What’s biting in Carrabelle right now

Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel

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