Maxed Out Charters 2 – St James

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Join Maxed Out Charters and experience inshore and flat fishing in the Pine Island area in Florida! Trips leave from St James City and will take you to various hotspots in the shallow waters between Sanibel and Placida. Captain Justin Williams is a local who’s been fishing all his life, so you can be sure he’ll take you to all the secret spots.

Their 21’ Skeeter is a 2022 edition center console boat powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine and equipped with GPS, fishfinder, and VHF radio. It can accommodate up to 6 anglers. There’s a live bait tank and an icebox, and the wireless trolling motor will help you sneak up on those fearful specimens.

The crew offers flexible 4 and 6-hour inshore and flats fishing trips, targeting a variety of species that call these waters their home.
You’ll encounter species such as Redfish, Snook, Snapper, Black Drum, Mackerel, Pompano, Trout, and Sheepshead.

For the more adventurous, they also run day or night Shark trips, as well as spearfishing trips. You can combine fishing with a sunset and dolphin cruise and enjoy your day soaking in the beautiful natural world of the area. If you want to explore the underwater world, you can also do some scuba diving.

All trips include the use of rods, reels, and tackle, as well as live bait and lures. There will be water, ice, and a fishing license ready for you. The crew will be happy to clean and fillet your catch at the end of the day, so you can take it straight to the table.

Stop planning and join Maxed Out Charters now for your new fishing adventure and make some memories under the Florida sun!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $550
    This is a 4-hour inshore and flats fishing trip, targeting Redfish, Snook, Snapper, and more. Trips include the use of rods, reels, tackle, live bait and lures, water, ice, and a fishing license.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Whiting
    Whiting
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $550
    Avoid the midday heat, depart around 2 p.m., and spend the next 4 hours fishing the productive inshore waters. The bite is usually as good and sometimes even better than the morning.
  • Private trip
    Shark 6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $750
    6 Hour shark fishing trip! We will start off by going out and catching shark bait such as ladyfish, and jacks. Then we’ll end up around the passes fishing for shark.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Whiting
    Whiting
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Flexible Start Time
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $750
    Spend 6 hours on this trip exploring the inshore waters and flats, targeting Redfish, Snook, Snapper, and more. Every trip includes the use of rods, reels, tackle, live bait and lures, water, ice, and fishing license.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Whiting
    Whiting
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $950
    We use light tackle and go fishing around the Mangrove Islands and flats for a whole day. You can expect to target species like Snook, Redfish, Trout, and Snapper.
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Customer reviews

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Brennan B.
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Captain Justin and Maxed Out Charters 2 delivered an unforgettable fishing experience! From start to finish, Justin’s professionalism...
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Justin was Fantastic

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on February 6, 2025
Justin picked us of from our dock and was right on time. He is very knowledgeable and put us on fish. We would use him again...
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VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on March 27, 2024
Justin is new to the game but fishes like a seasoned professional. We’re experienced fishermen and he impressed us all trip...
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Jose G.
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VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 15, 2024
Had a super good time, caught a lot of fish!
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Trv-lyn M.
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What an amazing young man.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 10, 2024
Justin was a joy taking us out on the charter. He was very helpful and knowledgeable. He was right there helping didn’t miss...
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FAQs about Maxed Out Charters 2 – St James

Maxed Out Charters 2 – St James offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Shark 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Flexible Start Time (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Maxed Out Charters 2 – St James, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Maxed Out Charters 2 – St James include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Maxed Out Charters 2 – St James offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Maxed Out Charters 2 – St James offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Maxed Out Charters 2 – St James include:
  • Black Drum
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Whiting

Your captain

Justin Williams
St. James City, Florida, United States
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Member since February 2024
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I was born and raised in SWFL, I grew up fishing. My dad has his own very successful charter business, I’ve been his first mate helping him and his customers on the boat since 2019. I have been a captain and taking clients of my own since the start of 2024.

The fish you can target

Black Drum Black Drum
Redfish Redfish
Snapper (Mangrove) Mangrove Snapper
Snook Snook

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Skeeter
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you try?

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

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
Catch cleaning & filleting

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in St. James City to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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