Reel Florida Adventures Simmons Bayou FL
4.9/5 (55 reviews)
State licensed
Frank Pate Park, Port St. Joe, FL 32456, United States–
Reel Florida Adventures Simmons Bayou FL
State licensed
4.9/5 (55)
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Angler's Choice
Frank Pate Park
Port St. Joe, FL, United States
Make an adventure out of your next trip in Port St. Joe and go fishing with Reel Florida Adventures Simmons Bayou FL. With Captain Brian at the helm, you’re in knowledgeable and experienced hands.
These waters are known for Flounder, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Redfish, Scallop, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Spotted Seatrout, Tripletail, and more – with any luck, you’ll have tight lines in no time. During the trip you might be spinning, popping, drifting, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Reel Florida Adventures SBFL is a child-friendly charter service, so get ‘em offline and onto the water! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Also remember to bring snacks to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!
Capt. Brian runs a 24’ Carolina Skiff bay boat that can carry up to 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is included, 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, just show up ready for some fishing! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.
It’s recommended to bring sunblock (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
For more information about fishing with Reel Florida Adventures SBFL, feel free to send Capt. Brian a message down below.
Customer reviews
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Captain Brian’s St. Joe Bay charter combines deep local knowledge with a family-friendly approach and proven multi-species success to deliver dependable, memorable trips.
The experience is fishing-centric on a relatively compact vessel, so guests should expect limited onboard lounge space and shade, with bite results that can vary by day.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
- Local bay expertise enables rapid placement on productive spots that consistently yield trout, redfish, grouper, flounder, and sharks across varying conditions.
- Family-focused instruction and hands-on participation keep kids engaged, including demonstrations and involvement with activities like fish cleaning and even helping with a Boy Scout badge.
- Well-equipped, spacious 24-foot skiff with reliable Penn rods and reels, plus extras such as bait-netting and scallop shucking, supports flexible pacing and diverse fishing styles.
Rating summary
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (85)
+82Angler rating
52
3
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Review summary
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Captain Brian’s St. Joe Bay charter combines deep local knowledge with a family-friendly approach and proven multi-species success to deliver dependable, memorable trips.
The experience is fishing-centric on a relatively compact vessel, so guests should expect limited onboard lounge space and shade, with bite results that can vary by day.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
- Local bay expertise enables rapid placement on productive spots that consistently yield trout, redfish, grouper, flounder, and sharks across varying conditions.
- Family-focused instruction and hands-on participation keep kids engaged, including demonstrations and involvement with activities like fish cleaning and even helping with a Boy Scout badge.
- Well-equipped, spacious 24-foot skiff with reliable Penn rods and reels, plus extras such as bait-netting and scallop shucking, supports flexible pacing and diverse fishing styles.
Showing 1 - 5 of 55 reviews
Showing: 5 of 55 reviews
Trent Frederick
5.0
Verified
Captain Brian was great!
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 12, 2025 • 2 adults
We had a bit of a slow start because somebody raided Brian’s bait traps and stole all his bait. He didn’t let that stop us though We went straight out and caught some with a cast net. We headed to his fishing spots and got on fish right away. We caught several trout , catfish, small sharks, flounder, spade fish, lady fish and a grouper. It was a great day on the water and will definitely go back out with him when we are able to come back.
1
Michael Green
5.0
Verified
Need more stars!
Apalachicola River Trip on May 28, 2025 • 3 adults
If I could give this trip more than 5 stars I would.
The day started with weather in the area, and the Captain made sure weather was safe and we were comfortable before heading out. After we arrived at first location, we had some hookups and the first of a few smiles. Later we went to a different area ( ask the captain where when you book your trip). The smiles and fish catching continued there and never ended until we were off the boat!
If you are looking to go fish while in the area, book this guide! A great man running a great business and you will have a great time!
Thank you Captain Brian!
Reported catch:
1
Cole Moran
5.0
Verified
Good Times
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 23, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child
Captain Brian was very good to us. Had 3 adults and my 9 year old son on a 1/2 day trip. We shared lots of stories back and forth like we’d known each other for years. His boat has a ton of floor space making it easy for everyone to get hooked up. Would recommend to anyone looking for a pleasurable fishing trip. Just swapping stories and hooking into some bucket list fish made everyone’s day.
Reported catch:
0
Dylan Crane
5.0
Verified
Fishing
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 20, 2025 • 5 adults
We can’t recommend highly enough for you to contact Reel Florida Adventures!! Captain Brian was absolutely amazing. We really feel like we lucked out in finding him. He definitely knows where to go, where not to go and how to find the fish. It took us three hours to find the right spot, but boy did we ever and started reeling in the flounder captain. Brian is a native to the area knows the history of the bay and has lots of connections. Don’t hesitate to book your next fishing trip with Captain Brian..
Reported catch:
0
Jeremy Buckelew
5.0
Verified
Great Day in the Bay
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 8, 2025 • 5 adults
Captain Brian was awesome!! We didn’t catch a whole boat-load of fish but that didn’t matter. He made the trip fun and enjoyable for me and my boys despite the lack of bites. He was knowledgeable about the area and the few fish we did manage to catch. Will definitely book with him again when we are back in the area.
0
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
US $500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Apalachicola River Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Mar 1
US $500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Scalloping in St. Joe Bay 4-hr AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
US $500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Scalloping in St. Joe Bay 4-hr PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
US $500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (85)
+82Angler rating
52
3
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
96%
Powered by Ai
Review summary
These summary reviews were generated by AI based on recent reviews
Captain Brian’s St. Joe Bay charter combines deep local knowledge with a family-friendly approach and proven multi-species success to deliver dependable, memorable trips.
The experience is fishing-centric on a relatively compact vessel, so guests should expect limited onboard lounge space and shade, with bite results that can vary by day.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
- Local bay expertise enables rapid placement on productive spots that consistently yield trout, redfish, grouper, flounder, and sharks across varying conditions.
- Family-focused instruction and hands-on participation keep kids engaged, including demonstrations and involvement with activities like fish cleaning and even helping with a Boy Scout badge.
- Well-equipped, spacious 24-foot skiff with reliable Penn rods and reels, plus extras such as bait-netting and scallop shucking, supports flexible pacing and diverse fishing styles.
Showing 1 - 5 of 55 reviews
Showing: 5 of 55 reviews
Trent Frederick
5.0
Verified
Captain Brian was great!
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 12, 2025 • 2 adults
We had a bit of a slow start because somebody raided Brian’s bait traps and stole all his bait. He didn’t let that stop us though We went straight out and caught some with a cast net. We headed to his fishing spots and got on fish right away. We caught several trout , catfish, small sharks, flounder, spade fish, lady fish and a grouper. It was a great day on the water and will definitely go back out with him when we are able to come back.
1
Michael Green
5.0
Verified
Need more stars!
Apalachicola River Trip on May 28, 2025 • 3 adults
If I could give this trip more than 5 stars I would.
The day started with weather in the area, and the Captain made sure weather was safe and we were comfortable before heading out. After we arrived at first location, we had some hookups and the first of a few smiles. Later we went to a different area ( ask the captain where when you book your trip). The smiles and fish catching continued there and never ended until we were off the boat!
If you are looking to go fish while in the area, book this guide! A great man running a great business and you will have a great time!
Thank you Captain Brian!
Reported catch:
1
Cole Moran
5.0
Verified
Good Times
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 23, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child
Captain Brian was very good to us. Had 3 adults and my 9 year old son on a 1/2 day trip. We shared lots of stories back and forth like we’d known each other for years. His boat has a ton of floor space making it easy for everyone to get hooked up. Would recommend to anyone looking for a pleasurable fishing trip. Just swapping stories and hooking into some bucket list fish made everyone’s day.
Reported catch:
0
Dylan Crane
5.0
Verified
Fishing
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 20, 2025 • 5 adults
We can’t recommend highly enough for you to contact Reel Florida Adventures!! Captain Brian was absolutely amazing. We really feel like we lucked out in finding him. He definitely knows where to go, where not to go and how to find the fish. It took us three hours to find the right spot, but boy did we ever and started reeling in the flounder captain. Brian is a native to the area knows the history of the bay and has lots of connections. Don’t hesitate to book your next fishing trip with Captain Brian..
Reported catch:
0
Jeremy Buckelew
5.0
Verified
Great Day in the Bay
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 8, 2025 • 5 adults
Captain Brian was awesome!! We didn’t catch a whole boat-load of fish but that didn’t matter. He made the trip fun and enjoyable for me and my boys despite the lack of bites. He was knowledgeable about the area and the few fish we did manage to catch. Will definitely book with him again when we are back in the area.
0
FAQs about Reel Florida Adventures Simmons Bayou FL
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Center console boatsCapacity
6 personsBoat length
24 ftYear built
2015Boat manufacturer
Carolina SkiffBoat type
Bay boatEngine model
SuzukiPowered by
1 x 175HPMax cruising speed
30 knots