Tall Tails Guide Service 

5.0
(29 reviews)
 
State licensed
 1 Bay Avenue, Apalachicola, FL 32320, United States–

Tall Tails Guide Service 

Apalachicola, FL, United States
–
22 ft
4
5.0
(29 reviews)

Apalachicola has a fish with your name on it, so let Tall Tails Guide Service help you catch it! Captain Wes will be your guide, allowing you to benefit from years of professional experience.

Fishing around here will often see you targeting Tripletail, Redfish, Flounder, Speckled Trout, Whiting, White Seatrout, Sheepshead and more with any luck. For these species, you're likely to bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. You're welcome to bring snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

Your vessel for the day is a 22' TwinVee center console with capacity for 5 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, as well as lures. All bait is included coveted by the captain. Fish cleaning may be included depending on the species caught.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

A few items to bring include sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), lunch or snacks and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Get in touch with Capt. Wes below and start planning your trip today!

Apalachicola has a fish with your name on it, so let Tall Tails Guide Service help you catch it! Captain Wes will be your guide, allowing you to benefit from years of professional experience.

Fishing around here will often see you targeting Tripletail, Redfish, Flounder, Speckled Trout, Whiting, White Seatrout, Sheepshead and more with any luck. For these species, you're likely to bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. You're welcome to bring snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

Your vessel for the day is a 22' TwinVee center console with capacity for 5 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, as well as lures. All bait is included coveted by the captain. Fish cleaning may be included depending on the species caught.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

A few items to bring include sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), lunch or snacks and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Get in touch with Capt. Wes below and start planning your trip today!

Wes Landrum
Captain
Wes Landrum
6 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

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November 2026
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2 adults • 0 children
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Sunset Fishing, Dolphin Tour, Shell
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Tripletail
Flounder
+3
US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour Sunset Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Tripletail
Flounder
+3
US $475
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip - Bay Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Wed, Sat, Sun)
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Tripletail
Flounder
+3
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Sunset Bay Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Redfish
Tripletail
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour - Bay Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Wed, Sat, Sun)
Redfish
Tripletail
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

5.0
29 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (26)

What anglers say

90%
Recommended

All reviews (29)

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Douglas Chandler
Douglas Chandler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Guide
4 Hour Trip – Sunset Bay Fishing on March 20, 2026 • 3 adults

I have hired many guides in many locations and Wes is too notch. He worked very hard to find the fish and we wore them out! Will certainly try to book Wes again the next time we are in town!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Landon Howard
Landon Howard
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
put us on the fish all day!
Special 4 hours trip for Landon Howard on March 14, 2026 • 3 adults

filled the cooler completly, couldnt ask for anyyhing else from a charter captain!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Sheepshead
Flounder
Kara Bunte
Kara Bunte
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2025
4.3
Verified
Captain Wes was awesome!
4 Hour Trip – Sunset Bay Fishing on November 28, 2025 • 6 adults

Captain Wes was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife. We saw several dolphins.

David Morrison
David Morrison
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great day on the bay!
4 Hour Trip – Tripletail (AM) on July 27, 2025 • 3 adults

Had a great morning fishing with Capitan Wes we caught the Gulls feeding on baitfish and stop to try. We loaded the boat with 58 sea Trout, got to catch one blacktop shark, several sail cats, a stingray, Croaker and a few angle fish, went to try for a couple Ress but they had lockjaw. On the way back we stop at several Tripple Tail spots. Caught one 21” and had to throw back one that was 1” short of the size limit, tripple tail were a blast to catch

Reported catch:
Tripletail
Speckled Trout
Kasey Price
Kasey Price
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
We slammed 'em!
3 Hour Trip – Quick Trip (AM) on April 1, 2025 • 2 adults • 2 children

Wes took us on a near shore fishing adventures. He was great with our kids (10 and 13) and we caught tons of whiting, catfish, a black drum, a pigmouth, black sea bass, and a sting ray! We know catching fish is never a guarantee but when Wes realized we were not in a great spot, we moved to a new location quickly so we had the best chance to catch things we could keep! We highly recommend and hope to be back on the water with him in the future!

FAQs about Tall Tails Guide Service

Tall Tails Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Sunset Fishing, Dolphin Tour, Shell (3 hours)
  • US $475 per group - 3 Hour Sunset Fishing (3 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 4 Hour Trip - Bay Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Sunset Bay Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 6 Hour - Bay Fishing (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Tall Tails Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Tall Tails Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Bait is included with trip )
  • Lures (Artificial can be added upon request)
  • Fishing license ( 5 people max )
Tall Tails Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (The Apalachicola River and the St. Marks River)
  • Inshore fishing (Bay fishing and gulf fishing )
  • Nearshore fishing (No more than 10 miles out )
  • Offshore fishing (State Waters Only )
  • Reef fishing (State Waters Only )
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Tall Tails Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Tall Tails Guide Service include:
  • Flounder
  • Grunt
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Wes Landrum
Wes Landrum
Apalachicola, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
30 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since September 2024
Book your charter 30 days in advance and recieve 15% discount on total due the day of the charter. Direct message me on Fishbooker or Facebook for more information.
Wes Landrum
Wes Landrum
Fully verified
30
reviews
2024
member since
~1h
response
Book your charter 30 days in advance and recieve 15% discount on total due the day of the charter. Direct message me on Fishbooker or Facebook for more information.

The fish you can target

Flounder
Flounder
Grunt
Grunt
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tripletail
Tripletail
Flounder
Flounder
Grunt
Grunt
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel

Real catches by this captain

  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing from a boat in clear waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Douglas C.
    Douglas C.
    I have hired many guides in many locations and Wes is too notch. He worked very hard to find the fish and we wore them out! Will certainly try to book Wes again the next time we are in town!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large catch of fish, including a notable striped bass, in front of the Apalachicola sign, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sheepshead
    Landon H.
    Landon H.
    filled the cooler completly, couldnt ask for anyyhing else from a charter captain!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing on a sunny day in open waters.
    David M.
    David M.
    Had a great morning fishing with Capitan Wes we caught the Gulls feeding on baitfish and stop to try. We loaded the boat with 58 sea Trout, got to catch one blacktop shark, several sail cats, a stingray, Croaker and a few angle fish, went to try for a couple Ress but they had lockjaw. On the way back we stop at several Tripple Tail spots. Caught one 21” and had to throw back one that was 1” short of the size limit, tripple tail were a blast to catch
  • An angler using pliers to handle a large fish, likely a bass, while standing on a boat deck.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Sheepshead
    Tyler R.
    Tyler R.
    Captain Wes took us out in the bay to catch some fish and we tore it up. I then started to get sea sick and he then brought us up into the river for a smoother time. We caught red fish, sting ray, flounder, croakers, and a sheepshead. Had a great time and I can’t wait to go back to Florida!
  • A father and son enjoying a fishing trip on a boat, showcasing a friendly atmosphere with safety gear visible.
    Fish 1
    Blacktip Shark
    Mitchell D.
    Mitchell D.
  • A blue basket filled with various fish species, likely caught during a fishing trip, showcasing a successful haul.
    Fish 1
    Weakfish
    Kasey P.
    Kasey P.
    Wes took us on a near shore fishing adventures. He was great with our kids (10 and 13) and we caught tons of whiting, catfish, a black drum, a pigmouth, black sea bass, and a sting ray! We know catching fish is never a guarantee but when Wes realized we were not in a great spot, we moved to a new location quickly so we had the best chance to catch things we could keep! We highly recommend and hope to be back on the water with him in the future!
  • A shark is seen breaking the surface while being reeled in during a fishing trip, showcasing the excitement of saltwater angling.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Kayla P.
    Kayla P.
    Wes was a great Captain and very knowledgeable. He put us on many different species of fish and kept our lines baited. He also took us around the whole bay and into the Gulf so we got to see it all. I highly recommend him!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2013
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
TwinVee
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Bait is included with trip
Lures
Artificial can be added upon request
Fishing license
5 people max

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Kids welcome, life jackets provided
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 PayPal
 Checks
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 1.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Apalachicola right now

FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TripletailTripletail

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