Phil’s Charter Service

Enjoy a fishing trip on the pristine, calm waters of St. Joe Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway with Phil’s Charter Service. Anglers of all skill levels and ages will appreciate the first-class equipment provided on Captain Phil Cox’s charter trips, as well as Phil’s detailed knowledge of the area and the fish that live there.

You will be fishing aboard a spacious 23’ Ranger Bay boat ideally suited for inshore fishing in the local area. Powered by a 300 HP Suzuki engine, it can reach the fishing spots fast, while its Garmin electronics will ensure that you have the best chance of finding the most productive fishing areas.

The boat features a trolling motor and an anchoring system, allowing you to approach your target fish quietly, and to stay stationary when necessary. To complete the package, the boat’s large live bait tank will keep your bait fresh throughout the trip.

Capt. Phil specializes in fishing with light spinning tackle, and uses both artificial lures and live bait, depending on what his guests prefer. He will guide experienced and novice anglers alike through his proven techniques, doing everything he can to make sure you not only catch fish, but also have a great time while doing it.

Everything is provided in the trip price, including your fishing license and cleaning of your catch at the end of the trip. Capt. Phil also offers scenic cruises in the bay, and to the tip of the cape, as well as cooling snorkeling trips (as long as you bring your snorkeling gear).

Visit the waters of the Florida Panhandle and see everything they have to offer with Phil’s Charter Service!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Scalloping
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 16 - Sep 24
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $400
    Snorkel for Scallops in St. Joe Bay!! It’s like an underwater Easter egg hunt. The season is from August 16 to September 24. Just bring your own snorkeling equipment.
    Targeted fish
    Scallop
    Scallop
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Fishing
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    Fishing with live bait or artificial lures – it's your choice. You will be fishing for Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, Flounder, and Sheepshead in the calm waters of St. Joe Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    This is a 4-hour artificial or live bait trip.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip -Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $800
    An 8-hour artificial or live bait trip.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 132 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (135)
A great morning with Cap Phil
A great morning with Cap Phil
Great Captain
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
92%
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Steve B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Tough fishing but fun

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Fishing on August 21, 2024
Our family was on vacation and decided to do a fishing trip. Captain Phil was very upfront that the hot weather was not ideal....
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Tim T.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Fishing on October 7, 2024
Capt Phil is a very knowledgeable captain and will find fish when conditions are poor. We limited out on Redfish, but he had...
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Benjamin B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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My sons and I made memories today!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip -Fishing on April 2, 2024
We booked an 8 hour inland fishing trip with Phil.  At the outset, the wind and chop were considerable.  Phil offered the...
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Rick A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A great morning with Cap Phil

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Fishing on October 16, 2024
Cap Phil was very accommodating and a great guide for our morning fishing trip. He was so good to help my 2 grandsons catch...
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Ricky B.
Excellent
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Fishing on June 25, 2024
Capt. Phil put my 11YO son and I on some fish even with rain, wind and two water spouts. We caught trout, sharks and catfish....
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FAQs about Phil’s Charter Service

Phil’s Charter Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Scalloping (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip - Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip -Fishing (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Phil’s Charter Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin
  • Fishfinder Garmin
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Phil’s Charter Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Phil’s Charter Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Phil’s Charter Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Phil’s Charter Service include:
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spotted Seatrout

Your captain

Phil Cox
Port St. Joe, Florida, United States
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132 Customer reviews
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Member since May 2016
Angler's Choice
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As a child, I spent every spare minute on the creek bank. As an adult, not much has changed: fishing is my passion. Now I want to share that thrill of catching fish with others. - Captain Phil Cox

The fish you can target

Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead
Spotted Seatrout Spotted Seatrout

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2007
Boat manufacturer
Ranger 2300 Bay
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Garmin
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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