Bounty Bay PSJ Charters 

4.8
(152 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Monument Avenue 502, Port St. Joe, FL 32456, United States–

Bounty Bay PSJ Charters 

Port St. Joe, FL, United States
–
27 ft
6
4.8
(152 reviews)

Bounty Bay PSJ
Charters is located on the waters of Port Saint Joe, Florida. Run and operated by a 4th generation fisherman Captain Pete Barwick, we invite you for a ride to land you on the fish of your dream. With Captain Pete the possibilities are endless!

You will be sailing aboard a 27' Pro-Line boat, powered by a 250 HP Suzuki outboard engine. The boat has a maximum speed of 40 knots and is rigged with top-notch navigation gear, as well as an ipilot anchoring system to keep you right on top of the fish without having to reposition over and over which means more fishing time and more fish period. There is a private head on board the vessel.

Bounty Of The Bay Charters can customize each trip to your needs and desires. If you just want to get your feet wet or just want to stay in the bay and inland areas, then the half-day trip is just what you need. You can choose between fishing inshore or flats, going for Flounder, Redfish, Trout, Black Drum, Spanish Mackerel, and some more. The six-hour trip will send you sailing offshore where you can get your hands full with Red Snapper , Grouper, Vermillion Snapper, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, Cobia, Almaco Jack… the list just keeps going! Your targeted species will depend on the season and what is biting best. Full day trips are for the same species as the 6hr. Just gives us a little more range and fishing time!

Captain Pete uses a great variety of fishing techniques, including light tackle, heavy tackle, spinning, popping, jigging, bottom fishing, and many more.

Your trip with Bounty Bay PSJ Charters will include fishing rods, reels, live bait (when needed), tackle, licenses. The only thing that's not included is you're eats, drinks, and gratuity 15-20% is customary. Can beer is fine, no hard liquor and no excessive amounts of any alcohol.

Bounty Bay PSJ
Charters is located on the waters of Port Saint Joe, Florida. Run and operated by a 4th generation fisherman Captain Pete Barwick, we invite you for a ride to land you on the fish of your dream. With Captain Pete the possibilities are endless!

You will be sailing aboard a 27' Pro-Line boat, powered by a 250 HP Suzuki outboard engine. The boat has a maximum speed of 40 knots and is rigged with top-notch navigation gear, as well as an ipilot anchoring system to keep you right on top of the fish without having to reposition over and over which means more fishing time and more fish period. There is a private head on board the vessel.

Bounty Of The Bay Charters can customize each trip to your needs and desires. If you just want to get your feet wet or just want to stay in the bay and inland areas, then the half-day trip is just what you need. You can choose between fishing inshore or flats, going for Flounder, Redfish, Trout, Black Drum, Spanish Mackerel, and some more. The six-hour trip will send you sailing offshore where you can get your hands full with Red Snapper , Grouper, Vermillion Snapper, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, Cobia, Almaco Jack… the list just keeps going! Your targeted species will depend on the season and what is biting best. Full day trips are for the same species as the 6hr. Just gives us a little more range and fishing time!

Captain Pete uses a great variety of fishing techniques, including light tackle, heavy tackle, spinning, popping, jigging, bottom fishing, and many more.

Your trip with Bounty Bay PSJ Charters will include fishing rods, reels, live bait (when needed), tackle, licenses. The only thing that's not included is you're eats, drinks, and gratuity 15-20% is customary. Can beer is fine, no hard liquor and no excessive amounts of any alcohol.

Pete Barwick
Captain
Pete Barwick
33 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+9
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5hr offshore bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 day Trolling
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 15
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Wahoo
Bluefish (Tailor)
+3
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+8
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+8
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.8
152 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (159)

What anglers say

92%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
90%
Caught fish

Reviews (152)

  • Reubin Felkey
    Reubin Felkey
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Pete led to Core Memories for my daughter!

    Half Day Trip – Inshore - 2:00 PM on March 20, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    The weather was great but the fish weren't initially cooperating. Captain Pete showed off his extensive knowledge of the Bay and connected waters and kept at it until he found the fish. We ended up catching a wide range of fish including sheepshead, spotted trout and Black Drum. At one of our last stops, my 8 year old daughter hooked into not one, but two giant fish. The first 30 pound black drum we got to the boat but then it pulled the hook. The second 35+ pound black drum initiated a run of easily 200 yards before Captain Pete ultimately decided to let it tow the boat in an attempt to wear it out. My daughter stuck with it and reeled the fish on all by herself. The sense of victory we all felt after a 30 minute fight on very light tackle will stick with us forever. When asked what the best part was of a week long trip to the beach, my daughter immediately and emphatically answered "fishing with Captain Pete!" We will definitely seek him out for future trips to the area.

  • Kellie Santoro
    Kellie Santoro
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    captain Pete made our trip awesome!!

    Half Day Trip – Inshore - 2:00 PM on July 24, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    We had to book a little last minute due to a tropical storm in the area. Captain Pete was honest with us about inshore fishing that day and we decided to go out on the ocean. I told him I was hesitant because we had dinner reservations that evening. He got us out, put us on some fish, my kids had an absolute blast and he had us back in time for dinner! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!!!!

  • Cliff Reckley
    Cliff Reckley
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Good Day on the Water

    Half Day Trip – Inshore on April 21, 2026 • 4 adults

    Captain Pete was pleasant, courteous, helpful, and informative. My daughters and I had a wonderful time fishing and conversing with Pete throughout our trip. We caught a variety of fish and the boat was spacious and well kept. I wish we would have purchased the extended fishing trip. We will certainly call on Bounty Bay PSJ Charters when we come back this way.

  • Brenda Filer
    Brenda Filer
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2022
    8 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    fantastic trip

    Half Day Trip – Inshore on September 15, 2026 • 6 adults

    captain Pete was friendly and very knowledgeable and took us to great spots. we caught our limit of beautiful red snapper and had a great trip start to finish!

  • Corey Swann
    Corey Swann
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Capt Pete is a Good Dude & Knows The Area

    Half Day Trip – Inshore on June 24, 2026 • 6 adults • 1 child

    Grateful for the opportunity, fish aren’t always biting crazy but we caught a nice Red and Capt Pete is a salt of the earth guy. Appreciate the company and time on the water. 🙌🏽

  • Tommy Roach
    Tommy Roach
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2025
    5 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    awesome trip !!

    Full Day Trip – Offshore on September 4, 2026 • 4 adults

    caught limit of Snapper and three nice groupers and a few other fish was overall a great day on the water!!

  • Joshua Parker
    Joshua Parker
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2026
    4.3
    Verified

    Nice trip with my boys

    5hr offshore bottom Fishing on July 5, 2026 • 6 adults

    We caught almost the limit for the day. It was a nice time with my boys.

  • Greg Peugh
    Greg Peugh
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing trip for beginners!

    3/4 day Trolling on August 30, 2025 • 4 adults

    Captain Pete did an excellent job! Would highly recommend him to anyone. We were able to change our date due to weather conditions and he was very accommodating in changing the plans. He is very knowledgable in many different types of fish and how to catch them. Was very attentive to bait all our hooks and just letting us pull them into the boat one after another. The fish were biting great and it was a perfect day of fishing. Will use him again in the future for family fishing trips! Thanks Captain Pete!!

  • Keith Marchman
    Keith Marchman
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    4 hour trip

    Half Day Trip – Inshore - 2:00 PM on May 25, 2025 • 4 adults

    Captain Pete hooked us up. We were scheduled for an inshore trip Captain Pete told me Snapper season was open for the Florida guides and residents. So we decided to take full advantage of this. A short ride to the first spot we hooked up. We were able to catch our limit. Pete is a great friendly Captain with tons of knowledge. We will be booking with him next time we come down.

  • Taylor Fellows
    Taylor Fellows
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain P

    3/4 Day Trip – Offshore on June 5, 2025 • 5 adults

    Captain P is a down to earth good ole southern man, we got right on them as soon as we made it out to his spots 20-30 miles out. Had to to do some run and gun fishing to dodge the dolphins and sharks but he found a way to navigate around them. Caught a lot of fish and had a blast, highly recommend captain P, we’ll definitely be back. Thanks Cap

FAQs about Bounty Bay PSJ Charters

Bounty Bay PSJ Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 5hr offshore bottom Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 3/4 day Trolling (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Bounty Bay PSJ Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Portable toilet only/ we will give privacy
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Bounty Bay PSJ Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Bait is included in the cost of the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish Cleaning Included With Min. 20% Gratuity )
  • First mate (As needed )
  • Fishing license (Covers everyone )
Bounty Bay PSJ Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Approximate miles will be given )
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Bounty Bay PSJ Charters 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 Bounty Bay PSJ Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Jack (Almaco)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Scallop
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your captain

Pete Barwick
Pete Barwick
Port St. Joe, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
152 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2017
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Pete Barwick belongs to the family of four generations of charter/commercial fishing on the waters of the Gulf Of Mexico. Having 25 years of experience, Pete truly enjoys seeing his guests catching fish as much or even more than catching them himself. Running his Bounty Of The Bay Charters, Captain Pete offers not only a high-quality service but also a challenging adventure you will never forget.
Pete Barwick
Pete Barwick
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
152
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
Captain Pete Barwick belongs to the family of four generations of charter/commercial fishing on the waters of the Gulf Of Mexico. Having 25 years of experience, Pete truly enjoys seeing his guests catching fish as much or even more than catching them himself. Running his Bounty Of The Bay Charters, Captain Pete offers not only a high-quality service but also a challenging adventure you will never forget.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Almaco Jack
Almaco Jack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Scallop
Scallop
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • Group of four anglers posing behind a large display of dark flatfish arranged on a dockside fillet table.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Shaun M.
    Shaun M.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Red Snapper while fishing on a boat, showcasing a fun day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Brenda F.
    Brenda F.
    captain Pete was friendly and very knowledgeable and took us to great spots. we caught our limit of beautiful red snapper and had a great trip start to finish!
  • Three adult anglers pose at a coastal cleaning station while holding large red snapper and a dark reef fish, with additional fillets and fish on the table.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Tommy R.
    Tommy R.
    caught limit of Snapper and three nice groupers and a few other fish was overall a great day on the water!!
  • A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Red Snapper and a Black Drum on a cleaning station after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Bryan J.
    Bryan J.
    fish were a little off but the captain kept trying and we caught our limit. Highly recommend!
  • Adult angler and young fisherman proudly hold a large grouper aboard a center-console boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Gag Grouper
    Kellie S.
    Kellie S.
    We had to book a little last minute due to a tropical storm in the area. Captain Pete was honest with us about inshore fishing that day and we decided to go out on the ocean. I told him I was hesitant because we had dinner reservations that evening. He got us out, put us on some fish, my kids had an absolute blast and he had us back in time for dinner! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!!!!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper after a successful fishing trip, with a scenic backdrop of greenery.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    John V.
    John V.
    Captain was very knowledgeable about where the fish was and how to do to catch them.
  • Group of young anglers posing beside a large display of red snapper arranged on a waterfront fillet table.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Joshua P.
    Joshua P.
    We caught almost the limit for the day. It was a nice time with my boys.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a freshly caught Redfish while fishing on a boat, surrounded by fellow anglers.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Corey S.
    Corey S.
    Grateful for the opportunity, fish aren’t always biting crazy but we caught a nice Red and Capt Pete is a salt of the earth guy. Appreciate the company and time on the water. 🙌🏽
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Flounder while fishing from a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Flounder
    Benjamin M.
    Benjamin M.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a striped fish while on a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Sheepshead
    Cliff R.
    Cliff R.
    Captain Pete was pleasant, courteous, helpful, and informative. My daughters and I had a wonderful time fishing and conversing with Pete throughout our trip. We caught a variety of fish and the boat was spacious and well kept. I wish we would have purchased the extended fishing trip. We will certainly call on Bounty Bay PSJ Charters when we come back this way.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2001
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Pro-Line
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

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

Toilet
Portable toilet only/ we will give privacy
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Bait is included in the cost of the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish Cleaning Included With Min. 20% Gratuity
First mate
As needed
Fishing license
Covers everyone

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Minimum of 6yrs inshore 10yrs offshore
No smoking
You keep catch
Please bring a cooler for your catch.
Catch and release allowed
Please let us know in advance.

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

What’s biting in Port St. Joe right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
ScallopScallop
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel

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