Capt JB’s Charters
4.9/5 (158 reviews)
State licensed
1 Bay Avenue, Apalachicola, FL 32320, United States–
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“Capt JB’s Charters” invites you on a fishing adventure launching out of Apalachicola, Florida! A day out with Captain John, a local to the area, gives you the opportunity to get a taste the areas peace and quiet, as well as some epic fishing!
Hop aboard his spacious 25’ Epic center console, ideal for up to 6 anglers. She’s powered by a 250 HP Yamaha 4-stroke engine and is rigged with top-notch navigational electronics, including GPS and Fishfinder. There’s also a T-top cockpit for welcome shade, a live well, and a 10’ power pole shallow water anchoring system to keep you rooted.
Capt. John accommodates all of your inshore and nearshore fishing needs! He’ll have you going after the likes of Redfish, Black Drum, Spanish Mackerel, Tripletail, and Pompano. What’s more, he offers specialized Shark trips, as well as nighttime Flounder gigging trips!
On board you’ll find equipment for a wide range of fishing techniques including bottom fishing, spinning, popping, drift fishing, trolling, and jigging. If you want to bring your own gear and tackle, feel free to do so! All you really need are any drinks and snacks you’d like to enjoy.
Enjoy a serene day on the waters just outside Apalachicola and go home with some seriously tasty fish aboard Capt JB’s Charters!
Rating
4.9
158 reviews
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4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (132)
+126
What anglers say
94%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
88%
Caught fish
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Stephen Edge
5.0
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Awesome Trip
Bay & Flats Fishing Charter on October 17, 2025 • 6 adults
This was a great trip we caught a ton of fish more than I had imagined we would. I would and will be using him for many more trips to come. Captain John is very knowledgeable and helpful with all aspects of your trip from where to stay and places to eat and see. He is a fourth-generation fisherman from right there and it shows in everything about the trip.
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Wyatt Rice
5.0
Verified
We had an amazing time!
Custom Trips By You on September 24, 2025 • 2 adults
John was great to work with. Very knowledgeable, great teacher, and he made sure we caught several fish. My wife and I have only ever freshwater fished, and he did a great job teaching us different ways to cast and reel our catches in. Super friendly guy, and definitely worth the money! If we ever come back to Appalacicola, we will definitely use him again.
Reported catch:
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Al Palmer
4.7
Verified
New
Captain John works hard!
Bay & Flats Fishing Charter on February 12, 2026 • 2 adults
We had a great day on the water with Captain John. He works hard and goes above and beyond to get you on fish. His local knowledge is extensive and he shares valuable information on the local ecosystem, including the St Vincent Island/NWR. Highly recommend him for the Apalachicola bay area.
Reported catch:
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Mark Hasty
5.0
Verified
Great trip!
Bay & Flats Fishing Charter on October 8, 2025 • 5 adults • 1 child
we had a great time on our excursion with Captain John. Not only was he knowledgeable about fishing, but he shared a lot of very interesting facts about the area. He was very patient with our grandkids and we caught lots of fish! We would highly recommend using Captain John and we hope to make this an annual tradition.
Reported catch:
1
Greg Masterson
5.0
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Fishing
Custom Trips By You on October 8, 2025 • 3 adults
Captain John put us on the fish. We limited out on red fish and trout. Thats the day the other guides talked about. Captain Layne is the real deal
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Dolphin & Sea Shelling Tours
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 PM
US $250
Entire boat: up to 5 people
US $250
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Apalachiola River Tours
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 4:00 PM
US $350
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $350
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Bay & Flats Fishing Charter
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
US $399
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $399
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Bay & Flats Fishing Charter
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
US $449
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $449
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Bay & Flats Fishing Charter
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 4:00 PM
US $449
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $449
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Bay Nighttime Shark Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 PM
US $449
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $449
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Flounder Gigging
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Dec 1 - Oct 14
US $449
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $449
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Barrier Island Tours
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 2:00 PM
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Custom Trips By You
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 2:00 PM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Bay / Flats / Shelling Your Choice
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Nearshore/Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
US $1,149
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $1,149
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating
4.9
158 reviews
5
149
4
2
3
4
2
1
1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (132)
+126
What anglers say
94%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
88%
Caught fish
All reviews (158)
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Showing 1 – 5 of 158 reviews
Stephen Edge
5.0
Verified
Awesome Trip
Bay & Flats Fishing Charter on October 17, 2025 • 6 adults
This was a great trip we caught a ton of fish more than I had imagined we would. I would and will be using him for many more trips to come. Captain John is very knowledgeable and helpful with all aspects of your trip from where to stay and places to eat and see. He is a fourth-generation fisherman from right there and it shows in everything about the trip.
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Wyatt Rice
5.0
Verified
We had an amazing time!
Custom Trips By You on September 24, 2025 • 2 adults
John was great to work with. Very knowledgeable, great teacher, and he made sure we caught several fish. My wife and I have only ever freshwater fished, and he did a great job teaching us different ways to cast and reel our catches in. Super friendly guy, and definitely worth the money! If we ever come back to Appalacicola, we will definitely use him again.
Reported catch:
1
Al Palmer
4.7
Verified
New
Captain John works hard!
Bay & Flats Fishing Charter on February 12, 2026 • 2 adults
We had a great day on the water with Captain John. He works hard and goes above and beyond to get you on fish. His local knowledge is extensive and he shares valuable information on the local ecosystem, including the St Vincent Island/NWR. Highly recommend him for the Apalachicola bay area.
Reported catch:
0
Mark Hasty
5.0
Verified
Great trip!
Bay & Flats Fishing Charter on October 8, 2025 • 5 adults • 1 child
we had a great time on our excursion with Captain John. Not only was he knowledgeable about fishing, but he shared a lot of very interesting facts about the area. He was very patient with our grandkids and we caught lots of fish! We would highly recommend using Captain John and we hope to make this an annual tradition.
Reported catch:
1
Greg Masterson
5.0
Verified
Fishing
Custom Trips By You on October 8, 2025 • 3 adults
Captain John put us on the fish. We limited out on red fish and trout. Thats the day the other guides talked about. Captain Layne is the real deal
0
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Center console boatsCapacity
6 personsBoat length
25 ftYear built
2017Boat manufacturer
Epic Boat type
Center consoleEngine model
Yamaha 4 stroke Powered by
1 x 250HPMax cruising speed
44 knots