Capt JB’s Charters
Capt JB’s Charters
“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!
“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!
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Captain JB was great! He communicated well befor the trip and was geat to talk with throughout our fishing trip. Amazing knowledge of the area that only comes from being a local. It was a family trip and our 3 kids (11, 15, & 16) had the best time. captain JB made sure they each enjoyed it. We were onto fish within 5 minutes of dropping the trolling motor. Captain did a great job of helping our very limited experienced family. His boat was very comfortable for everyone and road like a dream across the water. Book the trip!
On our trip we had a boat of five fishing with three that were inexperienced fishers and he did a great job of helping everyone especially since we had so many fishing in tight quarters. Since we had two teenage girls he stopped and let them collect shells (which wasn't originally planned!). Then on the way back in he stopped under the bridge so we could get close to the dolphins because he knew it was time for them to be coming in to feed. It was a great time had by all!
I will use again if staying in the area. Capri was very frindly, he knew the area well and we caught a lot of fish.
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.
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.
FAQs about Capt JB’s Charters
- US $299 per group, additional US $15 per person after 4 guests - Apalachiola River Tours (3 hours)
- US $299 per group, additional US $50 per person after 5 guests - Dolphin & Sea Shelling Tours (3 hours)
- US $399 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Bay & Flats Fishing Charter (3 hours)
- US $449 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Bay & Flats Fishing Charter (4 hours)
- US $449 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Bay & Flats Fishing Charter - 4:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $499 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Bay / Flats / Shelling Your Choice (4 hours)
- US $549 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Bay Nighttime Shark Fishing (4 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Multimedia system
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box Fish Boxes & Clean Drink Boxes
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (When available!)
- Lures
- Fishing license
- River fishing
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Flats fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly fishing
- Drift fishing
- Flounder gigging
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Pompano
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Shark (Bull)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
Your captain
Captain John Layne was born and raised fishing in the bays and flats of the Apalachicola Bay. He's an avid angler and passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience with his guests. Hooking big Redfish inshore is his specialty! He also loves sharing his knowledge and learning from other passionate anglers.
Captain John Layne was born and raised fishing in the bays and flats of the Apalachicola Bay. He's an avid angler and passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience with his guests. Hooking big Redfish inshore is his specialty! He also loves sharing his knowledge and learning from other passionate anglers.
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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.
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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Apalachicola right now
Black Drum
Flounder
Pompano
Redfish
Shark (Blacktip)
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
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