“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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Dolphin & Sea Shelling Tours
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    US $250
    Dolphin & Barrier Island Tours Enjoy seeing dolphin swimming around in the bay and nearby beaches or visit some of our pristine barrier islands with there beautiful white sandy beach's.
  • Private trip
    Apalachiola River Tours
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    US $350
    Come see the Apalachicola River with all its beauty. Along this trip you will see tons of old structures and birds of all sorts. Come see what the river has to offer you. Also hear all the stories of the past from Capt. JB about the different things that has happened and changed around the area.
  • Private trip
    Bay & Flats Fishing Charter
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $399
    Whether you've got a few free hours in the morning or the afternoon, Capt. JB is happy to take you out on the water! Explore the inshore waters and bring your youngsters out for their first spin on the waters.
  • Private trip
    Bay & Flats Fishing Charter
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $449
    This trip will see you fishing the Bay for Redfish, Black Drum, Tripletail, and more. Capt. JB provides you with all the gear and tackle, as well as with the licenses. Pack any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy and you're good to go!
  • Private trip
    Bay & Flats Fishing Charter
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    US $449
    If afternoons are your active hours, opt for the PM trip! You'll explore the Bay for the likes of Redfish, Black Drum, Tripletail, and Trout. Capt. JB provides all the gear you need and is happy to clean and fillet your catch at the end of the trip. Pack any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy and you're good to go!
  • Private trip
    Bay Nighttime Shark Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 PM
    US $449
    Face off against the ocean's fiercest competitors with a half-day of Shark fishing! You'll battle it out with the likes of Bull Shark and Blacktip Shark with gear provided by Capt. JB.
  • Private trip
    Flounder Gigging
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 PM
    US $449
    Head out for a unique night trip that will see you gigging for Flounder! It's best to target these flatfish long after the sun has gone down and Capt. JB provides all the gear you need to do so. Anglers of all skill levels are welcome, however it's recommended that children are over the age of 12. These trips are very weather dependent and seem to do better during August - December
  • Private trip
    Barrier Island Tours
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $500
    Just a fun filled time cruising around the Barrier Islands in Apalachicola Bay looking at dolphin and stopping on several deserted beaches enjoying the day and finding some awesome sea shells.
  • Private trip
    Custom Trips By You
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $650
    Choose what your party would enjoy doing on the water. Once you book just send Capt. JB a message on what your party would enjoy doing. This would only be for Inshore only and River, does not include Offshore fishing trips.
  • Private trip
    Bay / Flats / Shelling Your Choice
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $750
    Enjoy a full day on the water doing whatever your hearts desire. You can fish some or all day and if you choose to do some fishing and touring around the barrier islands or the Apalachicola River. A eventful fun day on the waters with Capt. JB
  • Private trip
    Nearshore/Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $949
    Take off on this slightly longer trip and go into deeper waters to target delicious bottom fish! You'll go after the likes of Snapper, Grouper, and Seabass with gear provided by Capt. JB. If you're looking for more action– this is the trip for you!
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FAQs about Capt JB’s Charters

Capt JB’s Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $250 per group, additional US $50 per person after 5 guests - Dolphin & Sea Shelling Tours (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $15 per person after 4 guests - Apalachiola River 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 hours)
  • US $449 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Bay Nighttime Shark Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $449 per group - Flounder Gigging (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Barrier Island Tours (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Custom Trips By You (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Bay / Flats / Shelling Your Choice (8 hours)
  • US $949 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Nearshore/Offshore (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Capt JB’s Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Capt JB’s Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (When available!)
  • Lures
  • Fishing License

Capt JB’s Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Capt JB’s Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Flounder Gigging

Top targeted fish species with Capt JB’s Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Meet the Captain

John Layne
Apalachicola, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
109 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2017
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Pompano Pompano
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Epic (Center console) originally built in 2017. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha 4 stroke engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 44 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Flounder Gigging

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
When available!
Lures
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 109 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Morning trip with captain John
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Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
85%
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Great Time!

VERIFIED   Bay & Flats Fishing Charter on October 9, 2023
We were in the area for fall break and my thirteen year old son and his friend, wanted to go out on a short, in-shore trip....
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Chad T.
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Half Day Bay and Flats AM

VERIFIED   Bay & Flats Fishing Charter on August 8, 2023
My dad and I came to Florida for a family vacation. We decided to look up fishing charters and came across Captain JB Charters....
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Michael B.
Snellville, GA
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Half day w captain john

VERIFIED   Bay & Flats Fishing Charter on July 31, 2023
We were new to the area and booked a random fishing trip.  We have a 7 year old and 9 year old boy very new to this kind of...
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Romondo R.
Newberry, MI
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Half day trip with Capt John L.

VERIFIED   Bay & Flats Fishing Charter on May 3, 2023
This was my father in-laws and my first time on a charter fishing trip. I have to say that Capt John was a great guide, very...
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Chris G.
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Great local guide!

VERIFIED   Bay & Flats Fishing Charter on September 29, 2023
Captain JB was great.  Very knowledgeable local guy.  Two adults, and 3 kids went.  It was windy, but he still knew where...
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