Hooked Charters offers great half and full day trips, fishing the Apalachicola Bay and beyond for top table and game species. Target Trout, Redfish, Flounder, and Mangrove Snapper inshore, or head further out to fish for Red Snapper, Red and Gag Grouper, King and Spanish Mackerel, and even Amberjack.

If you are not so interested in the fishing as in the Apalachicola Bay itself, Captain Dwayne also offers fun sightseeing trips. Cruise the bay for the chance to see alligators, dolphins, ospreys, bald eagles, and the gorgeous scenery and nature Franklin County is blessed with. You will also be able to stop off at the St. George and St. Vincent Islands for a spot of shelling and to explore its beautiful beaches on foot.

No matter what you do, Captain Dwayne’s 25’ Sea Fox center console is the perfect place to do it. She has plenty of room for up to six guests and features a portable toilet for extra comfort on longer trips. She comes equipped with GPS and fishfinder to sound out the best spots, a livewell to keep your bait fresh, and quality tackle to help bring in even the biggest Bull Reds or Kingfish.

Captain Dwayne is a fourth-generation Florida captain who has spent his whole life fishing and guiding these waters. He loves to share his local waters with guests from around the country and beyond. He will show you how to catch bait and will teach you all the techniques he uses to land the best fish. On sightseeing tours, he will tell you about the local wildlife, sharing his love and knowledge of the local area.

This is the perfect day out for families or friends looking to catch some tasty fish in the unique surroundings of the Apalachicola Bay. All tackle and licenses are provided, so all you have to do is turn up with plenty of energy and your biggest cooler - Captain Dwayne will make sure you fill it!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip - Sightseeing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $450
    Cruise around the Apalachicola Bay to see native wildlife such as dolphins, and relax on the boat. We will take a stop on Little St. George Island for some shelling and for you to take pictures.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip - Bay Fishing (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 25 - May 30
    US $550
    Spend the day fishing the bay for inshore species like Trout and Redfish on this five-hour morning charter.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip - Sightseeing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $800
    Cruise up the Apalachicola River with a chance to see alligators, osprey, bald eagles, and dolphins.You can also head to the islands (Little St. George, St. George, St. Vincent) and Bird Island for shelling. We will stop many times throughout the day to see the beauty of Franklin County.
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip – Offshore Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,400
    Head offshore for a morning fishing for Snapper, Grouper, King Mackerel, and more, depending on what is in season. The starting time is flexible.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Offshore Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,900
    Head up to 50 miles out in search of Snapper, Grouper, King Mackerel, Amberjack, and more. With the whole day on the water, you can target several habitats and fill the boat with delicious fish.
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FAQs about Hooked Charters

Hooked Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - 3 Hour Trip - Sightseeing (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip - Bay Fishing (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 8 Hour Trip - Sightseeing (8 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 7 Hour Trip – Offshore Fishing (7 hours)
  • US $1,900 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Offshore Fishing (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Hooked Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Radar

Trips booked with Hooked Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Caught on the trip)
  • Lures
  • Fishing License

Hooked Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Hooked Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Hooked Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Whiting

Meet the Captain

Dwayne Coulter
Apalachicola, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
40 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since September 2017
Captain Dwayne is a fourth generation Florida fisherman, who was born and raised right here in Apalachicola. His family has worked the bay and the surrounding area for decades and he has learned all the best places to find the biggest and tastiest fish around.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Flounder Flounder
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

Boat specs

Sea Fox (Center console) originally built in 2015. Powered by a 300HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 44 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Caught on the trip
Lures
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

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 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 40 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Jesse S.
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Great time!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip - Bay Fishing (AM) on April 15, 2024
Capt. Dwayne was a laid back, nice guy. He put on us on trout first to make sure we had dinner. Then we searched for something...
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Bruce T.
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Great day with the Captain!!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip - Bay Fishing (AM) on March 12, 2024
I had 3 inexperienced people in my party including the daughter in law and grandson. We could not have had a better guide and...
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Danny S.
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Hooked Charters, Impressive Again

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip – Offshore Fishing on July 15, 2023
We had another great day with Hooked Charters! The weather didn’t want to cooperate but as usual Captain Dwayne and Jeff...
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Matt V.
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip – Offshore Fishing on October 10, 2023
Definitely put us on some fish and we caught a ton of them.  Great crew, very professional and fun.  Dwayne also has a trolling...
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Richard B.
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip – Offshore Fishing on August 2, 2023
Excellent experience! He put us on some BIG SNAPPER! AND GROUPER! But couldn’t keep grouper. We caught a wide variety of...
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