Shallow Seas Charters 

5.0
(62 reviews)
 
State licensed
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Veteran Owned
 Hunter Circle, Port St. Joe, FL 32456, United States

Shallow Seas Charters 

Port St. Joe, FL, United States
22 ft
4
5.0
(62 reviews)

Shallow Seas Charters offers guided fishing trips that bring home various inshore species that Port St. Joe, Florida has to offer. Join Captain Lee and let him do all the work while you catch fish. Get your hands on whatever species call the Forgotten Coast home.

The company specializes in family-friendly fishing trips. Children are especially welcome to join in the adventure. Capt. Lee is a great teacher and enjoys working with younger anglers and seasoned professionals alike. Take your kids with you and let Capt. Lee introduce them to the art of fishing and help them catch their first-ever fish.

Your day on the water, be it a short trip or a full-day adventure, will take you exploring the bite close to shore. You will be using both live and artificial baits depending on what species you'd like to take off your personal bucket list.

Shallow Seas Charters and Capt. Lee will work hard to put you on Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, and toothy Sheepshead. You will be fishing with light tackle, popping or fly fishing.

You will be fishing aboard a 21' Champion Bay boat, built with comfort in mind. The boat comes powered by a 150 HP Mercury engine and is fully outfitted with everything you need for a productive day on the water.

Rods, reels, and tackle by Penn, Daiwa and Shimano will be provided to make a great catch possible. As well as that, all trips come with bait, lures, licenses, and a fish cleaning service. If you want to fish with a fly, you will need to bring your own equipment.

Shallow Seas Charters offers guided fishing trips that bring home various inshore species that Port St. Joe, Florida has to offer. Join Captain Lee and let him do all the work while you catch fish. Get your hands on whatever species call the Forgotten Coast home.

The company specializes in family-friendly fishing trips. Children are especially welcome to join in the adventure. Capt. Lee is a great teacher and enjoys working with younger anglers and seasoned professionals alike. Take your kids with you and let Capt. Lee introduce them to the art of fishing and help them catch their first-ever fish.

Your day on the water, be it a short trip or a full-day adventure, will take you exploring the bite close to shore. You will be using both live and artificial baits depending on what species you'd like to take off your personal bucket list.

Shallow Seas Charters and Capt. Lee will work hard to put you on Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, and toothy Sheepshead. You will be fishing with light tackle, popping or fly fishing.

You will be fishing aboard a 21' Champion Bay boat, built with comfort in mind. The boat comes powered by a 150 HP Mercury engine and is fully outfitted with everything you need for a productive day on the water.

Rods, reels, and tackle by Penn, Daiwa and Shimano will be provided to make a great catch possible. As well as that, all trips come with bait, lures, licenses, and a fish cleaning service. If you want to fish with a fly, you will need to bring your own equipment.

Lee Thompson
Captain
Lee Thompson
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Half Day Scallop Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 16 - Sep 15
US $400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Shark Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 10:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $800
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

5.0
62 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (48)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

All reviews (62)

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Jonathan Felth
Jonathan Felth
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
A true Captain who's crew comes first!
Full Day Trip on September 29, 20254 adults

The Captains goal was to cast for bait, get on the water, and have you catching fish as soon as possible. We were and we did! He was educational, persanable, and clear about what we as clients needed to do to catch fish! He never hesitated to move when the "catching" slowed and everywhere he stoped, we caught fish! I would never hesitate to fish under his dirction and guidance.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Steve Mcbrayer
Steve Mcbrayer
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Half day with shallow seas charter
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 8, 20234 adults

We were looking for someone experienced and someone with patience for a half day fishing trip with 3 young girls. We found Lee and it was everything we could had hoped for! Lee is from the lake okeechobee area, he knows fishing- also has been in Port St Joe area for a good while. He put us on a variety of fish. We caught reds,blues,and trout. Also saw and caught some shark. The best part was is patience with the kids. He made the trip fun for them. They are still talking about it. Highly recommended Thanks again for everything Lee-

Reported catch:
Redfish
Ricky Wyatt
Ricky Wyatt
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2018
3 trips
5.0
Verified
June fishing trip
Half Day Shark Trip on June 30, 20252 adults1 child

If you want to catch fish. Capt Lee can do it. With in 5 min from dock we caught 50 plus sharks on light tackle. Talk about a rush. We will be back. Thank you captain Lee.

Lee Thompson
Response from Captain

Thank you sir! I enjoyed having y’all aboard!

William Eichler
William Eichler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great time
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 17, 20252 adults

Captain Lee is a knowledgeable guide and knows the area well, we were 1 shy of catching our limit of trout and reds, I have already booked a trip with him for next year.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Dana Bennett
Dana Bennett
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Fabulous time!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 23, 20252 adults

Captain Lew was very professional and knew how to catch fish. The boat was a good size and our hooks were always baited or catching fish. It was a great time.

FAQs about Shallow Seas Charters

Shallow Seas Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Scallop Trip (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Shark Trip (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Shallow Seas Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Shallow Seas Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Shimano)
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
Shallow Seas Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
Shallow Seas Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Shallow Seas Charters include:
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Lee Thompson
Lee Thompson

Port St. Joe, Florida, United States

6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
62 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2018

I grew up in South Florida and have fished my entire life. I spent my days on Lake Okeechobee and fishing the east coast of Florida. I served in the Army for 21 years and retired in Port St. Joe, Florida and continued to fish and provide clients with an outstanding outdoors experience on the beautiful St. Joe Bay. I fish inshore for Trout, Redfish, Flounder, and other various inshore species in the Port St. Joe, Florida area using both live and artificial baits.

Lee Thompson
Lee Thompson
Fully verified
US veteran
6
reports
62
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
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I grew up in South Florida and have fished my entire life. I spent my days on Lake Okeechobee and fishing the east coast of Florida. I served in the Army for 21 years and retired in Port St. Joe, Florida and continued to fish and provide clients with an outstanding outdoors experience on the beautiful St. Joe Bay. I fish inshore for Trout, Redfish, Flounder, and other various inshore species in the Port St. Joe, Florida area using both live and artificial baits.

The fish you can target

Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

  • A true Captain who's crew comes first!
    Jonathan F.
    Jonathan F.
  • Fabulous time!!
    Dana B.
    Dana B.
  • Great trip
    Van S.
    Van S.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Tidewater
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
46 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Popping
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn, Shimano
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

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:

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What’s biting in Port St. Joe right now

FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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