Shallow Seas Charters
Veteran owned
+16Shallow 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.
Captain
Lee Thompson
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Trip availability and prices
In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (40)
+37Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Appropriate for children
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
91%
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Great trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 9, 2025
Low water conditions but captain put us on the fish Well done Overall great day with son and grandson Made a great memory Thanks Captain Lee
Low water conditions but captain put us on the fish Well done Overall great day with son and grandson Made a great memory Thanks Captain Lee
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SHARKS!!
Half Day Shark Trip on July 2, 2024
My wife, daughter and her boyfriend and I had an amazing time. 4 hr shark trip and we caught over 50. There were time we had 4 on at once. Could not have asked for a better way to introduce them to fishing.
My wife, daughter and her boyfriend and I had an amazing time. 4 hr shark trip and we caught over 50. There were time we had 4 on at once. Could not have asked for a better way to introduce them to fishing.
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Captain Lee was great
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 22, 2024
Took my two sons on a charter with Captain Lee and had a blast. It was crazy hot out, but we had a great time catching all sorts of fish (and sharks) in the bay. Would definitely recommend.
Took my two sons on a charter with Captain Lee and had a blast. It was crazy hot out, but we had a great time catching all sorts of fish (and sharks) in the bay. Would definitely recommend.
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Great fun and very knowledgeable.
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 25, 2024
Captain Lee was very knowledgeable, had everything ready to go, all we had to do was show up. Had a great time and would highly recommend.
Captain Lee was very knowledgeable, had everything ready to go, all we had to do was show up. Had a great time and would highly recommend.
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great fun
Half Day Shark Trip on August 30, 2024
FAQs about Shallow Seas Charters
What are the trip rates for 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)
Which amenities are available onboard with Shallow Seas Charters?
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
What's included in the trip price with Shallow Seas Charters?
Trips booked with Shallow Seas Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Shimano)
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Fishing License
What types of fishing does Shallow Seas Charters offer?
Shallow Seas Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Shallow Seas Charters offer?
Shallow Seas Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Popping
- Fly Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Shallow Seas Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Shallow Seas Charters include:
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
Your captain
Port St. Joe, Florida, United States
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
What is the boat like?
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.
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 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:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Checks
What’s biting in Port St. Joe right now
Flounder
Redfish
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel