When you step aboard a Port St. Joe fishing charter, you’ll immediately see why this place earned the nickname “small town, big heart.” Get ready to come on as a customer, but leave as a friend, as your welcoming captain regales you with tales of the waters, and fulfills all your fishing dreams.
The St. Joe Bay holds all of the inshore riches one could wish for in Florida’s Panhandle. These calm waters are home to Redfish and Spotted Seatrout, with Tripletail, Flounder, Sheepshead, and even Tarpon making yearly appearances. You can get your fill of delicious Scallops here, while Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish can be found around the mouth of the Gulf County Canal.
Speaking of the canal, there’s plenty of freshwater species to target here. Catfish, Bass, and Bream are in abundance further up the freshwater streams, and even in the lakes just a short drive away from Port St. Joe.
Despite all this, the Gulf of Mexico is also tempting anglers just beyond the barrier peninsula. Take a charter from this spit of land, and you could be on some productive reefs within minutes. There are hundreds of underwater structures just a stone’s throw from shore, allowing you to target Snappers, Amberjack, Kingfish, Cobia, and much more within sight of land.
You’ll also have the chance to go offshore, but these charters will require at least 10 hours on the water. For all other trips, you can spend anywhere from a couple of hours to a full day getting your fix of fishing.
Rules & Regulations
If you’re fishing aboard a Port St. Joe saltwater fishing charter, then your fishing license will be covered. Head out with a freshwater guide, however, and you’ll need to get your own. Whichever you choose, your professional companion will make sure you’re fishing within the law.