Captain
Chris Lantz

Member since March 2023 Port St. Joe, United States
Background
Captain Chris is a die-hard, hardcore fisherman with 27+ years of "catching" experience. From a very young age, Chris would spend virtually any free moment he had fishing and growing his knowledge of the sport. Like most people who catch their first Redfish, he will never forget the first time he felt the "angry bull-like pull" of a Redfish on the end of his line when he was a kid. He has spent countless years fishing St. Joe Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, and learning what the different seasons have to offer in this amazing fishery so that you have the best chance at catching quality fish. Captain Chris hopes his passion for fishing and marine life will bring you the same joy that he gets every time he experiences St. Joe Bay.
Techniques
I personally love fishing with artificial lures. A basic soft plastic paddletail on a jig head is hard to beat. But my favorite "style" of fishing, is catching!

Hey, I'm Captain Chris Lantz

Port St. Joe, United States
Background
Captain Chris is a die-hard, hardcore fisherman with 27+ years of "catching" experience. From a very young age, Chris would spend virtually any free moment he had fishing and growing his knowledge of the sport. Like most people who catch their first Redfish, he will never forget the first time he felt the "angry bull-like pull" of a Redfish on the end of his line when he was a kid. He has spent countless years fishing St. Joe Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, and learning what the different seasons have to offer in this amazing fishery so that you have the best chance at catching quality fish. Captain Chris hopes his passion for fishing and marine life will bring you the same joy that he gets every time he experiences St. Joe Bay.
Techniques
I personally love fishing with artificial lures. A basic soft plastic paddletail on a jig head is hard to beat. But my favorite "style" of fishing, is catching!
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Gettin' Reel Sportfishing

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Port St. Joe
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Fishing Reports

Weather Statement & Info from the Captai
Weather Statement & Info from the Captai
May 21, 2025 Port St. Joe
As I typing this, I'm sitting at home after having to cancel a charter due to high winds, causing unsafe conditions. So i feel it necessary to address this... Sometimes the weather just doesn't work out and we are forced to either cancel, or move your charter to the next available spot, if there is one. Please, PLEASE defer to your captains judgment when it comes to this decision. Safety on the water is the most important thing. There is no fish worth risking anyones safety for, and if your captain is saying it's unsafe to go fishing, he means it. We do not want to or like to have to cancel a charter. This is our living, our paycheck. But money does not or ever will come before safety. On top of that, its about your experience on the water. Poor conditions don't make for a good time and makes it more difficult for your captain to put you on the fish. So please, defer to our judment for your safety, and PLEASE do not get mad at your captain for making the decision to cancel. We work very hard to insure a good experience for you. Thank you for understanding! Tight lines!
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Spring is here, and so are the specks!
Spring is here, and so are the specks!
Apr 2, 2024 Port St. Joe
Well, it's spring time! The inshore bite is heating up and getting better every day! While this has been a tough start to spring due to weekly cold fronts and high winds, the trout bite has managed to turn on and be great! Trout are thick in the grass flats and aren't hesitating to hit an artificial lure. This type of fishing is very exciting and truly an accomplishment when you fool a big trout into snatching your lure. Anyone can do it! Book a trip with us today and let's go make some memories!
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It's almost time for sheepshead!
It's almost time for sheepshead!
Jan 22, 2024 Port St. Joe
March is just around the corner, and with it comes the BEST time of year to catch those monster size sheepshead! Right now these fish are in eating mode, fattening up before they start their pre-spawn. These feeding fish are hungry and will hit live shrimp and fiddler crabs without hesitation! If you've never caught one of these brute's of the pan-fish world, now is your chance to book a trip and try before spots fill up for the spawn. Come experience how exciting fighting one of these awesome fish is, and enjoy the reward of the perfect table fair they are! Book with me and let's go get em!
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It's winter time!
It's winter time!
Nov 30, 2023 Port St. Joe
Well, several cold fronts have come through and pushed us into the cold season! The fishing this time of year can be really good as most fish make their way into canals and brackish creeks where water is warmer and food is plentiful. Redfish, speckled trout, sheepshead, black drum, and pompano are plentiful this time of year and usually easy to catch! Book your trip today and enjoy a great day on the water in beautiful Port St. Joe!
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Fall is upon us!
Fall is upon us!
Sep 19, 2023 Port St. Joe
The summer heat is finally taking a step back, and the water temps are dropping! This time of year always gets me excited. The fish are transitioning from their summer patterns to their fall patterns, making them more hungry and way more active! Trout and Redfish are showing up in 2-3 feet of water in the grass and sand patches, but are still hanging near channels. As the water drops, they will make their way over the grass and stay there until mid-late fall. This is one of the best times of the year to fish and certainly one of the most exciting! The cool morning air makes for some very comfortable fishing time, and a much more enjoyable experience. The bite is much more productive and easier. Trout and Redfish are hitting artificial lures just as well as live bait, but one or the other can be more productive some days. Book your trip now for some exiting fishing! Thank you!
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Jacob R.
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Finfilled day on the water!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Fishing โ€“ AM (4 MAX) on October 7, 2025
My wife and I started the mornign by meeting up with Chris at the boat dock, super easy to find and then off we went! We did...
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James C.
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5.0 / 5
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Great trip despite the red tide

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Fishing โ€“ AM (4 MAX) on October 12, 2025
Capt Chris gave us the option of cancelling at no cost due to the current red tide in the bay.ย  The kids were intent on fishing...
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Stephen H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience on a tough day

VERIFIED   Half Day Fishing โ€“ AM (4 MAX) on June 27, 2025
We had a great experience with Capt Chris!ย  We had to fight bad weather and it was not ideal fishing conditions (not the Captains...
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Christopher B.
Excellent
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Right on the fish!

VERIFIED   Half Day Fishing โ€“ AM (4 MAX) on September 10, 2025
Took my dad and father in law on this half day trip and the only thing Iโ€™d change is making it a full day trip. We caught...
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Shari D.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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No fish due to red tide but great fishing experience

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Fishing โ€“ AM (4 MAX) on October 11, 2025
We went out in the morning only to see that red tide was affecting our results.ย  we tried several locations and had lots of...
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