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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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(106 reviews)
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Port St. Joe
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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 106 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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JEFF B.
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Top notch! Best guide around!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Fishing on May 14, 2025
My woman and I had an amazing day with Chris. We caught fish at every spot we went to. He was extremely informative and educational...
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Randy G.
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Fantastic Morning Trip with Captain Chris - 5 STARS

VERIFIED   Half Day Fishing – AM (4 MAX) on April 10, 2025
We had an awesome morning out on the water with Captain Chris.  He had us on fish shortly after we left the dock and kept...
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Donald P.
Excellent
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We got REEL!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Fishing – AM (4 MAX) on August 7, 2024
I cant recommend Captain Chris enough. The boat and gear were pristine, from the start you could tell he takes great pride...
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Jonathan W.
Excellent
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Great Variety

VERIFIED   Half Day Fishing – PM (4 MAX) on June 21, 2024
Awesome first time out with my son! Capt Chris got us on the fish pretty quick. Caught some big ol trout, several catfish,...
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ANDREW F.
Excellent
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Fun fishing and so much more

VERIFIED   Full Day Fishing on July 25, 2024
Captain Chris was the best Captain we have ever had. Went on an 8 hour fishing trip (4 hours fishing and 4 hours snorkeling)...
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