Captain

Van R. Butler III

Grayton Beach, United States

50+ reviews

Get ready to embark on an unforgettable fishing expedition with the legendary Captain Van R. Butler III, a true veteran of the Gulf Waters off Grayton Beach. With over half a century of experience, his intimate connection to these waters runs deep, making him an excellent guide to unveil the hidden treasures of this pristine fishing paradise. Born and raised in Grayton Beach, Captain Van's passion for angling was sparked at a young age. With each passing year, his expertise has grown, and he's honed his skills to perfection. Whether you're a fan of bottom fishing or prefer the exhilaration of trolling, Captain Van has meticulously prepared for your adventure, aiming for a journey that exceeds all expectations.

Charter

Family Tradition Charters

Grayton Beach

Instant Confirmation

Trips from

US $900

Rating

4.9

59 reviews

4.8

Boat & Equipment

4.9

Captain & Crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (95)

What anglers say

97%

Good experience

97%

Friendly captain

98%

Recommend this charter

97%

Appropriate for children

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Caught fish

All reviews (59)

Showing 1 – 5 of 59 reviews

Steven Wessner
Texas, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain Van is a seasoned professional!
4 Hour Trip on July 24, 2026 • 4 adults
Our originally scheduled half-day trip was a wash due to tropical storm Bertha. Captain Van rescheduled us later in the week and kept us updated each day on the conditions. When he thought it was safe to go, we were the first boat out of Grayton after the storm, and likely the only boat that got to fish that day. He was well-prepared, expertly handled the boat, put us on a bunch of fish, and we had a great time! We would definitely hire Captain Van again!
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Kylie Reimert
Texas, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great trip and highly recommend!
4 Hour Trip on June 25, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child
We caught snapper, grouper and king mackerel. We had a great experience. Capt Van was accommodating and worked with us around a weather delay. He was very knowledgeable and had everything we needed for a great time and experience. Will be booking him again in the future!
Russell Jones
Repeat angler
Pennsylvania, US
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Member since 2023
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3 trips
5.0
Verified
NEW
Just fishing
4 Hour Trip on September 12, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child
This our 3rd year with Captain Van. Always a great time and always leaving with a huge cach!
Jeff Goss
Oklahoma, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
NEW
August fishing trip
4 Hour Trip on August 30, 2026 • 2 adults
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John Millett
Kansas, US
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Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
best trip and captain we’’ve had.
3 Hour Trip on June 24, 2026 • 2 adults
I’ve done several fishing trips throughout Florida and this was by far was the best. We hit our red snapper and grouper limits in about 2 hours. Our captain was absolutely on the fish and a ton of fun. I highly recommend this opportunity to catch a ton of fish!
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