Captain
Justin Simmons

Member since March 2016 Pensacola Beach, United States
Background
My background comes from commercial fishing. I am what you would call a local yokel (native) to the Gulf breeze area even though I didn't get to live on the water. My father definitely raised me on the water – I spent most of my summers on the back of a commercial fishing boat. That was my summer camp for 15 years! Then, I found myself on a charter boat as a deckhand and decided that I could make a better future for my family and myself by putting more effort into the charter fishing business.
Techniques
Catching fish is my style and my favorite technique is whatever it takes to get a bite fishing techniques are constantly changing so if you only know a few the struggle is going to be there

Hey, I'm Captain Justin Simmons

Pensacola Beach, United States
Background
My background comes from commercial fishing. I am what you would call a local yokel (native) to the Gulf breeze area even though I didn't get to live on the water. My father definitely raised me on the water – I spent most of my summers on the back of a commercial fishing boat. That was my summer camp for 15 years! Then, I found myself on a charter boat as a deckhand and decided that I could make a better future for my family and myself by putting more effort into the charter fishing business.
Techniques
Catching fish is my style and my favorite technique is whatever it takes to get a bite fishing techniques are constantly changing so if you only know a few the struggle is going to be there
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Excellent
4.7 / 5
(386 reviews)
Angler's choice
Pensacola Beach
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Trips from US $400
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(12 reviews)
Angler's choice
Pensacola Beach
 Last booking: 15 hours ago
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Trips from US $475

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 398 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
83%
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Laura G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Time and Great Memories Made

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Gulf Fishing (PM) on July 25, 2024
Captain Justin was great! The whole trip was very relaxed and all around great time. This trip was for me, my dad and brother...
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Cameron A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic experience

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Gulf on May 15, 2025
Birthday gift for my son 19 and two of his friends.ย  They had a fabulous time and an experience they will remember forever.ย ...
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Issac H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Justin

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) inshore on May 12, 2025
Nice guy, very knowledgeable, helped you bait and cast if needed, took us to multiple spots to make sure we caught something,...
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TONY W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Only the best!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Gulf Fishing (AM) on July 28, 2024
Captain Justin was the best! He was very aware of weather conditions we may face that day and kept us informed and safe! We...
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Paul R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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February Cold Weather Fishing

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) inshore on February 2, 2025
Was not ideal weather but Captain Justin worked hard and put us on some fish! Would definitely fish with him again!
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