Captain
Taylor Waterfield

Member since March 2015 Destin, United States
Background
I was born in Destin, Florida. A place that was centered around saltwater charter fishing. Some call Destin the worlds luckiest fishing village. I’ve been fishing this area since I was old enough to walk and I have always had a passion for this industry. I love teaching young people and beginners the ins and outs of fishing. Seeing them excited about the thing I’m so passionate about is what I love.
Techniques
We Normally specialize in traditional bottom fishing. We use live and dead bait to present a natural presentation and produce steady bites and hookups through out the day. We also do live bait trolling and artificial trolling for mackerel and Tuna species, and offer shark fishing as well. We like to see our customers rod bent all day. We may change our approach depending on what’s in season and if the guest are after table fare, catch and release, or looking to land that one big trophy fish in a day.

Hey, I'm Captain Taylor Waterfield

Destin, United States
Background
I was born in Destin, Florida. A place that was centered around saltwater charter fishing. Some call Destin the worlds luckiest fishing village. I’ve been fishing this area since I was old enough to walk and I have always had a passion for this industry. I love teaching young people and beginners the ins and outs of fishing. Seeing them excited about the thing I’m so passionate about is what I love.
Techniques
We Normally specialize in traditional bottom fishing. We use live and dead bait to present a natural presentation and produce steady bites and hookups through out the day. We also do live bait trolling and artificial trolling for mackerel and Tuna species, and offer shark fishing as well. We like to see our customers rod bent all day. We may change our approach depending on what’s in season and if the guest are after table fare, catch and release, or looking to land that one big trophy fish in a day.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.5 / 5
(230 reviews)
Destin
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Trips from US $1,200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 230 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (154)
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Great experience
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
84%
Friendly captain
93%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
78%
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Tim G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Rough Weather but Great Time

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) Value trip on July 9, 2024
Had rough seas which made it difficult for those without sea legs.ย  First both Captain and Mate did a good job of going through...
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Brennen S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Fishing Trip That Far Exceeded Our Expectations

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) Value trip on August 17, 2024
We had an incredible time. The crew did a fantastic job setting up rigs for varying ages (12 years old up to 55 years old)....
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Douglas C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip (AM) Deep water on July 22, 2024
Best of the 4-5 charters we have done in gulf area. Ian, first mate, was great with our group, keeping us baited and helping...
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Jason L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Father/Son Trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip (AM) Deep water on June 24, 2024
Tyler and Matt were a good duo.ย  Threw them for a loop and wanted to not focus on Red Snapper even though they are in season...
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Bob B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Week one of Snapper season

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip (AM) Deep water on June 5, 2024
Taylor and Ian worked very hard for USA to get a snapper limit. Also bonus fish of 3 flag Mangroves and bigger than average...
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