Captain
Scott Thompson

Member since May 2015 Fernandina Beach, United States
Background
My passion for fishing and being on the water began with my grandfather taking me fishing offshore in Ocean City, Maryland at the age of 6.The enjoyment I get from my clients excitement boating a grouper or my mate gaffing a Wahoo only adds to my passion to continue searching for that trophy wall hanger or bottom bumping for that reminiscent back water flounder.
Techniques
Trolling the blue water for Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo and billfish is an exciting action packed day or deep water bottom fishing for Grouper and other reef/wreck species.

Hey, I'm Captain Scott Thompson

Fernandina Beach, United States
Background
My passion for fishing and being on the water began with my grandfather taking me fishing offshore in Ocean City, Maryland at the age of 6.The enjoyment I get from my clients excitement boating a grouper or my mate gaffing a Wahoo only adds to my passion to continue searching for that trophy wall hanger or bottom bumping for that reminiscent back water flounder.
Techniques
Trolling the blue water for Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo and billfish is an exciting action packed day or deep water bottom fishing for Grouper and other reef/wreck species.
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Fishing Reports
Our Team
Ronnie W.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Pipe Dream Charters – Pipedream III

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(291 reviews)
Fernandina Beach
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Trips from US $500

Fishing Reports

Noah parted the sea with this Gag Groupe
Noah parted the sea with this Gag Groupe
Jul 31, 2026 Fernandina Beach
It was a picture perfect day calm seas and very little current at the ledge. 200 feet of water under the boat and the bait was hanging straight up and down for bottom fishing the ledge. Scamp grouper, Gag Grouper, Mutton Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, Amber jack and others.
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2026 Red Snapper Season
2026 Red Snapper Season
Nov 11, 2025 Fernandina Beach
Hello Anglers, Unbelievable news from Fernandina Beach . Our Florida Governor Ron Desantis held a press conference this morning here at Fernandina Beach, Fl. He and his staff along with FWC and others have been working hard to have control of the Red Snapper fishery along the Atlantic coast of Florida and it is now a reality that we will be having a Red Snapper season like we have not seen in years. Beginning May 22, 2026 thru June 30, 2026 Red Snapper season will be open. Then beginning in October 2026 we will have some weekends. Pipe Dream Charters will be accepting bookings for 2026 Red Snapper Season. These open dates will not last long.
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The Red Fish were chewing today
The Red Fish were chewing today
Oct 28, 2025 Fernandina Beach
We fished several spots before we found the bite and this spot was on fire.
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2025 fishing season
2025 fishing season
Jan 18, 2025 Fernandina Beach
HELLO ANGLERS, It's the beginning of a new year and already the bite is hot black sea bass, triggers, vermillion snapper and the endangered red snapper. The bite is so hot it's going to melt the snow that's forecast for northeast Florida this week. Yesterday Pipe Dream III was 50 miles offshore bottom fishing. The Lane Snapper bite was on fire along with vermillion snapper and red snapper. We moved 20 miles closer to shore when the wind picked up. It didn't take long to start catching some nice black sea bass and vermillion snapper, we still couldn't escape the endangered red snapper, they are everywhere. Note, just a few day ago I did receive a NOAA bulletin about increasing our red snapper season for 2025. Looking ahead into the upcoming 2025 season: The Wahoo run is already starting, with some nice fish being weighed. Gulf stream blue water trolling for Tuna, Mahi, Wahoo, Sails and Blue Marlin will be heating up in March and their north bound migration should continue strong thru May. Deep drop bottom fishing for Mutton Snapper, Mangrove Snapper and other deep dwellers is happening now and will continue but getting out there is weather dependent. Grouper season opens May 1st. March is typically when the Big Black Drum start showing up near shore and the Red Fish will fill in the gap between bites. March also ushers in near shore trolling for Spanish Mackerel. If you have young children the jetties and river offer some nonstop action for Whiting and the kids get a blast catching sharks. As the waters warm and the pogies begin showing up the Kings are right behind them. Trolling for Kings is fast action as they will run 100 yards before you can blink. The Kings aren't the only ones chasing the pogies The Tarpon AKA " Silver King" will be trolling the jetties in search of some menhaden. If you are meat hunters or just looking for some fast rod bending action, now is the time to book a charter with Pipe Dream Charters while we still have some available open dates. Call Capt. Scott at **hidden content** or **hidden content**
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You gotta feel the bite
You gotta feel the bite
Dec 19, 2024 Fernandina Beach
Sheep head fever! Me and my friends fished with Captain Scott on Pipe Dream Charters Thursday December 19th. We departed from the dock at 7am, had a little bit of fog on the ride out but wasn't bad at all. We were targeting sheepshead and black drum and boy did we catch them!! The sheepshead are very tricky to catch but once you get the hang of it they are fun fish to fight! Captain Scott was awesome, it was a very good time. I appreciate it Captain Scott and highly recommend Pipe Dream!
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You gotta feel the bite
You gotta feel the bite
Dec 19, 2024 Fernandina Beach
Sheephead are tricky to catch. If you feel the bite it's got your bait. These anglers had the touch.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 291 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
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Nathan L.
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Great half day trip with plenty of action

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hour nearshore on July 24, 2026
We had a terrific experience on a 4 hour outing with three teenage boys. Captain quickly put us on the fish and we had a wonderful...
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Nelson L.
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Outstanding Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   10 Hour - 2026 Red Snapper Season on June 27, 2026
We had an incredible fishing trip today! The captain was outstanding—professional, knowledgeable, and worked hard to make...
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Dirk J.
Excellent
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Better than advertised

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Nearshore - 8:00 AM on June 23, 2026
Capt Scott and Ronnie are top class gentlemen in addition to being spot on with where and how to catch the fish.  Helped us...
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Richard E.
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Capt. Scott and 1st mate Jimmy are tbe best

VERIFIED   3 hour Family/Kids Trip on March 30, 2026
Capt. Scott and Jimmy are absolutely first‑rate. Even on a slower fishing day — and that’s just the weather doing what...
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CHIEF M.
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Fan- Damn-Tastic trip!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck - 1:00 PM on April 4, 2026
We went out for a 6 hr trip Saturday. There were (4) of us. My wife, myself, brother, & dad. The boat and...
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