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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My Charter Listing

Pipe Dream Charters โ€“ Pipedream III

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(254 reviews)
Fernandina Beach
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $500

Fishing Reports

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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Inshore bite is hot. Pompano, bull red
Inshore bite is hot. Pompano, bull red
Nov 30, 2024 Fernandina Beach
Great day, red hot bite Pompano, whiting, sharks
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Hot, Fast and Exciting Action
Hot, Fast and Exciting Action
Nov 30, 2024 Fernandina Beach
The Angler had two fish on his bucket list. Sailfish and Cobia. The Sailfish came up in the spread, the mate dropped the bait back and the action was on. After landing the sail it was not long and he filled his bucket with a Cobia.
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Near shore Red hot King Fish bite
Near shore Red hot King Fish bite
Jun 10, 2024 Fernandina Beach
Josh and his family of eight wanted to do some near shore fishing. Of course there are no captains in the area that can carry more than 6 passengers, so myself and Capt. Steve Hair of the Ye Ole Pirate split the group into two parties of four. After cast netting for pogies, " The preferred bait for Kings", Pipe Dream III began trolling for Kings. The Bonita were thick and we knew there should be a smoker nearby and it didn't take long for the Shimano reel to start screaming . After a couple of hard runs and some excellent rod handling by the client Pipe Dream's mate brought a nice King on board. Continuing to troll Josh and his family put a few more Kings, Spanish and Bonita in the box. Capt. Steve Hair had a lot of action with Blue fish, Sharks and a nice Cobia.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 254 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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10th Annual Father \/ Son Fishing Trip
10th Annual Father \/ Son Fishing Trip
Fishing with Scott
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Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
80%
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Erik K.
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10th Annual Father / Son Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on June 27, 2025
My son and I have been doing this fishing trip every year now for some time. This was by far the best fishing trip yet. Between...
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Scott B.
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Perfect Day on the Water!

VERIFIED   3 hour Family/Kids Trip on April 16, 2025
We went out for an Inshore morning charter. Captain Scott and First Mate Jimmy made the trip for my 12 and 13 year old boys.ย ...
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Duane K.
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Fantastic fishing trip with a great crew and boat!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on May 17, 2025
My party and I were very happy with our fishing trip with Capt Scott Thompson and mate Jimmy. They went above and beyond to...
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Great Fishing Experience!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) โ€“ Nearshore on October 26, 2024
Captain Scott and he s Mate Jimmy are great! Fishing knowledge is superior and they even have good personalities on top of...
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  June 21, 2025
The charter operator canceled 3 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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