Captain
James Harlan

Member since February 2025 Pensacola Beach, United States
Background
Operating a 25' Parker Pilothouse, Capt. James ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Pensacola, Florida. Keep your eyes peeled for Redfish,Red Snapper and Little Tunny (False Albacore) as you try your hand at bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, and more. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

Hey, I'm Captain James Harlan

Pensacola Beach, United States
Background
Operating a 25' Parker Pilothouse, Capt. James ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Pensacola, Florida. Keep your eyes peeled for Redfish,Red Snapper and Little Tunny (False Albacore) as you try your hand at bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, and more. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(6 reviews)
Pensacola Beach
 Last booking: 4 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (9)
We had a great time!
We had a great time!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
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Sierra W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We had a great time!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on July 8, 2026
We brought our two teenage boys and 10 year old girl and had a blast! The boat ride out to the Gulf was relaxing and when we...
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Branden M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Offshore Trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 24, 2026
We booked the 6-hour charter and had a great experience. We went about 9 miles offshore and started catching fish while trolling...
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Renee R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun trip!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on July 6, 2026
James and crew were awesome! We had everything we needed on the boat. We caught fish and fought some big ones that got away!...
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James S.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great captain, deck hand, and boat!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on July 17, 2026
We had a real good time, Captain James and Justin were pleasant to hang out with for 6hrs.ย  They did a good job putting us...
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Jason M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with James

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on July 1, 2026
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