Cole Thursby
Captain

Cole Thursby

Port St. Joe, United States
50+ reviews
Capt. Cole is experienced in navigating the waters of Port St. Joe, Florida and is ready to take you on a fishing excursion. Keep your eyes peeled for Speckled Trout, Flounder and Redfish as you try your hand at gigging, and more. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

Charter

Rating

4.9
51 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (51)

Showing 1 – 5 of 51 reviews
  • Kelli Daly
    Kelli Daly
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Vacation Highlight!

    4 Hour Trip (AM) • 6 adults • 4 children

    This was our favorite thing we did the entire vacation! All 4 of our boys absolutely loved it. I had no idea what to expect, especially because we had little to no fishing experience. Cole was an amazing Captain and helped us with everything. We all caught so many fish (redfish and speckled trout) there was never a dull moment. The youngest boys learned to cast really far. We got a great tour of the area. Captain Cole even cleaned our fish and delivered it to us at the resort afterwards. Do not miss out on this excursion! This is a must do!!!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Kelli! Y’all were a fun group and glad to put y’all on some good fish! I hope to see y’all again in the future!

  • James Tucker
    James Tucker
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Tough weather, but great time!

    4 Hour Trip (PM) • 2 adults

    Our Captain and guide was Cole! A young buck but one of the most laid back and knowledgeable young men I have ever fished with! We had some rough weather roll in right as we started getting bites. Cole kept us on the fish until the sea's just kicked our ass! Cole pulled unto the canal to fish and ride out the rough sea's. Most guides would have called it a day. Once the weather improved, he put us back on the fish. Dispite bad weather we still caught our limit in Reds!! Reds, Triple tail, Flounder, and Trout with 2 to 3 ft sea swells. Awesome time! Every Captain has stories but as a 4th generation fisherman, Cole had many! Yes most were about his Dad, Uncle, and Grandfather, but great fishermens tells non the less. He will be my go to any time I'm at Port St. Joe for sure.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
  • Scott Radbill
    Scott Radbill
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great fun for a family of six

    4 Hour Trip (AM) • 6 adults • 3 children

    We just had a great morning half day trip with Cole! We had 2 adults and 4 kids (13, 11, 8 and 8). We caught lots of small and several big keepers. Cole was great, keeping us moving from spot to spot and was great with our kids. This was the perfect intro to sea fishing for the kids. Cant wait to go again!

    Response from Captain

    Thank you Scott! I had a great time with y’all, I’m glad I could put y’all on some big fish!

  • Scott Lamphere
    Scott Lamphere
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Beautiful Day in the Bay

    4 Hour Trip (PM) • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain Cole did a great job and worked hard to find a spot where the fish were biting. We had fun trying and brought a few different things to the boat—a shark, a trout, a triple tail, a catfish and even a crab! It was all good even though the redfish and friends were not interested, but we sure tried! Thanks Captain Cole for a great day and we look forward to going back out with you again soon…

    Response from Captain

    Thank you Scott, I appreciate that! I’m looking forward to next time!

  • Matt Giberson
    Matt Giberson
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Capt Cole is the man!

    4 Hour Trip (PM) • 5 adults

    Booked our first inshore charter with Captain Cole. It did not disappoint. He got us catching some fish right away. Anytme the fishing slowed, he took us to another location. We fished multiple locations across entire bay. Cole was very knowledgeable being he and his family have lived in the area for generations. Awesome guy, highly recommend! We will definitely call Cole when we go back again!

    Response from Captain

    Thank you Matt, I appreciate that! I enjoyed having y’all, Im glad y’all had a great time!

Real catches shared by our community

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    Saltwater Junkie Fishing And ScallopingPort St. Joe, FL
    Great fun for a family of six
    Scott R.
    Scott R.
  • Saltwater Junkie Fishing And Scalloping
    Saltwater Junkie Fishing And ScallopingPort St. Joe, FL
    Great day out with Capt. Cole
    Rick K.
    Rick K.
  • Saltwater Junkie Fishing And Scalloping
    Saltwater Junkie Fishing And ScallopingPort St. Joe, FL
    Great captain!!
    Kacy G.
    Kacy G.
  • Saltwater Junkie Fishing And Scalloping
    Saltwater Junkie Fishing And ScallopingPort St. Joe, FL
    Great trip and great company
    William O.
    William O.
  • Saltwater Junkie Fishing And Scalloping
    Saltwater Junkie Fishing And ScallopingPort St. Joe, FL
    Amazing trip!! Knowledgeable/personable guide!!
    Will S.
    Will S.
  • Saltwater Junkie Fishing And Scalloping
    Saltwater Junkie Fishing And ScallopingPort St. Joe, FL
    Tough weather, but great time!
    James T.
    James T.
  • Saltwater Junkie Fishing And Scalloping
    Saltwater Junkie Fishing And ScallopingPort St. Joe, FL
    Capt Cole is the best!
    Karl L.
    Karl L.
  • Saltwater Junkie Fishing And Scalloping
    Saltwater Junkie Fishing And ScallopingPort St. Joe, FL
    Great experience for my kids!
    J S.
    J S.
  • Saltwater Junkie Fishing And Scalloping
    Saltwater Junkie Fishing And ScallopingPort St. Joe, FL
    Great Trip
    Sherman N.
    Sherman N.
  • Saltwater Junkie Fishing And Scalloping
    Saltwater Junkie Fishing And ScallopingPort St. Joe, FL
    Family enjoyed trip. Caught fish!
    Deborah H.
    Deborah H.

What's biting with Saltwater Junkie Fishing And Scalloping in Port St. Joe

As the month progresses, colder conditions gradually start to set in. This is great news for anglers, who usually notice a much better bite from Redfish and Trout. With Flounder also available, it's Slam season once again.

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