Captain
Taylor Bankston

Member since October 2018 Destin, United States
Background
I was born in Louisiana and raised on tugboats. I started fishing and driving boats from a very young age with my grandfather who taught me most of what I know. So I was raised on the water and I've been going out into the Gulf for the past 25 years. When I was a young teen I moved to Destin and started working on sport fishing boats as a deckhand and learning to drive those. I have been driving a center console for the past three years and have really enjoyed it. I love seeing the enjoyment on people's faces when I take them out fishing. I am so thankful for being able to fish all the time and, most of all, doing something that I love and am very passionate about every day! I have spent two years rebuilding my boat and now have two 150 HP Yamaha outboard engines with a Minkota Terrova trolling motor for the best fishing experience.

Hey, I'm Captain Taylor Bankston

Destin, United States
Background
I was born in Louisiana and raised on tugboats. I started fishing and driving boats from a very young age with my grandfather who taught me most of what I know. So I was raised on the water and I've been going out into the Gulf for the past 25 years. When I was a young teen I moved to Destin and started working on sport fishing boats as a deckhand and learning to drive those. I have been driving a center console for the past three years and have really enjoyed it. I love seeing the enjoyment on people's faces when I take them out fishing. I am so thankful for being able to fish all the time and, most of all, doing something that I love and am very passionate about every day! I have spent two years rebuilding my boat and now have two 150 HP Yamaha outboard engines with a Minkota Terrova trolling motor for the best fishing experience.
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Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(401 reviews)
Destin
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 401 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (473)
Didn\u2019t catch what the trip was intended for but that\u2019s probably due to the weather.
Ask and ye shall receive!
Ask and ye shall receive!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
84%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
82%
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Jose M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Trip to Remember!!

VERIFIED   3hr Shark Trip on November 8, 2024
This was our first ever fishing trip like this. We didnโ€™t know what to expect, I booked this trip because of the great reviews....
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Keri L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time with family!

VERIFIED   4 hr pm Closer to shore on June 24, 2025
My husband and I wanted to take our 2 boys deep sea fishing and were so disappointed when we showed up to the harbor and our...
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Kevin J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Dreams Do Come True !!!!!!!

VERIFIED   4 hr pm Closer to shore on June 10, 2025
Had a captain cancel my trip the night before, Got on the app and Taylor stepped up and we went. Had the time of our lives....
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Jeffrey P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Experience

VERIFIED   6 Hour PM Deep Sea on June 25, 2025
Captain Taylor took us out further than he usually would have on a 6 hour charter because of how calm the water was. He explained...
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Terry N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour AM on May 17, 2025
Captain Taylor worked hard to get us on the fish we later ate for dinner. He also taught my son and I about salt water fishing...
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