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
(356 reviews)
Destin
 Last booking: 1 hour ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 356 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (420)
Awesome time
Fishing trip 2025
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Angler rating
280
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
80%
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Kiriath H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Taylor

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hr pm Closer to shore on May 23, 2025
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Mark F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Taylor was awesome !

VERIFIED   6 Hour AM Captains Choice Deep Sea on August 1, 2024
Captain teller told us the best place to catch fish was a little more gas charge so we went out 11 to 12 miles to the reef...
Mark F. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
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Jeremy R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic time

VERIFIED   3hr Shark Trip on April 16, 2025
Captain Taylor took great care of us and both my buddy and me caught 150 lb bull sharks.ย  Such an amazing time. Highly recommend.
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Mathew C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hour family trip

VERIFIED   4 hr pm Closer to shore on October 21, 2024
We started out slow but Captain Taylor got us on the fish and we started catching one after another. We had two 6 year old...
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Salvatore G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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PULLED IN 2 HUGE SHARKS

VERIFIED   3hr Shark Trip on August 19, 2024
What an experience the pure strength of a shark against a manโ€™s will to bring him inโ€ฆ. I will never forget how much fun...
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