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.
Our Team
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Business associate
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Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(408 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 408 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (479)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
82%
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Nicholas J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great for the Family.

VERIFIED   3hr Shark Trip on March 20, 2025
Took my wife, 14 year old daughter, and 12 year old son. Taylor made it comfortable and fun for everyone. Caught fish. Up close...
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Carli I.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

10/10 recommend!

VERIFIED   3hr Shark Trip on August 16, 2025
Captain Taylor made our trip such a blast! He was very knowledgeable and efficient while keeping things fun and safe for us...
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Billy W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Get The Gaff

VERIFIED   6 Hour AM Captains Choice Deep Sea on July 26, 2025
Spent 6 hrs. With Captain Taylor and had a blast we caught several fish and enjoyed every thing about the Captain as well from...
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Tamara L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Sgark trip

VERIFIED   3hr Shark Trip on July 14, 2025
It was an amazing experience. It was the 2 of us and we both caught over a 6 ft shark. It was hard work after 45 getting them...
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Jeremy C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Nice trip catching what the Day gave us

VERIFIED   6 Hour AM Captains Choice Deep Sea on June 30, 2025
Taylor was great at switching it up to what was working for the day. Set out for something in mind, but came back with sushi...
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