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
(357 reviews)
Destin
 Last booking: 3 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 357 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (421)
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Awesome time
Fishing trip 2025
+418
Angler rating
281
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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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Corey R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Gets you on the fish!

VERIFIED   3hr Shark Trip on September 4, 2024
Captain Taylor was very knowledgeable, honest and wasted no time before letting us catch some fish. His boat is very clean...
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Tricton C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour AM Captains Choice Deep Sea on September 18, 2024
Capt. Taylor was very knowledgeable about the Destin area & knew exactly what to do in order to catch the targeted species....
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Joe P.
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Tourist Trap + Lackluster Fishing Day

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour AM on May 25, 2025
This trip is clearly geared toward tourists, not serious fishermen. If youโ€™re looking to spend $1,000 for a slow cruise from...
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Zach R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Taylor was great!

VERIFIED   5 Hour AM on August 6, 2024
Weather was perfect and Taylor took care of all of us, zero complaints.. 100% fun!
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Doug S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Tripโ€™

VERIFIED   3hr Shark Trip on July 19, 2024
We had a great time. We caught a 450 lb Bull Shark. Guide was polite and knowledgeable.
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