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
 Last booking: 2 hours ago
 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)
Fish caught!!
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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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Aaron A.
Thornton, CO
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

HALF DAY with Taylor and William

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 25, 2021
Weather in Destin kept us from getting past the Jetties, but Captain Taylor and William found a way to land fish regardless.ย ...
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John B.
New Orleans, LA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with captain Taylor

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 4, 2020
Itโ€™s was a great fishing experience Thank you
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Nick V.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip with Captain Taylor

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 30, 2020
We had a great family trip! Enjoyed the fish and Crab Island.
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Michael S.
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 14, 2020
Captain Bankston was fantastic! Amazing knowledge! Fantastic trip!
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Brett L.
New Orleans, LA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day AM with Captain Taylor

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 29, 2020
Had a great time, caught some nice fish. Thatโ€™s all itโ€™s about!
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