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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My Charter Listing

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 398 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (472)
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Great Experience!
+469
Angler rating
313
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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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Karie G.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good Day

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour AM on August 5, 2025
Had a really good time on our fishing trip caught like 17and would definitely do it again
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Gregory H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with the guys

VERIFIED   6 Hour AM Captains Choice Deep Sea on July 1, 2025
Had a good time other than the rain for the first 1.5 hrs, but canโ€™t control the weather. Got on some tuna and Spanish mackerel.
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Rodney S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing for shark

VERIFIED   3hr Shark Trip on June 24, 2025
No luck catching anything today but still a great trip. Taylor was fantastic and full of knowledge and expertise about fishing.
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Shannon M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

8.5 ft 350lbs bull shark

VERIFIED   3hr Shark Trip on July 16, 2025
We did the evening shark trip, we caught a 8.5 feet long 350 lbs Bull shark.ย  It was great!!!
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Josh M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 hr pm Closer to shore on July 13, 2025
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