Captain
James Leavitt

Member since October 2025 Palmetto, United States
Background
Benefit from Capt. James's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Palmetto. Using bottom fishing, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Flounder, Alligator Gar and Spanish Mackerel. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

Hey, I'm Captain James Leavitt

Palmetto, United States
Background
Benefit from Capt. James's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Palmetto. Using bottom fishing, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Flounder, Alligator Gar and Spanish Mackerel. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
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James (Chris) L.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Best Life Charters

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(27 reviews)
Palmetto
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $300

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 27 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (47)
Patient knowlgable and super nice
Patient knowlgable and super nice
Patient knowlgable and super nice
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Timothy N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

AMAZING fishing adventure with CPT Chris

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore on February 20, 2026
We 4 brothers enjoyed a trip of a lifetime.ย  Caught 50 fished and kept 35. Captain was on time and ready to get us on the...
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Chaston Q.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The REEL Deal

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore on February 9, 2026
Captian Chris set us up for a great day with top-notch equipment, great locations and even had some Dramamine for those in...
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Ken W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience for the whole family!

VERIFIED   In-Shore Fishing trip (Intro 2hrs) - 3:00 PM on November 25, 2025
Captain Chris was fantastic! We had other plans, and we had to contact Chris about openings the night before we wanted to charter....
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Adam Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Patient knowlgable and super nice

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on February 21, 2026
had a fantastic time.ย  it was 3 adults and 2 kids who hadnt fished before.ย  he was so good wirh the kids.ย  the boat is gorgeous.ย ...
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Vernon M.
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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Equipment and hospitality

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore on January 22, 2026
Captain Chris took my father and I for an afternoon fishing Excursion. We caught a lot of fish with the expertise and help...
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