Captain
Charles Taliaferro

Member since December 2018 Saint George Island, United States
Background
A Bass fisherman and tournament Bass fisherman turned saltwater fisherman. With saltwater fishing, you never know what you will catch. You may target a certain species and catch something totally unexpected. I had chartered several times in my life and enjoyed it immensely. While looking for a boat for my son, we came across a Cape Horn 24OS and my wife fell in love with it. We bought it 10 years ago, and the rest is history. Between my wife and I, we live to saltwater fish. We enjoy putting other people on fish and watching them catch fish. It's just as much a thrill to pass along the knowledge and watch someone else catch fish as it is to catch them yourself. ALMOST!
Techniques
Bottom fishing for grouper and various snappers. Light tackle for king mackerel on bass fishing rods is a unique thrill. Jigging for Amberjack is an experience you will want once a trip. They don't call them reef donkey's for no reason.

Hey, I'm Captain Charles Taliaferro

Saint George Island, United States
Background
A Bass fisherman and tournament Bass fisherman turned saltwater fisherman. With saltwater fishing, you never know what you will catch. You may target a certain species and catch something totally unexpected. I had chartered several times in my life and enjoyed it immensely. While looking for a boat for my son, we came across a Cape Horn 24OS and my wife fell in love with it. We bought it 10 years ago, and the rest is history. Between my wife and I, we live to saltwater fish. We enjoy putting other people on fish and watching them catch fish. It's just as much a thrill to pass along the knowledge and watch someone else catch fish as it is to catch them yourself. ALMOST!
Techniques
Bottom fishing for grouper and various snappers. Light tackle for king mackerel on bass fishing rods is a unique thrill. Jigging for Amberjack is an experience you will want once a trip. They don't call them reef donkey's for no reason.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(45 reviews)
Saint George Island
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Trips from US $1,549

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 45 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (53)
7 hour trip with the Fish King, 8-21-25
7 hour trip with the Fish King, 8-21-25
Captain Wes put us on the fish.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Stephen H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

7 hour trip with the Fish King, 8-21-25

VERIFIED   NEW  7 Hour Trip (AM) on August 21, 2025
2 of us went out and had a blast!ย  The water was as calm as I have ever seen it and we caught fish all day.ย  The Captain...
Stephen H. recommends Fish King Charters
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Tim S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Charles

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip (AM) on July 7, 2025
Captain Wes postponed the original date due to weather and offered the following day. Following day was spotty but he found...
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Michael W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Non-stop action in The Gulf of America!

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip (AM) on March 14, 2025
Captain Wes & Cayden were top-notch. Put us, & kept us, on fish the entire day, despite less than ideal conditions. Looking...
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Jack H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Wes put us on the fish.

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on September 14, 2024
My son and I had a wonderful time. Captain Wes put us on the fish. His Cape Horn(boat) is a super dry ride. Highly recommend.
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Josh L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We had a great trip

VERIFIED   6 hour trip on July 26, 2024
I was able to take my 14 year old daughter, and 11 year old twin boys on their first offshore trip yesterday with Fish King...
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