Captain

James Scott

Nationality: United States
Languages: English, Tagalog, Visaya,
Experience: 17 years

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Captain
James Scott

Member since March 2021 Destin, United States

Background: Captan James is a longtime angler with a great personality. He loves working outdoors and has a desire to always improve. Charters are extremely work-intensive but can also be very rewarding. He loves to see smiles on his clients' faces, especially the kids. The captain lived in the Philippines for 5 years where he honed his fishing skills. He has the knowledge and the drive to make sure each trip is successful. His main goal is safety first, and a great adventure as a close second.
Techniques: Captain James is a versatile angler knowledgeable in all forms and technics. His personal favorite would be handlining, but on charters, medium rods with big fish are a blast. From trolling to bottom fishing, he will get you on the fish.

Hey, I'm Captain James Scott

Destin, United States

Background: Captan James is a longtime angler with a great personality. He loves working outdoors and has a desire to always improve. Charters are extremely work-intensive but can also be very rewarding. He loves to see smiles on his clients' faces, especially the kids. The captain lived in the Philippines for 5 years where he honed his fishing skills. He has the knowledge and the drive to make sure each trip is successful. His main goal is safety first, and a great adventure as a close second.
Techniques: Captain James is a versatile angler knowledgeable in all forms and technics. His personal favorite would be handlining, but on charters, medium rods with big fish are a blast. From trolling to bottom fishing, he will get you on the fish.

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Apex Charters And Rentals

4.9 / 5

(380 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(380 reviews)

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Destin • 28 ft • 5 persons

Last booking: 3 hours ago

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Trips from US $725

Fishing Reports

The bite was crazy good.

Jun 6, 2025 Destin

Water was a bit rough but the bite was on. Limited out 3 passengers on mahi and snapper. Captain James Scott

First cobia of the year

Apr 17, 2025 Destin

Nice cobia today. Alot of big fish on the trip and was able to finish the day with a very nice cobia.

Calm water and a good bite

Sep 2, 2024 Destin

Mahi bite is still going strong. A few kings and alot of bonita. Action was non stop. Captain James

Bigger Mahi are in the area

Aug 28, 2024 Destin

Good size Mahi have arrived. Bite has been strong for the past week.

Fall cobia fishing

Oct 6, 2023 Destin

Cobia have been immigrating back through the Destin area. For the last few weeks we have been hooking up with a few larger sizes. Cobia is known for being one of the best eat fishing in salt water.

Red snapper season is booking quick

Feb 20, 2022 Destin

Looks like we are going to have another awesome red snapper season in the Destin area. The season is from the 2 week of June the the end of July. Season time frame is subject to changes by the state of Florida. Bookings are going quickly. Definitely don't wait too long to book before all of the dates are gone. We also predict another strong mahi summer season. Let us take you out send you home with some very tasty meat. Looking forward to our adventure on the water. Captain James Scott

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Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 380 reviews

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Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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4 stars		15
3 stars		2
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Anglers claimed

Good experience
	96%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	98%
Appropriate for children
	91%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	89%

Appropriate for children
	91%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	89%

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Owen G.

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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10/10 Will Be Back Next Summer

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 10, 2025

Owen G.

5.0 / 5

Jul 10, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Offshore

10/10 Will Be Back Next Summer

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Captain James and his wife were amazing! My boyfriend and I treated my boyfriend’s dad to a fishing trip for his birthday. It was my and my boyfriend’s first time fishing in the ocean. Captain James was incredible. We caught quite a bit of fish. The captain is really great at what he does and is very knowledgeable about fishing. We fished at lots of different spots. It was a great atmosphere and an all around fantastic time. They cleaned the fish we were able to keep, as well! We were already... More

Captain James and his wife were amazing! My boyfriend and I treated my boyfriend’s dad to a fishing trip for his birthday....

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James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on July 20, 2025

We definitely made the trip very entertaining. It was a true pleasure to spend part of the day with your group. I am looking forward to our next adventure on the water. Captain James

James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on July 20, 2025

We definitely made the trip very entertaining. It was a true pleasure to spend part of the day with your group. I am looking forward to our next adventure on the water.

Captain James

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JOSUE R.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

An Unforgettable Deep Sea Adventure!

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip – Offshore on June 20, 2025

JOSUE R.

5.0 / 5

Jun 20, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Offshore

An Unforgettable Deep Sea Adventure!

VERIFIED

We just had an absolutely incredible time deep-sea fishing with Captain James! From start to finish, it was a 5-star experience. Even with two people in our group who had never been on a fishing boat before, our guide was phenomenal—patient, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel comfortable and excited. The fishing itself was fantastic! We reeled in a great variety of fish, including some beautiful mahi-mahi, bonitos, and monster red snapper. The highlight, though, was definitely spending... More

We just had an absolutely incredible time deep-sea fishing with Captain James! From start to finish, it was a 5-star experience....

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James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on June 21, 2025

Your group was awesome. Alots of fish and a battle with a large shark on 60lbs mono leader. It was a grind but you got it to the boat. Very good trip and I had a lot of fun with you guys. Thanks for an awesome review. Captain James

James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on June 21, 2025

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Autumn W.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Family Trip

VERIFIED NEW 6 Hour Trip – Offshore on September 8, 2025

Autumn W.

5.0 / 5

Sep 8, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Offshore

Family Trip

VERIFIED NEW

We had such a great trip with the captain today! The weather conditions weren’t looking ideal so he let us adjust our trip times for optimal fishing conditions. He put us on to some good groups of Mahi, and we even brought home a few other types of fish as well. Overall just a really awesome trip, and we’re hoping to be back in the future.

We had such a great trip with the captain today! The weather conditions weren’t looking ideal so he let us adjust our trip...

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James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on September 11, 2025

I am glad we were able to move the start time around and stay out of the worse part of the wind and rough wave action. we did catch some nice fish and I was able to send you home with a few dinners. looking forward to our next adventure. Captain James

James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on September 11, 2025

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Jeremy A.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Day of Fishing!

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip – Offshore on June 25, 2025

Jeremy A.

5.0 / 5

Jun 25, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Offshore

Great Day of Fishing!

VERIFIED

My 2 sons (15 & 17) and I went out with Captain James and his wife. It was a beautiful day, some fairly rough seas to start off but got better as the morning went on. The bottom bite was very slow but Captain James was able to put us on the Mahi and we tagged out. Went home with a freezer full of fish! Captain James was great with updating us on what we were going to do and how we were going to do it. We will definitely be back next year, we had an absolute blast!

My 2 sons (15 & 17) and I went out with Captain James and his wife. It was a beautiful day, some fairly rough seas to start...

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James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on July 9, 2025

Awesome day on the water. Little bumpy but we were able to make a day of it. Can’t wait until our next trip out. Captain James

James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on July 9, 2025

Awesome day on the water. Little bumpy but we were able to make a day of it. Can’t wait until our next trip out.

Captain James

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Teagan M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Awesome Trip

VERIFIED NEW 4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on September 22, 2025

Teagan M.

5.0 / 5

Sep 22, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)

Awesome Trip

VERIFIED NEW

Trip was amazing for our first time deep sea fishing. Water was really rough and almost unbearable but James still brought us out and ended up hooking into a nice shark! Will definitely book again, very experienced captain, highly recommend Apex Charters!!

Trip was amazing for our first time deep sea fishing. Water was really rough and almost unbearable but James still brought...

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James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on September 23, 2025

rough would be kinda suger coating the water. But i give you both alot if credit. You handled it with determination and we caught a few nice fish. even got a large shark to the boat. we definitely need to get back out on some calmer conditions and see what we can really accomplish without mother nature fighting us the whole day. You both were awesome. Captain James

James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on September 23, 2025

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