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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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(442 reviews)
Angler's choice
Destin
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $725

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 442 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Captain James is the best!!!!
Great Captain!!! Great Day and we caught our limit on almost everything!!!!
Great Captain!!! Great Day and we caught our limit on almost everything!!!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Robert A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip โ€“ Going Big on July 3, 2026
If you are looking for an incredible day on the water, look no further than Captain James with Apex Charters. We recently headed...
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CAMMIE N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fun trip.

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on June 24, 2026
We had an amazing deep-sea fishing trip with Captain James! He took my 7-year-old son out fishing and was incredibly patient,...
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Brandon W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain James is the best!!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on July 18, 2026
I booked a six hour trip for me and my two grown boys with Apex Charters and it was the absolute best fishing trip Iโ€™ve ever...
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Kailee L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   3hr Afternoon Mahi Mahi Run. on June 8, 2026
We had an incredible experience with Apex Charters! The captain was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire trip so much...
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Karen P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fish on in the Bay!

VERIFIED   3hr Afternoon Mahi Mahi Run. on April 10, 2026
Captain James was great, even before we arrived at the marina. Unfortunately, mother nature kept us from our original off shore...
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