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.
Anglers Choice
336
Reviews
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My Charter Listing

Apex Charters And Rentals

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(336 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 336 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Captain James will definitely put you right onto fish. He is skilled and very knowledgeable.
This Trip was amazing
This Trip was amazing
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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
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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Mark R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

CAP was great

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on April 13, 2025
Told him what we wanted to catch and he put us on them.Wished he would have had bait fish before the trip started. Just would...
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Jerry F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A Great Day

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Going Big on March 11, 2025
CaptainJames got us on fish all day. He is very good at finding fish, even on a slower day.ย  We enjoyed his stories and the...
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Blaine L.
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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Amazingly great time for n Destin

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Going Big on September 22, 2024
What an amazing time we had on our 8 hour charter. Captain James was as good as it gets. He was extremely helpful and knowledgeable...
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Edgar B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Memories of a lifetime

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Going Big on August 17, 2024
Had a great day fishing with captain James. I took my 13 year old son for a full day trip. Captain James worked with us to...
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Matthew F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Would come back!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on October 23, 2024
First time fishing in Destin for my girlfriend and I. Did not disappoint. Captain James was extremely knowledgeable, put us...
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