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

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(335 reviews)
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Destin
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $725

Fishing Reports

First cobia of the year
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.
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Calm water and a good bite
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
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Bigger Mahi are in the area
Bigger Mahi are in the area
Aug 28, 2024 Destin
Good size Mahi have arrived. Bite has been strong for the past week.
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Fall cobia fishing
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.
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Red snapper season is booking quick
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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February, one of the best months for act
February, one of the best months for act
Feb 2, 2022 Destin
February tends to be considered our slow month. Many species are out of season, weather can be hit and miss, and taking alot of meat home is tough. But the action is incredible. The lack of fishing pressure has bigger fish ready to give you a great battle. If you are looking for great action, tons of awesome pictures, and cooler weather, this is the time of year for you.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 335 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Cary R.
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Best fishing charter we've ever been on

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on May 24, 2024
We had a great experience with Captain James on what was arguably the best fishing charter both of us had ever been on. My...
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Sarah H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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So much fun!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on March 21, 2025
We caught fish for the cooler and then fought with amberjacks and the sharks who wanted to eat them for a while. It was so...
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John H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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This Trip was amazing

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on May 9, 2025
Captain James was very accommodating and he was very responsive in communicating with us as first time guest. He went above...
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Emma H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Book this charter 100%

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on December 22, 2024
We had an amazing time fishing with James on this charter. He knew all the best local spots, we caught fish immediately and...
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Robert O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best fishing charter ever!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on July 31, 2024
One of the best fishing trips I have been on. We decided to book with captain Scott because of his good reviews with kids....
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