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

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4.9 / 5

(389 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(389 reviews)

Angler's choice

Destin • 28 ft • 5 persons

Last booking: 1 day 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

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 389 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
2 stars		0
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	96%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	98%
Appropriate for children
	92%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	90%

Appropriate for children
	92%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	90%

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Michael G.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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James was awesome! The boat was immaculate!

VERIFIED NEW 6 Hour Trip – Offshore on October 1, 2025

Michael G.

5.0 / 5

Oct 1, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Offshore

James was awesome! The boat was immaculate!

VERIFIED NEW

James and 1st mate did an awesome job for us! Lines were baited and out constantly. Fish were hitting steady! James knew right where to go. Weather was a little rough but James battled it well! I’ll definitely book with him Apex Charters again!

James and 1st mate did an awesome job for us! Lines were baited and out constantly. Fish were hitting steady! James knew right...

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James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on October 7, 2025

Mother nature decided to test us, but we won the battle. I had a great time with your group and you all made the trip very entertaining. We definitely need to get back out, hopefully with a little calmer water and do it again. Thank you for a fantastic review. Captain James

James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on October 7, 2025

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Daniel W.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

An Amazing day at sea!

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on August 19, 2025

Daniel W.

5.0 / 5

Aug 19, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)

An Amazing day at sea!

VERIFIED

The captain was very professional, there were some changes in the weather that the captain did a very good job of paying attention to, and letting me know before the trip even started. Captain James still had a great plan put together even with last minute changes. Was put on to some incredible fishing. Captain James was honest and fair. Will be using Apex charters again!!!!

The captain was very professional, there were some changes in the weather that the captain did a very good job of paying attention...

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James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on August 20, 2025

Thanks for a great review. Mother nature decided to test us today. We were able to make some adjustments and crushed some fish. I am glad we were able to have a successful trip and get back to the marina before the weather started to get worse. We managed to have about as good of a trip as we could have, despite mother nature. Captain James

James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on August 20, 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 6 Hour Trip – Offshore on September 8, 2025

Autumn W.

5.0 / 5

Sep 8, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Offshore

Family Trip

VERIFIED

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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Justin W.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Family Mahi Mahi Trip

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip – Offshore on September 4, 2025

Justin W.

5.0 / 5

Sep 4, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Offshore

Family Mahi Mahi Trip

VERIFIED

6 hour off shore trip with my father in law and wife. Bite started slow, but the Captain kept adjusting and looking for the schools of Mahi. We managed to find them and it was an absolute blast. Grabbed a handful of snapper to round out the trip and now have a couple dozen fish for the freezer. Will be reaching back out to him for another charter on our next Destin trip.

6 hour off shore trip with my father in law and wife. Bite started slow, but the Captain kept adjusting and looking for the...

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James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on September 5, 2025

Thanks for a fantastic review. it was a blast to spend part of the day with your group. tons of fish and some good memories. Can’t wait for our next trip out. Captain James Scott

James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on September 5, 2025

Thanks for a fantastic review. it was a blast to spend part of the day with your group. tons of fish and some good memories. Can’t wait for our next trip out.

Captain James Scott

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Brian S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Makes everything look easy

VERIFIED 8 Hour Trip – Going Big on June 22, 2025

Brian S.

5.0 / 5

Jun 22, 2025

8 Hour Trip – Going Big

Makes everything look easy

VERIFIED

Captain James turned a good day into a great one! We appreciated his easy going attitude and patience, and he got us right on the fish each time. We also had the pleasure to pull in a 65-70# cobia that took three men to get in the boat! His excitement rivaled our own, which made the trip all the more fun. I hope to give him business in the future.

Captain James turned a good day into a great one! We appreciated his easy going attitude and patience, and he got us right...

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James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on June 25, 2025

Congratulations on a once in a life time monster cobia. Awesome trophy fish plus one of the best tasting fish in the gulf. Thank you so much for an awesome review. Hope to see you next summer to get back out and see what else we can bring to the boat. Captain James

James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on June 25, 2025

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James was awesome! The boat was immaculate!

James was awesome! The boat was immaculate!

An Amazing day at sea!

An Amazing day at sea!

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Makes everything look easy

Makes everything look easy

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