Captain

James Scott

Nationality: United States
Languages: English, Tagalog, Visaya,
Experience: 18 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

(393 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(393 reviews)

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Destin • 28 ft • 5 persons

5 bookings in the past week.

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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 393 reviews

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Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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4 stars		16
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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Rusty V.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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Fishing with James

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip – Offshore on September 2, 2025

Rusty V.

5.0 / 5

Sep 2, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Offshore

capt James did a great job, we had to move our start time back due to weather. but once we got out there it wasn’t long before he had us on some nice fish. we moved around when the bit stalled out and he got us back in the fish. Highly recommended, i will book again when i come back

capt James did a great job, we had to move our start time back due to weather. but once we got out there it wasn’t long...

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James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on September 5, 2025

Thanks for a great review. Mother nature tested us, but we were able to get into some good fishing. Glad we were able to work around some of the wind issues. looking forward to our next trip out. Captain James Scott

James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on September 5, 2025

Thanks for a great review. Mother nature tested us, but we were able to get into some good fishing. Glad we were able to work around some of the wind issues. looking forward to our next trip out.

Captain James Scott

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Rob P.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Apex Charters

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 15, 2025

Rob P.

5.0 / 5

Aug 15, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Offshore

Apex Charters

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Capt.James and his wife were great! We met them at the dock and got right to it, headed out to a couple spots were James knew the Mahi would be and the minute the lines hit the water it was on like donkey kong, we limited out in no time at all. Great time, highly recommend Apex Charters to anyone!!

Capt.James and his wife were great! We met them at the dock and got right to it, headed out to a couple spots were James...

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James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on August 20, 2025

Thanks for a fantastic review. We had a great mahi bite on the day. Looking forward to your next trip out. Captain James

James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on August 20, 2025

Thanks for a fantastic review. We had a great mahi bite on the day. Looking forward to your next trip out.

Captain James

Captain replied

Scott J.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Rough Waters but Good Time

VERIFIED 8 Hour Trip – Going Big on November 5, 2025

Scott J.

5.0 / 5

Nov 5, 2025

8 Hour Trip – Going Big

Rough Waters but Good Time

VERIFIED

Captain did a great job pivoting to find us a good amount of fish to catch and a few to release. Water was rough but still caught a good number of banded rudders and amber jacks. Captain was very attentive and had good conversations with us. Highly recommend!

Captain did a great job pivoting to find us a good amount of fish to catch and a few to release. Water was rough but still...

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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 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

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

Captain James

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Kelly C.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Wonderful Fishing Trip!!

VERIFIED 8 Hour Trip – Going Big on August 7, 2025

Kelly C.

5.0 / 5

Aug 7, 2025

8 Hour Trip – Going Big

Wonderful Fishing Trip!!

VERIFIED

I highly recommend this trip as it gives you plenty of time to drive far off shore and catch a good amount of decent sized fish. The captain and his crew mate were wonderful company. Lots of good conversation. It was a great time and I would definitely do it again.

I highly recommend this trip as it gives you plenty of time to drive far off shore and catch a good amount of decent sized...

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James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on August 13, 2025

Thanks for an awesome review. We definitely brought home some groceries to the Gulf. Looking forward to our next adventure. Captain James Scott

James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on August 13, 2025

Thanks for an awesome review. We definitely brought home some groceries to the Gulf. Looking forward to our next adventure.

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