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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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(356 reviews)
Angler's choice
Destin
 Last booking: 7 hours ago
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Trips from US $725

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 356 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (474)
Another great catch day.
10\/10 Will Be Back Next Summer
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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
89%
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Raymond K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun Time Fishing

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on April 22, 2025
My daughter and I went out on a 6 hr trip.ย  Caught some trigger fish, amberjack, snapper, grouper and had a few sharks steal...
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Robert O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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Joel D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Another great catch day.

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on July 20, 2025
Again we caught a ton of fish, most keepers. Caught my first big red snapper. Was on my list of achievements. TY captain Scott....
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Jenifer S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

10 of 10

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on June 21, 2025
Captain James and Alex were great. Captain James works hard to keep the oath on the fish. M husband and son caught 7 different...
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Shari D.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Waves were rough but still caught fish

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on March 22, 2025
Capt Scott reached out to let us know weather was not going to be good on the original date but he gave us two options.ย  We...
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