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

(395 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(395 reviews)

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Destin • 28 ft • 5 persons

Last booking: 7 hours 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 395 reviews

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Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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Angler rating

5 stars		376
4 stars		17
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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Justin W.

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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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

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

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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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Travis B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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January fishing

VERIFIED 8 Hour Trip – Going Big on January 12, 2026

Travis B.

5.0 / 5

Jan 12, 2026

8 Hour Trip – Going Big

January fishing

VERIFIED

the Captain was great. Very polite and helpful. Some species were out of season. He put us on some thar we could keep and everyone caught fish. would highly recommend.

the Captain was great. Very polite and helpful. Some species were out of season. He put us on some thar we could keep and everyone...

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Taylor J.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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On the Mahi

VERIFIED 8 Hour Trip – Going Big on October 16, 2025

Taylor J.

5.0 / 5

Oct 16, 2025

8 Hour Trip – Going Big

On the Mahi

VERIFIED

Great day on the water. Non stop action with mahi mahi, bonita, and amberjacks. Fun day on the water with plenty of keepers. Captain James was great and very knowledgeable. Will book again!

Great day on the water. Non stop action with mahi mahi, bonita, and amberjacks. Fun day on the water with plenty of keepers. ...

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James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on October 17, 2025

We had good weather, a good bite, and some very nice keepers. Definitely a good day on the water. You both did great and hope to see you again very soon. Captain James

James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on October 17, 2025

We had good weather, a good bite, and some very nice keepers. Definitely a good day on the water. You both did great and hope to see you again very soon.

Captain James

Captain replied

Walker T.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great day

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip – Offshore on October 13, 2025

Walker T.

5.0 / 5

Oct 13, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Offshore

Great day

VERIFIED

Awesome day on the water. Bite was pretty slow early but it picked up quick. Bonita, Mahi, Amberjack all hit the deck. This was our 3rd trip with Cpt Jim and we can’t recommend him enough

Awesome day on the water. Bite was pretty slow early but it picked up quick. Bonita, Mahi, Amberjack all hit the deck. This...

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James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on October 15, 2025

Thank you for an outstanding review. The fish made us earn it , a slow bite but we were able to finish pretty strong. I am looking forward to our next trip out on the water, after the bady is big enough to reel some of the fish in. Congratulations again on the soon to be newest member of the family. Captain James Scott

James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on October 15, 2025

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