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

4.9 / 5

(371 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(371 reviews)

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Destin • 28 ft • 5 persons

4 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

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 371 reviews

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Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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5 stars		354
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
	91%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	89%

Appropriate for children
	91%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	89%

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Matt Z.

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Fishing with James

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip – Offshore on June 29, 2025

Matt Z.

5.0 / 5

Jun 29, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Offshore

Had a good day with captian James. Got run in a little early because of storms but still landed around 25 mahi. James is very knowledgeable on the water and kept us dry to catch fish as long as possible. My sons and I will definitely be using this charter again. Thanks buddy!!🤙🏼

Had a good day with captian James. Got run in a little early because of storms but still landed around 25 mahi. James is very...

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James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on June 30, 2025

Thanks for a fantastic review. Mother nature made us work for it. We took what she would gives us and called it a day before she decided to get really grumpy. You guys did amazing. We definitely need to get back out there and see what we could do on a full trip. Captain James

James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on June 30, 2025

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Shari D.

4.7 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

Waves were rough but still caught fish

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip – Offshore on March 22, 2025

Shari D.

4.7 / 5

Mar 22, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Offshore

Waves were rough but still caught fish

VERIFIED

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. We were thankful to still got to go fishing and caught a big grouper. We came home with only 2 fish but so much meat. He tried to get us into safe waters but wind kept changing. We did catch more but not the right size or out of season. Overall great trip even if I did get seasick.

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. We...

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James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on April 10, 2025

Thanks for a great review. Having seasickness makes for a long day on the water. We did our best to work around the wind as much as we could. We definitely need to get back out on calmer water. Hope to see you again on your next trip down. Captain James

James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on April 10, 2025

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Tim S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Limited out before 1pm

VERIFIED NEW 8 Hour Trip – Going Big on August 16, 2025

Tim S.

5.0 / 5

Aug 16, 2025

8 Hour Trip – Going Big

Limited out before 1pm

VERIFIED NEW

Capt James knows his craft! We wanted to target Mahi and had 50x nice Mahi (Bull and Chicken) in the boat by 1pm. We’ll be back!

Capt James knows his craft! We wanted to target Mahi and had 50x nice Mahi (Bull and Chicken) in the boat by 1pm. We’ll...

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James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on August 20, 2025

We definitely crushed the mahi. Thanks for an awesome review. I had a great time with your group out on the water. Captain James

James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on August 20, 2025

We definitely crushed the mahi. Thanks for an awesome review. I had a great time with your group out on the water.

Captain James

Captain replied

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.

Captain James Scott

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Curtis S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fun Day Out

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip – Offshore on June 3, 2025

Curtis S.

5.0 / 5

Jun 3, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Offshore

Fun Day Out

VERIFIED

My kids and I went out on a 6hour charter with Captain James and had a great time. Mother Nature was not very cooperative for our trip, but Captain James never stayed anywhere too long if the fish weren’t biting and we were able to land some Mahi! Will definitely use again!

My kids and I went out on a 6hour charter with Captain James and had a great time. Mother Nature was not very cooperative for...

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James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on June 7, 2025

Thanks for a great review. The youngest put on a fishing clinic and caught alot of fish. You have some great kids. Good parenting. Hopefully we can get back out again on your next trip to the area. Captain James

James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on June 7, 2025

Thanks for a great review. The youngest put on a fishing clinic and caught alot of fish. You have some great kids. Good parenting. Hopefully we can get back out again on your next trip to the area.

Captain James

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Waves were rough but still caught fish

Waves were rough but still caught fish

Limited out before 1pm

Limited out before 1pm

Wonderful Fishing Trip!!

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