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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: 5 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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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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Michael M.

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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Deep Sea Fishing

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

Michael M.

5.0 / 5

Sep 19, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)

Deep Sea Fishing

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Even though it was only a 4 hour trip we caught Dolphin, Red Snapper, Banita, and Amberjack. Multiple locations to fish, and the bedt part is the fistance between spots were not far spart.

Even though it was only a 4 hour trip we caught Dolphin, Red Snapper, Banita, and Amberjack. Multiple locations to fish, and...

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James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on September 20, 2025

We definitely maximized the spots we hit. Alot of good fighting fish. Battling sharks to get fish to the boat, and some great slow trolling action. We had a real good trip for the timeframe we had. Thanks for a great review. Captain James

James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on September 20, 2025

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Raymond K.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Fun Time Fishing

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip – Offshore on April 22, 2025

Raymond K.

5.0 / 5

Apr 22, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Offshore

Fun Time Fishing

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My daughter and I went out on a 6 hr trip. Caught some trigger fish, amberjack, snapper, grouper and had a few sharks steal our fish. Thank you Captain James we enjoyed the trip. It was a bit rough but we managed a great couple of meals and most important, great memories. God bless and good luck to all who fish.

My daughter and I went out on a 6 hr trip. Caught some trigger fish, amberjack, snapper, grouper and had a few sharks steal...

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James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on April 23, 2025

Thanks for a fantastic review. Mother nature tried her best to .ake the day tough, but you both were amazing and we’re able to fight through the wind and waves and have a successful day of fishing. Awesome job Captain James

James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on April 23, 2025

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David S.

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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Captain James Apex Charter

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip – Offshore on October 9, 2025

David S.

5.0 / 5

Oct 9, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Offshore

Captain James Apex Charter

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Captain James explained what we could expect on the fishing trip. We caught fish at the first stop. Caught some really nice fish twenty to Thirty pounders.

Captain James explained what we could expect on the fishing trip. We caught fish at the first stop. Caught some really nice...

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James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on October 15, 2025

Thank you for an awesome review. alot of bigger size fish on the day. I am looking forward to our next trip out on the water. Captain James Scott

James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on October 15, 2025

Thank you for an awesome review. alot of bigger size fish on the day. I am looking forward to our next trip out on the water.

Captain James Scott

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Stanley B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Awesome fishing trip!!

VERIFIED 8 Hour Trip – Going Big on September 27, 2025

Stanley B.

5.0 / 5

Sep 27, 2025

8 Hour Trip – Going Big

Awesome fishing trip!!

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The whole experience was great, the weather was perfect, the fish were biting, & the captain and boat were awesome!!! We had so much fun!

The whole experience was great, the weather was perfect, the fish were biting, & the captain and boat were awesome!!! We had...

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James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on October 7, 2025

Thanks for an awesome review. We definitely had a great trip. Thank you for posting great pics. Hopefully we can do it again on your next trip to the Destin area. It was a blast. Captain James

James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on October 7, 2025

Thanks for an awesome review. We definitely had a great trip. Thank you for posting great pics. Hopefully we can do it again on your next trip to the Destin area. It was a blast.

Captain James

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Rusty V.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

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

Fishing with James

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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.

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