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Wes Ivy
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Wes Ivy

Niceville, United States
Veteran owned
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
I've fished the Emerald Coast for many years and still get excited every time I go out and nothing gets me more exicted than putting you on the fish. If we're bottom fishing or just cruising the coast trolling and watching dolphins, you will have a great time with High Flying Saltwater Charters.

Charter

Rating

4.9
115 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (115)

Showing 1 – 5 of 115 reviews
  • Aaron Tolleson
    Aaron Tolleson
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent and Fun Trip!

    4hr Offshore • 3 adults

    We’ve done the party boat trips before but we really didnt want a crowded boat this time. Captain Wes is very affordable for a private trip! The bite was slow today and he did warn us that the fish weren’t biting like they normally do, but we all still caught fish and it was a blast! I would absolutely recommend him to anybody else looking for smaller private trips that wont break the bank! I will be reaching out to him next time we come down for vacation to go again!

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Response from Captain

    i had a great time. Hopefully next trip the fish bite will be hotter instead of the temperature

  • Bill Bates
    Bill Bates
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2022
    41 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Pinch Hitter

    4hr Offshore • 1 adult

    Captain Wes Ivy was unavailable, so Captain Wayne Alexander from Just Add Water Charters in Niceville stepped in. I told Wayne I hoped for action and variety. Action? Check, 19 fish. Variety? Check, 4 red snappers, 8 vermilion snappers, 4 gray triggerfish, 1 scamp, 1 grunt, and 1 sand perch. We fished out in the Gulf of America/Mexico. I would recommend both High-Flying Saltwater Charters and Just Add Water Charters.

    Response from Captain

    thank you for the review. hopefully next trip will be out with me

  • Brandon Holmes
    Brandon Holmes
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    fantastic trip

    4hr Offshore • 4 adults

    Captian Wes lead a great charter, our 4 hour trip landed us lots of fish. he knew great spots and put our whole group on fish right away, we had a blast and would recommend him/use him again on another trip

    Response from Captain

    i enjoyed it. Hopefully ill see you guys again.

  • Crissy Straub
    Crissy Straub
    Repeat angler
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Family Fishing Trip

    4hr Offshore • 5 adults • 2 children

    Both Wes and Stephen were great captains. There were 6 of us with the youngest being 3yrd. They put us on fish at the first spot. We caught enough vemillion snapper to have a good meal. Then they took us to another spot and caught some bigger fish. Their boat was clean and comfortable. The kids loved the boat ride and catching fish. They tried to cater to what our expectations were. Captain Wes communication was great. We had such a great time. If we come back we will definitely use this charter again.

    Reported catch:
    Vermilion Snapper
    Response from Captain

    thank you. I enjoyed hanging out with you and your family and I look forward to seeing you guys again.

  • Mark Staffen
    Mark Staffen
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Lots of Fish

    3 hr bay • 3 adults

    We had a wonderful day on the water with captain Wes. He put is onto vermillion, snapper, and trigger fish with a shark thrown in for fun He knows the local waters very well and has several ways to put you on fish. Well equipted boat with everything you need for a great day of fishing

    Response from Captain

    i had a great time with you guys. i look forward to next time

Real catches shared by our community

  • High Flying Saltwater Charters
    High Flying Saltwater ChartersNiceville, FL
    If its your first time in the GULF OF AMERICA this is ur charter
    Jaydn B.
    Jaydn B.
  • High Flying Saltwater Charters
    High Flying Saltwater ChartersNiceville, FL
    Excellent and Fun Trip!
    Aaron T.
    Aaron T.
  • High Flying Saltwater Charters
    High Flying Saltwater ChartersNiceville, FL
    Great Trip!
    Alexis K.
    Alexis K.
  • High Flying Saltwater Charters
    High Flying Saltwater ChartersNiceville, FL
    Lots of Fish
    Mark S.
    Mark S.
  • High Flying Saltwater Charters
    High Flying Saltwater ChartersNiceville, FL
    BEST TRIP EVER
    Colby C.
    Colby C.
  • High Flying Saltwater Charters
    High Flying Saltwater ChartersNiceville, FL
    Great Fishing
    Elsie M.
    Elsie M.
  • High Flying Saltwater Charters
    High Flying Saltwater ChartersNiceville, FL
    Great Pinch Hitter
    Bill B.
    Bill B.
  • High Flying Saltwater Charters
    High Flying Saltwater ChartersNiceville, FL
    We hauled them in like St. Peter
    Michael S.
    Michael S.
  • High Flying Saltwater Charters
    High Flying Saltwater ChartersNiceville, FL
    Fishing around the weather.
    Dusty M.
    Dusty M.
  • High Flying Saltwater Charters
    High Flying Saltwater ChartersNiceville, FL
    Triggerfish
    Wayne K.
    Wayne K.

What's biting with High Flying Saltwater Charters in Niceville

Top catches for October

Fishing reports

A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of Red Snapper on a cleaning table at the dock.

Fishing is on fire

Apr 12, 2026 • Niceville
Caught 25 vermillion in 30 mins then spent the rest if the trip catching monster red snapper. Hopefully they’re still there in june
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A display of freshly caught Red Snapper arranged on a board at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Fishing is heating up

Mar 2, 2026 • Niceville
Limit of vermillion snapper plus a few triggerfish and red snapper
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Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing offshore, showcasing a sunny day on the water.

Everything biting

Feb 25, 2025 • Niceville
Good bite after 0900
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Large red snapper measured on a boat deck beside the water, highlighting a nearly 30-inch catch.

Big snappers

Jan 16, 2025 • Niceville
The giat snappers were biting all day. Caught our limit in less than 2 hours of 8 fish.
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Angler smiling while holding a small Snapper on a fishing trip in open waters.

Jan 12this looking good

Jan 16, 2025 • Niceville
The conditions are looking good for some fishing action. Just dress in layers of you go.
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A young angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.

Rough weather

Jan 13, 2025 • Niceville
The cold, wind and waves have been tough lately. We've still been getting it done.
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