Captain
John Stephens

Member since September 2022 Destin, United States
Background
4th generation Floridian. Been fishing my whole life. I am former deck of the boat now owner and operator. Enjoy meeting new people and having a good time fishing the Gulf of Mexico.
Techniques
Bottom fishing and trolling.

Hey, I'm Captain John Stephens

Destin, United States
Background
4th generation Floridian. Been fishing my whole life. I am former deck of the boat now owner and operator. Enjoy meeting new people and having a good time fishing the Gulf of Mexico.
Techniques
Bottom fishing and trolling.
179
Reviews
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My Charter Listing

Charter Boat Starfire

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(179 reviews)
Destin
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 179 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (195)
We had an excellent time
Such a fine time!
Such a fine time!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
92%
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James M.
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Just not the boat for us...

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 22, 2024
Not super helpful on the fishing aspect, felt harassed and made fun of honestly. Caught bait fish.
James M. does not recommend Charter Boat Starfire
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James M. does not recommend Charter Boat Starfire
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Dwight H.
Good
2.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 hour trip PM on July 1, 2023
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Renae S.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   May 9, 2024
The charter operator canceled 3 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Tom B.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   June 17, 2024
The charter operator canceled 112 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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