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Taylor Wess
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Taylor Wess

North Myrtle Beach, United States
Federal waters
100+ reviews
Born in west central Pennsylvania the water has always called my name. I started fishing as soon as I could walk and most other outdoor sports and activities soon after. I started my boating career at the age of 10 when my Father taught me the ropes of fishing. As a child, my grandparents used to take me down South throughout the years when we befriended a charter boat captain in Florida who made it a point to teach me everything he could about the game. After that learning experience, I began my own journey around Myrtle Beach, just as I once learned the freshwater fishing in Pennsylvania and saltwater fishing in Florida. It didn't take me long to start figuring out the wheres, hows, and whys in Myrtle Beach that let me catch my fair share of fish. I've always been a fast learner and my attention to detail helps tremendously with consistently getting us on the fish. I've spent and still spend countless hours researching and studying fish and their specific habits. This has helped me learn many great fishing areas quickly and efficiently. After the loss of my father and grandfather, who instilled the love of fishing in me, I decided to finally go for it and start Nauti Buoy Fishing Charters to share this love. While I may seem young for the job, I can offer you an unforgettable experience aboard the Nauti Buoy as we go after nearshore and offshore varieties of fish. I'm not afraid to teach you this game just as I was taught by a captain many years ago.

Charters

Rating

4.8
113 reviews
4.7
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

92%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (113)

Showing 1 – 5 of 113 reviews
  • Brandon Collins
    Brandon Collins
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Taylor is the best !

    4 Hour Morning - Shark Fishing • 3 adults • 1 child

    Captain Taylor gave us an absolutely fantastic shark fishing excursion!! 🦈🎣 He was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and so great with the kids. He made sure we were comfortable, involved, and had a chance to enjoy the experience. Most importantly, he put us right on fish the moment we dropped our lines in the water—we had an amazing time! You can tell Captain Taylor genuinely loves what he does and takes pride in giving his guests a memorable trip. If you’re looking for a fishing excursion,  We highly recommend Captain Taylor, we will definitely be booking with him again!

    Response from Captain

    thank yah sir. I appreciate ya’ll comin out

  • Greg Johnson
    Greg Johnson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Taylor and Will excellent team funfilled trip!

    10 Hour Trip – Offshore • 5 adults

    went out for a 10 hour trip, caught Mahi, Jack, B-liner, Pink Porgy, Grunt, Strawberry Snapper, Black Bass, trigger fish and a few randoms i cannot recall. beautiful weather and fantastic team on Nauti Buoy’s Nauti Girl. Captain Taylor let us listen to music on a bluetooth speaker onboard providing some great inspitation to slay some fish. The time to get to fishing took 3 hours to get 45 miles out to fishing ground that is the only critical thing that i would change however, it is beyond the crews control. overall great trip with a great crew.

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Amberjack
    Black Seabass
    Vermilion Snapper
    +1
    Response from Captain

    we appreciate it

  • Mark Abrams
    Mark Abrams
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    fun times

    8 Hour Trip • 3 adults

    Nice guy, this Taylor. really nice time. caught a variety of fish with excellent attention to detail. nice 39 foot boat showed its absolute value by making a rougher day a lot smoother. its worth the extra confidence that you can still make the special trip possible. very laid back fun experience. excellent care of our catch aferwards. still owe you a beer, amigo. would gladly do again.

    Reported catch:
    Great Barracuda
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Response from Captain

    Thank you sir. Looking forward to that next trip!

  • Michael Tumpane
    Michael Tumpane
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Had a blast with Captain Taylor and 1st Mate Willy!

    Night Shark Fishing • 2 adults

    First time for me and my 17 year old son doing any sort of fishing charter. we had an absolute blast doing the night shark fishing tour with these guys. Caught some cool sharks and had an increidble time overall. Taylor and Willy were awesome hosts and honestly, were a big reason why we enjoyed it as much as we did! We’ll be back for sure! Mike & Noah

    Reported catch:
    Blacktip Shark
    Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
    Response from Captain

    hope y’all come see us again

  • Joseph Shubert
    Joseph Shubert
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    awesome first time deep sea fishing

    6 Hour Trip • 6 adults

    first captain Taylor was great and frst mate willy was very funny they helped us have a great time on the boat we cruised the artificial structures caught 2 baracuda and a kingfish was slow bite that day but the captain and his firstmate keep us laughing the whole time definitely will book them again. thanks captain Taylor and willy.

    Reported catch:
    Great Barracuda
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Response from Captain

    thank you sir!

Real catches shared by our community

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Nauti Buoy Fishing Charters in North Myrtle Beach

As the peak season for offshore fishing comes to a close toward the end of the month, you can set your sights on some great light tackle action inshore.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

A variety of fish, including several Spanish Mackerel, are neatly arranged on a cleaning table at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Kings, Spanish Mackerel and Bonita

Sep 19, 2026 • North Myrtle Beach
Kings, spanish, and bonita. Threw back 30 undersize kings
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A selection of neatly arranged fish, likely Mackerel, displayed on a cleaning table at a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Kings and Bonita Bite, 10 Kings Thrown B

Sep 10, 2026 • Little River
Kings and bonita. Threw back 10 undersize kings
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Angler proudly displaying a large shark while fishing at night, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.

Nighttime Shark Fishing Trip

Sep 8, 2026 • Little River
Nightime sharks
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Two anglers proudly displaying a large Sailfish aboard a fishing boat in open waters.

Relentless Sailfish Wouldn't Let Go

Aug 31, 2026 • Little River
Sailfish! We normally do not bring them in the boat but he wouldnt give up the lure!
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A variety of fish including Mahi Mahi and King Mackerel displayed on a cleaning station at the dock.

Mahi, Kings, Barracuda and Spanish Macke

Aug 30, 2026 • Little River
Mahi mahi, kings, barracuda, spanish mackerel, bonita
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Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of large King Mackerel at night on the dock.

Kings Bite Offshore

Aug 29, 2026 • Little River
Kings
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