Fly Fishing Services in Carrabelle, Florida

Port St. Joe Charters is a premier fishing guide service located in Port St. Joe, Florida, operated by Captain Kevin Quaranta, a USCG-licensed native of Cape San Blas. With a lifetime of experience fishing the productive waters of the Florida Panhandle, including Port St. Joe Bay, Apalachicola, Indian Pass, Cape San Blas, and East Bay, the charter offers a unique, hands-on angling adventure for anglers of all skill levels. Captain Kevin’s deep local knowledge and passion for fishing ensure an engaging and educational experience, whether targeting species like Speckled Seatrout, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, or the famed Tarpon, known as the “Silver King.” The service stands out for its personalized approach, combining expert guidance with quality equipment and a genuine love for the sport. The charter offers a variety of trips tailored to different interests and experience levels, including half-day and full-day inshore fishing excursions, specialized Tarpon trips, and eco-tours that blend light fishing with sightseeing of the Gulf County’s natural beauty. Guests fish from either a 24-foot Everglades bay boat, ideal for family groups up to six, or an 18-foot HellsBay Marquesa designed for shallow flats fishing. All necessary gear, including conventional spinning and fly fishing equipment, bait, tackle, and fishing licenses, are provided. Whether newcomers eager to learn fly fishing or seasoned anglers seeking a productive day on the water, clients can expect a hands-on, memorable experience guided by a knowledgeable captain who is dedicated to sharing the best of Florida’s coastal fishing.

Florida Cracker Charter, led by Captain Mitch Fortner in Port St. Joe, FL, specializes in personalized inshore and bay fishing experiences targeting Redfish, Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, and Cobia using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, gigging, jigging, popping, and spinning. Customizable 4 to 8-hour trips cater to novices and seasoned anglers in the Gulf of Mexico and Saint Joseph Bay.