Quickie Charter
$400
Great for young fisher-kids, shorter attention spans, or anyone fitting fishing into a busy beach day.
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Private charters · up to 3 anglers included
Trips & Rates
Simple pricing, everything you need included, and a captain who wants you catching, not just fishing.
Private inshore / nearshore fishing
Fishing charters
Light-tackle trips in the calm bays, sounds and beaches of the Emerald Coast. Up to 3 anglers are included on every fishing charter.
Half-Day Charter
$500
The classic morning on the water: top-water trout at first light, then cruising redfish on the flats, or whatever is biting that day.
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Sightseeing Excursions
$200
Choose a sunset trip, dolphin trip, sightseeing trip or an all-in-one excursion. Same comfortable boat, no rods required.
Request a date10% discount for Police, Fire, EMS and Military. Parties larger than 4 can be accommodated, and walk-on trips are available at certain times. Call or text 850.319.7990 for details.
Packing list
What's included & what to bring
We supply
- Florida fishing licenses
- Rods and reels (the best from Shimano and Penn)
- All the bait and tackle you'll need
- Fuel
- Ice and cooler space for your food and drinks
- Cleaning, filleting and bagging of your catch after the trip
You bring
- Sunglasses (polarized are best, so you can see the fish!)
- Sunscreen, but no spray sunscreen please: it turns the white boat orange
- A hat
- A camera
- Clothes for the day's weather
- A small cooler with your food and drinks, and no bad-luck bananas!
What to expect
Anyone can do this on light tackle
Everyone is welcome aboard, from people who have never held a rod to professional tournament anglers. We stay in calm water, so seasickness isn't a worry, and there are plenty of fish close to shore. Most days we're fishing within minutes of leaving the dock.
The Emerald Coast offers lots of ways to fish. A morning might start with top-water plugs for big speckled trout, then move to sight-casting at cruising redfish in a foot or two of water. Migratory fish like tarpon, pompano, cobia, jacks, Spanish and king mackerel and bluefish show up through the year, so you never know what will bite next.
Captain Mike will tell you what's biting and the best way to target it, and use whichever method suits the day and your preference. Light, custom rods and reels make every fight more fun than the heavy, winch-style gear used on big party boats.
Booking details
Good to know
How do I book?
Text, call or email Captain Mike at 850.319.7990 or mikebauman@hotmail.com, or send a booking request. He's on the water most of the day and usually can't answer during charters, so texts and emails are the quickest way to reach him. If you haven't heard back within 24 hours, please try again.
Is a deposit required?
Yes, a $100 deposit is required to book your fishing charter. It is 100% refundable due to inclement weather or cancellation notification within 1 week of the charter. Captain Mike will explain how to send it when you book.
How can I pay?
Cash, check or credit card. A 3% convenience fee applies to credit card payments.
How many people can come?
Up to 3 anglers are included in every fishing charter. Larger parties (more than 4) can be accommodated too. Call or text for details.
Will I get seasick?
We always stay in calm inshore and nearshore waters, so seasickness isn't something you should have to worry about.
Where do we meet?
Emerald Ghost fishes the whole Emerald Coast, from Perdido Key to Seaside. Captain Mike will confirm the meeting spot that works best for where you're staying when you book.
Is a tip expected?
Gratuity is not required, but it is greatly appreciated.
Pick a date. We'll find the fish.
Text or email Captain Mike with your dates, group size and the trip you'd like.