Captain Carl has dedicated his life to fishing the beautiful waters along Florida’s Forgotten Coast. For over a decade, he has guided families and fishing enthusiasts on exceptional inshore fishing adventures. Operating out of Wewahitchka, he offers trips spanning a large area of the Panhandle, including spots like Port St. Joe, Apalachicola, Panama City, Panama City Beach, and Indian Pass. Each location provides a distinct inshore fishing experience full of excitement and great opportunities.
Guests fish aboard his 22-foot Cape Horn—a sturdy and comfortable boat ideal for pursuing redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and many other popular inshore species in the bays, flats, and secluded backwaters. Whether you're a beginner picking up a fishing rod for the first time or an experienced angler, Captain Carl tailors each outing to fit your pace and style, ensuring everyone enjoys themselves.
Focused on creating lasting memories, especially for families, Captain Carl brings a calm and welcoming presence along with his extensive knowledge of the local waters and fish species. His passion for fishing and commitment to guests makes every trip special and truly memorable.
Here’s what some happy customers have shared:
"Karl was fantastic! We experienced an amazing boat ride and outstanding fishing. You're lucky to have him."
"Great trip! Captain Carl found the fish and made sure everyone had a wonderful time. His expertise of the area and targeted species was impressive."
"An excellent day on the water with Captain Carl. We started with plenty of speckled trout, then caught flounder, some redfish, and a black drum. We even spotted dolphins heading out. Highly recommended!"
"Captain Carl did an amazing job! We caught plenty of fish and had a very enjoyable day. Booking was easy, the pricing was fair, and fishing was fantastic. Captain Carl knew exactly where to take us to find the fish. Best fishing experience I’ve had in decades. Will never book another fishing trip without him as our captain. Thanks from me, my son-in-law, and my two grandsons. You’re the best!"
The initial payment for this excursion cannot be refunded unless the trip is canceled due to weather conditions. If you cancel on the day of the trip or fail to show up, the entire remaining amount will be charged to your credit card.
For all trips, please remember to bring your own snacks and drinks. We strongly suggest bringing polarized sunglasses for optimal comfort and protection. If you're traveling with small children, you must provide a Coast Guard-approved life jacket—this is mandatory. All other essentials, including bait, tackle, rods, reels, and licensing, are provided.
Captain Carl offers charter fishing trips catering to anglers of all experience levels, providing expert guidance and a professional fishing experience. His charters primarily depart from Indian Pass Marine, located near Port St. Joe. This convenient location is just a short drive from Cape San Blas, Indian Pass, Apalachicola, and East Bay along the beautiful Florida Panhandle.
During these trips, you have the opportunity to fish for a variety of species, including Speckled Sea Trout, Red Fish, Spanish Mackerel, Flounder, Pompano, Triple Tail, and many others.
To ensure you have the best experience possible, it is recommended to bring along drinks, a packed lunch, polarized sunglasses, a high SPF sunscreen, and your camera to capture the memories.
Captain Carl takes care of all the essentials, including the boat, fishing rods, reels, tackle, ice, cooler, and licensing. At the end of your trip, he will also clean your catch so you can take it home ready to enjoy.
