Just Add Water Charters Customer Reviews

We booked a 4-hour fishing trip, and it turned into a day we’ll never forget. The boat was clean, roomy, and comfortable, and the captain tailored the whole outing to what we wanted to catch. He knew exactly where to go, what bait to use, and how to work each species, and he explained the details behind every fish we brought up. We used squid, chopped bait, and live bait throughout the trip and hooked into two amberjack right away. From there the action kept coming with triggerfish, bonitas, vermillion snapper, and more. We even spotted a few sea turtles and dolphins along the way, which made the experience even better.

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My wife, son, friend, and I had an incredible time during our week-long vacation in Destin, FL, thanks to our first-ever deep sea fishing trip with Captain Wayne. From the moment we stepped aboard his spotless, well-equipped boat, we felt at ease. Captain Wayne gave clear, patient instructions that made us feel confident even as beginners. He knew exactly where to take us, moving quickly to new spots whenever the bites slowed down, which kept the excitement going all day. We ended up with an impressive catch—plenty to enjoy for a delicious “hook n’ cook” dinner. As a chef with 35 years of experience, Captain Wayne even shared his own recipe for fish tacos, which made the experience extra special. If you’re looking for a family-friendly deep sea fishing adventure in Destin, we can’t recommend Captain Wayne enough. His knowledge, hospitality, and dedication turned our trip into one of the most memorable highlights of our vacation.

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Captain Wayne was awesome—he put us on plenty of fish! We caught a variety, including red grouper, red snapper, mahi, triggerfish, and even a huge jack crevalle.

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Captain Wayne really knew the area and put us right on the fish. The gear was top-notch and worked flawlessly. He was especially helpful with the less experienced anglers in our group, making sure everyone felt comfortable and had a great time. We landed several red snapper—one of my bucket list catches! It was a memorable trip for the whole family. Cheers to Captain Wayne!

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Captain Wayne did a fantastic job taking us to numerous fishing sites. We caught trigger fish, Mahi Mahi, and vermillion snapper. Very successful day. His snapper taco recipe was amazing! Highly recommend him.

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Captain Wayne created an amazing experience for our family. We wanted to take our granddaughters out for their first fishing charter. He was unbelievably flexible with weather delays trying to make sure we could get out. Captain Wayne was kind, patient, and got us on the fish on a day that should have been blown out due to all the rain. Highly recommended!

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The weather was perfect, setting the tone for a great trip. Captain Wayne kept communication clear, and we met at the dock around 9:00. After a quick safety check, we headed out. Our first stop was the seam at the incoming tide, where we did a few trolling passes before moving to other spots. The bite picked up near the jetty, and we found a productive area—landing five keeper flounder in no time, along with a mix of smaller ones. After a solid hour of fishing, we returned, and the captain cleaned our catch. The boat was well-equipped with electronics and fresh live bait. Everyone caught fish and had a great time!

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Captain Wayne was fantastic! All we had to do was show up—he had the rods and bait ready to go. He was kind, patient, and shared a lot of helpful info along the way. He even took us to a few different spots so we could catch a nice variety. Big thanks to Captain Wayne! P.S. He cleaned all our fish afterward—huge bonus. Much appreciated!

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We went out with Captain Wayne and had an awesome time. He was knowledgeable, hardworking, and made the whole trip smooth and productive. With just four of us, we caught over 30 fish in less than three hours. If you're looking to catch a bunch of fish and pick up some tips along the way, this charter is a great choice. We'll definitely be back!

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Captain Wayne was great. We went out in the middle of the day late in the summer when it was quite hot. He was still able to put us on lots fish. Probably caught 30 fish and went home with a dozen to take around to restaurant for dinner the rest of are trip. Would highly recommend the captain.

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Captain Wayne was awesome! Boat was pristine. He has this day trip fishing perfected. Helped us navigate the weather, put us ALL on fish and it made for a great easy low stress outing. Would absolutely return and highly recommend.

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Captain Wayne is a great guide and seasoned angler. He was very easy to work with, and he did not disappoint. If you're looking for a good experience on a charter get with this man and you'll get a one of a kind experience that's personalized to your small group! Can't beat and must try for yourself! #ThanksWayne! #DeckhandOfferPending!

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