Williamson Outfitters, LLC offers guided duck hunts, alligator trapping, tripletail fishing, and eco tours that provide you with the ultimate “Old Florida” experience. Williamson Outfitters is family-owned and operated, and we are driven to provide you with memories that last a lifetime!
Our local waters are home to some of the largest & most plentiful tripletail in the South. Tripletail are one of the absolute best fish to sight cast, very hard fighters, cooperative eaters, and one of the best table fare you will ever come across! Did I mention they are addictive to fish for? It’s surprising how many people have never heard of or even seen a tripletail. The best description to someone that has never seen one is basically a prehistoric dinosaur looking bream on steroids with razor sharp gill plates, sharp fins and well, 3 tails. Some people think they are gorgeous, some people think they are odd looking but no one can deny how tasty they are! Tripletail are opportunistic feeders that lie motionless until their prey comes close and they strike rapidly. They feed on fish and benthic crustaceans, including gulf menhaden, Atlantic bumper, glass minnows, swimming red crabs, anchovies, sh...
Williamson Outfitters, LLC offers guided duck hunts, alligator trapping, tripletail fishing, and eco tours that provide you with the ultimate “Old Florida” experience. Williamson Outfitters is family-owned and operated, and we are driven to provide you with memories that last a lifetime!
Our local waters are home to some of the largest & most plentiful tripletail in the South. Tripletail are one of the absolute best fish to sight cast, very hard fighters, cooperative eaters, and one of the best table fare you will ever come across! Did I mention they are addictive to fish for? It’s surprising how many people have never heard of or even seen a tripletail. The best description to someone that has never seen one is basically a prehistoric dinosaur looking bream on steroids with razor sharp gill plates, sharp fins and well, 3 tails. Some people think they are gorgeous, some people think they are odd looking but no one can deny how tasty they are! Tripletail are opportunistic feeders that lie motionless until their prey comes close and they strike rapidly. They feed on fish and benthic crustaceans, including gulf menhaden, Atlantic bumper, glass minnows, swimming red crabs, anchovies, shrimp, and squid.
What you should bring:
Drinks & Food
Cooler for your fish
Sunscreen & Sunglasses
Dramamine if needed, however we will never be more than 5 miles from shore
Our experienced guides with be with you every step of the way to ensure that you have a safe & memorable experience! Our boats are equipped with necessary USCG safety gear... our number one goal is to keep you safe!
You’ll need to bring drinks (no glass bottles), snacks, weather appropriate clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.
Weather cancellations are at your Captain’s discretion, your safety is their number one priority! You will receive a refund for any weather cancellation, or you can choose to reschedule your trip for a different date.
1 Bay Ave Apalachicola, FL
Tripletail
Black Drum
Cobia
Flounder
Ladyfish
Redfish
Scallops
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Sharks
Spotted Seatrout
Mahi Mahi
Alligator Gar
Black Seabass
Bonito
Your Captain will have you targeting the species biting most frequently on the days leading up to your trip!
Williamson Outfitters, LLC offers guided duck hunts, alligator trapping, tripletail fishing, and eco tours that provide you with the ultimate “Old Florida” experience. Williamson Outfitters is family-owned and operated, and we are driven to provide you with memories that last a lifetime!
Our lo...
Williamson Outfitters, LLC offers guided duck hunts, alligator trapping, tripletail fishing, and eco tours that provide you with the ultimate “Old Florida” experience. Williamson Outfitters is family-owned and operated, and we are driven to provide you with memories that last a lifetime!
Our local waters are home to some of the largest & most plentiful tripletail in the South. Tripletail are one of the absolute best fish to sight cast, very hard fighters, cooperative eaters, and one of the best table fare you will ever come across! Did I mention they are addictive to fish for? It’s surprising how many people have never heard of or even seen a tripletail. The best description to someone that has never seen one is basically a prehistoric dinosaur looking bream on steroids with razor sharp gill plates, sharp fins and well, 3 tails. Some people think they are gorgeous, some people think they are odd looking but no one can deny how tasty they are! Tripletail are opportunistic feeders that lie motionless until their prey comes close and they strike rapidly. They feed on fish and benthic crustaceans, including gulf menhaden, Atlantic bumper, glass minnows, swimming red crabs, anchovies, shrimp, and squid.
What you should bring:
Drinks & Food
Cooler for your fish
Sunscreen & Sunglasses
Dramamine if needed, however we will never be more than 5 miles from shore
Our experienced guides with be with you every step of the way to ensure that you have a safe & memorable experience! Our boats are equipped with necessary USCG safety gear... our number one goal is to keep you safe!
You’ll need to bring drinks (no glass bottles), snacks, weather appropriate clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.
Weather cancellations are at your Captain’s discretion, your safety is their number one priority! You will receive a refund for any weather cancellation, or you can choose to reschedule your trip for a different date.
1 Bay Ave Apalachicola, FL
Tripletail
Black Drum
Cobia
Flounder
Ladyfish
Redfish
Scallops
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Sharks
Spotted Seatrout
Mahi Mahi
Alligator Gar
Black Seabass
Bonito
Your Captain will have you targeting the species biting most frequently on the days leading up to your trip!
Trips:
You will have the opportunity to select backup dates in checkout (if applicable)
Frog Gigging (night)
Trip Total:$495.00
Offered 05/15/25 - 09/25/25
Price includes up to 4 guests
Reserve now with a $89.10 deposit
8:00pm - 12:00am EST (4 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 30 Days before the trip
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Frog gigging on your bucket list? Let Williamson Outfitters take you on a trip of a lifetime! Frog gigging is a very unique and exceptionally fun way to harvest tasty amphibians along freshwater banks! Its also a great way to "beat the heat" during the hot summer months! These charters typically begin at dusk. Frogs are quite plentiful during the warmer months along freshwater banks. We will provide you with all of the necessary gigging gear as well as teaching your crew the proper techniques.
Inshore Bay Fishing (half Day-AM)
Trip Total:$550.00
Offered 02/01/25 - 10/31/25
Price includes up to 4 guests
Reserve now with a $99.00 deposit
8:00am - 12:00pm EST (4 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 30 Days before the trip
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Featured in both Florida Sportsman magazine and Florida Country magazine, Williamson Outfitters is the guide of choice for the Apalachee Bay area! Speckled and White Trout, Redfish, Sheepshead, Flounder, and Black Drum are available year-round. From April to November, there will be plenty of Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, Ladyfish, and sharks. In June, July, and August, you'll have the best chance to reel in trophy-sized Tripletail. Ask about our duck hunts and gator hunts!
Inshore Bay Fishing (half Day-PM)
Trip Total:$550.00
Offered 02/01/25 - 10/31/25
Price includes up to 4 guests
Reserve now with a $99.00 deposit
2:00pm - 6:00pm EST (4 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 30 Days before the trip
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Featured in both Florida Sportsman magazine and Florida Country magazine, Williamson Outfitters is the guide of choice for the Apalachee Bay area! Speckled and White Trout, Redfish, Sheepshead, Flounder, and Black Drum are available year-round. From April to November, there will be plenty of Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, Ladyfish, and sharks. In June, July, and August, you'll have the best chance to reel in trophy-sized Tripletail. Ask about our duck hunts and gator hunts!
Flounder Gigging (night)
Trip Total:$550.00
Offered 02/01/25 - 10/15/25
Price includes up to 4 guests
Reserve now with a $99.00 deposit
8:00pm - 12:00am EST (4 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 30 Days before the trip
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Gigging on your bucket list? Let Williamson Outfitters take you on a trip of a lifetime! Gigging is a very unique and exceptionally fun way to harvest tasty inshore fish along the shallows of the Florida panhandle! Its also a great way to "beat the heat" during the hot summer months! These charters typically begin at dusk. Average water depths are 1 to 4 feet. We will provide you with all of the necessary gigging gear as well as teaching your crew the proper techniques. Ask about our duck and gator hunts
Scalloping (3/4 Day)
Trip Total:$650.00
Offered 07/01/25 - 09/24/25
Price includes up to 6 guests
Reserve now with a $117.00 deposit
8:00am - 2:00pm EST (6 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 30 Days before the trip
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Four to six people can come aboard Join in for a 6-hour “Easter Egg Hunt” type adventure! Spend the day on the shallow grassy flats catching Florida Bay Scallop. Bay Scallop is one of Florida’s most beloved delicacies! You'll be snorkeling in about 3 to 8 feet of water using a dip net or your hands to catch this tasty shellfish! Seasons – Franklin and Wakulla Counties Jul 1 - Sep. 24; Gulf County (Port St Joe) Aug 16 - Sep 24. There is a $20-per-gallon fee for the guide to clean your Scallop.
Inshore Tripletail Fishing (6 Hr)
Trip Total:$750.00
Offered 04/01/24 - 11/01/24
Price includes up to 4 guests
Reserve now with a $135.00 deposit
8:00am - 2:00pm EST (6 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 30 Days before the trip
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Featured in both Florida Sportsman magazine and Florida Country magazine, Williamson Outfitters is the guide of choice for the Apalachee Bay area! Tripletail, Speckled and White Trout, Redfish, Sheepshead, Flounder, and Black Drum are available year-round. From April to November, there will be plenty of Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, Ladyfish, and sharks. In June, July, and August, you'll have the best chance to reel in trophy-sized Tripletail. Ask about our duck hunts and gator hunts!
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Nearshore Mahi Mahi (3/4 Day)
Trip Total:$950.00
Offered 07/01/25 - 08/31/25
Price includes up to 4 guests
Reserve now with a $171.00 deposit
8:00am - 2:00pm EST (6 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 30 Days before the trip
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Mahi Mahi is a fast-growing species with a lifespan of no more than 5 years. When being chased, it can turn on its neon colors and run at speeds of up to 5 knots. This fish lurks beneath weed lines as well as any floating debris that can hold bait. Light-tackle anglers often catch dozens of smaller Mahi. July and August are the best months for this species in the area. You'll be nearshore fishing in Florida state waters, within 9 miles offshore.
“Shells-N-Scales” (full Day)
Trip Total:$950.00
Offered 07/01/25 - 09/24/25
Price includes up to 4 guests
Reserve now with a $171.00 deposit
8:00am - 4:00pm EST (8 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 30 Days before the trip
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Florida scalloping and inshore fishing combo charter running July - September. Have a blast on the water chasing inshore fish such as Speckled Trout, Redfish, Tripletail, Spanish Mackerel, Ladyfish, and more. Then, you can cool off by snorkeling around on the shallow grassy flats searching for delectable Florida Bay Scallop! Jul 1 - Sep. 24, you can fish in Franklin and Wakulla Counties. Aug 16 - Sep 24, you can fish in Gulf County (Port St Joe). Scallop cleaning costs $20 per gallon.