| Journeys of St George Island :: 240 East Third St :: St. George Island, FL 32328 :: 850.927.3259 :: info@sgislandjourneys.com |
| Journeys of SGI has an impressive team of experienced, qualified charter fishing captains who are well equipped to put you on the fish! Each captain has his own unique style and specialty area -- along with their own secret "honey holes"! Our Captain's calendars are filling up fast -- so call TODAY to book your trip! |
| Justin is proud owner and Manager here at Journeys of SGI. He is an ACA certified kayak instructor, great SUP teacher and a USCG Master License Captain. Justin has an incredible amount of experience on the water and his enthusiasm for nature is quite contagious. When not on the bay, Justin can often be found at the Journeys shop with his beloved black labs, Blue and Bella. |
| Captain Dave Harbaugh is one of Journeys tour guides. He and his lovely wife, Beth Appleton, have been part of the Journeys family since the beginning almost 17 years ago. Dave has led thousands of trips to Little St. George, St. Vincent Island and up the Apalachicola River. As a result Dave is one of our most knowledgeable guides, feel free to ask him about any shell or the history of the area. Dave is also happy to take the time to teach your children a little bay fishing with a Fish and Fun add on to any tour. But he can just as easily entertain you and your special someone on a romantic sunset tour, complete with oysters on the half shell shucked fresh from the bay. |
| Captain George Ward is a Journeys Bay Fishing guide. George is a homegrown fisherman with decades and decades of seafood experience running in his family tree. Son of well-known local seafood distributor Buddy Ward, George still spends time helping with the family business when not running trips for Journeys. George has countless hours on the bay; fishing, harvesting oysters, catching shrimp and cast-netting mullet. For a true Apalachicola fishing experience, George is your captain! For a unique Forgotten Coast journey, George is also available for duck hunting trips during the appropriate fall and winter hunting season. |
| Captain Dave |
| Captain George |
| Captain Clint |
| Captain Clint Taylor is Journeys Deep Sea Captain. Clint takes charters out in his 28 foot Contender. The boat has a head and plenty of deck space for everyone to fish for the big one. Clint's enthusiasm seldom wanes and this produces an unforgettable charter for those of you who book him. Clint will also do boat tours of the bay. Make sure you call early to book Captain Clint for a Deep Sea trip you won't soon forget. |
| Captain Jack |
| Captain Jack Frye has been with Journeys for two years and is quickly developing a reputation as a great guide. Captain Jack is well know for his informative Bounty of the Bay trips where he helps your family tong for oysters, check crab pots and cast net for mullet. Jack also does bay fishing trips and has landed many trout and red fish. He will also gladly take you for a tour of Little St. George Island for some dolphin watching and shelling. Jack already has many people coming back to request another trip with him. So if a trip with Captain Jack sounds like a good time give us a call or come by to book him. |
| Captain Russ |
| Capt. Russ is a Master 100 ton captain, a certified dive instructor and the manager of the power boat and sailboat rentals. Russ is an in house captain and loves to jump off the boat and hog you up some delectable oysters from our bay. Russ will give you information on fishing, kayaking and where to go for the best seafood. Come see Russ at Journeys. |
| Captain Travis Huckabee has been a Journeys fishing guide for the last 3 years. Travis specializes in fly and flats fishing on the Apalachicola Bay. Travis' night job as a Florida Fish and Wildlife officer ensures that your time on the water will be both fun and legal. Travis is married and has three children. |
| Captain Travis |
| Captain Jeremy |
| Guide Lissy |
| Guide Dayle |
| The Aussie of our eye is back! After an extended walk about Dayle has returned to the Journeys family. She has been an exploring resident of St George Island for 14 years, in this time Dayle has become an ACA certified kayak instructor and a go to for the ins and outs of the beautiful Forgotten Coast. Dayle loves to educate the youngest of the young and the not so young about the gorgeous nature all around St George . If she is not in the shop she is up a river (with a paddle) leading a guided kayak trip. Come by and say G-day! |
| VESSEL: 26' Twin Vee |
| VESSEL: 23' Meridian Pursuit |
| OPERATIONS MANAGER |
| VESSEL: 19' Twin Vee |
| VESSEL: 22' Twin Vee |
| VESSEL: 28' Contender |
| Captain Justin |
| Captain Randy |
| Capt. Randy Is a native born Floridian who was raised on the water and has spent thousands of days fishing and scuba diving. He is a well known "Light Tackle and Fly Fishing Guide" through out the Big Bend. He was a co-host of the popular fishing show "The Big Bend Angler." Capt. Randy's instructional fishing seminars have helped many anglers to improve their fishing technique. His years of experience on Florida's waters have made him a very popular fishing guide. |
| VESSEL: 21' Bay Rider |
| VESSEL: 21' Mako |
| Captain Doug |
| VESSEL: 21' Proline |
| VESSEL: 23' Oysterboat |
| VESSEL: 18' Hells Bay |
| VESSEL: 19' Twin Vee |
| ACA CERTIFIED KAYAK INSTRUCTOR |
| ACA CERTIFIED KAYAK INSTRUCTOR |
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Captain Doug is one of Journeys newest captains and also one of our most lovable.
Captain Doug Joyner was born in Macon, GA but has lived on the Forgotten Coast
for over 25 years and has always been on the water. He has been a commercial
fisherman in Alabama for Grouper and Shrimp. He has also been an Oysterman here
in our pristine Apalachicola Bay. A little over 5 years ago, Captain Doug decided to
get his Captain's License to do guided trips and he found his calling. Everyone that
goes out with Doug comes back with a new knowledge of the area and a new
friend. Captain Doug specializes in the Bounty of the Bay Tour and will also do bay
fishing and sightseeing tours.
Captain Doug Joyner was born in Macon, GA but has lived on the Forgotten Coast
for over 25 years and has always been on the water. He has been a commercial
fisherman in Alabama for Grouper and Shrimp. He has also been an Oysterman here
in our pristine Apalachicola Bay. A little over 5 years ago, Captain Doug decided to
get his Captain's License to do guided trips and he found his calling. Everyone that
goes out with Doug comes back with a new knowledge of the area and a new
friend. Captain Doug specializes in the Bounty of the Bay Tour and will also do bay
fishing and sightseeing tours.
| Captain Jeremy is our youngest Captain and is excited to take families out on the bay to find dolphins and explore the other barrier islands in the Apalachicola Bay. He is also a wonderful bay fisherman that has great patience with the younger anglers. Captain Jeremy has been with Journeys of SGI for 3 years and started as one of our skilled kayak guides. Two years ago he worked hard and got his Captains License. He still does special appearance kayak trips but you will mostly catch him in the bay with a fishing pole in his hand. |
| Elisabeth (aka Lissy) is our #1 Kayak Guide. She is an American Canoe Association Certified kayak instructor and very knowledgable about the area. Her wonderful attitude and patience makes kayaking so much more enjoyable...no stress, no pressure...just fun and laughter with some education tossed in there. Enjoy an adventure of a lifetime and come kayaking with our Lissy! |