Apalachicola Fishing Charters & Specialty Trips
Family Tradition Charters offers private fishing charters accommodating groups up to 50 passengers, with all necessary gear, bait, and fishing licenses provided. Live bait is available for purchase or caught during the trip.
The experienced crew ensures a memorable fishing experience, with fish cleaning services offered at the dock. In addition to fishing trips, they provide Apalachicola Bay sightseeing adventures featuring sunset cruises, dolphin tours, and wildlife viewing along the intercoastal waterway. Specialty trips include burials at sea, celebration cruises, and extended overnight or multi-day fishing excursions.
Private tours are customizable for various group sizes, making Family Tradition Charters a versatile choice for fishing and specialty experiences in Apalachicola, Florida.
Located In Historic Apalachicola
Located in Apalachicola about an hour from Panama City Beach and 30A, Family Tradition Charters offers unforgettable fishing experiences for all skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or introducing your kids to their first fishing adventure, we’ve got you covered.
Our trips are fully customizable, with options for daytime, evening, and night fishing. Enjoy the beauty of Florida’s Gulf Coast while creating lasting memories on the water. Let our experienced crew tailor the perfect fishing trip for your family or group.
It's A Family Tradition
Our customers return year after year not just for the great fishing, but for the personal, welcoming atmosphere that sets us apart. From the moment you step aboard, you’ll feel like part of the Family Tradition Charters crew.
Whether you’re creating unforgettable family memories, celebrating a birthday or special occasion, or simply chasing the thrill of the catch, we’re here to make it an experience to remember. Let us help you enjoy the beauty of the Gulf while making memories that last a lifetime.
Everything Is Included
All trips include bait, tackle, fishing licenses, and a knowledgeable crew who will guide you every step of the way.
Just bring your sunscreen, snacks, and sense of adventure—we’ll handle the rest. And best of all?
We’ll even clean and bag your catch at the end of your trip.
Meet Captain Leveral Raffield
At the helm is Captain Leveral Raffield, a fifth-generation fisherman who has been navigating these waters since he was a teenager.
His passion for fishing and deep knowledge of the local marine environment ensures that every trip is both safe and successful.
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Frequently Asked Questions
HOW DO WALK ON TRIPS WORK?
These trips you pay a per person ticket price, and join other small groups of customers on the boat. This way we can offer an affordable way for EVERYONE to enjoy the same top notch deep sea fishing trip without the cost!
DO I HAVE TO TIP THE CREW?
While tipping is not mandatory, our crew does work for tips and strives to do their very best on every trip.
15-20% tip is customary.
IS FISH CLEANING AVAILABLE?
Yes, Jim Nations from Waterstreet Seafood who has 30 years experience in the seafood industry, handles all of our fish cleaning!
For $1.25/LB he offer filet,scaling, debone, and packing separated by species!
WHAT ABOUT THE FISH?
On walk on trips, each groups fish are tagged and marked separately. So at the end of the trip- you get what you caught!
you will not be able to keep more than the legal per person bag limit of any kind of fish
WHAT AMENITIES DOES THE BOAT OFFER?
We have all new (2023) electronics, 4-ton house AC unit keeping the cabin ice cold, 14 bunks in two staterooms, plenty of inside and outside seating, microwave and green egg grill, Satellite TV.
ARE WE GUARANTEED TO CATCH A LIMIT?
While we don’t ever promise limits, we do promise to make some unforgettable memories with you and your family.
We will always aim to do our very best- and I promise we want to catch them worse than the customers do! It’s a pride thing for us!
Capt. Leveral’s famous saying when it comes to this is “sometimes God just shows us we aren’t as great as we think we are. It’s good to stay humble”