- Location
- Port St. Joe / Indian Pass, Florida
- Trip Types
- Inshore fishing; light-tackle and fly fishing; tarpon trips; family bay fishing
- Phone
- 850-532-1519
Helms Fishing is a Forgotten Coast guide service led by Captain Harrison “Harry” Helms. With several guides and different boat styles, the operation can match a technical flats outing or a family live-bait trip to the group’s interests.
Contact and booking details
| Operator | Helms Fishing |
|---|---|
| Area | Port St. Joe / Indian Pass, Florida |
| Departure / address | Published marina address: 112 South Higgins Street, Port St. Joe, FL 32456. Confirm the trip’s launch point. |
| Phone | 850-532-1519 |
| Use the operator’s website or phone; no public email was confirmed in the reviewed pages. | |
| Website / reservations | Visit Helms Fishing |
| Trip options | Inshore fishing; light-tackle and fly fishing; tarpon trips; family bay fishing |
Captain Harry and the guide team
Harry’s biography traces his guiding experience through Indian Pass, Grand Isle, the Florida Keys and Panama City Beach before returning to the Forgotten Coast. The team page also introduces captains Wyatt Larson and Jeremy Baxley, whose backgrounds include offshore fishing and local flats experience.
Boats for different fishing styles
The fleet page lists an 18-foot-4-inch Maverick technical poling skiff for focused sight fishing and fly work. A 22-foot-10-inch Pathfinder bay boat is described as comfortable for three or four anglers and capable of a wider range of trips.
The 23-foot-10-inch Epic is presented as the family live-bait boat. Its T-top provides shade but limits constant casting, a useful distinction when choosing between it and a more open flats boat. Ask which vessel and guide are available for your date.
Fishing and booking details
The operation highlights redfish, trout, tripletail and tarpon around St. Joseph Bay and the wider Forgotten Coast. Harry’s website emphasizes active fishing techniques, including topwater work, with locations and methods adjusted to the day.
Book by phone and request a quote for the duration, boat and party size you want. The reviewed pages do not provide a complete current rate table or universal list of inclusions. Confirm tackle and license coverage, bait, refreshments, fish cleaning, cancellation terms and the launch location. The website’s marina address is a starting reference; individual guide trips may require different boarding instructions.
Details checked September 26, 2026, using the operator’s published information. Rates, boats, meeting points and policies can change; confirm the final trip details directly. Listed species describe possible targets, not a guaranteed catch or an open harvest season.
Sources and photos
- Helms Fishing — Official website
- Helms Fishing — Contact
- Helms Fishing — Boats
- Helms Fishing — About
Featured photo: Helms Fishing angler holding a spotted fish beside the boat rail. Photo from Helms Fishing.