Robinson Brothers Guide Service in Apalachicola

Location: Apalachicola / St. George Island, Florida
Trip Types: Inshore flats fishing; fly fishing; bay fishing; tarpon and specialty trips; eco-tours
Phone: 850-653-8896

Robinson Brothers Guide Service is a multi-guide fishing business established in Apalachicola in 1995. It offers bay and flats fishing across the Forgotten Coast, with captains and boats selected according to party size, fishing style and location.

Contact and booking details

Operator	Robinson Brothers Guide Service
Area	Apalachicola / St. George Island, Florida
Departure / address	Apalachicola and surrounding Forgotten Coast launches; location depends on the booked guide.
Phone	850-653-8896
Email	robinson@floridaredfish.com
Website / reservations	Visit Robinson Brothers Guide Service
Trip options	Inshore flats fishing; fly fishing; bay fishing; tarpon and specialty trips; eco-tours

The guide network

Tommy and Chris Robinson are part of a larger roster that includes bay and flats specialists. The site lists guides such as Kelly Butler, Ken Finch, Adam Hudson and others, each with individual booking information.

Captain Zach Armistead is also listed in this network and separately operates Apalachicola Saltwater Charters. These are related booking options; a trip with the same captain should not be mistaken for two different boats simply because it appears under two business names.

Angler displaying a redfish over clear shallow water on a Robinson Brothers trip. Photo from Robinson Brothers Guide Service.

Boats and fishing options

Flats outings use shallow-draft skiffs, including Hell’s Bay and Maverick boats, generally for one or two anglers. Bay outings use larger center consoles, with capacity varying by guide. Fishing can involve fly gear, spinning tackle, live bait or artificial lures.

The service covers areas around Apalachicola, St. George Island, Port St. Joe, Carrabelle and nearby islands. Redfish and trout are prominent targets, with tarpon and other specialty opportunities depending on season and guide.

Rates, equipment and booking terms

Rates vary by captain and are provided through the individual guide listings. The general planning page includes fishing equipment, tackle and saltwater-license coverage. Confirm bait, refreshments and fish processing for your specific reservation; the site refers to a local professional fish cleaner for retained catches.

Phone bookings require a 50% deposit, while online bookings require full payment under the published policy. Cancellation or rescheduling requires ten days’ advance notice and carries a 10% fee; no-shows forfeit deposits. Confirm those terms, your assigned guide and the actual departure ramp before paying.

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

Featured photo: Robinson Brothers guest holding a redfish beside a skiff’s poling platform. Photo from Robinson Brothers Guide Service.