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    Daytime Bowfishing Charter in Destin

    Try daytime bow fishing in Choctawhatchee Bay with gear, licenses, and fish cleaning included

    4.8 stars• 141 reviews
    From$503incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    3 and 4 hour options

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Bows, arrows, fish cleaning

    Highlights

    Head out on a daytime bow fishing charter in Choctawhatchee Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway with an experienced captain. Get hands-on instruction and try bow fishing from a center console or skiff.

    • Explore Choctawhatchee Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway by boat
    • Learn bow fishing techniques and safety tips from your guide
    • Target species like gar, rays, Spanish mackerel, flounder, and black drum
    • Choose a 3-hour or 4-hour charter option
    • Bring the whole group with space for up to 6 people

    What's Included

    • Bow and arrows
    • Fishing licenses
    • Ice
    • Fish cleaning

    Things to know

    Captains work for tips; 18–20% is customary and paid the day of the trip. A $25 dry fire fee may apply if a dry fire occurs and repairs are needed.

    Split the cost with your group

    This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 6 guests.

    From$83per person
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    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel 10+ days before for no charge. Cancel within 10 days: 50% charge. No show or cancel day of: 100% charge. Weather cancellations are at the Captain's discretion; if the Captain cancels, you will be refunded.

    FAQs

    Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

    Bring snacks, drinks, rub-on sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, and a cooler to leave in your vehicle.

    Do not bring black-sole shoes, spray sunscreen, coolers, or glass bottles.

    Meeting details

    Fort Walton Beach

    Experience provided by Panhandle Fishing Charters
    Experience provided by Panhandle Fishing Charters

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    Fits up to 6 guests

    Need more than one? Contact us.

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    Review summary

    4.8
    Excellent
    141 reviews•Google Maps
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    Families rave about the captains here, with names like Taylor, Jayson, Melissa, and Colby coming up repeatedly for their patience and skill with young kids. The 2-hour kids' trips seem especially popular, giving little ones just enough time on the water to catch multiple species without losing interest. Parents appreciate how the captains handle all the baiting and help children reel in their catches, making it genuinely stress-free for everyone involved. Experienced anglers are equally impressed. Multiple reviewers mention the captains' deep knowledge of local waters and ability to adapt when conditions aren't perfect. Taylor gets particular praise for professionalism and putting people on fish even in challenging weather. The bowfishing trips with Captain Melissa stand out as unique nighttime adventures with plenty of action. A couple of reviews mention disappointing experiences with weather cancellations and time spent catching bait rather than fishing, so it's worth having clear expectations about what your trip entails.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Capt Jayson put us on the fish all day! From start to finish we had a great time. He was so much fun to talk to. My fiancé and I will 10/10 come back and fish with this charter company and Jayson especially! He was very knowledgeable about inshore fishing and I caught my biggest redfish ever! What a fight it put up, I was smiling from ear to ear for the rest of the day. Thanks again. Can’t wait to see yall next summer!

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    Sam G

    May 22, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Capt Jayson put us on the fish all day! From start to finish we had a great time. He was so much fun to talk to. My fiancé and I will 10/10 come back and fish with this charter company and Jayson especially! He was very knowledgeable about inshore fishing and I caught my biggest redfish ever! What a fight it put up, I was smiling from ear to ear for the rest of the day. Thanks again. Can’t wait to see yall next summer!

    Photo of Sam G

    Sam G

    May 22, 2026

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