Daytime Bow Fishing Adventure
Try family-friendly bow fishing with expert instruction and 3–4 hour options
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Try family-friendly bow fishing with expert instruction and 3–4 hour options
Discover what we've curated for you
3–4 hrs
Up to 6 people
Bows and arrows, Ice, Licenses
Experience daytime bow fishing on Choctawhatchee Bay and the Intercoastal Waterway with experienced guides. Learn techniques and safety aboard comfortable center console and Carolina skiff boats, welcoming all ages.
Arrive 15 minutes early and park across the street at City Hall. Do not dry fire; a $25 fee applies. Bring snacks and drinks, rub-on sunscreen, and polarized sunglasses; avoid spray sunscreen, glass, coolers, and black sole shoes.
10 day cancellation notice required. Cancellations within 10 days incur a 50% charge. No-shows or same-day cancellations incur a 100% charge. Weather cancellations are at the captain's discretion; you must still arrive unless told otherwise. If the captain cancels, you will be refunded or rescheduled.
104 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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.
Captain Jayson was the best! He listened to exactly what we were looking for in our trip and delivered exactly that. Very friendly, so much knowledge about the industry and will definitely hire panhandle fishing charters again next time!
Kate Pitre
November 20, 2025
Captain Jayson was the best! He listened to exactly what we were looking for in our trip and delivered exactly that. Very friendly, so much knowledge about the industry and will definitely hire panhandle fishing charters again next time!
Kate Pitre
November 20, 2025
