Fish Choctawhatchee Bay and stay in calmer inshore waters
4 - 6 Hours
Up to 6 people
Rods, reels, fishing licenses
Explore inshore fishing in Destin’s Choctawhatchee Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway with an experienced captain. You’ll fish from a center console boat using light tackle and live bait.
Do not bring spray sunscreen, glass bottles, coolers, or black sole shoes.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 6 guests.
Requires 10 day cancellation notice. Cancel within 10 days: 50% charge. No show or cancel day of trip: 100% charge. Weather cancellations are at the Captain's discretion; if the Captain cancels, you will be refunded for your trip.
Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
Yes. Captains work for tips, and an 18–20% tip is customary. You can tip by cash or card on the day of your trip.
Bring snacks, drinks, rub-on sunscreen, and polarized sunglasses. If you bring a cooler, leave it in your vehicle.
The marina is located directly off of Highway 98 to the left of The Shack.
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