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    Family-Friendly Fishing Charter in Destin

    Introduce young anglers to saltwater fishing in calm bay waters with a family-friendly private charter

    4.9 stars• 193 reviews
    From$424incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2 or 3 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Rods & reels, License

    Highlights

    Introduce kids to saltwater fishing on a private charter in the calm waters of Destin Harbor and Choctawhatchee Bay. Your captain tailors the 2 or 3 hour trip for young anglers, explaining local species and gear along the way.

    • Learn saltwater basics in calm harbor and bay
    • Customize a 2 or 3 hour private kids trip
    • Spot dolphins and sea turtles along the way
    • Enjoy a family-friendly boat with a small bathroom
    • Practice catch and release for steady action

    What's Included

    • Top quality rods and reels
    • Bait, ice, and tackle
    • Fishing licenses for your group
    • Fish cleaning service

    Things to know

    Please arrive 15 minutes early. Trips are primarily catch and release. All ages welcome; trips are designed for young anglers.

    Split the cost with your group

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

    From$70per person
    Split with

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.

    FAQs

    We provide top quality rods and reels, fishing license for your entire group, bait, ice, tackle and fish cleaning service.

    Sunblock, small cooler with food and drinks, sunglasses, hat, camera, insect repellent, and a jacket on cooler days.

    Wear shorts, tank tops, bathing suits, or short sleeves in summer and layer up in cooler months.

    Meeting details

    314 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541, USA

    Experience provided by Destin Inshore Guides
    Experience provided by Destin Inshore Guides

    How can we help?

    We are here to assist with special requests, large groups, last minute needs, and any questions you may have.

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    Fits up to 6 guests

    Need more than one? Contact us.

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
    193 reviews•Google Maps

    Captain Brody Fish stands out as the star of the show here, with multiple families booking him year after year and raving about his ability to find fish consistently while keeping everyone entertained. He's got an impressive memory for returning guests and clearly knows the waters inside and out. That said, you'll be in great hands with any of their captains. Aaron earns particular praise for his patience and skill with young kids, turning first-time saltwater fishing into unforgettable family memories. Josh and Kyle also get enthusiastic recommendations from repeat customers who've fished with them multiple times. The kids' charters are clearly a specialty worth noting. Parents consistently mention how the captains keep little ones engaged with jokes, close-up dolphin encounters, and steady action on the reels. Even families new to saltwater fishing report catching 30-50+ fish per trip, with captains who teach proper techniques and adapt to different experience levels. Several reviewers mention this was the highlight of their entire vacation, and the number of people booking second, third, and even eighth trips speaks volumes about the consistent quality you can expect.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Great experience for our first time saltwater fishing. Captain Brody was very nice and helpful. We did the bay fishing to “dip our toes” into the salt water world. Very cool and will definitely use them again.

    Photo of Zach Bennett

    Zach Bennett

    May 18, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Great experience for our first time saltwater fishing. Captain Brody was very nice and helpful. We did the bay fishing to “dip our toes” into the salt water world. Very cool and will definitely use them again.

    Photo of Zach Bennett

    Zach Bennett

    May 18, 2026

    Great for groups

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