Family-friendly kids fishing for ages 9 and under with 2- or 3-hour options
2 + 3 Hours
Up to 6 people
Bait, tackle, fishing licenses
Fish with your family on a 2- or 3-hour charter designed for kids age 9 and under in Destin, Florida. Ride on a center console or Carolina skiff and target a mix of inshore species in Choctawhatchee Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Designed for children age 9 and under. You can bring snacks and drinks, but do not bring glass bottles, coolers, spray sunscreen, 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 departure time.
Bring snacks, drinks, and rub-on sunscreen.
Do not bring black-sole shoes, spray sunscreen, coolers, or glass bottles.
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 Colby did an awesome job making our fishing trip a huge success! He found us plenty of great spots with plenty of fish. We come to FL every year and this is by far the best day of fishing we’ve had. The group at Panhandle Fishing Charters had great communication and a very convenient location to get to at the dock. Colby and the team are absolute professionals in all they do and we’ll definitely be back!
Todd Wauters
July 4, 2026
Captain Colby did an awesome job making our fishing trip a huge success! He found us plenty of great spots with plenty of fish. We come to FL every year and this is by far the best day of fishing we’ve had. The group at Panhandle Fishing Charters had great communication and a very convenient location to get to at the dock. Colby and the team are absolute professionals in all they do and we’ll definitely be back!
Todd Wauters
July 4, 2026
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