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    Shark Fishing Charter in Destin

    Cast for Gulf sharks with captain guidance for all ages

    4.9 stars• 188 reviews

    Duration

    4–6 hrs

    Ideal For

    4 to 6 people

    Includes

    Rods, bait, fishing license

    Highlights

    Head into the Gulf of Mexico for shark fishing from a center-console boat. Your captain guides anglers of all ages as you target sharks.

    • Target Gulf shark species with guidance from your captain
    • Fish from a stable center-console boat
    • Explore a kid-friendly, family-friendly charter
    • Use onboard navigation and fish-finding equipment

    What's Included

    • Shark rods
    • Chum
    • Live and frozen bait
    • Tackle and reels
    • Ice
    • Fishing license and fish cleaning

    Important details

    • Arrive 15 minutes before departure
    • Bring your own snacks and drinks; a cooler is available onboard
    • Do not bring glass bottles, black-sole shoes, or spray sunscreen
    • Gratuity is not included in the listed price; 18–20% for the captain is customary
    Split the cost with your group

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

    From$127per person
    Split with

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 10 days before your trip to avoid charges. Cancellations within 10 days are subject to a 50% charge. No-shows and day-of cancellations are subject to a 100% charge. Weather decisions are at the captain's discretion. If Gulf conditions are too rough, the charter moves to bay fishing; refunds are limited to any price difference.

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    FAQs

    Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.

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

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

    Meeting details

    Panhandle Fishing Charters, 104 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

    Experience provided by Panhandle Fishing Charters

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    Fits up to 6 guests

    Four Hour Charter

    from $763.20

    All Ages

    Five Hour Charter

    from $954

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    Six Hour Charter

    from $1,166

    All Ages

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
    188 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. Melissa was awesome. I shot an arrow through my first sting ray within 10 mins of leaving the dock. Can’t wait to do it again next year.

    Photo of Dylan Kosydor

    Dylan Kosydor

    August 24, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Capt. Melissa was awesome. I shot an arrow through my first sting ray within 10 mins of leaving the dock. Can’t wait to do it again next year.

    Photo of Dylan Kosydor

    Dylan Kosydor

    August 24, 2026

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