Broke Tip Charter is a family-owned and operated company that specializes in Gulf fishing trips. It is run by a husband and wife team, who love being on the water and want you to have a great time.

We will have the boat ready to go when you get there. Captain Kent will go over any safety concerns and answer any questions you have before we leave the dock.

Your boat for the day will be a 29’ Luhrs. She is a comfortable vessel with a flybride for shade, cabin and toilet. There is enough room for up to 6 anglers to fish, relax, and enjoy their day. The boat comes powered by twin Yanmar Turbo diesel engines and is fully outfitted with everything you need for a successful fishing trip. It is docked in Niceville, which is on the north side of the Choctawhatchee Bay, just a short drive from anywhere on the Emerald Coast.

With Broke Tip Charter, we usually stay in state waters (up to 9 miles out), you will be able to fish for Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, Spanish and King Mackerel, Barracuda, Amberjack, Triggerfish, Wahoo, Grouper, Redfish, Trout, and a number of other species. Methods include trolling, bottom fishing, tight-lining live bait, or sight fishing.

Trips include dead bait or live bait (depending on availability), tackle, ice, licenses, and a complimentary fish cleaning and bagging service. You are welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks with you.

Please note, departure times are flexible and will be discussed with the captain prior to the trip. If you need a certain departure time this can also be arranged.

Book now for a great trip you won’t forget!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 hr. Bay Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Jan 30
    US $375
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Kids AM (READ DESCRIPTION)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $500
    Do you have kids, 15 and under, who love to fish or would like to try it? This is the trip for you! These trips are designed for the next generation of anglers. You have the choice of staying in the Bay for some live bait fishing around the bridges (for Redfish) or going in the Gulf to do some trolling (for Mackerel and Little Tunny). **This price is for up to 6 children (15 and under) and 2 adults, additional adults (up to 2 more) will be $25 each.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Kids PM (READ DESCRIPTION)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $500
    Do you have kids, 15 and under, who love to fish or would like to try it? This is the trip for you! These trips are designed for the next generation of anglers. You have the choice of staying in the Bay for some live bait fishing around the bridges (for Redfish) or going in the Gulf to do some trolling (for Mackerel and Little Tunny). **This price is for up to 6 children (15 and under) and 2 adults, additional adults (up to 2 more) will be $25 each.
  • Private trip
    3hr shark trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1
    US $595
    We will head out to the jetties and set anchor. Start a chum line and put out some bait. We try to schedule with tide changing when most actively feeding. Most of the time the water is crystal clear so you really get to see when the shark takes the bait. Shark trips are mostly catch and release we can olny harvest a couple species.
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    4 Hr Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $700
    On this trip you have the option of staying in the Bay or going in the Gulf. On the Bay trips, you will be using live bait around the bridges with lighter tackle for a better fight. In the Gulf, you have the choice of trolling (for a chance at Mackerel, Amberjack, or even a Mahi), tight-lining live bait or bottom fishing for a variety of Snapper, Grouper, and Triggerfish (when in season).
  • Private trip
    4 Hr Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $700
    On this trip you have the option of staying in the Bay or going in the Gulf. On the Bay trips, you will be using live bait around the bridges with lighter tackle for a better fight. In the Gulf, you have the choice of trolling (for a chance at Mackerel, Amberjack, or even a Mahi), tight-lining live bait or bottom fishing for a variety of Snapper, Grouper, and Triggerfish (when in season).
  • Private trip
    5 Hr Trip - Shark (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $875
    Would you like a chance to take on a Shark!? With a large variety of sharks in the Gulf, you have Blacktip, Bull, Thresher, and many more to try.
  • Private trip
    5 Hr Trip - Shark (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $875
    Would you like a chance to take on a Shark!? With a large variety of sharks in the Gulf, you have Blacktip, Bull, Thresher, and many more to try.
  • Private trip
    5 Hr Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $875
    On this trip you have the option of staying in the Bay or going in the Gulf. On the Bay trips, you will be using live bait around the bridges with lighter tackle for a better fight. In the Gulf, you have the choice of trolling (for a chance at Mackerel, Amberjack, or even a Mahi), tight-lining live bait or bottom fishing for a variety of Snapper, Grouper, and Triggerfish (when in season).
  • Private trip
    5 Hr Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $875
    On this trip you have the option of staying in the Bay or going in the Gulf. On the Bay trips, you will be using live bait around the bridges with lighter tackle for a better fight. In the Gulf, you have the choice of trolling (for a chance at Mackerel, Amberjack, or even a Mahi), tight-lining live bait or bottom fishing for a variety of Snapper, Grouper, and Triggerfish (when in season).
  • Private trip
    6 Hr Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,050
    On this trip, we can go further offshore to target Wahoo, Bull Dolphin (Mahi), and a variety of larger fish. Or you can stay inshore, for more time, trolling (Mackerel) or bottom fishing (Snapper).
  • Private trip
    6 Hr Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $1,050
    On this trip, we can go further offshore to target Wahoo, Bull Dolphin (Mahi), and a variety of larger fish. Or you can stay inshore, for more time, trolling (Mackerel) or bottom fishing (Snapper).
  • Private trip
    6hr RED SNAPPER Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 16 - Jul 31
    US $1,075
    Want to try your luck at catching a Red Snapper? On this trip, we'll head out to the reefs and start fishing ASAP. We will bump from reef to reef catching your limit of fish (Snapper, Cobia, and a variety of other reef fish). Once you have your limit if there is time, we can toll around for a chance at King Mackerel, Blackfin Tuna, and Mahi. A great day for the Family!
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
  • Private trip
    6hr TROLLING Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,075
    On this trip, we will spend the day trolling for bigger game fish around the near shore reefs. You'll have the chance to see if you can get a King Mackerel, Mahi, Blackfin Tuna, or even an Amberjack (seasonal). Also when trolling, we cover a lot of water, so if we see any fish feeding on the surface, you will be able to sight cast. A great day for family fun!
  • Private trip
    8 Hr Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,400
    With an 8hr, you have time troll for (Mackerel and Mahi) and drop a live bait to the bottom (for a Snapper or Grouper).
  • Private trip
    8hr RED SNAPPER Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 16 - Jul 31
    US $1,400
    Want to try your luck at catching a Red Snapper? On this trip, we'll head out to the reefs and start fishing ASAP. We will bump from reef to reef catching your limit of fish (Snapper, Cobia, and a variety of other reef fish). Once you have your limit if there is time, we can toll around for a chance at King Mackerel, Blackfin Tuna, and Mahi. A day of family fun!
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
  • Private trip
    8hr TROLLING Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,400
    On this trip, we will spend the day trolling for bigger game fish around the near shore reefs. You'll have the chance to see if you can get a King Mackerel, Mahi, Blackfin Tuna, or even an Amberjack (seasonal). Also when trolling, we cover a lot of water, so if we see any fish feeding on the surface, you will be able to sight cast. A great day for family fun!
  • Private trip
    10hr Offshore Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $2,100
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
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FAQs about Broke Tip Charter

Broke Tip Charter offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $375 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 2 hr. Bay Trip (2 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $25 per person after 5 guests - 3 Hour Kids AM (READ DESCRIPTION) (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $25 per person after 5 guests - 3 Hour Kids PM (READ DESCRIPTION) (3 hours)
  • US $595 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3hr shark trip (3 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hr Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hr Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $875 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hr Trip - Shark (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $875 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hr Trip - Shark (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $875 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hr Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $875 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hr Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hr Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hr Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,075 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6hr RED SNAPPER Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,075 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6hr TROLLING Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hr Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 8hr RED SNAPPER Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 8hr TROLLING Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,100 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 10hr Offshore Trolling (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Broke Tip Charter, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private little bathroom
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Broke Tip Charter include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn)
  • Live Bait (When available)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We clean and bag your catch.)
  • First Mate (Tips are not mandatory but always appreciated. I guess 20% is average. We always have a first mate with us and also is my wife, she is awesome, from keeping hooks baited, lines untangled ,and putting big fish on deck you won't find better.)
  • Fishing License (Yes all licenses are included in price, we just recommend bring drinks and snacks )

Broke Tip Charter offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (We get asked this question often and always varies from what fish we are targeting and how much time we have. Most trips are in state waters (9 miles) but on longer trips that want to target wahoo, tuna and mahi we go 20 + miles out.)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Broke Tip Charter offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Broke Tip Charter include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Kent Peckham
Niceville, Florida, United States
55 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
223 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2018
Captain Kent Peckham has been fishing his entire life and began guiding professionally in 2018. He enjoys taking people out fishing and putting smiles on their faces. Kent's main passion is catching the biggest fish around; he has once caught a 40-50-pound Black Drum! He enjoys challenges and introducing his customers to things they don't get to see every day. Captain Kent's first mate is his wife.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Boat specs

Luhrs (Sportfishing) originally built in 1999. Powered by 2 315HP Yanmar Turbo Diesel engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 24 knots.

Length
29 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We get asked this question often and always varies from what fish we are targeting and how much time we have. Most trips are in state waters (9 miles) but on longer trips that want to target wahoo, tuna and mahi we go 20 + miles out.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Private little bathroom
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn
Live Bait
When available
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We clean and bag your catch.
First Mate
Tips are not mandatory but always appreciated. I guess 20% is average. We always have a first mate with us and also is my wife, she is awesome, from keeping hooks baited, lines untangled ,and putting big fish on deck you won't find better.
Fishing License
Yes all licenses are included in price, we just recommend bring drinks and snacks

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Love having kids on board, no age limit.
You Keep Catch

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
PayPal
Checks

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Recent fishing reports

First tirp in 2024 season 4 hr.
First tirp in 2024 season 4 hr.
March 8, 2024
We started out trolling but with the water temp still a bit low (62) the tuna and kings just haven't quit made it near shore we did catch a nice amberjack and decided to do some bottom fishing. The bite was slow but we could see fish in the bottom machine. We stayed on the chum getting a couple fish to bite. We cought some triggerfish and a couple snapper one over 25 in.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 223 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (246)
Good family outing
Good family outing
Good family outing
+243
Angler rating
185
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4
2
1
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
75%
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Chase S.
Carrollton, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing first experience for the kids!!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Kids AM (READ DESCRIPTION) on August 2, 2023
As the creator of a “kids charter” in the Destin area, this Captain/first mate couple is amazing! We did the kids charter...
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Tony T.
Saint Paul, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Kids Fishing Trip with Captain Kent

VERIFIED   3 Hour Kids AM (READ DESCRIPTION) on July 7, 2023
Captain Kent and Bobbi Jo were awesome from the get go. We had four kids who have never fished in the ocean before, and they...
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Ken & Michelle Seghers
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun day on the water

VERIFIED   5 Hr Trip (PM) on November 24, 2023
We had a fun day out on the water.  Kent and his wife made sure we had lots of opportunity to catch a variety of fish while...
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Corey R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good family outing

VERIFIED   3 Hour Kids PM (READ DESCRIPTION) on December 28, 2023
Although we didn’t have the best of luck fishing, Kent and his wife did everything they could to make it happen. They were...
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Keith L.
Hermann, MO
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning trip with Captain Kent and Bonnie Peckham

VERIFIED   4 Hr Trip (AM) on August 11, 2023
Great trip!  Will book with them again. Captain Kent and his wife Bobbie provided a great fishing trip.  They did everything...
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