North West Florida Guide Service 

4.9
(129 reviews)
 
State licensed
 North County Highway 393 1689, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, United States–

North West Florida Guide Service 

Santa Rosa Beach, FL, United States
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22 ft
4
4.9
(129 reviews)

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Explore the beauties of the Choctawhatchee Bay with North West Florida Guide Service. Captain Dalton Morrison has been fishing in these waters his whole life and it's still his greatest passion.

Hop on your captain's 22' Pathfinder bay boat that accommodates up to 4 guests. She is powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine and has all the safety and navigational equipment. There's also a live bait tank and an ice box.

A big part of the captain's service is teaching people how to fish, so you will have a great time even if you had no previous experience. Kids are more than welcome on his boat and he has one trip designed especially for them. There is no minimum age policy, but his rule is that kids under 6 years old have to wear life jackets at all times.

Your main targets will be inshore species, such as Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Sheepshead, Bluefish, and Mangrove Snapper. If you choose to keep your catch, Capt. Dalton will gladly clean and fillet it for you at no extra cost.

Your captain will provide you with Shimano, St. Croix, and Penn fishing equipment, live bait, and fresh water. Feel free to bring other drinks and snacks with you. In case live bait is not prepared before the trip, you can learn how to catch it with the captain.

Capt. Dalton runs trips year round. Book your trip with North West Florida Guide Service and catch some fish!

Explore the beauties of the Choctawhatchee Bay with North West Florida Guide Service. Captain Dalton Morrison has been fishing in these waters his whole life and it's still his greatest passion.

Hop on your captain's 22' Pathfinder bay boat that accommodates up to 4 guests. She is powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine and has all the safety and navigational equipment. There's also a live bait tank and an ice box.

A big part of the captain's service is teaching people how to fish, so you will have a great time even if you had no previous experience. Kids are more than welcome on his boat and he has one trip designed especially for them. There is no minimum age policy, but his rule is that kids under 6 years old have to wear life jackets at all times.

Your main targets will be inshore species, such as Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Sheepshead, Bluefish, and Mangrove Snapper. If you choose to keep your catch, Capt. Dalton will gladly clean and fillet it for you at no extra cost.

Your captain will provide you with Shimano, St. Croix, and Penn fishing equipment, live bait, and fresh water. Feel free to bring other drinks and snacks with you. In case live bait is not prepared before the trip, you can learn how to catch it with the captain.

Capt. Dalton runs trips year round. Book your trip with North West Florida Guide Service and catch some fish!

Dalton Morrison
Captain
Dalton Morrison
11 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Kids trip 1 hr
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
1 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Jack Crevalle
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+3
US $200
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Kids Trip (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Catfish
+1
US $400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Kids Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Jack Crevalle
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+3
US $400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half day a.m
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Jack Crevalle
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+3
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Jack Crevalle
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+3
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 hour AM trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

4.9
129 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (165)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

Reviews (129)

  • Shawn B
    Shawn B
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    A highlight of our vacation.

    Kids Trip (PM) on October 27, 2026 • 4 adults

    This was a great time for our family. Both our kids 8 and 4 couldnt stop talking about the fishing trip and wildlife they saw. Captain Dalton worked extremely hard the whole time we were out making sure our lines stayed baited and in the water. Very courteous and patient with the kids and getting snagged. The gear was continuously ready to go. He went above and beyond to reschedule us for a better fishing day that was calmer while working with our schedule. Making sure the trip was enjoyable all the way thru was his top priority and constantly adjusts to maximize finding and staying on the fish. We look forward to fishing with him again and doing a longer trip.

  • Matt Urmy
    Matt Urmy
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Dalton was Awesome!

    Kids trip 1 hr on October 16, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    we had an amazing time fishing with Dalton. He was extremely knowledgeable, well prepared, put us onto some fish almost immediately. He also was extremely patient, teaching our eight-year-old who had never held a fishing rod in his life how to cast, how to bring in a fish, how to get it on the boat. Five-star experience all the way around. Highly recommend! 

  • Lawrence Jones
    Lawrence Jones
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Dalton was so nice Dalton was so nice

    Half Day Trip (PM) on November 11, 2026 • 2 adults

    as junior Fishermen he did such a good job showing us how to cast and what kind of fish we caught and was very kind and it was a beautiful day. Highly recommended. 

  • Joanna Cabrera
    Joanna Cabrera
    Repeat angler
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    BEST FISHING TRIP!

    Half Day Trip (PM) on September 20, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Dalton was the absolute best fishing guide. He is very knowledgeable, and was really kind and patient with our 5 year old son who asked tons of questions. We had a great time catching a good amount of fish, and he went out of his way to give us a great experience, and we did! We definitely recommend him! Thank you Dalton!

  • Hannah Dame
    Hannah Dame
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Greatest time I’ve ever had in Destin!!

    Kids trip 1 hr on September 2, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Captain Dalton was amazing. He was so patient with my nephew and explained everything to him every step of the way. He ensured that everyone had the best time. He not only helped us catch fish, but he gave us tips on surf fishing while we’re in town. This is the perfect choice for any family or friends wanting to meet a local legend!

  • Jonathan Tinsley
    Jonathan Tinsley
    Repeat angler
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Fishing & Fantastic Fellowship!

    Half day a.m on July 29, 2026 • 2 adults

    Thanks Captian Dalton, We will be having Trout Almadine for dinner tonight. We limited on Trout in less than an hour and then got whoop by some great Jacks. There is no better way to spend a morning on 30A.

  • Paul Johnson
    Paul Johnson
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Incredible Family Time

    Half day a.m on August 19, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Dalton was excellent as a captain and our boys (ages 7 & 9) had a blast! We caught speckled trout, red fish, and jack crevalle along with tons of skip jack and cat fish etc

  • Bennett Burchette
    Bennett Burchette
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great for kids!

    Kids Trip (AM) on September 1, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Had a great trip! accommodating for both kids and adults and very knowledgeable.

  • Anglia Dailey
    Anglia Dailey
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect morning Inshore trip

    3 hour trip on June 12, 2024 • 3 adults • 1 child

    My husband, myself, and our 11 year d enjoyed our morning Inshore fishing trip. Dalton was great! We caught so many fish, my son even caught a sting ray which he thought was “so cool”(of course we let it go). The weather was perfect, the boat was in tip top shape, the fish were biting, Dalton was great with our son, etc.! We will be calling him when we come back next year for our Summer beach Vacation and booking with him again! Highly recommend booking with Dalton!

  • Christopher Van Horne
    Christopher Van Horne
    us
    Washington D.C., US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    So much fun with Captain Dalton!

    Kids Trip (PM) on May 24, 2023 • 4 adults • 1 child

    We booked this trip to make up for my son’s broken arm on vacation, and it did not disappoint! Dalton was personable, patient with our 4 year old has he re-learned fishing with his non-dominant hand, even providing basic instruction on par with a fishing lesson. He made sure we all caught several fish. His highest priority was our good time! He kept active watch on the weather and rescheduled to ensure maximum fishing time as well as safety, even with a huge storm coming in. He was knowledgeable about fishing but down to earth enough to feel like we were fishing with a friend. We can’t recommend him enough, especially if your group has kids!

FAQs about North West Florida Guide Service

North West Florida Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $200 per group - Kids trip 1 hr (1 hour)
  • US $400 per group - Kids Trip (AM) (2 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Kids Trip (PM) (2 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Half day a.m (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 5 hour AM trip (5 hours)
When you book a trip with North West Florida Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with North West Florida Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano, St. Croix, and Penn)
  • Live bait (Live bait is included in the price)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning the fish and water is included)
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing license (Fishing liscence is included in the price)
North West Florida Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
North West Florida Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with North West Florida Guide Service include:
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Kingfish (Southern)
  • Redfish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Weakfish

Your captain

Dalton Morrison
Dalton Morrison
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
129 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2019
Captain Dalton Morrison is a native Floridian. He grew up in Freeport, on the Choctawhatchee Bay. He is passionate about fishing on the Emerald Coast waters. All through grade school you could find him out on the water with a rod in his hand. Ever since Dalton was 16 years old, he has been entering in local fishing tournaments throughout the panhandle. Dalton is a licensed and insured captain and is now booking charters 7 days a week. Call and book to have an experience of a life time.
Dalton Morrison
Dalton Morrison
Fully verified
1
reports
129
reviews
2019
member since
~1h
response
Captain Dalton Morrison is a native Floridian. He grew up in Freeport, on the Choctawhatchee Bay. He is passionate about fishing on the Emerald Coast waters. All through grade school you could find him out on the water with a rod in his hand. Ever since Dalton was 16 years old, he has been entering in local fishing tournaments throughout the panhandle. Dalton is a licensed and insured captain and is now booking charters 7 days a week. Call and book to have an experience of a life time.

The fish you can target

Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Southern Kingfish
Southern Kingfish
Redfish
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Weakfish
Weakfish
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Southern Kingfish
Southern Kingfish
Redfish
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel

Real catches by this captain

  • Adult angler proudly holding a redfish on the bow of a fishing boat in a calm coastal marsh setting.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Lawrence J.
    Lawrence J.
    as junior Fishermen he did such a good job showing us how to cast and what kind of fish we caught and was very kind and it was a beautiful day. Highly recommended. 
  • Young angler proudly holding a redfish aboard an inshore fishing boat on a calm coastal waterway.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Shawn B.
    Shawn B.
    This was a great time for our family. Both our kids 8 and 4 couldnt stop talking about the fishing trip and wildlife they saw. Captain Dalton worked extremely hard the whole time we were out making sure our lines stayed baited and in the water. Very courteous and patient with the kids and getting snagged. The gear was continuously ready to go. He went above and beyond to reschedule us for a better fishing day that was calmer while working with our schedule. Making sure the trip was enjoyable all the way thru was his top priority and constantly adjusts to maximize finding and staying on the fish. We look forward to fishing with him again and doing a longer trip.
  • Child and adult angler proudly hold a large redfish aboard a center-console boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Matt U.
    Matt U.
    we had an amazing time fishing with Dalton. He was extremely knowledgeable, well prepared, put us onto some fish almost immediately. He also was extremely patient, teaching our eight-year-old who had never held a fishing rod in his life how to cast, how to bring in a fish, how to get it on the boat. Five-star experience all the way around. Highly recommend! 
  • Family group posing aboard a fishing boat with a large snook held vertically over calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Joanna C.
    Joanna C.
    Dalton was the absolute best fishing guide. He is very knowledgeable, and was really kind and patient with our 5 year old son who asked tons of questions. We had a great time catching a good amount of fish, and he went out of his way to give us a great experience, and we did! We definitely recommend him! Thank you Dalton!
  • Angler proudly displaying a Northern Pike caught while fishing on a boat, showcasing a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Alligator Gar
    Hannah D.
    Hannah D.
    Captain Dalton was amazing. He was so patient with my nephew and explained everything to him every step of the way. He ensured that everyone had the best time. He not only helped us catch fish, but he gave us tips on surf fishing while we’re in town. This is the perfect choice for any family or friends wanting to meet a local legend!
  • Child and adult angler holding a snook on the deck of a center-console boat during an inshore fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Bennett B.
    Bennett B.
    Had a great trip! accommodating for both kids and adults and very knowledgeable.
  • Family group posing aboard a center-console fishing boat while displaying a large jack fish, with two young anglers in the foreground.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Jack Crevalle
    Paul J.
    Paul J.
    Dalton was excellent as a captain and our boys (ages 7 & 9) had a blast! We caught speckled trout, red fish, and jack crevalle along with tons of skip jack and cat fish etc
  • Adult angler holding a large amberjack over the ocean aboard a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    Jonathan T.
    Jonathan T.
    Thanks Captian Dalton, We will be having Trout Almadine for dinner tonight. We limited on Trout in less than an hour and then got whoop by some great Jacks. There is no better way to spend a morning on 30A.
  • Young angler proudly holding a Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in calm waters.
    Matthew E.
    Matthew E.
  • A variety of fish, including several Speckled Trout and Redfish, neatly laid out on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Scott K.
    Scott K.
    Second trip with Captain Dalton with myself, my wife, daughter (14), and son (12). Excellent trip once again. Would highly recommend. Caught our limit of trout and one short of limit of red fish. Will book again on our next trip to 30a!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2008
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha 4-stroke
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano, St. Croix, and Penn
Live bait
Live bait is included in the price
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning the fish and water is included
Drinks
Water
Fishing license
Fishing liscence is included in the price

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.
More details

What the listing policies are

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
No age limit
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
 Visa
 Mastercard
 Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Santa Rosa Beach right now

Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
RedfishRedfish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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