North West Florida Guide Service

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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Kids Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $450
    This trip is specifically designed for the kids. It's short because sometimes even a half day trip is too long for younger kids. If they're under 6 years old, they need to wear their life jackets at all times. This trip is catch and release only. It's designed for kids that are 10 years old and younger. We target whatever fish is biting beat that day so the kids will have action.
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Whiting
    Whiting
  • Private trip
    Kids Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $450
    This trip is specifically designed for the kids. It's short because sometimes even a half day trip is too long for younger kids. If they're under 6 years old, they need to wear their life jackets at all times. This trip is catch and release only. It's designed for kids that are 10 years old and younger.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Whiting
    Whiting
  • Private trip
    3 hour trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $550
    Beginner anglers who want to keep some fish but don’t want to spend all morning on the water
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Whiting
    Whiting
  • Private trip
    Half day a.m
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $675
    4 hour fishing trip
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Whiting
    Whiting
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $675
    Depart around noon and spend 4 hours fishing the productive Choctawhatchee Bay. Depending on the season and what's biting, you'll target Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Sheepshead, and more. Your captain will clean your catch at the end of the trip if you want to keep fish.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Whiting
    Whiting
  • Private trip
    5 hour AM trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $850
    This is Capt. Dalton's most popular trip, where he targets Speckled Trout and Redfish. You can also catch Sheepshead, Flounder, or Bluefish. You will fish with a combination of live bait and artificial bait, depending on the time of year and what is working best. Your captain will clean your catch at the end of the trip if you want to keep fish.
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout

FAQs about North West Florida Guide Service

North West Florida Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Kids Trip (AM) (2 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Kids Trip (PM) (2 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 3 hour trip (3 hours)
  • US $675 per group - Half day a.m (4 hours)
  • US $675 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
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Weakfish
  • Whiting

Meet the Captain

Dalton Morrison
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
110 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2019
Angler's Choice
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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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bluefish Bluefish
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Redfish Redfish
Spanish Mackerel Spanish Mackerel

Boat specs

Pathfinder (Bay boat) originally built in 2010. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha 4-stroke engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

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
No age limit
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 109 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (120)
Perfect trip
Half Day Trip
Half Day Trip
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Angler rating
103
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Dave T.
Phoenix, Arizona
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Capt Dalton

5 hour AM trip on February 27, 2024
We recently spent a week in Destin with another couple. My buddy and I decided to book a last minute half day bay fishing trip....
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Gaines H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   Kids Trip (AM) on June 8, 2023
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Christopher V. H.
Pearland, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

So much fun with Captain Dalton!

VERIFIED   Kids Trip (PM) on May 24, 2023
We booked this trip to make up for my son’s broken arm on vacation, and it did not disappoint! Dalton was personable, patient...
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Chet K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Dalton the man

VERIFIED   NEW  Half day a.m on March 15, 2024
Dalton took my boys out and caught tons of fish. He definately knows the area. Great captain and great charter.
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Sarah G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Kids Trip (PM) on March 11, 2024
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