For 31 years Inshore Charters, now located in Panama City, has specialized in sport fishing with light tackle (medium to medium light rods and reels that hold 110 yards of monofilament 10lb test) for speckled sea trout, red drum (redfish), flounder and tarpon. For these trips, we continue use only artificial lures such as top water and soft plastics, and offer sight fishing and fly fishing the flats, though drift fishing is the most effective on charters. We also offer Whiting Trips, Eco Tours. and Big Game trips.

We run our business "the old way". Customers meet at Captain Hal’s house and ride to the boat ramp that will be best for that day.

The combination of working a lure in the right place at the right time and fighting a trophy trout on light tackle and a properly presented artificial lure is, in our humble opinion, the most rewarding part of being an inshore angler.

MEET YOUR CAPTAIN:

I am Captain Hal Tarpley, a second-generation company owner of Inshore Charters with 20 years of experience as an inshore charter fishing guide. Since I was old enough to hold a rod, I’ve been fishing the waters of the Gulf Coast of Florida. I have loved every minute of it and would love to share it with you.

My father started the business on Cape San Blas in 1989 and I ran my first trip at the age of 13. After hurricane Michael, I was forced to move the business Panama City. I have spent my life mastering the bays of the Florida Panhandle.

In addition to being a master fisherman, I also frequently SCUBA dive the local reefs and wrecks to spearfish, and I enjoy sailing and surfing. In the rare times that charters have been slow, I’ve worked a variety of other captaining positions such as delivering boats, working supply vessels in the oil field, and towing for Sea Tow.

I hold a US Coast Guard Master Captains Credential and advanced certifications such as Radar Unlimited, Water Survival, Fire Fighting, Medical Provider, Assistance Towing, STCW, and Radio Telephone.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Flats Fishing (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $450
    Half day drift fishing for trout and redfish, specializing in artificial lures. Conventional gear only. This trip is for 3 people maximum.
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Flats Fishing (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $450
    Half day drift fishing for trout and redfish, specializing in artificial lures. Conventional gear only. This trip is for 3 people maximum.
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FAQs about Inshore Charters

Inshore Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip – Flats Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip – Flats Fishing (PM) (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Inshore Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Inshore Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water included)
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment (For 2 person)

Inshore Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Inshore Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Inshore Charters include:
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Grunt
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Whiting

Meet the Captain

Hal Tarpley
Panama City, Florida, United States
29 Fishing Reports
53 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2019
A second-generation inshore charter guide, Captain Hal has over a decade of experience working these waters full-time. He's been fishing these Gulf Coast waters since he can remember and has loved every minute of it. His passion still burns today and he hopes to share it with you, making sure that you have a thrilling time on the water.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Grunt Grunt
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Key West (Flats boat) originally built in 2012. Powered by a 90HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 32 knots.

Length
18 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water included
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment
For 2 person

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Must be at least 3 years old
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
American Express
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 52 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Eli S.
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Flats Fishing (AM) on June 23, 2023
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Flats Fishing (PM) on July 6, 2023
Great captain and very knowledgeable and down to earth guy. He wasn’t worried about being flashy just get the customer fish....
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Sebring, OH
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VERIFIED   Whiting Trip (AM) on June 22, 2023
One of the best experiences for my first Saltwater fishing trip.. I can’t wait to do it again.. and captian hale was...
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Jason L.
Church Point, LA
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VERIFIED   Whiting Trip (PM) on July 30, 2023
Great time and we were able to limit out!
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Flats Fishing (PM) on July 24, 2023
Thoroughly enjoyed Capt Hal & his expertise!
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