Scallywag Charters Inshore Fishing
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Scallywag Charters Inshore Fishing

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(28 reviews)
• Angler's Choice
1318 Miracle Strip Parkway Sou…
Okaloosa Island, FL, United States

Scallywag Charters caters to anglers of all sizes and skill brackets whether you’re a seasoned saltwater veteran with a vendetta against a certain species, or a vacationing family without any prior fishing experience, or just looking to learn a new skill and relax on the Destin waterways.

The boat you’ll be fishing on is a 22’ Cape Horn Bay Series powered by a 225 Mercury 4-stroke, with a maximum passenger capacity of 6 passengers. We urge bringing no more than 4 adults per group due to weight restrictions and comfortability.

The boat is outfitted with a custom tower and features full controls for sight fishing. As for navigational and fish-finding electronics on board, The 22’ Cape Horn carries a top-of-the-line Garmin 740xs chart plotter / sounder combo, fish finder, and radio.

Scallywag Charters specializes in a variety of fishing techniques and methods utilized inside the Choctawhatchee Bay. Inshore trips focus on some of the area’s most popular forage, including Redfish, Seatrout, Sheepshead, and Black Drum.

The trip includes all the necessary fishing equipment, as well as live and artificial bait for the day. There are many different species of live bait that you could use, depending on the season, the species you wish to target, and many other factors.

If you’re ready to cast off on a memorable fishing adventure, book a trip with Scallywag Charters and see just how diverse your fishing journey can be!

Note: Our Kids Fishing Trips are catch and release only. If you prefer to keep your catch you will need to book at least 4-hour long charter. Fish cleaning services are included in the price.

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Kids Fishing (11:30AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Mar 1
    $414
    The perfect choice for families with younger children or first-timers! These trips are catch & release. Kids fishing trips are a great way to introduce your kids to fishing without spending the entire day on the water. Ages 2 & up welcome. We keep the drive as short as possible and fish for whatever is biting best to keep the action as fast as possible. We can also spend a few minutes searching for sea life including but not limited to bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, stingrays and birds.
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Kids Fishing (3:30pm)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Mar 1
    $414
    The perfect choice for families with younger children or first-timers! These trips are catch & release. Kids fishing trips are a great way to introduce your kids to fishing without spending the entire day on the water. Ages 2 & up welcome. We keep the drive as short as possible and fish for whatever is biting best to keep the action as fast as possible. We can also spend a few minutes searching for sea life including but not limited to bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, stingrays and birds.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Kids Fishing (11AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Aug 31
    $620
    The perfect choice for families with younger children or first-timers! These trips are catch & release. Kids fishing trips are a great way to introduce your kids to fishing without spending the entire day on the water. Ages 2 & up welcome. We keep the drive as short as possible and fish for whatever is biting best to keep the action as fast as possible. We can also spend a few minutes searching for sea life including but not limited to bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, stingrays and birds.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Kids Fishing (4PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Mar 1
    $620
    The perfect choice for families with younger children or first-timers! These trips are catch & release. Kids fishing trips are a great way to introduce your kids to fishing without spending the entire day on the water. Ages 2 & up welcome. We keep the drive as short as possible and fish for whatever is biting best to keep the action as fast as possible. We can also spend a few minutes searching for sea life including but not limited to bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, stingrays and birds.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Kids Fishing (7AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Aug 31
    $620
    The perfect choice for families with younger children or first-timers! These trips are catch & release. Kids fishing trips are a great way to introduce your kids to fishing without spending the entire day on the water. Ages 2 & up welcome. We keep the drive as short as possible and fish for whatever is biting best to keep the action as fast as possible. We can also spend a few minutes searching for sea life including but not limited to bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, stingrays and birds.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Inshore Fishing (11AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Aug 31
    $828
    This trip will take you to the bountiful inshore waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay and the Santa Rosa Sound. You can expect to target gorgeous Redfish, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Black Drum, and other various species you might run into. We use light tackle during our charters, making every battle much more exciting!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Inshore Fishing (6AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Aug 31
    $828
    This trip will take you to the bountiful inshore waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay and Santa Rosa Sound. You can expect to target gorgeous Redfish, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Black Drum, and other various species you might run into. We use light tackle during our charters, making every battle much more exciting!
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Inshore Fishing (11AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Aug 31
    $1,035
    This trip will take you to the bountiful inshore waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay and the Santa Rosa Sound. You can expect to target gorgeous Redfish, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Black Drum, and other various species you might run into. We use light tackle during our charters, making every battle much more exciting!
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Inshore Fishing (6AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Aug 31
    $1,035
    This trip will take you to the bountiful inshore waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay and the Santa Rosa Sound. You can expect to target gorgeous Redfish, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Black Drum, and other various species you might run into. We use light tackle during our charters, making every battle much more exciting!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Inshore Fishing (11AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Aug 31
    $1,242
    This trip will take you to the bountiful inshore waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay and the Santa Rosa Sound. You can expect to target gorgeous Redfish, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Black Drum, and other various species you might run into. We use light tackle during our charters, making every battle much more exciting!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Inshore Fishing (6AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Aug 31
    $1,242
    This trip will take you to the bountiful inshore waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay and the Santa Rosa Sound. You can expect to target gorgeous Redfish, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Black Drum, and other various species you might run into. We use light tackle during our charters, making every battle much more exciting!
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FAQs about Scallywag Charters Inshore Fishing

Scallywag Charters Inshore Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • $414 per group, additional $100 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Kids Fishing (11:30AM) (2 hours)
  • $414 per group, additional $100 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Kids Fishing (3:30pm) (2 hours)
  • $620 per group, additional $100 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Kids Fishing (11AM) (3 hours)
  • $620 per group, additional $100 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Kids Fishing (4PM) (3 hours)
  • $620 per group, additional $100 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Kids Fishing (7AM) (3 hours)
  • $828 per group, additional $110 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Inshore Fishing (11AM) (4 hours)
  • $828 per group, additional $110 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Inshore Fishing (6AM) (4 hours)
  • $1,035 per group, additional $110 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Inshore Fishing (11AM) (5 hours)
  • $1,035 per group, additional $110 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Inshore Fishing (6AM) (5 hours)
  • $1,242 per group, additional $110 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Inshore Fishing (11AM) (6 hours)
  • $1,242 per group, additional $110 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Inshore Fishing (6AM) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Scallywag Charters Inshore Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radio
Trips booked with Scallywag Charters Inshore Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License
Scallywag Charters Inshore Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
Scallywag Charters Inshore Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Want a challenge? Let's do it!)
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
Top targeted fish species with Scallywag Charters Inshore Fishing include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

About the Captain

Nick Kirby
Okaloosa Island, Florida, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
31 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2014
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I've been fishing the local waters with my father since I was old enough to hold a rod and reel. I am a full time charter boat captain and the owner/operator of Scallywag Charters. We strive to make every trip memorable and will always go the extra mile to ensure your fishing charter is great because we want to be a part of your vacations to Destin, FL.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Ladyfish Ladyfish

Boat specs

Cape Horn (Center console) originally built in 2002. Powered by a 225HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 32 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Want a challenge? Let's do it!
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radio

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

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
You Keep Catch
Keep catch on 4 hour, 5 hour and 6 hour trips
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory
Our 2 & 3 hr kids trips are catch and release

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 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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 28 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (33)
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
91%
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Jordan M.
Wapakoneta, OH
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
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Crew
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5.0 / 5
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5hr gulf trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Bay/Gulf 7AM on July 4, 2022
We done a 5 hour gulf trip an started the day catching our bait fish and we planned on catching our limit of red snapper so...
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Knowledgeable and Fun!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Inshore Fishing (6AM) on May 3, 2023
Nick is very knowledgeable of his Florida fishery.  Predicts the bite very well and is prepared to keep the Rod bent.  Locates...
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Michael T.
Fairfax, IA
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Day trip with captain nick

VERIFIED   2 Hour Kids Fishing (12PM) on March 15, 2023
Great trip with captain Nick!!  Knew where fish were and had great information about the waters around Destin.  Son and grandson...
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John B.
Atlanta, Georgia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2hr bay charter with Scallywag

VERIFIED   2 Hour Kids Fishing (3:30pm) on March 28, 2023
Great afternoon catching Spanish Mackerel with Captain Nick in Destin.  Perfect tour with my son for his first charter. ...
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Sandra L.
Birmingham, Alabama
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4 Hour trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip–Bay/Gulf Jun-Aug (11AM) on October 5, 2022
From the first hello until the joke telling while he was cleaning our fish Captain Nick Kirby made our family fishing charter...
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