Right Side Charters 

5.0
(90 reviews)
 
State licensed
 290 Yacht Club Drive, Niceville, FL 32578, United States–

Right Side Charters 

Niceville, FL, United States
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22 ft
6
5.0
(90 reviews)

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Join Right Side Charters for an amazing day on the water! This family-owned charter is based in Destin, the heart of Florida's fishing scene.

Captain Wyatt Lewis is a born and raised local, with a passion for fishing since a young age. His professionalism and expertise gives you the best opportunity possible to find and land some of the most sought after species in the area, from deep inshore fishing the flats for redfish and trout, to offshore bottom dropping for large Snapper, Grouper, Amberjacks and more, as well as trolling for nearshore pelagic species like Sailfish, Tuna, Mahi, and Mackerel. Captain Wyatt has spent years perfecting his craft to ensure that you will have the best experience possible on the water!

Hop aboard our 22’ Sea Hunt BX bay boat that's been recently upgraded with a four-stroke Yamaha engine. This boat is perfect for navigating the area since it has a much deeper V-hull than similar models. That allows her to cut through waves easily and keep the ride smooth and dry for everyone on board. With higher sides, the boat is extra safe for kids, while the T-top will keep everyone in the shade.

Capt. Wyatt will provide you with everything you need to fish – fishing licenses, life jackets, safety gear, tackle, rods, and bait. Just bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, and a small cooler with ice with some drinks and snacks, and a good can-do attitude!

Depending on the time of year, the weather, and the fish, no trip is the same and there’s always something exciting going on. Join Right Side Charters and have a day to remember!

Join Right Side Charters for an amazing day on the water! This family-owned charter is based in Destin, the heart of Florida's fishing scene.

Captain Wyatt Lewis is a born and raised local, with a passion for fishing since a young age. His professionalism and expertise gives you the best opportunity possible to find and land some of the most sought after species in the area, from deep inshore fishing the flats for redfish and trout, to offshore bottom dropping for large Snapper, Grouper, Amberjacks and more, as well as trolling for nearshore pelagic species like Sailfish, Tuna, Mahi, and Mackerel. Captain Wyatt has spent years perfecting his craft to ensure that you will have the best experience possible on the water!

Hop aboard our 22’ Sea Hunt BX bay boat that's been recently upgraded with a four-stroke Yamaha engine. This boat is perfect for navigating the area since it has a much deeper V-hull than similar models. That allows her to cut through waves easily and keep the ride smooth and dry for everyone on board. With higher sides, the boat is extra safe for kids, while the T-top will keep everyone in the shade.

Capt. Wyatt will provide you with everything you need to fish – fishing licenses, life jackets, safety gear, tackle, rods, and bait. Just bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, and a small cooler with ice with some drinks and snacks, and a good can-do attitude!

Depending on the time of year, the weather, and the fish, no trip is the same and there’s always something exciting going on. Join Right Side Charters and have a day to remember!

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
2 Hour Trip – Kids AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 10:00 AM
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
Ladyfish
Speckled Trout
US $400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 Hour Trip – Kids PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
Ladyfish
+2
US $400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
Ladyfish
+4
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+2
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip – Inshore AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Jack Crevalle
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+2
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip – Inshore PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Jack Crevalle
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+2
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
Ladyfish
+4
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Gulf Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+5
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip – Captain's Choice
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+7
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

5.0
90 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (114)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
90%
Caught fish

Reviews (90)

  • Sam Staes
    Sam Staes
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Had a great time!

    2 Hour Trip – Kids PM on August 12, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Booked the kids 2 hour trip with Capt Wyatt. It ended up being a rather windy day which makes for good near shore fishing he said, but with how big the swells were, the captain said for the kids safety, we would be fishing the channels, he made it clear that the channel fishing would be challenging and didn’t give us false hope. To his surprise and ours, we caught a total of 8 fish. We caught 4 black drum, a pig fish, 2 pin fish, and a croaker. All ranging from about 6-12 inches or so, but they put up a decent fight and we had fun. Overall, it’s always a gamble booking a fishing charter knowing you may not get anything, but we happened to have good luck, captain was very nice and good with the kids, helped us with the technique for the type of fish we were after, and kept us moving along the channels every so often. I would have no issue booking with them again and trying out another type of fishing if the weather permitted but the channel fishing was fun too and I liked being able to cast my own reel, not like my experiences deep sea fishing where all you do is just reel in once you get a bite and the crew sets the hook. They are also reasonably priced and the captain was a total pro and we had fun.

  • Jonathan Scooler
    Jonathan Scooler
    Member since 2026
    5.0

    Half Day Trip with Captain Lewis

    6 Hour Trip – Gulf Fishing on March 17, 2026

    I had an amazing trip with Right Side Charters and Captain Lewis. Captain Lewis was very knowledgeable and knew all the spots to get the fish on my hook. He was extremely helpful and answered any questions I had. He was also able to get me hooked up and catch my first amberjack! I highly recommend booking with Right Side Charters and Captain Lewis if you want to have a great time and limit out on some fish.

  • Mark Rodriguez
    Mark Rodriguez
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Trip Ever!

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore PM on June 14, 2026 • 2 adults

    Wyatt was our captain and he made the whole adventure so fun. He knew all the spots and to catch some fish. I couldn’t be more satisfied. I absolutely recommend 1000 times for family or a couple’s get away like us. Much Love!

  • Josh Heiple
    Josh Heiple
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Time with Big Grouper

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore AM on August 5, 2026 • 4 adults

    Captain Wyatt was awesome! We had a great time and caught a bunch of fish. He was extremely knowledgeable and helped me and my sons tremendously. We caught grouper and bonitas that we kept but caught a ton of other species.

  • Thomas Silkman
    Thomas Silkman
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2023
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    2 hour Charter with Buddy

    2 Hour – Kids Trip on March 23, 2023 • 2 adults

    My wife and I wanted an easy going captain and charter for some fishing as well as taking in some sights. The fishing was great and buddy handled everything. We trolled by Crab Island as well as the harborwalk. He was very knowledgeable about the area and this was a really great way to take in the destin area from a water view. Most exciting of all we had a dolphin come right up to the boat to say hi. Fantastic trip, very kind and professional captain. Great for a couple or families with kids. If you are looking for a good all around trip, this is your guy. He even cleaned up a couple of fish for us to take to dinner. Thank Buddy, we hope to book again.

  • Jim Aram
    Jim Aram
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2020
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Buddy - Did Not Disappoint

    3 Hour – Bay (AM) on June 21, 2022 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Captain Buddy was a great host & made our son’s first fishing trip a memorable one. We did a 3 hr Bay Trip & it was the perfect amount of time to check out several locations and catch a variety of fish (snapper, speckled trout, redfish) and a BIG one that snapped the line and got away. While some were not slotted to keep, all were fun to catch & we were able to keep enough for lunch. Captain Buddy was extremely patient with our son and even let him “drive the boat” for a little bit. We’d definitely recommend & will be repeat customers on our next trip down.

  • Joe Beregszazi
    Joe Beregszazi
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day Trip w/ Captain Buddy

    5 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) on June 15, 2022 • 4 adults • 1 child

    This was the best fishing experience me and the family has ever had! Buddy was great with the kids. We caught our limit of red fish and we even had to throw one back that was TOO BIG! My youngest son was able to add 4 new species to his résumé. I would definitely recommend this to any family looking to have a great time while in the Destin area.

  • Glen Qualls
    Glen Qualls
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    3 hour trip

    3 Hour Bay Fishing on July 10, 2023 • 4 adults

    We had a blast. It was everything we had hoped for. Captain Buddy and his crew put us on fish at every stop. We will definitely be back. Thank you!

  • Jessica Tucker
    Jessica Tucker
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day with Captain Buddy!

    3 Hour – Bay (AM) on July 14, 2022 • 2 adults • 1 child

    My son and I had the best experience with Captain Buddy! We caught alot of fish! Thank you Captain for your guidance and patience with us. We had a blast. My son asked as soon as we got off of the boat if we can do it again next year! I highly recommend Captain Buddy and Rightside Charters.

  • Julie Huggins
    Julie Huggins
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Kids Fishing Trip

    2 Hour Kid’s Trip on July 5, 2023 • 4 adults • 2 children

    My boys had an amazing time with Captain Buddy. He was very patient and helpful with my first time fishermen.

FAQs about Right Side Charters

Right Side Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Kids AM (2 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Kids PM (2 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore AM (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore PM (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore AM (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore PM (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Gulf Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Captain's Choice (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Right Side Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Right Side Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn)
  • Live bait (When available.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Yes, we clean and filet all of your fish for you, included in the price of your trip! This is a service you DO NOT pay extra for. )
  • Drinks (cold waters)
  • Fishing license (Covers everyone on the boat)
Right Side Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (up to 9 miles)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Right Side Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Right Side Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your operator

Right Side Charters
Right Side Charters
Niceville, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
90 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2020
The team being raised on the Emerald Coast, each have their own individual passions for fishing, all starting from a young age. Each allowing that passion to grow immensely with the desire to share and teach their knowledge and skill of fishing with others. Our bay charters are perfect for kids and families who want to grow in their knowledge for fishing! As well as experienced anglers looking for a great bay-fishing experience.
Right Side Charters
Right Side Charters
Fully verified
90
reviews
2020
member since
~1h
response
The team being raised on the Emerald Coast, each have their own individual passions for fishing, all starting from a young age. Each allowing that passion to grow immensely with the desire to share and teach their knowledge and skill of fishing with others. Our bay charters are perfect for kids and families who want to grow in their knowledge for fishing! As well as experienced anglers looking for a great bay-fishing experience.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Amberjack
Amberjack
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • An angler proudly displaying a small striped fish while fishing on a boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sand Bass
    Sam S.
    Sam S.
    Booked the kids 2 hour trip with Capt Wyatt. It ended up being a rather windy day which makes for good near shore fishing he said, but with how big the swells were, the captain said for the kids safety, we would be fishing the channels, he made it clear that the channel fishing would be challenging and didn’t give us false hope. To his surprise and ours, we caught a total of 8 fish. We caught 4 black drum, a pig fish, 2 pin fish, and a croaker. All ranging from about 6-12 inches or so, but they put up a decent fight and we had fun. Overall, it’s always a gamble booking a fishing charter knowing you may not get anything, but we happened to have good luck, captain was very nice and good with the kids, helped us with the technique for the type of fish we were after, and kept us moving along the channels every so often. I would have no issue booking with them again and trying out another type of fishing if the weather permitted but the channel fishing was fun too and I liked being able to cast my own reel, not like my experiences deep sea fishing where all you do is just reel in once you get a bite and the crew sets the hook. They are also reasonably priced and the captain was a total pro and we had fun.
  • Group of anglers proudly posing with their catch of Red Snapper displayed on a catch board at the dock.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Grouper
    Josh H.
    Josh H.
    Captain Wyatt was awesome! We had a great time and caught a bunch of fish. He was extremely knowledgeable and helped me and my sons tremendously. We caught grouper and bonitas that we kept but caught a ton of other species.
  • A couple poses in front of a catch board displaying several fish after a successful fishing trip, with a scenic marina backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Mangrove Snapper
    Mark R.
    Mark R.
    Wyatt was our captain and he made the whole adventure so fun. He knew all the spots and to catch some fish. I couldn’t be more satisfied. I absolutely recommend 1000 times for family or a couple’s get away like us. Much Love!
  • Adult angler proudly displays a large redfish while another angler fishes from the boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Glen Q.
    Glen Q.
    We had a blast. It was everything we had hoped for. Captain Buddy and his crew put us on fish at every stop. We will definitely be back. Thank you!
  • Young angler holding a small reef fish aboard a center-console boat, with family members nearby on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Sheepshead
    Julie H.
    Julie H.
    My boys had an amazing time with Captain Buddy. He was very patient and helpful with my first time fishermen.
  • Two young anglers relaxing on the boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water, with a scenic backdrop of docks and trees.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Mullet Snapper
    Jimmy M.
    Jimmy M.
    Had a great time!! He kept us on Hotspot for fish the entire trip.
  • Young angler reeling in a fish from a boat on calm coastal waters near waterfront homes and docks.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Susan  .
    Susan .
    Captain Buddy was very knowledgeable and great with children! We had a wonderful time out on the water!
  • A dolphin surfacing in coastal harbor water near boats; no anglers or fish catch are visible.
    Thomas S.
    Thomas S.
    My wife and I wanted an easy going captain and charter for some fishing as well as taking in some sights. The fishing was great and buddy handled everything. We trolled by Crab Island as well as the harborwalk. He was very knowledgeable about the area and this was a really great way to take in the destin area from a water view. Most exciting of all we had a dolphin come right up to the boat to say hi. Fantastic trip, very kind and professional captain. Great for a couple or families with kids. If you are looking for a good all around trip, this is your guy. He even cleaned up a couple of fish for us to take to dinner. Thank Buddy, we hope to book again.
  • Young angler and adult companion showcase a redfish on a small inshore fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Mangrove Snapper
    Natalie W.
    Natalie W.
  • Adult and young child on a boat holding a landing net during a fishing trip beneath a bridge.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Benjamin J.
    Benjamin J.
    Captain Buddy put us on some fish during our kids 2 hour fishing trip. Even hooked a monster! Great day for my 3 year old son. Highly recommend!!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2010
Boat manufacturer
Sea Hunt
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 175HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

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
Penn
Live bait
When available.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Yes, we clean and filet all of your fish for you, included in the price of your trip! This is a service you DO NOT pay extra for.
Drinks
cold waters
Fishing license
Covers everyone on the boat

How cancellations work

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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
All ages
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
 American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Niceville right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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