"Reel Runners" gear every trip to the family or individuals on board, ensuring the best experience is always provided! You’ll join Captain Joshua Regans, a passionate angler who grew up fishing the Choctawhatchee Bay. Whether you’re hoping to break a personal record, teach your kids how to fish, or just to enjoy the waters, you’re bound to have a good time!

Hop aboard a 22’ Century center console equipped with dual power poles and I-Pilot systems, GPS, Fish Finder, and a wireless trolling motor. She’s the ideal choice for 4 anglers or a family with up to 3 young kids. Capt. Joshua also brings along snorkeling gear if you want to take a peek at the world below – just let him know in advance.

Capt. Joshua specializes in inshore and bay fishing and your main targets are Redfish and Spotted Seatrout. That’s not all though, there’s plenty of Red Snapper, Tarpon, Sheepshead, Flounder, Black Drum, and Bluefish to go after, depending on seasonality.

All of your gear and bait awaits on board and Capt. Joshua also brings along bottled water and snacks you can help yourself to. At the end of the trip, he’s happy to clean and fillet your catch for easy transport home. Feel free to bring any other refreshments you’d like and don’t forget the sunscreen!

Join Capt. Joshua and Reel Runners and enjoy year-round trip under the Florida sun!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour – Memory Maker Kids (6pm)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 10 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $410
    This 2-hour trip is perfect for first-time anglers and kids who may not be up for a full day on the water. Memory Maker trips are short runs for quick catches. You'll target Trout, Sheepshead, Redfish, and Ladyfish within minutes of the dock. Bring your snacks and drinks.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Lighted Docks Night Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Sat)
    $489
    Explore Northwest Florida's bay estuary at night with our lighted dock fishing trip. Escape the hot summer sun and enjoy cool weather. We will be searching for trout and redfish with live bait under lighted docks in Choctawhatchee bay. Safety is our top priority, so we recommend no children under 12 age or alcohol on this trip.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Afternoon Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 10 - Jun 1 (Sat)
    $490
    Head out with the whole family for a 3-hour afternoon fishing adventure! Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you'll have a blast going after the likes of Redfish and Spotted Seatrout in the Choctawhatchee Bay. No need to worry about gear – Capt. Joshua brings along everything you need for a productive day. There are also snacks and bottled water to help yourself to on board
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
    $650
    Start your adventure off first thing in the morning and be back on shore before lunchtime! You'll spend 4 productive hours fishing for the likes of Redfish and Spotted Seatrout in the Choctawhatchee Bay. Capt. Joshua brings along all of the fishing gear you need and also provides bottled water and snacks.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM) (summer)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 4 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $650
    Start your adventure off first thing in the morning and be back on shore before lunchtime! You'll spend 4 productive hours fishing for the likes of Redfish and Spotted Seatrout in the Choctawhatchee Bay. Capt. Joshua brings along all of the fishing gear you need and also provides bottled water and snacks.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jun 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $650
    Head out with the whole family for a 4-hour afternoon fishing adventure! Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you'll have a blast going after the likes of Redfish and Spotted Seatrout in the Choctawhatchee Bay. No need to worry about gear – Capt. Joshua brings along everything you need for a productive day. There are also snacks and bottled water to help yourself to on board.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
    $810
    Head out for a morning of Redfish and Spotted Seatrout fishing on the Choctawhatchee Bay! You can also hook into Tarpon, Snapper, Bluefish, Ladyfish, and Flounder depending on seasonality. Capt. Joshua brings along all the gear you need for a successful day and provides bottled water and some light snacks.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM) (summer)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $810
    Head out for a morning of Redfish and Spotted Seatrout fishing on the Choctawhatchee Bay! You can also hook into Tarpon, Snapper, Bluefish, Ladyfish, and Flounder depending on seasonality. Capt. Joshua brings along all the gear you need for a successful day and provides bottled water and some light snacks.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
    Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
    $1,000
    This 6-hour morning adventure takes you out in search of Trout and Redfish in the Choctawhatchee Bay! It's also your best bet for hooking into the likes of Bluefish, Tarpon, Flounder, Snapper, and Flounder. Capt. Joshua brings along all the gear you need for a successful day and also provides snacks and bottled water you're free to help yourself to.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM) (summer)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 5 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $1,000
    This 6-hour morning adventure takes you out in search of Trout and Redfish in the Choctawhatchee Bay! It's also your best bet for hooking into the likes of Bluefish, Tarpon, Flounder, Snapper, and Flounder. Capt. Joshua brings along all the gear you need for a successful day and also provides snacks and bottled water you're free to help yourself to.

FAQs about Reel Runners

Reel Runners offers the following trips to customers:
  • $410 per group, additional $50 per person after 3 guests - 2 Hour – Memory Maker Kids (6pm) (2 hours)
  • $489 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Lighted Docks Night Trip (3 hours)
  • $490 per group, additional $50 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Afternoon Trip (3 hours)
  • $650 per group, additional $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $650 per group, additional $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (summer) (4 hours)
  • $650 per group, additional $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $810 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • $810 per group, additional $50 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (summer) (5 hours)
  • $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • $1,000 per group, additional $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (summer) (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Reel Runners, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment Request in advance
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Reel Runners include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (TFO rods; Shimano and Penn reels)
  • Live Bait (Usually prepared in advance)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Granola bars, chips, crackers )
  • Drinks (Bottled water)
  • Fishing License

Reel Runners offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Choctawhatchee Bay)
  • Flats Fishing (Choctawhatchee Bay)
  • Backcountry Fishing (Choctawhatchee Bay)

Reel Runners offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (TFO Rods with Shimano and Penn Reels)
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Reel Runners include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Joshua Regans
Destin, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
44 Customer reviews
Response time 3 hours
Member since April 2020
Captain Joshua Regans grew up fishing the Choctawhatchee Bay and opened up Reel Runners in 2015. Fishing has always been his passion and he knew he wanted to share that with others. Being out on the water every day and seeing the reactions on people's faces when they catch their first fish is what makes everything worthwhile. He wants to make sure every customer has as enjoyable and safe an experience as possible on every trip!

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Century (Center console) originally built in 2007. Powered by a 225HP Yahama engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 33 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Choctawhatchee Bay
Flats Fishing
Choctawhatchee Bay
Backcountry Fishing
Choctawhatchee Bay

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
TFO Rods with Shimano and Penn Reels
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Request in advance
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
TFO rods; Shimano and Penn reels
Live Bait
Usually prepared in advance
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Granola bars, chips, crackers
Drinks
Bottled water
Fishing License

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 included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Destin to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
All ages welcome; life vests provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 44 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (55)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Justin H.
Destin, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Overall

AM trip with Capt. Josh

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) (summer) on July 19, 2023
Captain Josh worked hard to get us on fish, caught several and my family had a great time!!!
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Kim B.
Kenner, Louisiana
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day with Capt Josh

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) (summer) on June 9, 2023
The fishing was tough. Capt Josh has us on top of them all morning and worked hard for us! Couldn’t ask for a nicer, better...
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Bridget L.
Dallas, Texas
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day fishing trip with Captain Josh

4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 3, 2023
Awesome trip!  Captain Josh worked above and beyond to help make our first sea fishing trip awesome.  Would highly recommend...
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James C.
Scott, LA
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 Hour trip with Josh

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) (summer) on June 13, 2023
Great day with captain Josh, took care of everyone on the boat and made sure we had a great time.
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Jesse W.
Chesterfield, Missouri
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hour inshore with Cap’n Josh

4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 10, 2021
Easily the best charter trip I have taken. Easy to work with and book (contacted directly on short notice)- Cap’n Josh was...
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