Spend a fun and relaxing day on the water and have a great fishing time with Reel In Fun Charters. Starting out of Gulf Breeze, Florida, you and Captain Doug Walborn will explore its productive waters together and work on making a great catch. The area is home to a number of interesting species that will give you a fun time as you chase them. Join Captain Doug and have a memorable fishing experience in Florida!

The boat you will be using is a 25’ Sea Cat walkaround that can sit up to 6 guests. It uses a twin 225 HP Mercury engine with a maximum cruising speed of 63 knots as well as GPS, fishfinder, and radio systems for fast and secure movement on the water. The boat has also got a toilet and bed and it features an ice-box to store your fish and a livewell to supply you with live bait.

The species you can target include Bonito, Shark, Mackerel, Alligator Gar, Bluefish, Redfish, as well as Jack Crevalle and Black Drum. You can catch them by bottom fishing, trolling, spinning, jigging, and drift fishing. All the fish you catch is yours to keep if you want to. Also, kids are always welcome on Captain Doug’s boat, so feel free to bring them along as well.

The captain provides you with all the fishing gear and licenses, and will also clean and fillet your catch at no extra cost. Just remember to bring some snacks and drinks before you start your trip.

Come visit Reel In Fun Charters and enjoy a beautiful day on the waters of Gulf Breeze.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 13 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $600
    Your trip starts at 8:00 a.m. and will see you enjoy the waters around Gulf Breeze for 4 hours. Captain Doug will take care of everything you will need for the trip, so yours is only to bring the food and drinks of your choice.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $600
    Your trip starts at noon and will see you enjoy the waters around Gulf Breeze for 4 hours. Captain Doug will take care of everything you will need for the trip, so yours is only to bring the food and drinks of your choice.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $900
    Your trip starts at 8:00 a.m. and will see you enjoy the waters around Gulf Breeze for 6 hours. Captain Doug will take care of everything you will need for the trip, so yours is only to bring the food and drinks of your choice.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,200
    This trip is the right choice if you would like a longer stay on the water as you will get more opportunity to catch fish as well as enjoy nature. Just bring some food and drinks and you will be ready for the adventure.
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FAQs about Reel In Fun Charters – Gulf Breeze

Reel In Fun Charters – Gulf Breeze offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Reel In Fun Charters – Gulf Breeze, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Reel In Fun Charters – Gulf Breeze include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Reel In Fun Charters – Gulf Breeze offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Reel In Fun Charters – Gulf Breeze offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Reel In Fun Charters – Gulf Breeze include:
  • Alligator Gar
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Bonito
  • Catfish
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)

Meet the Captain

Doug Walborn
Gulf Breeze, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
32 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2016
Captain Doug has over 50 years of experience, 7 years ago decided to start his own charter company with the help of a client who thoroughly enjoyed a fishing trip with him. Capt. Doug loves to help people discover a lot of fishing and seeing their smiles when they catch their first fish. He loves taking children on trips and runs a lot of free trips for disabled people and inner-city children. He is currently working on a boat that will be specifically designed to suit disabled people.

About this listing

Targeted species

Alligator Gar Alligator Gar
Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Bonito Bonito

Boat specs

Sea Cat (Walkaround) originally built in 1996. Powered by 2 225HP Mercury engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 63 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 22 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (20)
Fishing with Doug
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Christy P.
Three Way, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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4 hour in-shore fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 29, 2023
Captain Doug was so great! There was only 3 in our party. I told Captain Doug earlier that this trip was a special one in that...
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Rodney M.
Henagar, AL
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 17, 2023
The trip was very relaxed, laid back. Captain Doug very attentive, helpful and knowledgeable about local waters. Will definitely...
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Chris F.
Perrysburg, OH
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Half day with Captain Doug

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 14, 2023
Doug is very knowledgeable in salt water fishing. We caught several big fish in a short period of time.  He cleaned them quickly...
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Martin D.
Poteau, OK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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CAPTAIN DOUG WAS GREAT!!! WE ALL HAD THE BEST TIME

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 26, 2023
Thank you Captain Doug for the fishing trip !!!
Martin D. recommends Reel In Fun Charters – Gulf Breeze
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Ric K.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Doug

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 6, 2023
Captain Doug was great.  I picked a bad time of year to take my boys fishing, but Doug worked hard to find the fish for us....
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