Panhandle Fishing Charters 

4.8
(157 reviews)
 104 Miracle Strip Parkway Southwest, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, United States–

Panhandle Fishing Charters 

Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States
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24 ft
6
4.8
(157 reviews)

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Welcome to Panhandle Fishing Charters! We offer an array of fishing charters to accommodate your needs! You can chose between Gulf, Bay, Kids, and Shark Fishing Charters!!
Each trip is ran on any four of our boats; 24' Sea Hunt or Skeeter, 20' Carolina Skiff (bow fishing) and 22' Blue Wave.

Fort Walton Beach's original nighttime bow fishing charter! Come to Fort Walton Beach, Florida and have a great time fishing its inshore waters and flats for many different prized species that dwell here in great numbers. Captain Joey or a member of the team will take you to the best spots and give you all the help you need to have fun and make a good catch. Pick a day and join him aboard for a memorable fishing adventure in Florida!

On your trip, you'll have the chance to catch Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Ladyfish, Flounder, Sheepshead, Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, and more. The techniques you can use to reel them in include light tackle trolling, spinning, jigging, and bow fishing. You can keep the fish you catch and you're welcome to bring kids aboard.
The team at Panhandle Fishing Charters will supply all the fishing gear, live bait, licenses, as well as catch cleaning. Yours is just to bring your favorite snacks and drinks.

Come spend a day in Fort Walton Beach and have a terrific time fishing with Panhandle Fishing Charters!

Welcome to Panhandle Fishing Charters! We offer an array of fishing charters to accommodate your needs! You can chose between Gulf, Bay, Kids, and Shark Fishing Charters!!
Each trip is ran on any four of our boats; 24' Sea Hunt or Skeeter, 20' Carolina Skiff (bow fishing) and 22' Blue Wave.

Fort Walton Beach's original nighttime bow fishing charter! Come to Fort Walton Beach, Florida and have a great time fishing its inshore waters and flats for many different prized species that dwell here in great numbers. Captain Joey or a member of the team will take you to the best spots and give you all the help you need to have fun and make a good catch. Pick a day and join him aboard for a memorable fishing adventure in Florida!

On your trip, you'll have the chance to catch Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Ladyfish, Flounder, Sheepshead, Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, and more. The techniques you can use to reel them in include light tackle trolling, spinning, jigging, and bow fishing. You can keep the fish you catch and you're welcome to bring kids aboard.
The team at Panhandle Fishing Charters will supply all the fishing gear, live bait, licenses, as well as catch cleaning. Yours is just to bring your favorite snacks and drinks.

Come spend a day in Fort Walton Beach and have a terrific time fishing with Panhandle Fishing Charters!

Panhandle Fishing Charters
Charter Operator
Panhandle Fishing Charters
12 years of experience

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KIDS Fishing – 2 HR
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+6
US $375
Entire boat: up to 4 people
KIDS Fishing – 3 HR
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 11:00 AM)
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+6
US $475
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 HR BAY FISH - 6 AM
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 11:30 AM)
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Jul 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+5
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 HR BAY FISH - 11:30 AM
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 11:30 AM)
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+5
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Red Snapper
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 11:30 AM)
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+2
US $740
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Capt's Pick - 4 HR - 6 AM
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 11:30 AM)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Snapper (Red)
Bluefish (Tailor)
+8
US $740
Entire boat: up to 4 people
FISH AND FUN – 4 HR
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 11:30 AM)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+4
US $740
Entire boat: up to 4 people
GULF FISHING - 4 HR - 6 AM
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 11:30 AM)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
+5
US $740
Entire boat: up to 4 people
SHARK Fishing – 4 HR
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 11:30 AM)
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Mako)
Shark (Tiger)
+1
US $740
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 HR BAY FISH - 6 AM
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+5
US $875
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip – Red Snapper
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Jul 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+2
US $925
Entire boat: up to 4 people
GULF FISHING! - 5 HR - 6 AM
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
+5
US $925
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 HR BAY FISH - 6 AM
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Jul 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+5
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Red Snapper
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+2
US $1,110
Entire boat: up to 4 people
GULF FISHING - 6 HR - 6 AM
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
+5
US $1,110
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.8
157 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (143)

What anglers say

87%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
97%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
88%
Recommended
88%
Caught fish

All reviews (157)

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Catherine Bright
Catherine Bright
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best Fishing Trip Ever!
KIDS Fishing – 2 HR - 11:30 AM on August 12, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

Captain Jayson went out of his way to make sure our fishing charter would be the best possible fit for our family; kids ages, what they would want to fish for, explained what time would be the best as far as heat and what would be biting when. He took his time explaining the different areas and what kind of fish we were catching and even snapped a few pics for us when i was wrapped up reeling in my own fish! I would HIGHLY recommend this fishing charter. Also, do yourself a favor and book the moat time you can afford. You’re not going to want to leave after the two hour “kids trip”. Especially if you have older kids. Thanks Captain Jayson! You ROCK!!

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Redfish
Rachael Warren
Rachael Warren
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Fun and Friendly on Rough Waters
KIDS Fishing – 3 HR - 11:00 AM on June 5, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

We booked our trip knowing the day call for high winds and would probably have rough water. Our Captain, Andy did a wonderful job making it an enjoyable trip. He made sure our 10 year old son was catching fish and that’s really mattered to us. The dolphin encounter made it even better. Would not hesitate to book again.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Sean Mcdonald
Sean Mcdonald
us
Kansas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Family had an awesome time!
4 HR BAY FISH - 11:30 AM on July 5, 2026 • 2 adults • 4 children

Family had an awesome time! Caught 12 fish. Caught some fish we hadnt expected. Captain Taylor was fantastic! Boat was comfortable and had everthing we needed. Great chance for kids wanting to have fun and catch fish. If booking in July bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. Highly recommend this trip!

Frances Wilson
Frances Wilson
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
What a great experience!
KIDS Fishing – 2 HR - 11:00 AM on April 13, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

What a memorable trip we had! Everything was so well organized and well taken care of. Captain Taylor did an outstanding job of teaching our 9 year-old all about fishing in the Gulf. What fish were there, fish columns, and so much more. Great customer service and safety information. When the trip was over our boy told Taylor, “When we go again, we are booking with you”! Priceless experience…

Seth Beisher
Seth Beisher
Repeat angler
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Excellent Communication and Fishing
KIDS Fishing – 3 HR - 11:00 AM on September 24, 2026 • 1 adult • 2 children

Captain Jayson is a complet pro, we took the 3 hour kids fishing trip and he had fish on the lines within 20 min of leaving the dock. We found some Grouper and Snapper and then some catfish for a good ending. We will be seeing him again soon, thank you!

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Catfish

FAQs about Panhandle Fishing Charters

Panhandle Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $375 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - KIDS Fishing – 2 HR (2 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - KIDS Fishing – 2 HR - 11:30 AM (2 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - KIDS Fishing – 2 HR - 12:30 PM (2 hours)
  • US $475 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - KIDS Fishing – 3 HR (3 hours)
  • US $475 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - KIDS Fishing – 3 HR - 11:00 AM (3 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4 HR BAY FISH - 11:30 AM (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4 HR BAY FISH - 11:30 AM - 6:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4 HR BAY FISH - 6 AM (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4 HR BAY FISH - 6 AM - 11:30 AM (4 hours)
  • US $740 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (4 hours)
  • US $740 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Red Snapper - 11:30 AM (4 hours)
  • US $740 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Capt's Pick - 4 HR - 6 AM (4 hours)
  • US $740 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Capt's Pick - 4 HR - 6 AM - 11:30 AM (4 hours)
  • US $740 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - FISH AND FUN – 4 HR (4 hours)
  • US $740 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - FISH AND FUN – 4 HR - 11:30 AM (4 hours)
  • US $740 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - GULF FISHING - 4 HR - 6 AM (4 hours)
  • US $740 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - GULF FISHING - 4 HR - 6 AM - 11:30 AM (4 hours)
  • US $740 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - SHARK Fishing – 4 HR (4 hours)
  • US $740 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - SHARK Fishing – 4 HR - 11:30 AM (4 hours)
  • US $875 per group, additional US $60 per person after 4 guests - 5 HR BAY FISH - 6 AM (5 hours)
  • US $925 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (5 hours)
  • US $925 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - GULF FISHING! - 5 HR - 6 AM (5 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group, additional US $60 per person after 4 guests - 6 HR BAY FISH - 6 AM (6 hours)
  • US $1,110 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (5 hours)
  • US $1,110 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - GULF FISHING - 6 HR - 6 AM (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Panhandle Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Panhandle Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
Panhandle Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Panhandle Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Bowfishing
Top targeted fish species with Panhandle Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your operator

Panhandle Fishing Charters
Panhandle Fishing Charters
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
176 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since March 2015
Your fishing guide at Panhandle Fishing Charters will be Captain Joey, a friendly angler who has had a passion for fishing since his youth. At the age of fifteen, Captain Joey was one of the youngest mates ever on a well-known fishing charter boat in the Destin Harbor. Joey prides himself on safety, service, and customer satisfaction.
Panhandle Fishing Charters
Panhandle Fishing Charters
1
reports
176
reviews
2015
member since
~2h
response
Your fishing guide at Panhandle Fishing Charters will be Captain Joey, a friendly angler who has had a passion for fishing since his youth. At the age of fifteen, Captain Joey was one of the youngest mates ever on a well-known fishing charter boat in the Destin Harbor. Joey prides himself on safety, service, and customer satisfaction.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
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
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Red Grouper
Red Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • A young angler proudly holding a large fish while fishing on a sunny day.
    Ashley R.
    Ashley R.
  • A proud angler holding a striped fish while enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Mangrove Snapper
    Catherine B.
    Catherine B.
    Captain Jayson went out of his way to make sure our fishing charter would be the best possible fit for our family; kids ages, what they would want to fish for, explained what time would be the best as far as heat and what would be biting when. He took his time explaining the different areas and what kind of fish we were catching and even snapped a few pics for us when i was wrapped up reeling in my own fish! I would HIGHLY recommend this fishing charter. Also, do yourself a favor and book the moat time you can afford. You’re not going to want to leave after the two hour “kids trip”. Especially if you have older kids. Thanks Captain Jayson! You ROCK!!
  • Young angler and adult proudly holding a large redfish aboard a fishing boat near a waterfront dock.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Clay B.
    Clay B.
    Thebcaptain was knowledgable! He got us in massive redfish right away and the kids caught the biggest fish of their lives! We had a lot of running from spot to spot duento traffic and overall conditions due to the storm but we all enjoyed ourselves.
  • Two anglers on a boat, focused on fishing in open waters, showcasing a typical day of saltwater fishing.
    Laura H.
    Laura H.
    Captain Colby was great! Tropical Storm Bertha hit & messed with the fish - but we did catch a few. It was still a great time & highly recommended.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a freshly caught Snapper while enjoying a fishing trip on a boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Mutton Snapper
    Sandra F.
    Sandra F.
    The boys and their dads all had a great time! They each caught multiple fish of a variety, different fish than those caught in the river waters at home. Great trip, especially for kids.
  • A large Cobia is being measured on a fillet table at the dock, alongside a smaller Snapper, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Jesse B.
    Jesse B.
    captain Taylor was very knowledgeable and accommodating.it was a blast! massive cobia was a great bonus!
  • A young angler proudly holding a catfish while fishing on a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    Kyl B.
    Kyl B.
    Trip was great! he was very helpful and awesome with the kids. We caught some good fish sadly none of them were eatable. Was a great time thought. would do it again.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large fish while aboard a fishing boat in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Jack Crevalle
    Marvin D.
    Marvin D.
    it was was fun trip Colby our captain was great! Everyone caugt fish so that was great! We definitely book another trip back in town.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat, showcasing a sunny day on the water.
    Rachael W.
    Rachael W.
    We booked our trip knowing the day call for high winds and would probably have rough water. Our Captain, Andy did a wonderful job making it an enjoyable trip. He made sure our 10 year old son was catching fish and that’s really mattered to us. The dolphin encounter made it even better. Would not hesitate to book again.
  • A young girl proudly holds up a catfish while fishing on a boat, showcasing her excitement during a family fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Bonnethead Shark
    Tiffany T.
    Tiffany T.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2013
Boat manufacturer
Sea Hunt
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

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

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Bowfishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
per FWC regulations
Catch and release allowed
greatly appreciated!

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Fort Walton Beach right now

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

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