Welcome to Panhandle Fishing Charters! We offer an array of fishing charters to accommodate your needs! You can chose between Gulf, Bay, Kids, Shark and Bow 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 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!

The boat you’ll use is a restored 20’ Carolina skiff that can accommodate up to 6 guests. It runs on a 115 HP Suzuki engine and uses all the modern GPS, fishfinder, and radio technology for navigation. It’s equipped with a wireless trolling motor for a better approach to the fish, a livewell to provide live bait, and an ice-box to store your drinks and fish.

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.

Captain Joey 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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    KIDS FISHING CHARTER! 3 HR @ 9AM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $475
    Our kids' trips run in the Choctawhatchee Bay and surrounding area waters. The trips are likely to be catch and release and geared towards making your kids happy and not necessarily about putting dinner on the table. This isn’t to say you won’t get put on some decent fish and even Bull Red, but our main goal on a kids' trip is to keep them entertained and a smile on their faces! RESERVED FOR 9 AND UNDER
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    NIGHT TIME BOW FISHING! 3 HOUR!
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $475
    One of our most popular trips! BOW AND ARROW! We are the only company in Destin, Florida to provide nighttime bow fishing in the Choctawhatchee Bay and surrounding area waterways. Come be a part of our history! Our Carolina skiff went through a complete renovation in 2017 in which we had a custom welding job completed. Our skiff lights up the night with six 200 WATT LED lights and a high-powered trolling motor for quiet efficient movement through the water. It's one of a kind!
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spadefish
    Spadefish
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Ray
    Ray
  • Private trip
    NIGHTTIME BOW FISHING - 4 HOUR!
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $575
    One of our most popular trips! We are the only company in Destin, Florida to provide nighttime bow fishing in the Choctawhatchee Bay and surrounding area waterways. Come be a part of our history! Our Carolina Skiff went through a complete renovation in 2017 in which we had a custom welding job completed. Our skiff lights up the night with six 200 WATT LED lights and a high-powered trolling motor for quiet efficient movement through the water. It's one of a kind!
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spadefish
    Spadefish
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Ray
    Ray
  • Private trip
    BAY FISHING 4 HR @ 11:30AM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $640
    The fight of hooking up monster Bull Red makes for some of the greatest memories. Between the beauty of Redfish and Speckled Trout and the fight of Black Drum – your Destin bay fishing trip is sure to be fun.
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    BAY FISHING CHARTER - 4 HOUR @ 6AM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $640
    The fight of hooking up monster Bull Red makes for some of the greatest memories. Between the beauty of the Redfish and Speckled Trout and the fight of Black Drum – your Destin bay fishing trip is sure to be fun.
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    SHARK FISHING - 4 HR @ 11:30AM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $640
    Want to hook up JAWS? We are pleased to offer these trips as they are some of the best memories made!! This is a great trip for families, kids, adults, group trips alike. Everyone's eyes light up as they reel in a shark. We do NOT keep sharks and this is merely entertainment purposes. It is a FUN trip and you won't be let down. Using: Chum Carcasses Live Bait Fish Fillets
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    BAY FISHING - 5 HR @ 6AM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $800
    The fight of hooking up monster Bull Red makes for some of the greatest memories. Between the beauty of Redfish and Speckled Trout and the fight of a Black Drum – your Destin bay fishing trip is sure to be fun.
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    BAY FISHING 4 HR @ 11:30AM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $800
    The fight of hooking up monster Bull Red makes for some of the greatest memories. Between the beauty of the Redfish and Speckled Trout and the fight of Black Drum – your Destin bay fishing trip is sure to be fun.
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    SHARK FISHING - 5HR @ 11:30 AM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $800
    Want to hook up JAWS? We are pleased to offer these trips as they are some of the best memories made!! This is a great trip for families, kids, adults, group trips alike. Everyone's eyes light up as they reel in a shark. We do NOT keep sharks and this is merely entertainment purposes. It is a FUN trip and you won't be let down. Using: Chum Carcasses Live Bait Fish Fillets
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    GULF FISHING - 5 HR @ 6AM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $825
    A great time for family memories!! Travel into the Gulf up to 9 miles out fishing State Waters! Great for families, kids, group trips and more!! Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico targeting: (Season Permitting) A Variety of Snapper Trigger Fish Spanish Mackerel King Mackerel Mingo Tarpon Cobia Mahi Mahi Amberjack Pompano Using: Live Bait Spinning Reels Frozen Bait Bottom Rods Trolling This is NOT a deep sea fishing charter and only goes 9 miles out. Does not exceed State Waters.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
    Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    GULF FISHING - 5 HR @11:30 AM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $825
    A great time for family memories!! Travel into the Gulf up to 9 miles out fishing State Waters! Great for families, kids, group trips and more!! Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico targeting: (Season Permitting) A Variety of Snapper Trigger Fish Spanish Mackerel King Mackerel Mingo Tarpon Cobia Mahi Mahi Amberjack Pompano Using: Live Bait Spinning Reels Frozen Bait Bottom Rods Trolling This is NOT a deep sea fishing charter and only goes 9 miles out. Does not exceed State Waters.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    GULF FISHING - 6 HR @ 6AM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $990
    A great time for family memories!! Travel into the Gulf up to 9 miles out fishing State Waters! Great for families, kids, group trips and more!! Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico targeting: (Season Permitting) A Variety of Snapper Trigger Fish Spanish Mackerel King Mackerel Mingo Tarpon Cobia Mahi Mahi Amberjack Pompano Using: Live Bait Spinning Reels Frozen Bait Bottom Rods Trolling This is NOT a deep sea fishing charter and only goes 9 miles out. Does not exceed State Waters.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    GULF FISHING - 8 HR @ 6AM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $1,320
    A great time for family memories!! Travel into the Gulf up to 9 miles out fishing State Waters! Great for families, kids, group trips and more!! Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico targeting: (Season Permitting) A Variety of Snapper Trigger Fish Spanish Mackerel King Mackerel Mingo Tarpon Cobia Mahi Mahi Amberjack Pompano Using: Live Bait Spinning Reels Frozen Bait Bottom Rods Trolling This is NOT a deep sea fishing charter and only goes 9 miles out. Does not exceed State Waters.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper

FAQs about Panhandle Fishing Charters

Panhandle Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $475 per group, additional $60 per person after 4 guests - KIDS FISHING CHARTER! 3 HR @ 9AM (3 hours)
  • $475 per group, additional $60 per person after 4 guests - NIGHT TIME BOW FISHING! 3 HOUR! (3 hours)
  • $575 per group, additional $60 per person after 4 guests - NIGHTTIME BOW FISHING - 4 HOUR! (4 hours)
  • $640 per group, additional $60 per person after 4 guests - BAY FISHING 4 HR @ 11:30AM (4 hours)
  • $640 per group, additional $60 per person after 4 guests - BAY FISHING CHARTER - 4 HOUR @ 6AM (4 hours)
  • $640 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - SHARK FISHING - 4 HR @ 11:30AM (4 hours)
  • $800 per group, additional $60 per person after 4 guests - BAY FISHING - 5 HR @ 6AM (5 hours)
  • $800 per group, additional $60 per person after 4 guests - BAY FISHING 4 HR @ 11:30AM (5 hours)
  • $800 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - SHARK FISHING - 5HR @ 11:30 AM (5 hours)
  • $825 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - GULF FISHING - 5 HR @ 6AM (5 hours)
  • $825 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - GULF FISHING - 5 HR @11:30 AM (5 hours)
  • $990 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - GULF FISHING - 6 HR @ 6AM (6 hours)
  • $1,320 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - GULF FISHING - 8 HR @ 6AM (8 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
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Charter Operator

Panhandle Fishing Charters
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
80 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder

Boat specs

Sea Hunt (Center console) originally built in 2013. Powered by a 250HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 28 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

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

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Bowfishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

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 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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 68 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (57)
Fishing with Joey
Good time on a not great day.
September fishing trip
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Angler rating
56
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
86%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
84%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
80%
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Daniel G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good time on a not great day.

VERIFIED   BAY FISHING 4 HR @ 11:30AM on October 10, 2023
I would definitely recommend captain Jason   We had a great time on a not so great day to fish. We didn’t fill the...
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Cameron C.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in May

VERIFIED   NIGHT TIME BOW FISHING! 3 HOUR! on May 19, 2023
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Wade R.
Knoxville, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boat
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   BAY FISHING 4 HR @ 11:30AM on July 24, 2023
Captain Colby led us (family of 4) out. We had a blast. Caught Red Snapper and lost a couple of huge rod benders. Booked the...
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Nathan C.
Oakland, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Joey

VERIFIED   GULF FISHING - 5 HR @ 6AM on June 8, 2023
We had a 5 hr offshore fishing trip on 6/7/23. Our captain put us on fish immediately and was very helpful to our kids and...
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Brian M.
Georgetown, GA
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with cptn taylor

VERIFIED   SHARK FISHING - 4 HR @ 11:30AM on July 5, 2023
Awesome experience, shark fished and we worked all day realling in shark and watching a bunch circle the boat…also saw a...
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