Family-Friendly Saltwater Fishing trips!

From Backwater Creeks to Deep Sea Fishing, Intentional Fishing is the most versatile fishing charter in the area!  Both AM and PM trips are available for Bay or Gulf Fishing.

All gear and licenses are provided.  All you need to bring are some snacks and drinks.  Climb aboard for a fun-filled day on the water!

Target a variety of aggressive saltwater fish including:
Snappers, Mackerel, Redfish, Triggerfish, Grouper, Tuna, Seatrout, Sharks, and more!

Types of fishing may include:
Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Live Bait, Cut Bait, Chumming, Heavy Tackle, Light Tackle, Artificial Lures, Jigging, and Drifting.

Captain Alex Hensley is the owner and operator.  He ensures every part of your experience is fun and comfortable.  Using quality equipment and gear, you can only expect a world-class fishing experience!

The vessel is a 25-foot Skeeter Center Console.  This boat is extremely versatile and is just as capable in the bay as it is offshore in the Gulf!  She’s powered by an ultra-reliable 300 HP Yamaha Four Stroke outboard and can reach speeds of 50 Knots!

Equipment on the boat includes:
Fiberglass T-Top, Yamaha 300HP motor, 112 lb thrust Minn Kota i-Pilot trolling motor, Simrad 12” Evo 3 GPS/Fishfinder, dual 10’ Power-Pole shallow water anchors, custom Aqua Traction foam decking.

In the Bay, you’ll be in protected and CALMER WATERS.  Enjoy a relaxing morning or afternoon pursuing elusive predator fish like Redfish, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, or Black Drum.

In the Gulf, venture to open waters for an ACTION-PACKED rod bending experience!  Expect to pull on fish like Bonito, Snappers, Groupers, Mackerel, Triggerfish, and much more!

Your SAFETY is the highest priority for Capt. Alex and each guest will receive a safety briefing before leaving the dock. 

Safety gear includes Life Vests, First-Aid Kit, VHF Radio, Fire Extinguisher, all required Coast Guard equipment, and an EPIRB (emergency GPS beacon)



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $850
    This trip is a quick taste of saltwater fishing. Let Captain Alex know what kind of fishing you prefer or rely on his expertise based on what's been biting. In the Gulf, enjoy hooking into Snapper, Triggerfish, sharks, Grouper, Bonito, Mackerel, and more! In the bay, you can target Sheepshead, Redfish, Black Drum, and Speckled Trout (Redfish and Speckled Trout will be catch and release only). The start time may vary with the weather.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $850
    This trip is a quick taste of saltwater fishing. Let Captain Alex know what kind of fishing you prefer or rely on his expertise based on what's been biting. In the Gulf, enjoy hooking into Snapper, Triggerfish, sharks, Grouper, Bonito, Mackerel, and more! In the bay, you can target Sheepshead, Redfish, Black Drum, and Speckled Trout (Redfish and Speckled Trout will be catch and release only). The start time may vary with the weather.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $1,000
    This trip is a quick taste of saltwater fishing. Let Captain Alex know what kind of fishing you prefer or rely on his expertise based on what's been biting. In the Gulf, enjoy hooking into Snappers, Triggerfish, sharks, Grouper, Bonito, Mackerel, and more! In the bay, you can target Sheepshead, Redfish, Black Drum, and Speckled Trout (Redfish and Speckled Trout will be catch and release only). Start time may vary with the weather.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $1,200
    The most popular trip! More time to seek out active fish and reel in the best memories! Let Captain Alex know what kind of fishing you prefer or rely on his expertise based on what's been biting. In the Gulf, enjoy hooking into Snapper, Triggerfish, Shark, Grouper, Bonito, Mackerel, and more! In the bay, you can target Sheepshead, Redfish, Black Drum, and Speckled Trout (Redfish and Speckled Trout will be catch and release only). Start time may vary with the weather.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $1,500
    A full day of fishing! More time to seek out active fish and reel in the best memories! Let Captain Alex know what kind of fishing you prefer or rely on his expertise based on what's been biting. In the Gulf, enjoy hooking into Snapper, Triggerfish, Shark, Grouper, Bonito, Mackerel, and more! In the bay, you can target Sheepshead, Redfish, Black Drum, and Speckled Trout (Redfish and Speckled Trout will be catch and release only). Start time may vary according to the weather.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $1,800
    Ten hours of fishing! More time to seek out active fish and reel in the best memories! Let Captain Alex know what kind of fishing you prefer or rely on his expertise based on what's been biting. In the Gulf, enjoy hooking into Snapper, Triggerfish, Shark, Grouper, Bonito, Mackerel, and more! In the bay, you can target Sheepshead, Redfish, Black Drum, and Speckled Trout (Redfish and Speckled Trout will be catch and release only). Start time may vary with the weather.
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
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FAQs about Intentional Fishing Charters

Intentional Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $850 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Intentional Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Simrad NSS 12 EVO 3
  • Fishfinder Simrad NSS 12 EVO 3 W/ Active Imaging Transducer
  • Live Bait Well 43 Gallons
  • Multimedia System Fusion Stereo
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Minn Kota iPilot 112LB
  • Ice Box Engel cooler provided with ice

Trips booked with Intentional Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (High quality equipment – spinning and conventional)
  • Live Bait (Subject to availability )
  • Lures (Jigs, plugs, and a variety of soft and hard bait)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaned and bagged. No Charge!)
  • Fishing License (Up to 6 anglers)

Intentional Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Choctawhatchee Bay – Santa Rosa Sound)
  • Nearshore Fishing (Along Destin's beaches)
  • Offshore Fishing (State waters up to 9 miles offshore Gulf of Mexico)
  • Reef Fishing (Natural and artificial reefs)
  • Wreck Fishing (Private and public artificial Reefs)
  • Flats Fishing (Grass flats and docks along the bay and Bayous)
  • Backcountry Fishing (Seasonal backwater grass marshes and creeks)

Intentional Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Jerk baits, jigs, topwater)
  • Heavy Tackle (Top brand quality equipment)
  • Bottom Fishing (Levelwind and spinning reels)
  • Trolling (Heavy rods with diving and topwater lures)
  • Spinning (Jigs, casting, bottom fishing)
  • Jigging (Heavy spinning gear )
  • Deep Sea Fishing (Levelwind and spinning reels)

Top targeted fish species with Intentional Fishing Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Meet the Captain

Alex Hensley
Shalimar, Florida, United States
8 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
49 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2021
Alex is a Fort Walton Beach native and a USCG licensed 25 Ton Master Captain. Born and raised here, he stared fishing at 3 years old with his dad and brother. Alex and his wife Jessica live in Fort Walton Beach and enjoy days on the water as much as possible. Over the years of fishing around Destin, Alex has developed an expertise of the area. From every corner of the Bay, to far offshore, he knows these waters like the back of his hand. Alex is also a proficent Trombone player, and you might catch him playing with the Downbeat Jazz Orchestra around town! His greatest passion is teaching and sharing fishing with others. Beginers and experts alike enjoy fishing with him because of his knowledge and laid back attitude.

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Scamp) Scamp Grouper

Boat specs

Skeeter (Center console) originally built in 2020. Powered by a 300HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Choctawhatchee Bay – Santa Rosa Sound
Nearshore Fishing
Along Destin's beaches
Offshore Fishing
State waters up to 9 miles offshore Gulf of Mexico
Reef Fishing
Natural and artificial reefs
Wreck Fishing
Private and public artificial Reefs
Flats Fishing
Grass flats and docks along the bay and Bayous
Backcountry Fishing
Seasonal backwater grass marshes and creeks

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Jerk baits, jigs, topwater
Heavy Tackle
Top brand quality equipment
Bottom Fishing
Levelwind and spinning reels
Trolling
Heavy rods with diving and topwater lures
Spinning
Jigs, casting, bottom fishing
Jigging
Heavy spinning gear
Deep Sea Fishing
Levelwind and spinning reels

Amenities

GPS
Simrad NSS 12 EVO 3
Fishfinder
Simrad NSS 12 EVO 3 W/ Active Imaging Transducer
Live Bait Well
43 Gallons
Multimedia System
Fusion Stereo
Wireless Trolling Motor
Minn Kota iPilot 112LB
Ice Box
Engel cooler provided with ice

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
High quality equipment – spinning and conventional
Live Bait
Subject to availability
Lures
Jigs, plugs, and a variety of soft and hard bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaned and bagged. No Charge!
Fishing License
Up to 6 anglers

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
Speckled Trout and Redfish catch and release only
Catch and Release Allowed
Always encouraged

Payment

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
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 30, 2023
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VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 31, 2023
Captain Alex was great, he asked what fish we wanted to target and put us on the fish quickly. Super nice and personable. I...
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Huge Red Snapper & King Mackerel

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 20, 2023
First Time and we will be back. Captain Alex is the bomb 💣. Highly recommend him.
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Absolutely a blast!!!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 4, 2022
We went out for a four hour trip with Alex. The fishing was a little slow in the first spot or two we tried and Alex decided...
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VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on November 13, 2021
Captain Alex was kind and helpful. He knew just where to take us fishing. He is also a great photographer. If there is a word...
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