Intentional Fishing Charters
Intentional Fishing Charters
Booked with us before? You may qualify for a Loyalty Discount. Sign in to check.
Family-Friendly Saltwater Fishing trips!
Intentional Fishing is a catered fishing experience based on your group's needs. Both AM and PM trips are available 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, Triggerfish, Grouper, Tuna, 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 Gulf of America, venture to open waters for an ACTION-PACKED rod bending experience! Expect to pull on a variety of species! you will use some cut bait, artificial lures, and live bait depending on the target fish.
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)
Family-Friendly Saltwater Fishing trips!
Intentional Fishing is a catered fishing experience based on your group's needs. Both AM and PM trips are available 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, Triggerfish, Grouper, Tuna, 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 Gulf of America, venture to open waters for an ACTION-PACKED rod bending experience! Expect to pull on a variety of species! you will use some cut bait, artificial lures, and live bait depending on the target fish.
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 availability
Trip availability and prices
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Customer reviews
Rating
Anglers' gallery (251)
What anglers say
All reviews (52)
My son and I went on a 6 hour trip with Captain Alex today and had an absolute blast. We got our limit on Red Snapper, 3 Vermillion Snappers, 3 Mahi Mahi and a bunch of non keepers. I had a sand bar shark for a while but lost him just before getting him to the boat. Also lost many snapper to really big Groupers. Captain Alex is great. Even though we have done this kind of fishing before, my son and I learned all kinds of new fishing techniques. Thanks Alex! We highly recommend Intentional Fishing Charters. We will be back to make more family memories.
Can’t say enough about Capt. Alex and Intentional Fishing. Probably the best trip that we have ever been on!! He put us on fish the entire time and did everything possible to make it enjoyable for the whole family, including fishing with our 5yr old so that way we (parents) could keep our lines in the water to get those massive Red Snapper and Grouper that we caught all day. We will definitely be back to Florida soon, and Intentional Fishing will be our #1 choice of fishing charters here in the Panhandle.
Thank you very much Jonathan! I look forward to next time with your family!
We booked with Captain Alex 24 hours before the fishing date and he responded instantaneously and assured us that we wouldn’t have to worry about fishing time wasted on catching bait as he already had bait ready! He was very helpful and educated on fishing and allowed my 2 friends and I to have the best experience on the water. Book with Intentional fishing they are amazing! I will 100% be coming back
Thanks Liam!!! Looking forward to next time!
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 to take us elsewhere rather than to fool around with little fish stealing our bait. When he found the spot we were in the fish for the rest of the day and had an absolute blast. Alex went above and beyond to be sure that me and my wife and my daughter had the Time of our lives. It was more than just a fishing trip he pointed out different fish and dolphins to us as well. We even got to experience an encounter with a shark trying to steal our fish from the line as we really did in which was an amazing experience. Me and my family are already considering another trip back to Fort Walton Beach based around going fishing with Alex. He is definitely our fishing guide when we are in the area from this point on we would never consider going somewhere else when you make a friend like him. Thanks again Alex from the Ayres family.
Thank you so much for your generous review Bill! It was a pleasure getting to know your family and I hope we can do it again sometime!
FAQs about Intentional Fishing Charters
- 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)
- 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
- 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)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing (Along Destin's beaches)
- Offshore fishing (State waters in the Gulf of America)
- Reef fishing (Natural and artificial reefs)
- Wreck fishing (Private and public artificial Reefs)
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing (Seasonal backwater grass marshes and creeks)
- Light tackle (Jerk baits, jigs, topwater)
- Heavy tackle (Top brand quality equipment)
- Bottom fishing (Spinning reels)
- Trolling (Heavy rods with diving and topwater lures)
- Spinning (Jigs, casting, bottom fishing)
- Jigging (Heavy spinning gear )
- Deep sea fishing (Spinning reels)
- Cobia
- Flounder
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Scamp)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Little Tunny (False Albacore)
- Snapper (Red)
- Snapper (Vermilion)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Triggerfish (Gray)
Your captain
Shalimar, Florida, United States
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.
Real catches by this captain
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
How cancellations work
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
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 4% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Shalimar right now
Cobia
Flounder
Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Scamp)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)
Spanish Mackerel
Triggerfish (Gray)Compare similar fishing charters
State licensed5.0(14)22 ftGroup size 1 - 61 - 6
+104 hour trip • 4 personsUS $950
Federally permitted5.0(108)26 ftGroup size 1 - 61 - 6+104 hour trip • 6 personsUS $955
State licensed5.0(4)31 ftGroup size 1 - 61 - 6
+104 hour trip • 4 personsUS $800
