Shoal River Outdoors
Shoal River Outdoors
If you happen to stay near Crestview, Fort Walton Beach, or Destin in the north of Florida and you want to see the famous Gulf of Mexico or Choctawhatchee Bay, Shoal River Outdoors is a perfect choice. You’ll have an excellent chance to explore the near coastal waters of this first-class fishing destination and enjoy gorgeous nature. Captain Chris Brace will give you all the help he can so you make memories on the water and get back with some fine catch. Captain Chris has been fishing these waters from childhood. He has 35+ years of experience. Book today and have fun fishing!
The boat you’ll be using is a 26’ Key West center console powered by twin 200 HP Yamaha engine. It’s equipped with GPS and a fishfinder for efficient navigation, a wireless trolling motor so you fish more discreetly, and a livewell to provide you with live bait. Up to 6 anglers can come aboard.
Using both light and heavy tackle, you can catch fish by bottom fishing, deep sea fishing, spinning, and popping. The species you can encounter on your trip include Red Snapper, Amberjack, King Mackerel, Cobia, Mahi-mahi, Vermillion, Porgy, Scamp Grouper, Gag Grouper, Spanish Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, Gray Triggerfish, and Redfish SheepHead. You get to keep all the fish you catch and you’re welcome to bring kids on your trip.
Captain Chris will take care of the fishing tackle, live bait, lures, as well as licenses. If you want him to, he can also clean and fillet your catch so it’s ready for cooking as soon as you return home. Bring nothing but the snacks and drinks of your choice.
Join Shoal River Outdoors and have a lovely fishing adventure in Florida!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (168)
+165Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
98%
Jun 16, 2025
3 Hour Kids Trip Am
3 hour kids fishing trip
This was our first time on a private charter boat and Captain Chris and Caleb made the experience wonderful. We took our 4 young kids (ages 10, 8, 7, and 5) and Chris was very kind and courteous towards them. Our kids have never fished before and I am so thrilled I let my husband talk me into this activity. Captain Chris made sure each of our kids caught a fish while learning how to fish at the same time. He helped the experience by taking pictures of the kids and even encouraged taking a family picture. If we make it out to Fort Walton again, we will be booking another trip! Do not hesitate and take book with Captain Chris!
This was our first time on a private charter boat and Captain Chris and Caleb made the experience wonderful. We took our 4 young...
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Jun 14, 2025
6 Hour Offshore Trip AM
The Absolute Best Charter Out There!
Been on multiple charters before and this was far and away the best one we’ve ever been on. Chris made sure we were on fish and stayed on them. He made my wife and kids feel like family and his son, Keith, was amazing as he helped my boys land fish and keep everyone baited up. Absolutely amazing experience for all of us and I couldn’t be happier with my choice to go with Shoal River. We landed multiple species and had lines in the water constantly due to the hard work of Chris and Keith. Book a charter with these guys, you will not be disappointed at all. We will definitely be back!!
Been on multiple charters before and this was far and away the best one we’ve ever been on. Chris made sure we were on fish and...
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Apr 14, 2025
4 Hour Offshore Trip PM
Great fishing trip with Capt Chris
Charter started with excellent communication about the trip with Chris contacting us the via the app right after booking and the evening before to provide detail and answer questions. We arrived and Chris and his first mate Keith were ready for us. Greeting our party of 4 teens/pre-teens and 2 adults near the boat. Once on the boat, we received a detailed safety briefing and we confirmed our fishing interests. Along the journey out to the first fishing spot we spotted several dolphin pods which everyone enjoyed. First couple spots we hit were inundated with Trigger fish which weren’t large enough to keep, but undaunted Capt Chris quickly identified new spots to try and we finally hit a very nice spot where we caught 5 large Mingos within a few minutes with Chris and Keith constantly helping each of by quickly baiting lines, helping the kids reel in fish etc .. the sport dried up but we moved to several more and ended up catching another large Mingo keeper. Everyone had a blast and we would highly recommend Shoal River and Capt Chris for your next fishing charter.
Charter started with excellent communication about the trip with Chris contacting us the via the app right after booking and the...
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Apr 17, 2025
4 Hour Offshore Trip AM
Great day on the water!
Even though the bite was slow for the species we were targeting, Captain Chris stayed out and made sure we got plenty for dinner. Add in a huge red snapper and nice grouper, along with numerous triggerfish and Ruby reds, made a very enjoyable and a success. Would definitely look with Captain Chris again. If you’re thinking about taking the ladies with you, this is your boat. The captains patience and boat facilities made their trip a winner.
Even though the bite was slow for the species we were targeting, Captain Chris stayed out and made sure we got plenty for dinner....
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Aug 7, 2025
4 Hour Inshore Trip PM
Great family trip
My wife and I took our 3 children (7,8&12) on a 4 hour inshore charter. Chris got us over some fish and made sure we stayed baited so we could catch as many as possible. When the bites slowed, he moved on and tried to troll but tbat was cut short by a storm that rolled in. Captain and crew made sure we stayed safe and we docked just in time before the heavy rain started. Highly recommend Shoal River!
My wife and I took our 3 children (7,8&12) on a 4 hour inshore charter. Chris got us over some fish and made sure we stayed baited...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (168)
+165Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
98%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
3 hour kids fishing trip
3 Hour Kids Trip Am on June 16, 2025
This was our first time on a private charter boat and Captain Chris and Caleb made the experience wonderful. We took our 4 young kids (ages 10, 8, 7, and 5) and Chris was very kind and courteous towards them. Our kids have never fished before and I am so thrilled I let my husband talk me into this activity. Captain Chris made sure each of our kids caught a fish while learning how to fish at the same time. He helped the experience by taking pictures of the kids and even encouraged taking a family picture. If we make it out to Fort Walton again, we will be booking another trip! Do not hesitate and take book with Captain Chris!
This was our first time on a private charter boat and Captain Chris and Caleb made the experience wonderful. We took our 4 young kids (ages 10, 8, 7, and 5) and Chris was very kind and courteous towards them. Our kids have never fished before and I am so thrilled I let my husband talk me into this activity. Captain Chris made sure each of our kids caught a fish while learning how to fish at the same time. He helped the experience by taking pictures of the kids and even encouraged taking a family...
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The Absolute Best Charter Out There!
6 Hour Offshore Trip AM on June 14, 2025
Been on multiple charters before and this was far and away the best one we’ve ever been on. Chris made sure we were on fish and stayed on them. He made my wife and kids feel like family and his son, Keith, was amazing as he helped my boys land fish and keep everyone baited up. Absolutely amazing experience for all of us and I couldn’t be happier with my choice to go with Shoal River. We landed multiple species and had lines in the water constantly due to the hard work of Chris and Keith. Book a charter with these guys, you will not be disappointed at all. We will definitely be back!!
Been on multiple charters before and this was far and away the best one we’ve ever been on. Chris made sure we were on fish and stayed on them. He made my wife and kids feel like family and his son, Keith, was amazing as he helped my boys land fish and keep everyone baited up. Absolutely amazing experience for all of us and I couldn’t be happier with my choice to go with Shoal River. We landed multiple species and had lines in the water constantly due to the hard work of Chris and Keith. Book...
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Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great fishing trip with Capt Chris
4 Hour Offshore Trip PM on April 14, 2025
Charter started with excellent communication about the trip with Chris contacting us the via the app right after booking and the evening before to provide detail and answer questions. We arrived and Chris and his first mate Keith were ready for us. Greeting our party of 4 teens/pre-teens and 2 adults near the boat. Once on the boat, we received a detailed safety briefing and we confirmed our fishing interests. Along the journey out to the first fishing spot we spotted several dolphin pods which everyone enjoyed. First couple spots we hit were inundated with Trigger fish which weren’t large enough to keep, but undaunted Capt Chris quickly identified new spots to try and we finally hit a very nice spot where we caught 5 large Mingos within a few minutes with Chris and Keith constantly helping each of by quickly baiting lines, helping the kids reel in fish etc .. the sport dried up but we moved to several more and ended up catching another large Mingo keeper. Everyone had a blast and we would highly recommend Shoal River and Capt Chris for your next fishing charter.
Charter started with excellent communication about the trip with Chris contacting us the via the app right after booking and the evening before to provide detail and answer questions. We arrived and Chris and his first mate Keith were ready for us. Greeting our party of 4 teens/pre-teens and 2 adults near the boat. Once on the boat, we received a detailed safety briefing and we confirmed our fishing interests. Along the journey out to the first fishing spot we spotted several dolphin pods which...
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Great day on the water!
4 Hour Offshore Trip AM on April 17, 2025
Even though the bite was slow for the species we were targeting, Captain Chris stayed out and made sure we got plenty for dinner. Add in a huge red snapper and nice grouper, along with numerous triggerfish and Ruby reds, made a very enjoyable and a success. Would definitely look with Captain Chris again. If you’re thinking about taking the ladies with you, this is your boat. The captains patience and boat facilities made their trip a winner.
Even though the bite was slow for the species we were targeting, Captain Chris stayed out and made sure we got plenty for dinner. Add in a huge red snapper and nice grouper, along with numerous triggerfish and Ruby reds, made a very enjoyable and a success. Would definitely look with Captain Chris again. If you’re thinking about taking the ladies with you, this is your boat. The captains patience and boat facilities made their trip a winner.
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Experience:
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Great family trip
4 Hour Inshore Trip PM on August 7, 2025
My wife and I took our 3 children (7,8&12) on a 4 hour inshore charter. Chris got us over some fish and made sure we stayed baited so we could catch as many as possible. When the bites slowed, he moved on and tried to troll but tbat was cut short by a storm that rolled in. Captain and crew made sure we stayed safe and we docked just in time before the heavy rain started. Highly recommend Shoal River!
My wife and I took our 3 children (7,8&12) on a 4 hour inshore charter. Chris got us over some fish and made sure we stayed baited so we could catch as many as possible. When the bites slowed, he moved on and tried to troll but tbat was cut short by a storm that rolled in. Captain and crew made sure we stayed safe and we docked just in time before the heavy rain started. Highly recommend Shoal River!
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