Charter Boat 2nd Chance
Charter Boat 2nd Chance
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2nd Chance Charter Co. is located in bluewater bay, niceville. Less than 10 minutes from destin and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.
Captain Thomas Sargent will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 3 to 6-hour trips, mainly fishing for Trout, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Flounder, and Drum.
Your fishing adventure starts on the 2nd Chance, a 22' Parker center console that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat comes with a portable toilet, an iced cooler, a wireless trolling motor, and a livewell. It runs on a 150 HP Yamaha four stroke engine and uses fishfinder, GPS, and VHF radio electronics for navigation.
All the rods, reels, terminal tackle, live bait, and lures are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. The captain or crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip. Just bring your snacks and drinks before you depart.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Captain Jake on the Charter Boat 2nd Chance!
2nd Chance Charter Co. is located in bluewater bay, niceville. Less than 10 minutes from destin and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.
Captain Thomas Sargent will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 3 to 6-hour trips, mainly fishing for Trout, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Flounder, and Drum.
Your fishing adventure starts on the 2nd Chance, a 22' Parker center console that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat comes with a portable toilet, an iced cooler, a wireless trolling motor, and a livewell. It runs on a 150 HP Yamaha four stroke engine and uses fishfinder, GPS, and VHF radio electronics for navigation.
All the rods, reels, terminal tackle, live bait, and lures are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. The captain or crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip. Just bring your snacks and drinks before you depart.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Captain Jake on the Charter Boat 2nd Chance!
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Karen Causie•
Tennessee, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedPerfect Day
4 Hour Trip – Fish/Swim Combo (PM) on June 24, 2026 • 6 adults • 3 childrenWe did the 2 hour fishing in the bay. Then 2 hour swimming at crab island. All of us had a great time. Each kid caught a fish which was bit of good luck and certainly good guiding and baiting by Captain Jake. The adults fished too. We got to just do all the fun parts of fishing. We hope to do it again soon!
Chris RainsRepeat angler•Tennessee, US•Member since 20213 trips5.0VerifiedFirst spot twilight trip hooked into multiple Bull Reds
Twilight 4hr. Lighted dock fishing on April 2, 2026 • 2 adultsHad a great twilight trip out of Niceville. We csught multiple bull Red’s and caught our 2 keepers eithin the first 30 min. We caught several more trout and Red’s jumping between guides favorite spots. We took home 3 trout as well and would definitely recommend!
Michael WintersRepeat angler•Indiana, US•Member since 20252 trips5.0VerifiedGreat time.
3 Hour late a.m Trip – Kids(bay) on April 1, 2026 • 1 adultHad a great fishing experience today with Jake. He was very knowledgeable and knew where to go to catch fish. I would recommend 2nd Chance to anyone wanting to have a great day on the water.
James ScottRepeat angler•Tennessee, US•Member since 20255 trips5.0VerifiedWe caught fish despite bad weather
4 Hour Late Morning Trip (11am)bay on October 10, 2025 • 3 adultsThe weather didn't cooperate, but Captain Sargent worked hard to get us on fish. Everyone caught something and my kid pulled in a big bull red. He knows great spots for all conditions.
Scott RennickRepeat angler•Colorado, US•Member since 20262 trips5.0VerifiedJune fishing trip
Afternoon/evening 4hr bay on June 12, 2026 • 1 adult
Vicki MetzgerRepeat angler•Florida, US•Member since 20212 trips5.0VerifiedGreat day with great captain!!
4 Hour Morning Trip (7am)bay on April 26, 2025 • 3 adultsMy siblings and I were searching for a private fishing. I’m local - they came from WI and MN. Jake responded quickly to our inquiries and we got trip planned! Before the trip Cap’n Jake was helpful in answering our questions and providing good details. We met on the dock and were on the water and moving within minutes. His knowledge of the area and the fish we were going to catch were great. Providing all the tackle and live shrimp to catch fish, we started casting right away. First fish on was a 32” red fish!!!!! Too big to keep, but really fun to catch!!! Jake would cast the lure and bait and hand the rods over to us and give us tips. It was a really fun trip and Jake was a great captain. We will definitely be using him again!!!!
Demeree Whitt•Texas, USMember since 20255.0VerifiedGreat experience!
Morning 3hr kids trip!(8 a.m.)bay on July 22, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 childWe had a great experience with Jake. He was kind and patient, and catered to our son who was celebrating a birthday on the trip. We got to catch several different types of fish and really enjoyed the trip. Jake was great and helpful, set everything up for us and made it a great experience. Would recommend for an enjoyable family friendly trip!
Donald Hause•Indiana, USMember since 20255.0VerifiedFishing, swimming, snorkeling
5 Hour Trip – Fish/Snorkel/Swim on March 25, 2025 • 2 adultsThe experience captain jake gave me and my fiancée was amazing! Making sure we got every experience possible!!!! We got on the fish after a little while and he made sure that we were able to come home with some meals!!! A++ HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! this man is a god send and anyone coming to fort walton/destin area should join him!!!!
Tom CarfreyRepeat angler•Georgia, US•Member since 20243 trips5.0VerifiedGreat day with Jake!
4 Hour Morning Trip (7am)bay on April 25, 2025 • 6 adults • 2 childrenGREAT day with Jake on the water today. Boys loved being on the water and seeing the fish come In. He put us right on the fish and we hit limit on redfish within an hour! Spent the rest of the time looking for sea trout and black drum. Next time we’re in Destin, we’ll be back. Thanks for a great day, Jake!
Brenda Robertson•West Virginia, USMember since 20255.0VerifiedFamily fun!
4 Hour Late Morning Trip (11am)bay on April 15, 2025 • 6 adults • 2 childrenMy husband, 2 son-in-laws and 3 grandchildren (7, 11, and 14) went out with Captain Jake. Everyone caught fish! They had such a good time and caught our dinner! The Captain cleaned the catch and per his recommendation we took it to LJ Schooners. They prepared the fish and we had a wonderful feast!
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Very windy conditions and an 8 degree water temp drop over night made it a challenge to locate the fish early in the trip. After not getting anything on the line at the first few spots, and weather picking up in the Bay Captain Jake had us pick up one more time and move to another bayou that could protect us better from the wind. This move definitely saved the day. Started a little slow, but soon enough brought in the first Redfish of the day. Right behind it, mangrove snapper. Ended up staying in the bayou the rest of trip and taking home 2 Redfish and 5 mangrove snapper. Perfect for nice fish fry afterwards! Overall a challenging day but you need those days to keep you humble. Captain Jake was kind enough to offer us the option of calling the trip early due to weather but glad we stuck it out, persevered, and bring home some fish. Jake was great with the kids, good conversation, and a pleasure to have as the Captain.
tjanl you for the kind words and great review! glad yall got that fish fry despite the almost 30 mph winds! hope to seecyall again on charterboat 2nd chance. be safe and blessed!
I was able to get my dad as well as my two sons together for a three generation fishing trip while we were all together for spring break. Captain Jake was amazingly patient with my boys (12, 10) when they were unfamiliar with the heavier fishing than they are used to. He was on time, ready, and while it was windy, did everything he could to get us on some fish. All four of us were able to catch fish and Captain Jake made sure the boys had a great time. We will definitely be using his talents and boat again!
thank you thank you! great reviews go along ways, so appreciated! I'm glad everyone got to enjoy the trip! yall be blessed and happy memories were made!
We did the 2 hour fishing in the bay. Then 2 hour swimming at crab island. All of us had a great time. Each kid caught a fish which was bit of good luck and certainly good guiding and baiting by Captain Jake. The adults fished too. We got to just do all the fun parts of fishing. We hope to do it again soon!
Had a great twilight trip out of Niceville. We csught multiple bull Red’s and caught our 2 keepers eithin the first 30 min. We caught several more trout and Red’s jumping between guides favorite spots. We took home 3 trout as well and would definitely recommend!
thanks for a great review!! really enjoyed having ya'll on the boat and super glad the good lord saw fit to "fill our net" with the fish yall came for!! thanks to you for fishing witb me! be blessed looking forward to the next one!
I've fished with a lot of guides; Jake worked his tail off to make a fantastic trip for us. Caught fish, didn't spend all morning boat riding. Great guy, this was my Son In law first saltwater trip. Jake made it a great trip!! Thank You VERY Much!!
FAQs about Charter Boat 2nd Chance
- US $465 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 2hr kids trip (3:30 p.m) bay (2 hours)
- US $465 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 2hr kids trip (5:30 p.m) Bay (2 hours)
- US $575 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour late a.m Trip – Kids(bay) (3 hours)
- US $575 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Morning 3hr kids trip!(8 a.m.)bay (3 hours)
- US $575 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Twilight 3hr. Lighted dock fishing (3 hours)
- US $675 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Fish/Swim Combo (PM) (4 hours)
- US $685 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Late Morning Trip (11am)bay (4 hours)
- US $685 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Morning Trip (7am)bay (4 hours)
- US $685 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4hr morning inshore trip(bay) (4 hours)
- US $685 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Afternoon/evening 4hr bay (4 hours)
- US $685 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Twilight 4hr. Lighted dock fishing (4 hours)
- US $795 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Fish/Snorkel/Swim (5 hours)
- US $795 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip- Inshore morning trip (5 hours)
- US $905 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - SHARK fishing (noon trip) (5 hours)
- US $905 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - SHARK!!!! (A.M.5hr) (5 hours)
- Toilet Portable Camp Toilet for emergencies
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Our live bait is situational. At times shrimp can be tough to get and other types of minnows aren't working the best. I do like throwing a castnet to catch the livebait that is on scene! It seems to always work the best!!)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Part of my service to you is the professional fish cleaning. Been fileting fish for over forty years and almost thirty years fir a living. It's done quick and right. Fileted, skinned, and deboned to give you best experience!!)
- First mate (15-20% tip is customary for Captain/Mate)
- Fishing license (You need not worry about anything stepping on 2nd chance. Everything for fishing from paperwork to tackle has been handled so all you need is the personal affects such as the drinks, food, sunscreen, clothing, sunglasses etc.)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Drift fishing
- Black Drum
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Bonito
- Flounder
- Jack Crevalle
- Ladyfish
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Sheepshead
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
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Niceville, Florida, United States
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Having grown up in a military family and transferring to the Panhandle, some of my best times spent growing up was wade fishing the area bays with my Dad. Later, as a teen, I started work on my first charter boat here in the Gulf.
Thomas(jake) S.
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
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