Charter Boat 2nd Chance 

4.9/5 (145 reviews)
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State licensed
 Yacht Club Drive 290, Niceville, FL 32578, United States

Charter Boat 2nd Chance 

Up to 9 miles
Niceville, FL, United States
22 ft
6
4.9/5 (145 reviews)

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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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Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
145 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (217)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
90%
Caught fish

All reviews (145)

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Kyle Finneman
Kyle Finneman
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Tough conditions but we where able to preserve!
4 Hour Morning Trip (7am)bay on April 7, 20262 adults3 children

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.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Response from 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!

Jim Randall
Jim Randall
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Three Generations on One Trip
3 Hour late a.m Trip – Kids(bay) on March 31, 20262 adults2 children

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!

Response from Captain

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!

Christopher Rains
Christopher Rains
Repeat angler
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2021
3 trips
5.0
Verified
First spot twilight trip hooked into multiple Bull Reds
Twilight 4hr. Lighted dock fishing on April 2, 20262 adults

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!

Response from Captain

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!

Alan Lowe
Alan Lowe
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain Jake was TOP SHELF #1 Guide
4 Hour Morning Trip (7am)bay on May 16, 20262 adults

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!!

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Redfish
Catfish
Ladyfish
Slade Mcnaughton
Slade Mcnaughton
Repeat angler
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip
SHARK!!!! (A.M.5hr) on June 7, 20262 adults

Caught alot of fish great time. i would recommend this trip.

Trip availability and prices

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2hr kids trip (3:30 p.m) bay
2 hour trip starts at 3:30 PM
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US $465
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2hr kids trip (5:30 p.m) Bay
2 hour trip starts at 5:30 PM
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US $465
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Morning 3hr kids trip!(8 a.m.)bay
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $575
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour late a.m Trip – Kids(bay)
3 hour trip starts at 11:00 AM
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US $575
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Twilight 3hr. Lighted dock fishing
3 hour trip starts at 9:00 PM
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US $575
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Fish/Swim Combo (PM)
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
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US $675
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4hr morning inshore trip(bay)
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $685
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Morning Trip (7am)bay
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
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US $685
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Late Morning Trip (11am)bay
4 hour trip starts at 11:00 AM
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US $685
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Afternoon/evening 4hr bay
4 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
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US $685
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Twilight 4hr. Lighted dock fishing
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 PM
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US $685
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip- Inshore morning trip
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $795
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip – Fish/Snorkel/Swim
5 hour trip starts at 11:00 AM
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US $795
Entire boat: up to 4 people
SHARK!!!! (A.M.5hr)
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
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US $905
Entire boat: up to 4 people
SHARK fishing (noon trip)
5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
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US $905
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
145 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (217)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
90%
Caught fish

All reviews (145)

Frequently mentioned
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Showing 15 of 145 reviews
Kyle Finneman
Kyle Finneman
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Tough conditions but we where able to preserve!
4 Hour Morning Trip (7am)bay on April 7, 20262 adults3 children

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.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Response from 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!

Jim Randall
Jim Randall
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Three Generations on One Trip
3 Hour late a.m Trip – Kids(bay) on March 31, 20262 adults2 children

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!

Response from Captain

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!

Christopher Rains
Christopher Rains
Repeat angler
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2021
3 trips
5.0
Verified
First spot twilight trip hooked into multiple Bull Reds
Twilight 4hr. Lighted dock fishing on April 2, 20262 adults

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!

Response from Captain

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!

Alan Lowe
Alan Lowe
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain Jake was TOP SHELF #1 Guide
4 Hour Morning Trip (7am)bay on May 16, 20262 adults

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!!

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Redfish
Catfish
Ladyfish
Slade Mcnaughton
Slade Mcnaughton
Repeat angler
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip
SHARK!!!! (A.M.5hr) on June 7, 20262 adults

Caught alot of fish great time. i would recommend this trip.

FAQs about Charter Boat 2nd Chance

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Parker
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
26 knots
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