High Flying Saltwater Charters

Bigger boat and better ride for 2024. High Flying Saltwater Charters is a veteran-owned and operated, located in Niceville, Florida, and offers to show you a memorable time in the Emerald Coast waters off the coast of Destin and Fort Walton beaches. This fishing adventure is for people looking for a fun time on the water catching fish with a Capt who truly loves his job of helping make family and friends memories while in Destin.

Capt. Wes will make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Snapper, Mackerel, Amberjack, Triggerfish, and Grouper, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, and jigging.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 24’ Sea Born boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat comes with a GPS, radar an ice-box, livewells, and a wireless trolling motor.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle 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.

Military and first responders with proper credentials will get a 10% discount, only one person in the group needs proof.

Book your trip now and hit the water with High Flying Saltwater Charters.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Kids Fishing Fun
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
    US $300
    Up to 3 kids fishing fun. You'll go out with light gear and catch anything from Sand Perch to Red Snapper. Ages 7-16. Adults can ride along but only the kids get to have the fun fishing. Contact the captain for any details. Fish cleaning not included.
    Targeted fish
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    4 hr offshore PM
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $500
    Expect to head out into the Gulf of Mexicio and fish for a variety of species. While out on the water, there's a high probability of seeing bottle nose dolphins, sea turtles, pelicans and numerous other marine life. After the trip, the captain will fillet your fish and bag them.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    4hr Offshore AM
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $500
    Expect to head out into the Gulf of Mexicio and fish for a variety of species. While out on the water, there's a high probability of seeing bottle nose dolphins, sea turtles, pelicans and numerous other marine life. After the trip, the captain will fillet your fish and bag them.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Offshore
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $720
    Expect to head out into the Gulf of Mexicio and fish for a variety of species. While out on the water, there's a high probability of seeing bottle nose dolphins, sea turtles, pelicans and numerous other marine life. After the trip, the captain will fillet your fish and bag them.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
  • Private trip
    8 hour full day fishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $960
    Expect to head out into the Gulf of Mexicio and fish for a variety of species while bottom fishing, trolling, and jigging.While out on the water, there's a high probability of seeing bottle nose dolphins, sea turtles, pelicans and numerous other marine life. After the trip, the captain will fillet your fish and bag them.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    8 hr trolling
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,200
    This trip is trolling for kingfish, wahoo, sailfish, blackfin tuna. Better suited for 4 or less people.
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
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FAQs about High Flying Saltwater Charters

High Flying Saltwater Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Kids Fishing Fun (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 hr offshore PM (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4hr Offshore AM (4 hours)
  • US $720 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $960 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 8 hour full day fishing (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 8 hr trolling (8 hours)

When you book a trip with High Flying Saltwater Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Head inside center console
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Spot lock
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with High Flying Saltwater Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Depending on the fish that we are targeting, we may catch live bait. Livebait is included in the price. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included.)
  • Drinks (Bottled waters)
  • Fishing License (Licenses are covered by my charter license. )

High Flying Saltwater Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 9 miles offshore )
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

High Flying Saltwater Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing (9 miles offshore )

Top targeted fish species with High Flying Saltwater Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Meet the Captain

Wes Ivy
Niceville, Florida, United States
23 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
57 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2022
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Prior to charter fishing, I spent 25 years in the military as an attack helicopter pilot. I've fished the Emerald Coast for many years and still get excited every time I go out and nothing makes me happier than teaching people how to fish and putting them on the fish. If we're bottom fishing or just cruising the coast trolling and watching dolphins, you will have a great time with High Flying Saltwater Charters.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Flounder Flounder
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Scamp) Scamp Grouper

Boat specs

Sea Born (Center console) originally built in 2019. Powered by a 300HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 42 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 9 miles offshore
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
9 miles offshore

Amenities

Toilet
Head inside center console
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Spot lock
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Depending on the fish that we are targeting, we may catch live bait. Livebait is included in the price.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning is included.
Drinks
Bottled waters
Fishing License
Licenses are covered by my charter license.

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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
I love talking kids out on fishing adventures.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2% charge will apply.

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Recent fishing reports

More fish than they know what to do with
More fish than they know what to do with
April 13, 2024
The vermillion and samp bite is on fire. Good weather with just a little chop
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Rough water
Rough water
March 24, 2024
The seas were extremely rough. The scamp grouper were biting, a few vermillions and the big AJs were destroying us.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 57 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (78)
10\/10 stars if I could.
Great time
Wes is awesome!
+75
Angler rating
55
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
92%
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Joshua W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

10/10 stars if I could.

VERIFIED   NEW  8 hour full day fishing on April 13, 2024
I will 100% book this charter again every-time I return to Florida.  Since booking, WES kept me informed on currents/weather/...
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Zachary M.
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Excellent
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6 Hour AM Trip with Wes

VERIFIED   Special 6 hours trip for Zachary Maginnis on April 23, 2023
10/10 recommend for locals or tourists alike! Wes was extremely attentive and flexible to what we wanted to get out of the...
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Josiah D. C.
Gulf Breeze, FL
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Get to the fishing choppa!

VERIFIED   Military 6 hr on August 12, 2023
Wes is seriously a great captain. I’ve done trips all over the globe and rarely do you have a captain that can get folks...
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Haroon S.
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Highly Recommend Wes

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hr offshore PM on March 30, 2024
Great time with Wes and his crew.  Very knowledgeable and personable guy!  Loves being a guide.  Great command of his boat...
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Vic C.
Excellent
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Overall

Great trip and kids had a blast. Would recommend Captain Wes to anyone!

VERIFIED   Military 6 hr fall/ winter on November 25, 2023
Capt. Wes is very knowledgeable, had plenty of bait and of different varieties. He put us on the fish! He cut the bait, bait...
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