Badlands Charters
+24Badlands Charters is located in the Luckiest Fishing Village in the World – Desitn, FL – and offers to show you a memorable time in the rich waters of the Panhandle.
Captain Ryan Reed aims to tailor every trip to your needs, so let him know what you’re after! Depending on the trip and species you want, you’ll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, big game fishing, and jigging. You’re looking at 4 to 8 hour trips, where you’ll go after the likes of Snapper, King Mackerel, Amberjack, Dolphin, Cobia, and Grouper, depending on the weather and time of year.
Your adventure begins on board a 32’ Sea Craft center console that can fit a maximum of 6 anglers. The boat is fitted with a toilet and ice box for your convenience, while the price of your trip also includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you’ll need for a productive day on the water. As for fishing licenses, everything will be taken care of by the captain so you don’t have to worry about them.
You’re welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip, and the captain will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home when you get back to the dock.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Badlands Charters!
Captain
Ryan Reed
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In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
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+25Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Appropriate for children
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
87%
Caught fish
100%
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Exactly what we needed
Half Day Trip (Early Morning) on July 9, 2025
4 hour AM trip. Phone call the day before planned out the experience. We wanted to catch some fish to eat and also hook on something for a fight. We did just that. The Captain kept bait on the hook, removed the fish from the line and cleaned the catch after. Great time had by all.
4 hour AM trip. Phone call the day before planned out the experience. We wanted to catch some fish to eat and also hook on something for a fight. We did just that. The Captain kept bait on the hook, removed the fish from the line and cleaned the catch after. Great time had by all.
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Fishing with Ryan
Half Day Trip (Afternoon) on September 15, 2024
Houma, LA
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Had a blast!
Half Day Trip (Afternoon) on June 23, 2023
My girlfriend and I’s red snapper was awesome! Captain Ryan put us on a hem in no time. Even caught a few scamp grouper although they were right under the size limit and had to release. All in all I would highly recommend Captain Ryan with Badlands Fishing Charters. He was great and treated us very well. I definitely going to book with him again in the future. Captain Ryan was excellent! Very knowledgeable about the area and where to find the fish! It was a great time and I highly recommend if you’re getting a charter you book Captain Ryan with Badlands!
My girlfriend and I’s red snapper was awesome! Captain Ryan put us on a hem in no time. Even caught a few scamp grouper although they were right under the size limit and had to release. All in all I would highly recommend Captain Ryan with Badlands Fishing Charters. He was great and treated us very well. I definitely going to book with him again in the future. Captain Ryan was excellent! Very knowledgeable about the area and where to find the fish! It was a great time and I highly recommend...
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
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Half day trip with Captain Ryan
Half Day Trip (Early Morning) on July 26, 2023
We had a wonderful experience with captain Ryan & crew. I can’t say enough good things about Ryan. He was great with the kids, very patience with a couple of first timers, very knowledgeable about the gulf waters, and was able educated us on any question we had about fishing. The boat/equipment was in great shape and well stocked. I would definitely recommend booking with Captain Ryan. Ryan, thanks again for your service to our country and the wonderful fishing experience we had with you & George. Porters & Taylors
We had a wonderful experience with captain Ryan & crew. I can’t say enough good things about Ryan. He was great with the kids, very patience with a couple of first timers, very knowledgeable about the gulf waters, and was able educated us on any question we had about fishing. The boat/equipment was in great shape and well stocked. I would definitely recommend booking with Captain Ryan. Ryan, thanks again for your service to our country and the wonderful fishing experience we had with you & George....
Denham Springs, LA
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6 hour trip with Capt. Ryan
3/4 Day Trip on June 30, 2023
Capt. Ryan was great! We took a 6 hour trip and went about 20 miles offshore, where the other charters, only take you 10 miles out, on a 6 hour trip. He was very patient with our kids. More importantly, patient with me, because I can be, sometimes worse than the kids. He was cool, calm, and confident about his fishing spots, because that can cause more run time than fish time. We even did some off the beaten path fishing when we seen action hitting the top of the water, or on the Garmin. We caught nice Snapper, A Vermillion, A Mingo(Mango-lol) and some Mahi, Mahi. We told stories, laughed and picked at one another. Great guy and Caprain. Well Capt. RICK, I hope this gives you an anglers choice!lol But really All true! Thanks brother, we had a blast!
Capt. Ryan was great! We took a 6 hour trip and went about 20 miles offshore, where the other charters, only take you 10 miles out, on a 6 hour trip. He was very patient with our kids. More importantly, patient with me, because I can be, sometimes worse than the kids. He was cool, calm, and confident about his fishing spots, because that can cause more run time than fish time. We even did some off the beaten path fishing when we seen action hitting the top of the water, or on the Garmin. We...
FAQs about Badlands Charters
What are the trip rates for Badlands Charters?
Badlands Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $960 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (Afternoon) (4 hours)
- US $960 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (Early Morning) (4 hours)
- US $960 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (Late Morning) (4 hours)
- US $1,440 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,920 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Badlands Charters?
When you book a trip with Badlands Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet We have a portapotty
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge
- Live Bait Well
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Badlands Charters?
Trips booked with Badlands Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (It is included in the price of the trip. )
- Fishing License (Your license is covered under the license for the boat. )
What types of fishing does Badlands Charters offer?
Badlands Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Lake Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (It depends on the length of the trip and what you want to catch. We can go as far as you want since we have a federal permit. )
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Badlands Charters offer?
Badlands Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Badlands Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Badlands Charters include:
- Amberjack
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Red)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Snapper (Red)
- Snapper (Vermilion)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Triggerfish (Gray)
- Tuna (Blackfin)
- Wahoo
Your captain
Destin, Florida, United States
Captain Ryan Reed is a native Floridian who grew up on the Panhandle and has fished here for over 25 years. Capt. Ryan served 8 years with duty stations in South Korea and Fort Campbell, Ky. From Ft. Campbell, Capt. Ryan was deployed to Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq, but fishing was never far from his thoughts. When home, he took the friends and sons of his military buddies fishing, while also purchasing his first boat for bay and Gulf fishing. He has experience in navigating the open waters and loves putting his vocational skills and experience into captaining for Badlands Charters.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
It depends on the length of the trip and what you want to catch. We can go as far as you want since we have a federal permit.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
We have a portapotty
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
It is included in the price of the trip.
Fishing License
Your license is covered under the license for the boat.
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Destin right now
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)
Spanish Mackerel
Triggerfish (Gray)
Tuna (Blackfin)
Wahoo