Destin Inshore Charters 

4.8
(118 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast 1318, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, United States–

Destin Inshore Charters 

Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States
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22 ft
6
4.8
(118 reviews)

Destin Inshore Charters is located in beautiful Destin, Florida and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Dan aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you're after! Depending on the trip and species, you'll be using techniques like light tackle spinning. Light tackle makes this experience one of a kind, as you battle with the hardest fighting fish per pound in the area.

You're looking at 3 to 6 hour trips, where you'll usually go after the likes of Redfish, Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, and Snapper, depending on the weather and time of year.

Your adventure begins on board a 22' Cape Bay boat that can fit a maximum of 6 anglers. The boat is fitted with an ice box and wireless trolling motor. All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. It's up to you to use it as best you can. The captain will supply all the needed fishing licenses for your trip.

The price of your trip also includes complimentary drinks, but you're welcome to bring your own. Please let the captain know if you have any questions or special requests.

Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you're free to make it a family adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Destin Inshore Charters

Destin Inshore Charters is located in beautiful Destin, Florida and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Dan aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you're after! Depending on the trip and species, you'll be using techniques like light tackle spinning. Light tackle makes this experience one of a kind, as you battle with the hardest fighting fish per pound in the area.

You're looking at 3 to 6 hour trips, where you'll usually go after the likes of Redfish, Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, and Snapper, depending on the weather and time of year.

Your adventure begins on board a 22' Cape Bay boat that can fit a maximum of 6 anglers. The boat is fitted with an ice box and wireless trolling motor. All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. It's up to you to use it as best you can. The captain will supply all the needed fishing licenses for your trip.

The price of your trip also includes complimentary drinks, but you're welcome to bring your own. Please let the captain know if you have any questions or special requests.

Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you're free to make it a family adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Destin Inshore Charters

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Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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2 Hour Kids Trip — Catch & Release
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (12:00 PM, 3:00 PM)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+4
US $400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour Kids Trip — Catch & Release
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:30 PM)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+3
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:30 PM)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+2
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:30 PM)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+3
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Nearshore Red Snapper Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+6
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing
Just booked! Last booked: 42 minutes ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:30 PM)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+3
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Nearshore Red Snapper Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Nearshore Red Snapper Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+5
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

4.8
118 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (155)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

Reviews (118)

  • David Colwell
    David Colwell
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Loaded up with big fish

    3 Hour Kids Trip — Catch & Release - 12:30 PM on July 25, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    3 hour kids trip in the bay turned into an awesome gulf adventure after Dan told us that the hurricane made the bay fishing a bit iffy. Dan is incredibly knowledgeable on the area, and where the fish are biting, and does free karaoke whenever the motor goes over 2k rpm. Kid got his personal best catch! Highly recommend, will be back

  • Vinnie Pietrcollo
    Vinnie Pietrcollo
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    New PR on the Gulf!!!!

    4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing on May 24, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captin Alex was the best!!! Not only did we catch a personal record for snapper he was great with the kids and helping them get on traget quickly. I highly recommend anyone to book without hesitation. Everyone was so nice and inviting; Alex is extremely knowledgeable and knew all the best spots.

  • Clint Kirby
    Clint Kirby
    Repeat angler
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2023
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time

    5 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing - 12:30 PM on July 29, 2026 • 2 adults

    Fishing was tough but Captian Dan kept on till we where able to find some fish. He knows the area and not afraid to move and find them. We had a great experience and would do it again. to

  • Jason Gillis
    Jason Gillis
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    1st time inshore fishing

    4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing on May 27, 2026 • 2 adults

    Despite the weather forcing us to change locations a few times we still were able to catch trout. Captain Daniel was awesome. We had a great time and brought several fish home.

  • Kim Warhurst
    Kim Warhurst
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain and Awesome experience!

    2 Hour Kids Trip — Catch & Release on March 17, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Highly recommend. The Captain was friendly and great with the kids, had fun information about the area, and found everyone fish! He even showed us a ton of dolphins! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience, we will be back 🫶🏼

  • Ty Stogsdill
    Ty Stogsdill
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    September fishing trip

    5 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing on September 12, 2026 • 4 adults
  • Clayton Waggoner
    Clayton Waggoner
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    fun inland fishing

    4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing - 12:30 PM on April 6, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Captain Dan was great. We enjoyed moving to a dozen spots and caught several kinds of fish on a chilly windy day.

  • Chris Bouchikas
    Chris Bouchikas
    Repeat angler
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Day

    4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing on February 21, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Had a Great Day on the Water with Capt. Dan. He worked extremely hard to provide the best experience he could

  • John Kozlowski
    John Kozlowski
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Loved the trip with Captain Dan!

    4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing on June 30, 2025 • 4 adults

    My wife and I took our two nephews fishing on our recent vacation in Destin. We all caught fish and had an all around great time! Captain Dan was very patient as several of us were novice fishermen. The boys loved the authentic nature of Captain Dan (he was born to be a charter boat operator in Florida!), and were talking about the trip for days. Will definitely do this again when we make it back to Destin.

  • Dominic Orella
    Dominic Orella
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2025
    4.7
    Verified

    Had a great time.

    4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing on July 18, 2025 • 5 adults

    We really enjoyed our time with Captain Dan. July fishing is tough but he did a great job finding us some good places. From the radio it sounded like we were one of the only boats to have a successful day. We had a number of hits and were able to land a few keeper redfish. We had 4 people plus Capt Dan in the boat and that seemed the right size group for the boat. Overall this was one of the highlights of our trip.

FAQs about Destin Inshore Charters

Destin Inshore Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Kids Trip — Catch & Release (2 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Kids Trip — Catch & Release - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Kids Trip — Catch & Release (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Kids Trip — Catch & Release - 12:30 PM (3 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing - 12:30 PM (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing - 12:30 PM (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Nearshore Red Snapper Trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing - 12:30 PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Nearshore Red Snapper Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Nearshore Red Snapper Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Destin Inshore Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Destin Inshore Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait is included in the price our your trip!)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We clean and package all edible fish for no extra charge!)
  • Drinks (I normally have water on board but bring drinks aboard with you just please no glass. )
  • Fishing license (We include all necessary licensing to cover you and your family!)
Destin Inshore Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
Destin Inshore Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Destin Inshore Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Daniel Bowers
Daniel Bowers
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
157 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2022
Capt. Dan is a US Coast Guard Certified OUPV license holder who grew up on the water around Okaloosa county. He has been on a boat his entire life fishing all types of inshore waters. After college, he got into Redfish and has never looked back. Now he wants to show everyone the fun to be had chasing these stunning fish!
Our Team
Alex K.
Alex K.
Captain
Daniel Bowers
Daniel Bowers
1
reports
157
reviews
2022
member since
~1h
response
Capt. Dan is a US Coast Guard Certified OUPV license holder who grew up on the water around Okaloosa county. He has been on a boat his entire life fishing all types of inshore waters. After college, he got into Redfish and has never looked back. Now he wants to show everyone the fun to be had chasing these stunning fish!
The crew
Alex K.
Alex K.
Captain

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Ty S.
    Ty S.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large silver inshore fish aboard a center-console boat near a wooded waterfront dock.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Clint K.
    Clint K.
    Fishing was tough but Captian Dan kept on till we where able to find some fish. He knows the area and not afraid to move and find them. We had a great experience and would do it again. to
  • Young angler proudly holding a large Grouper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful catch on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Gag Grouper
    David C.
    David C.
    3 hour kids trip in the bay turned into an awesome gulf adventure after Dan told us that the hurricane made the bay fishing a bit iffy. Dan is incredibly knowledgeable on the area, and where the fish are biting, and does free karaoke whenever the motor goes over 2k rpm. Kid got his personal best catch! Highly recommend, will be back
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper under a bridge while fishing in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Gag Grouper
    Jay S.
    Jay S.
    We had several good catches.
  • A proud angler holding a large Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in a scenic coastal environment.
    Jason G.
    Jason G.
    Despite the weather forcing us to change locations a few times we still were able to catch trout. Captain Daniel was awesome. We had a great time and brought several fish home.
  • Angler proudly displaying a Snapper caught while fishing offshore, showcasing a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Mutton Snapper
    Vinnie P.
    Vinnie P.
    Captin Alex was the best!!! Not only did we catch a personal record for snapper he was great with the kids and helping them get on traget quickly. I highly recommend anyone to book without hesitation. Everyone was so nice and inviting; Alex is extremely knowledgeable and knew all the best spots.
  • A proud angler displaying a large fish while enjoying a fishing trip on a calm waterway, accompanied by a child in a bright hoodie.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Black Drum
    Clayton W.
    Clayton W.
    Captain Dan was great. We enjoyed moving to a dozen spots and caught several kinds of fish on a chilly windy day.
  • A young angler joyfully holding a Triggerfish while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Gray Triggerfish
    Kim W.
    Kim W.
    Highly recommend. The Captain was friendly and great with the kids, had fun information about the area, and found everyone fish! He even showed us a ton of dolphins! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience, we will be back 🫶🏼
  • A young angler proudly displays a large fish while standing on the boat with family, enjoying a day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Black Rockfish
    Niles H.
    Niles H.
    We had a blast on the kids catching release trip. Highly recommend captain Dan!
  • A family poses proudly by their catch of fish displayed on a board at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Crappie
    Chris B.
    Chris B.
    Had a Great Day on the Water with Capt. Dan. He worked extremely hard to provide the best experience he could

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Cape Horn
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
31 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait is included in the price our your trip!
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We clean and package all edible fish for no extra charge!
Drinks
I normally have water on board but bring drinks aboard with you just please no glass.
Fishing license
We include all necessary licensing to cover you and your family!

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
We love taking anglers of all ages! We have kids specific trips that are a blast for the smaller ones!
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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
 PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Fort Walton Beach right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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