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



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Bay Fishing AM
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $500
    On this trip, we will be looking and fishing for Redfish, speckled trout, mangrove snapper and anything else that wants to bite in the crystal clear waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Pass. Beautiful water and scenery make for an awesome short boat ride across the bay to our favorite spots! We will mainly be fishing with live bait around bridges, docks, and jetty’s for a good bite. This is a great experience for everyone in the family! Come give this trip a try!
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Bay Fishing PM
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $500
    On this trip, we will be looking and fishing for Redfish, speckled trout, mangrove snapper and anything else that wants to bite in the crystal clear waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Pass. Beautiful water and scenery make for an awesome short boat ride across the bay to our favorite spots! We will mainly be fishing with live bait around bridges, docks, and jetty’s for a good bite. This is a great experience for everyone in the family! Come give this trip a try!
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Bay Fishing AM
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $600
    On this trip, we will be looking and fishing for Redfish, speckled trout, mangrove snapper and anything else that wants to bite in the crystal clear waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Pass. Beautiful water and scenery make for an awesome short boat ride across the bay to our favorite spots! We will mainly be fishing with live bait around bridges, docks, and jetty’s for a good bite. This is a great experience for everyone in the family! Come give this trip a try!
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Bay Fishing PM
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $600
    On this trip, we will be looking and fishing for Redfish, speckled trout, mangrove snapper and anything else that wants to bite in the crystal clear waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Pass. Beautiful water and scenery make for an awesome short boat ride across the bay to our favorite spots! We will mainly be fishing with live bait around bridges, docks, and jetty’s for a good bite. This is a great experience for everyone in the family! Come give this trip a try!
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Bay Fishing AM
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $750
    On this trip, we will be looking and fishing for Redfish, speckled trout, mangrove snapper and anything else that wants to bite in the crystal clear waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Pass. Beautiful water and scenery make for an awesome short boat ride across the bay to our favorite spots! We will mainly be fishing with live bait around bridges, docks, and jetty’s for a good bite. This is a great experience for everyone in the family! Come give this trip a try!
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Bay Fishing PM
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $750
    On this trip, we will be looking and fishing for Redfish, speckled trout, mangrove snapper and anything else that wants to bite in the crystal clear waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Pass. Beautiful water and scenery make for an awesome short boat ride across the bay to our favorite spots! We will mainly be fishing with live bait around bridges, docks, and jetty’s for a good bite. This is a great experience for everyone in the family! Come give this trip a try!
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Bay Fishing PM
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $900
    On this trip, we will be looking and fishing for Redfish, speckled trout, mangrove snapper and anything else that wants to bite in the crystal clear waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Pass. Beautiful water and scenery make for an awesome short boat ride across the bay to our favorite spots! We will mainly be fishing with live bait around bridges, docks, and jetty’s for a good bite. This is a great experience for everyone in the family! Come give this trip a try!
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    6 Hours Bay Fishing AM
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $900
    On this trip, we will be looking and fishing for Redfish, speckled trout, mangrove snapper and anything else that wants to bite in the crystal clear waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Pass. Beautiful water and scenery make for an awesome short boat ride across the bay to our favorite spots! We will mainly be fishing with live bait around bridges, docks, and jetty’s for a good bite. This is a great experience for everyone in the family! Come give this trip a try!
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
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FAQs about Destin Inshore Charters

Destin Inshore Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Bay Fishing AM (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Bay Fishing PM (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Bay Fishing AM (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Bay Fishing PM (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Bay Fishing AM (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Bay Fishing PM (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Bay Fishing PM (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hours Bay Fishing AM (6 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
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Daniel Bowers
Okaloosa Island, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
29 Customer reviews
Response time 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!

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Cape Horn (Bay boat) originally built in 2004. Powered by a 200HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 31 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

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!

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 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

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 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 29 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (52)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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William H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Spring Break Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Bay Fishing PM on April 3, 2024
Had an amazing time. Went with five of my buddies on the afternoon trip. Started off a little slow but caught a few really...
William H. recommends Destin Inshore Charters
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Jason B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Jason was incredible

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Bay Fishing PM on March 28, 2024
Captain Jason was a great fishing guide. He took me to multiple spots. Always trying to find a better bite when things got...
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Greg C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Went out on AM Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Bay Fishing AM on March 15, 2024
Went out on a four hour morning trip with Destin Inshore Charters. We targeted the Spanish Mackerel that were moving into the...
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Donna S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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10 10 RECOMMEND!!!!!!!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on October 27, 2023
First time fishing in destin can’t even begin to explain how amazing the trip was ! Captain Dan treated us like family...
Donna S. recommends Destin Inshore Charters
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Jason M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Bay Fishing AM on April 20, 2024
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