Destin Inshore Charters 

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

Destin Inshore Charters 

Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States
22 ft
6
4.8
(111 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

Daniel Bowers
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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
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
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
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
111 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (151)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (111)

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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, 20262 adults2 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

Daniel Bowers
Response from Captain

hey brother had a blast with yall! please come back anytime!

Vinnie Pietrcollo
Vinnie Pietrcollo
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New PR on the Gulf!!!!
4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing on May 24, 20262 adults2 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.

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Daniel Bowers
Response from Captain

vinnie! thanks for coming man i know it was a little rough but yall hung in there and got rewarded! hope to see yall again

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, 20262 adults2 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 🫶🏼

Daniel Bowers
Response from Captain

kim we had a great time with u and ur kids

Marc Greubel
Marc Greubel
us
Henderson, KY, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
great time
4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing on June 9, 20265 adults

Cptn. Alex was great. 5 of us on his boat and this dude hustled every second. Very personable, kind of felt like fishing with a friend. Choice of music was pretty hype too! Definitely will hang with him again

Daniel Bowers
Response from Captain

thank you so much we had an awesome time with yall

Clint Kirby
Clint Kirby
Repeat angler
us
Hayti, MO, US
Member since 2023
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Great time
5 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing - 12:30 PM on July 29, 20262 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

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Black Drum
Redfish
Daniel Bowers
Response from Captain

hey clint thank you so muddy man had a blast with u and ur kid!

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
148 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
148
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

  • Loaded up with big fish
    David C.
    David C.
  • Great trip. we caught som good fish and the captain was very educational
    Jay S.
    Jay S.
  • 1st time inshore fishing
    Jason G.
    Jason G.
  • New PR on the Gulf!!!!
    Vinnie P.
    Vinnie P.
  • fun inland fishing
    Clayton W.
    Clayton W.
  • Great Captain and Awesome experience!
    Kim W.
    Kim W.
  • Great family trip!
    Niles H.
    Niles H.
  • Great trip with Capt Dan
    Bret S.
    Bret S.
  • Captain Dan
    Cedric L.
    Cedric L.
  • Great day on the water
    Kelly B.
    Kelly B.

What is the boat like?

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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
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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